World Cup round-up: Day 29
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The World Cup is the biggest football tournament on the planet and as such, plenty goes on as we reach the latter stages of the tournament. To keep updated with everything that happened at the tournament on day 29, check out our latest round-up:
Dejan Lovren's comments send social media crazy
Following Croatia’s 2-1 win over England after extra time on Wednesday, Dejan Lovren came out with some questionable statements. The Liverpool star insisted that he is “one of the best defenders in the world”, sparking all sorts of reactions on social media. Liverpool fans loved the centre-back’s confidence, but it’s safe to say that the majority of football fans found his comments nothing short of bizarre…
England trio suffer injury blow ahead of Belgium clash
England are set to be without Kieran Trippier, Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker for their third-place play-off against Belgium on Saturday. The trio were forced off with what appeared to be injuries during the team’s semi-final defeat to Croatia on Wednesday.
Inter continue to be represented in World Cup finals
Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic continued a quite phenomenal trend on Wednesday night as they helped Croatia to the World Cup final. The duo both play their football in Italy with Inter Milan, and it’s safe to say that the club have a track record of their players featuring in World Cup finals. With Perisic and Brozovic set to feature in the game against France on Sunday, it will mean that an Inter player has featured in the competition’s final for the 10th consecutive time.
Southgate's kind gesture to England staff member
Gareth Southgate has captured the minds and hearts of a nation quite tremendously over the course of this tournament. The England fans have taken to the manager incredibly well and their admiration appears to be shared by the national team’s staff. Jim Lucas, England’s social media officer, today revealed a classy note that Southgate left him at the start of the World Cup.
Twitter: When we arrived in Repino a month ago, this was on my bed. I’ve looked at it every day since – and it was the first… https://t.co/AF65DOIDy9 (@JFBLucas)
Poland name their new manager following World Cup disappointment
A hugely underwhelming World Cup campaign from Poland saw the nation’s FA take the decision to not renew Adam Nawalka’s contract. However, they have not wasted time in naming the country’s new national manager, with Wisla Plock boss Jerzy Brzeczek set to take charge.
Gary Cahill to discuss international future with Gareth Southgate
Gary Cahill is set to hold talks with Gareth Southgate in the near future to discuss what the future holds for his international career. The Chelsea defender has played only one game for England in their World Cup campaign, and that came in the friendly-paced clash against Belgium at the end of the group stages.