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Mexico trio, Cristiano Ronaldo lead World Cup team of the round

Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez explain how Juan Carlos Osorio’s tactics played a big role in Mexico’s defeat of Germany at the World Cup.

Craig Burley believes if Germany are to rebound from their “Mexico wake-up call”, they’ll need to rethink both their tactics and starting XI.

Raphael Honigstein joins the FC panel to discuss the ramifications of Germany’s defeat to Mexico, Mats Hummels’ postmatch comments and more.

The first round of group stage games in the 2018 World Cup are complete and already, we’ve seen some stand-out performances. Matt Stanger picks the team of the round in Russia.

Goalkeeper: There were plenty of candidates to fill the goalkeeper position in Team of the Round, with Mohamed El-Shenawy impressing in Egypt’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Uruguay and Guillermo Ochoa keeping Germany at bay. It’s difficult to look past Hannes Halldorsson though, after the Iceland No.1 saved a penalty from Lionel…

Spain’s Diego Costa dreaming of Brazil World Cup final showdown

The FC crew agree Spain and Portugal’s draw in their opening match at the World Cup proved they are both a class above the rest of Group B.

Spain fans still remain optimistic of winning the World Cup despite the sacking of Julen Lopetegui as they face Portugal. Diego Costa, who scored twice in Spain’s 3-3 draw with Portugal, has said he would relish the chance to face Brazil, the country of his birth, in the World Cup final.
Costa played twice for Brazil in 2013 before deciding to represent Spain the following year.
“I like to see them [Brazil] play because I have lots of friends in the team like Willian, Filipe [Luis], Miranda, people that I love and I don’t want things to go badly for them,” he told Onda Cero radio.
“Also in my home in Lagarto [in Brazil],…

David De Gea 4/10, Diego Costa 9/10 as Spain draw Portugal 3-3

The FC crew agree Spain and Portugal’s draw in their opening match at the World Cup proved they are both a class above the rest of Group B.

Spain showed real character during what was easily the most entertaining game of the tournament so far, and would really have won if not for some mistakes in defence and a superhuman performance from Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Both teams should really now go through from Group B.

Positives

After losing their coach three days before this World Cup opener, Spain were hit by two body blows here: Cristiano Ronaldo’s fourth minute penalty and 44th minute long-range shot. But they showed a lot of…

Roberto Firmino, Diego Costa among the unlucky to miss World Cup Rank

Sit back and take all of the goal celebrations you’ll see this at this summer’s World Cup by the Exploding Heads’ most agile athlete, Ian Fiveankles.

Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list.

Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop react to the selections for the Ultimate World Cup XI, as chosen by the fans and ESPN FC experts.

ESPN FC’s fantasy guru Mark Donaldson runs you through the ESPN FC Match Predictor. Do you have what it takes to win the grand prize?

From the group stage to the final, find out who ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti has lifting the World Cup trophy in Russia.
We only had so much space, which meant plenty of good players missed out on our Top 50. Here are several who could make us look silly!
Roberto Firmino (Brazil)
Firmino’s absence can be explained by his struggle to claim a regular starting spot for his country. With only one centre-forward space available in Tite’s system, the Liverpool striker is set to miss out to Gabriel Jesus. Firmino’s predicament highlights Brazil’s depth, as the record five-time winners look to avoid relying on Neymar as they…

Diego Costa, Diego Godin at their best to guide Atletico Madrid past Arsenal

Atletico Madrid held on after a Diego Costa opener to book their place in the Europa League final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Arsenal.

Atletico Madrid held on after a Diego Costa opener to book their place in the Europa League final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Arsenal.
Atletico Madrid secured their place in the Europa League final with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Thursday night to seal progression 2-1 on aggregate.

Diego Costa’s goal just before the break was enough on the night, but this tie was won with last week’s heroic rear-guard display in London when down to 10-men and up against it. Truth be told, they were never pushed as hard or far as they might have suspected at the Wanda Metropolitano and ran out comfortable winners in the end.

