Goal-laden final adds to staggering World Cup stats

The Opta data reveal a number of records and outstanding statistics that underpin World Cup 2018’s claim to being one of the best ever.

Ronaldo arrives in Turin for Juventus medical

Cristiano Ronaldo was mobbed by Juventus fans on his way to a medical as completion of his transfer from Real Madrid drew closer.

France’s World Champions dominate Team of the Tournament

FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of the Tournament as France’s World Cup Champions make their mark, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

France vs Croatia: World Cup final preview

A young French team looks to make history against Croatia’s Golden Generation, who are aiming to win the nation’s first-ever World Cup when the... Read more

World Cup flops: The most disappointing XI from Russia 2018

From a decorated Spanish defender to a Polish playmaker, via several Germans, these players arrived at the World Cup with high expectations – and... Read more

The 5 worst World Cup Golden Ball choices and who should’ve won

Fifa’s official award for the World Cup’s best player has often raised eyebrows – including a three-year run of jinxing a player who’d go... Read more

England’s World Cup journey ends in defeat

Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard combined to secure Belgium’s best performance at a World Cup as they edged England 2-0 in the third-place play-off... Read more

Chiefs advance to Maize Cup final

Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the Maize Cup final after beating Buya Msuthu 2-0 at the James Motlatsi Stadium on Saturday morning, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

How the Cristiano Ronaldo-Juventus deal came together

It began with a deal for a fullback and ended with Juventus signing Real Madrid’s greatest ever goal-scorer – here is how the stunning... Read more

Antonio Conte’s highs and lows at Chelsea

Antonio Conte’s long-anticipated departure from Chelsea was confirmed on Friday.