Germany crashed out of the group stage of the World Cup for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 victory against Costa Rica.Following a shock defeat to Japan and a scrappy draw against Spain, the four-time world champions knew only victory at Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday night – and failure by Japan to beat Spain in Group E’s other fixture – would keep their...Full Story »

FOOTBALLER Mario Gotze hopes the only red he sees against Costa Rica will be his wife’s bikini. WAG Ann-Kathrin, who married the German national in 2018, will watch him take on Costa Rica tonight at the Al Bayt Stadium. Ann-Kathrin married the German international in 2018 and eagerly watches his take on Costa Rica tonight Ann-Kathrin, 32, married Eintracht Frankfurt playmaker Mario, 30,...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   The final day of Group E:Japan (3 points, 0 GD) vs. Spain (4 points, +7 GD) Costa Rica (3 points, -6 GD) vs. Germany (1 point, -1 GD)     2'—Croatia 0-1 CanadaFT—Croatia 4-1 CanadaPain.   De Bruyne City v Belgium     Japan 0-1 Costa Rica         Lionel Messi has Won a MOTM Awar...Full Story »

Luis Fernando Suarez has called for more of the same after seeing Costa Rica keep their World Cup dream alive to set up a daunting showdown with Germany.Keysher Fuller’s late strike handed Suarez’s side a 1-0 victory over Japan, whose 2-1 win over the Germans in the opening round of Group E fixtures had blown the group wide open.Now they will go head-to-head with Hansi Flick’s ...Full Story »

Costa Rica produced another World Cup upset as Keysher Fuller scored the only goal to sink Group E rivals Japan 1-0 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.Defender Fuller fired a late winner with Costa Rica’s first shot on target in the 81st minute to throw the group wide open and bring Japan crashing back down to earth after their stunning opening win against Germany.Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu made...Full Story »

Spain claimed their biggest ever World Cup win and took pole position in Group E in a comfortable 7-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday. Dani Olmo opened the scoring with a neat turn and finish on 11 minutes to hand Spain an early lead at the Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar, and Marco Asensio doubled their advantage 10 minutes later with a well-taken finish from a Jordi Alba cross. Costa Rice...Full Story »

The beaten finalists in Russia are not a patch on the team who knocked England out in the semi-finals four years ago. Hakim Ziyech and Luka Modric battled for possession in the Group F clash Credit: Getty Achraf Hakimi tested the goalkeeper with his long-range piledriver Credit: Getty And now they might struggle to even make it beyond the group stages after being forced into a stalemate by a ...Full Story »

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been slammed for his shocking "I feel African, gay, disabled and migrant worker" speech. The chief of the game's governing body hit back at criticism of Qatar from European nations in a press conference on the eve of the World Cup. Both the event and FIFA have been attacked in the build-up to the tournament for the decision to host it in Qatar, where the righ...Full Story »

Wolves will be without suspended pair Diego Costa and Nelson Semedo for their home Carabao Cup tie against Leeds.Costa serves the second game of a three-match ban and Semedo starts his three-game suspension after his red card in Saturday’s defeat to Brighton.Matheus Nunes (shoulder) and Toti Gomes could return to contention, while Raul Jimenez (groin), Pedro Neto (ankle) and Sasa Kalajdzic...Full Story »

Wolves will be without suspended striker Diego Costa for their home game against Brighton.Costa starts a three-game ban after being sent off for violent conduct in last week’s draw at Brentford, while midfielder Matheus Nunes is rated 50/50.Nunes was forced out at Brentford after hurting his shoulder and will be assessed. Raul Jimenez (groin), Toti Gomes, Pedro Neto (ankle) and Sasa Kalajd...Full Story »

Shrewsbury’s Aiden O’Brien and Julien Dacosta look set to miss out once again in Saturday’s FA Cup first-round tie at home to York.Forward O’Brien and defender Dacosta were both absent from the matchday squad for the 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw at Portsmouth last weekend after sustaining injuries, and were set for scans.Definite absentees are Daniel Udoh and George Nurse ...Full Story »

Diego Costa apologised for the headbutt which got him sent off in stoppage time of Wolves’ 1-1 draw at Brentford.The veteran striker was shown a straight red card by referee Bobby Madley after VAR spotted him clash with Bees defender Ben Mee on the edge of the area.Costa will now serve a three-match ban, meaning he will not feature again for struggling Wolves until after the World Cup.Care...Full Story »

Diego Costa was sent off for a headbutt in stoppage time as Wolves battled to a 1-1 draw at Brentford.A Ruben Neves cracker had secured a point for Wolves after Ben Mee had given the Bees the lead in west London.But veteran striker Costa took exception to being marked by Mee in stoppage time and was shown a straight red card by referee Bobby Madley.Madley, officiating in the Premier League for t...Full Story »

Following his return to Stamford Bridge, Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Diego Costa responded to a message from former Chelsea teammate Cesar Azpilicueta. Costa’s return to his former club was his first appearance for Wolves, as caretaker manager Steve Davis chose him to lead from the front – and only his second game for his new club. The striker played almost an hour but failed...Full Story »

Zaniolo set to sign new Roma deal Nicolo Zaniolo is set to sign a new contract at Roma - according to Calciomercato. The 23-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs, including Juventus and Tottenham, with his current contract due to expire in 2024. He is now poised to re-commit to Roma on an improved €4m per year deal that will see him stay at the club through to 2027. Sampd...Full Story »

Wolves’ new signing Diego Costa could be involved against champions Manchester City in the Premier League.The former Chelsea striker joined on a free transfer until the end of the season after Sasa Kalajdzic suffered a serious knee injury that could keep him out for six months.Fellow forward Raul Jimenez will miss out as he continues to struggle for fitness.City will give a fitness test to...Full Story »

Wolves have snapped up Diego Costa to ease their striker crisis. The former Chelsea striker has signed a deal until the end of the season having been a free agent. Wolves had to appeal for a work permit after the 33-year-old did not automatically qualify and his initial application was rejected. He told the club's official site: "It's a first-class club with very good players who know how t...Full Story »

Veteran Spanish striker Diego Costa is set to be announced as a Wolves player this week. The centre-forward, who is now 33, is a two-time Premier League winner with Chelsea. He has also spent time at Atletico Madrid in his playing heyday. Costa has not played since leaving Atletico Miniero in Brazil in January. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that he has completed his Wolves medica...Full Story »

Bruno Lage will discover today whether the desperate SOS he sent to the former 33-year-old Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker can be answered. Wolves are trying to sign ex-Chelsea striker Costa Credit: AFP Or whether Costa's application will be rejected on the grounds of his age and lack of recent international appearances for Spain. Lage targeted the veteran striker, who won two league titl...Full Story »

Chelsea considered Sheffield United midfielderChelsea were among the Premier League clubs that expressed an interest in signing Sander Berge on loan from Sheffield United before deadline day. According to the Sheffield Star, the Blues contacted United over a possible deal for Berge after his prospective move to Club Brugge fell apart. Lucas could leave Spurs on a freeLucas Moura is said to b...Full Story »