MOSCOW (AP) — Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember is the Pussy Riot protest. The 19-year-old Mbappe became only the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup final, helping France beat Croatia 4-2 on Sunday. Mbappe had […]
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Injury Threatens to Rule Star Ivan Perisic Out of Croatia’s World Cup Final Meeting With France
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) — Danijel Subasic saved three penalties, and Croatia’s World Cup hopes. In the second straight shootout of the tournament, the Croats advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over Denmark on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Subasic tipped the first penalty from Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen onto the […]
World Cup Preview: Croatia vs Denmark – Recent Form, Team News, Predictions & More
Argentina plays Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium Thursday morning. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Lionel Messi has won championships at the club level, but time is running on to lead his country to soccer’s most prestigious prize. As a result of Argentina’s opening-match draw, there is massive pressure on Messi and his teammates […]