Team-man Lukaku firmly in the race for individual prize
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez claims Romelu Lukaku is not interested in claiming the World Cup Golden Boot but, on this evidence, he may not have a choice. Lukaku scored twice…Read more
Monthly Archives: giugno 2018
Yankees evoking memories of 1998 juggernaut
The modern Yankees team against which you measure all others is the one from 1998 -- which won 114 games plus 11 more in the playoffs -- during a time…Read more
Belgium 5 Tunisia 2: Lukaku and Hazard shine as Red Devils run riot
Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard both scored braces as Belgium crushed Tunisia 5-2 to all but secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages. The Red Devils just need…Read more
Leaked England team gives Panama no advantage, insists Gomez
Panama head coach Hernan Dario Gomez sees no reason why England's possible starting line-up being leaked ahead of Sunday's game should be any advantage to his players. Gareth Southgate admonished…Read more
Mane and Senegal holding no fear for Japan
Akira Nishino insists Japan will take a fearless approach into their clash against Senegal, although warned his side against focusing solely on the threat of Sadio Mane. Both teams won…Read more
BREAKING: Reds top prospect Senzel out for ’18
The Reds on Saturday announced that infielder Nick Senzel -- the club's No. 1 prospect according to MLB Pipeline -- will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in…Read more
Lukaku first to achieve World Cup goal feat since Maradona
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku became the first player since Diego Maradona to score multiple goals in consecutive World Cup matches in 32 years. Read more
Nigeria goalkeeper Ikeme in remission after year-long cancer battle
Nigeria international Carl Ikeme has confirmed he is in remission after spending 12 months battling acute leukaemia. Wolves goalkeeper Ikeme, who missed the chance to be selected for the World…Read more
Lukaku breaks Belgium record against Tunisia
Romelu Lukaku has become Belgium's all-time top scorer in major tournaments after his first-half brace in the Group G clash against Tunisia. The Manchester United striker has now taken his…Read more
Iran v Portugal: Team Melli bullish over qualification chances
Karim Ansarifard is confident Iran will beat Portugal to qualify for the next round of the World Cup ahead of Monday's winner-takes-all Group B clash. Iran are third and only…Read more