Los Rojiblancos…

Atletico Madrid needed Diego Costa’s ‘rage’ – Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid held on after a Diego Costa opener to book their place in the Europa League final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Arsenal.

World No. 1 tennis player and self-proclaimed Real Madrid fan, Rafael Nadal, raised eyebrows by donning the colours of rivals Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid held on after a Diego Costa opener to book their place in the Europa League final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Arsenal.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone praised the “rage” Diego Costa brings to his team after the former Chelsea striker’s goal put the rojiblancos into the 2018 Europa League final on Thursday.
The 1-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano secured a 2-1 aggregate passage over Arsenal, denying the Gunners their final chance at silverware in manager Arsene Wenger’s final season at the helm.
With the upper hand following last week’s 1-1 first-leg draw in London, Atletico never looked troubled on the…

Diego Costa, Atletico Madrid spoil Arsene Wenger’s fairy-tale ending at Arsenal

Atletico Madrid held on after a Diego Costa opener to book their place in the Europa League final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Arsenal.

MADRID, Spain — Three thoughts from the Wanda Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid beat Arsenal 1-0 on the night and 2-1 on aggregate to advance to the Europa League final in Lyon.

1. Costa haunts Arsenal, sends Atletico into the final
Diego Costa was never going to make it easy for Arsene Wenger to enjoy a perfect finale as Arsenal manager with a trip to the Europa League final and, not for the first time, the Atletico Madrid striker delivered the crucial blow to send the Gunners to defeat.

Costa’s…

Diego Costa returns for Atletico Madrid ahead of Arsenal showdown

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin says Arsenal’s performance against Atletico Madrid was positive despite the 1-1 draw at home in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal.

Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann says his late equaliser against Arsenal in Europa League semifinal first leg is a result of Diego Simeone’s work.

Arsene Wenger said Arsenal’s missed chances in their draw with Atletico leaves a ‘bitter taste’ after the side had ‘chances to be in the final.’
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has confirmed that Diego Costa will start Sunday’s La Liga game at Alaves ahead of the Europa League semifinal second leg against Arsenal on Thursday.
Former Chelsea striker Costa, who is set for a first game since picking up a thigh injury on April 12, scored three times in six games against Arsenal during his time at Stamford Bridge, including the equaliser in last season’s FA Cup final which Arsenal went on to win 2-1.
“I spoke with Costa to see how he was,”…

Arsenal’s Europa League hopes take hit, as 10-man Atletico punish their wastefulness

Ten-man Atletico withstood a first-half onslaught from Arsenal and grabbed a precious away goal, courtesy of Antoine Griezmann’s late equalizer.

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone was sent to the stands for his reactions directed towards the referee following Sime Vrsaljko’s sending off.

Danny Welbeck rues the opportunities Arsenal missed in the first half, but tries to put a positive spin on the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with Atletico.

Ten-man Atletico withstood a first-half onslaught from Arsenal and grabbed a precious away goal, courtesy of Antoine Griezmann’s late equaliser.
LONDON — Three thoughts from the Emirates on Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
1. Griezmann punishes wasteful Arsenal at the Emirates
Arsene Wenger’s hopes of ending his reign as Arsenal manager by winning the Europa League have been left in the balance after Antoine Griezmann earned a semi-final first-leg draw for 10-man Atletico Madrid at the Emirates.

Atleti, reduced to 10 men after just 10 minutes following two bookable offences by…

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa can intimidate Arsenal – Diego Simeone

Diego Simeone is worried by Atletico Madrid’s away form after a 3-0 loss at Real Sociedad in La Liga. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone insists Diego Costa is fit and ready to intimidate Arsenal in Thursday’s Europa League semifinal.
Former Chelsea striker Costa scored three times in six games against the Gunners during his time at Stamford Bridge, including the equaliser in last season’s FA Cup final which Arsenal went on to win 2-1.
The Spain international always seemed to be able to rile the Arsenal defence and was directly involved in red cards issued to Gabriel and Per Mertesacker during…

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