Новости за 16.06.2018

Croatia kickstart their 2018 World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nigeria in Group D at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Russia.

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano admits that his team struggled against Iceland's defensive tactics in their 2018 World Cup opener.

Real Valladolid secure a return to La Liga courtesy of a 4-1 aggregate success over Numancia.

Sergio Aguero claims that Argentina teammate Lionel Messi simply proved that "he is human" with his penalty miss against Iceland.

Spain defender Nacho insists that "world-class goalkeeper" David de Gea will bounce back from his disappointing performance against Portugal.

Former Brazil captain Cafu tips the Selecao to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Manchester United have a £57m bid for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar turned down by the Italian club, according to a report.

Two-time World Cup winner Cafu tips Neymar to star for Brazil at this summer's tournament in Russia.

Brazil boss Tite says that Neymar is ready to make an impact against Switzerland on Sunday despite not being 100% fit.

Johanna Konta records an impressive straight-sets win over defending champion Donna Vekic to reach the final of the Nottingham Open.

Jason Roy and Jos Buttler inspire England to a 38-run victory over Australia in Cardiff for a 2-0 lead over the tourists in the one-day series.

Lionel Messi stresses that Argentina were superior to Iceland in their World Cup opener and deserved to get more out of the Group D opener than a 1-1 draw.

Police in the World Cup host city of Moscow say that at least seven people have been injured after a taxi crashed into pedestrians on a pavement near Red Square.

Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo leads the line for Nigeria's 2018 World Cup opener against Croatia in Kaliningrad.

Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi leads the line for Nigeria in their 2018 World Cup opener against Croatia in Kaliningrad.

A second-half goal from Yussuf Poulsen earns Denmark a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Peru in Saturday's World Cup opener in Saransk.

West Ham United legend Sir Geoff Hurst wants the East Londoners to invest in "a bit of quality" and keep away from such players as Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.

West Ham United legend and World Cup winner Geoff Hurst believes that a Hammers move for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure would be "a very, very poor decision".

Former England international Gary Neville is concerned that VAR officials at the World Cup do not have the technical skill to make the right decisions quickly.

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli admits that he needs to come up with alternative tactics following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Iceland at the World Cup.

Liverpool issue an update stating that Mohamed Salah is fit to play for Egypt in their World Cup Group A encounter against tournament hosts Russia.

Jose Mourinho believes that Paul Pogba should not have been awarded France's winning goal in their 2-1 victory against Australia at the World Cup.

Jorge Sampaoli admits Lionel Messi had an "uncomfortable match" as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland in their World Cup Group D encounter in Moscow.

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson states that his players are "bluntly honest" about their abilities but they know how to play football to their strengths.

Didier Deschamps admits that France can "do a lot better" following their narrow 2-1 win over Australia in their World Cup Group C opener at the Kazan Arena.