11:53 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Although Mexico‘s men’s national team is out of the World Cup, the country’s impact remains strong. El Tri fans have stuck around to watch knockout round matches, with countless Mexico jerseys and flags seen on the streets and in window shops. And interestingly enough, Mexican cuisine has emerged as … Read more
play Walker: It’s do or die vs. France (0:25)England defender Kyle Walker looks ahead to their World Cup quarter final vs. France. (0:25) 4:00 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — You might find it quite hard to follow Antoine Griezmann at the moment. The France international is a “No. 9.5” who wears the No. 7 jersey, … Read more
play How will England look to stop Mbappe in the World Cup quarterfinals? (2:15)Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno discuss how England will look to deal with Kylian Mbappe when they face France. (2:15) 1:39 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Remember 1966? You might have heard it mentioned every now and then by an England football … Read more
play Moreno: There is no stopping Brazil (1:55)Ale Moreno recaps Brazil’s emphatic 4-1 win over South Korea in the FIFA World Cup round of 16. (1:55) 8:33 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — It is a meeting of titans and, really, the clash of the World Cup quarterfinals, a game where flickers of grace and beauty, … Read more
Getty Images The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has denied suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to walk out of their World Cup squad following a row with head coach Fernando Santos. Portuguese publication Record reported on Thursday that Ronaldo, without a club since his contract with Manchester United was terminated on the eve of his country’s … Read more
play Ogden: FSG ‘testing the waters’ of future Liverpool sale (1:23)Mark Ogden explains the latest news around a potential sale of Liverpool by owners Fenway Sports Group. (1:23) 7:56 AM ET The Qatari Royal Family is not interested in buying Liverpool despite reports suggesting it is in the running to purchase the Premier League club, … Read more
play How can Croatia upset Brazil in the World Cup quarterfinals? (1:12)Gab & Juls debate how Croatia will look to set up against Brazil in the World Cup quarterfinals. (1:12) 8:25 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Brazil coach Tite has hit back at criticism of his team’s dancing goal celebrations during the 4-1 victory over … Read more
play Were Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal comments sincere? (2:04)Steve Nicol and Stewart Robson are dubious that Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments about Portugal winning the World Cup are truly genuine. (2:04) 7:05 AM ET Portugal‘s Football Federation (FPF) has denied media reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during the World Cup after coach Fernando … Read more
play Van Gaal: Netherlands goal was just as good as Brazil’s (1:23)Netherlands manager Louis Van Gaal praises his side’s victory over USA and discusses the other quarter finalists. (1:23) 10:02 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Louis van Gaal was at his entertaining best ahead of the Netherlands‘ World Cup quarterfinal clash with Argentina, as he … Read more
play What’s next for Luis Enrique? (1:30)ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti discusses whether Luis Enrique will stay on as Spain manager after their Morocco defeat. (1:30) 6:42 AM ET Spain announced the departure of Luis Enrique as coach of the national team on Thursday following the team’s shock penalty shoot-out defeat to Morocco in the round … Read more
