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  1. 'I'd break my back' - Henry amazed by Kane wonder goal

    Thierry Henry has heaped praise on Harry Kane after the England striker produced a magnificent late winner against DR Congo at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich star scored twice in a hard-fought comeback victory, prompting Henry to marvel at his incredible physical technique, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed the team's entire hopes of tournament glory rest squarely on Kane's shoulders.

  2. Rice: Kane is 'just ridiculous' after England win

    Declan Rice has hailed "ridiculous" Harry Kane as a "proper leader" after the captain’s clinical brace rescued England from a potential World Cup disaster against DR Congo. The Three Lions midfielder admitted he was left stunned by Kane’s finishing ability as Thomas Tuchel's side secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory to reach the round of 16.

  3. Messi & Mbappe the stars but Iniesta backs Yamal and Spain for glory

    Andres Iniesta has backed Lamine Yamal to guide Spain to a second World Cup star, despite the teenager battling injury issues. Iniesta also highlighted the brilliance of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, who lead the scoring charts. Spain have progressed to face Austria, while France have already reached the last 16 in a highly unpredictable tournament.

  4. Tuchel finds belief in England comeback

    Thomas Tuchel has urged his England side to use their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Congo DR as a springboard for the rest of the World Cup. The Three Lions survived a significant scare in the round of 32, requiring a late rescue act from their captain to avoid a humiliating exit.

  1. Messi-Ronaldo rivalry will never be repeated, says Kahn

    Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has paid a glowing tribute to the historic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Bayern Munich icon believes the two superstars created a unique standard of consistency that world football will never witness again, as both legends continue their historic battle at the World Cup.

  2. Danny Murphy's lost cat causes a stir as ex-England & Liverpool star tells bizarre story during World Cup commentary

    Danny Murphy left television viewers taken aback during a recent World Cup broadcast on the BBC after sharing a bizarre story about his lost cat, Bob. The unexpected anecdote unfolded during the second half of the round of 32 clash between the Ivory Coast and Norway, sparking a flurry of mixed reactions across social media and drawing comparisons to comedic character Alan Partridge.

  3. ‘Messi aside’ - Yamal named 'the best' by Barca co-star Gavi

    Spain midfielder Gavi has delivered the ultimate compliment to his Barcelona and international team-mate Lamine Yamal, claiming the 18-year-old sensation is the finest player in world football when excluding Lionel Messi. The duo are chasing World Cup glory, with Gavi backing the recovering winger to handle the immense pressure during their knockout campaign.

  4. Laporta confirms Alvarez bid and slams Atleti

    Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the Catalan giants have launched a formal transfer bid for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. The Blaugrana chief revealed that the World Cup winner is eager to make the move to Camp Nou, though negotiations have hit a major stumbling block due to the capital club's firm stance.