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Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic happy at the Bernabeu – Julen Lopetegui

ESPN FC’s Paolo Bandini has his doubts about the Modric-Inter link but sees a scenario where the deal could actually happen.

Steve Nicol delves into the latest summer transfer rumours, with Luka Modric, Simon Mignolet and Mateo Kovacic headlining.
Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui has said Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic are happy at the club, and the mood has not been affected by reports that both want to leave.
Recent reports have claimed that Modric is trying to push through a move to Inter Milan, while Kovacic has gone on strike to force a transfer.
But speaking in New York ahead of Tuesday’s International Champions Cup clash with Roma, Lopetegui said he believed both Croatia internationals were content.
“The level of excitement is as high…

Transfer Talk: Luka Modric set for make-or-break talks with Real Madrid

ESPN FC’s Paolo Bandini has his doubts about the Modric-Inter link but sees a scenario where the deal could actually happen.

FC’s Craig Burley takes a look at a few big names that could still move in the summer transfer window including Eden Hazard, Yerry Mina and many more.
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TOP STORY: Modric set for decisive meeting with Real
The rumours surrounding a possible move from Real Madrid to Inter Milan for Luka Modric are gaining steam, with Gianluca di Marzio reporting that the 32-year-old will meet with club president Florentino Perez…

Luka Modric will only leave Real Madrid for ¬750m – president Florentino Perez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has made clear his club have no intention of letting Luka Modric join Inter Milan this summer — saying the only way the World Cup 2018 Golden Ball winner can leave is if his €750 million release clause is paid in full.
Reports in Italy claim that Modric has been talking to Inter over a surprise move, with the 32-year-old hopeful that Madrid will let him out of the last two years of his current contract.
However, Perez used a visit to Madrid’s preseason…

Luka Modric will only leave Real Madrid for ¬750m – president Florentino Perez

Messi, Modric, Ronaldo: stars who might not feature at 2022 World Cup

Julien Laurens takes issue with ESPNFC.com’s omission of France’s N’Golo Kante in their World Cup team of the tournament.

After Julien Laurens hails Paul Pogba’s role in France’s World Cup triumph, the FC crew examine whether the tournament was a new beginning for him.

The 2018 World Cup is just the beginning for players like Kylian Mbappe but it might well mark the end of a glittering international career for several players who’ve either been to several tournaments or just the one. Nick Miller runs through ten notables who might not be in the mix, or have already ruled themselves out, for 2022.

Rafa Marquez, DF/MF, Mexico: 39 years old

Playing in a World Cup is the highlight of many players’ careers. Captaining your country in one is a dream. Rafa Marquez…

World Cup by the numbers – 169 goals, 29 penalties, 10 late winners, 4 red cards

The FC guys answer your tweets about the controversies in the World Cup final, Paul Pogba’s performance and where the 2018 World Cup ranks all time.

Syrian troops and residents have a bit of peace watching the World Cup final as their lives slowly return to normal.

ESPN’s Charlie Gibson puts a bow on Project Russia from a scintillating final, as France claimed World Cup glory.

Relive the best of France’s victory over Croatia in the World Cup final in LEGO form.

Croatia fell short in their first World Cup final, but the FC crew explain what made the Vatreni’s run so impressive. France beat Croatia 4-2 to win the title for the second time and cap off a memorable World Cup in Russia. ESPN brings you the best numbers from what has been a World Cup of records.

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This World Cup produced 169 goals, making it the third most prolific World Cup of all time. Only 1998 and 2014 produced more goals (171 in each). It is worth noting that the top four high-scoring World Cups of all time have come over the last six editions, since the tournament was expanded to 32 teams, and 64 matches…

Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba lead World Cup team of the tournament

The FC guys answer your tweets about the controversies in the World Cup final, Paul Pogba’s performance and where the 2018 World Cup ranks all time.
The World Cup is over, but who are the 11 best performers of the tournament? From the flying brilliance of England’s Jordan Pickford to the rapier speed of Kylian Mbappe, here’s who impressed us the most.

ESPN FC’s World Cup team of the tournament.
Goalkeeper: As England’s hero of the hour, Jordan Pickford helped the Three Lions banish their World Cup shootout curse by denying Colombia’s Carlos Bacca from the spot in the round of 16. The Everton goalkeeper was only elected to be No.1 on the eve of the tournament, but he was unfazed by the…

Spain were poor at World Cup but La Liga’s influence on final is evident

The ESPN FC crew discuss England’s inability to adjust to Croatia’s pressure and question if they underestimated their offensive prowess.

“I’d be more worried if Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo had left.”

It was late last summer and Neymar had just walked out on FC Barcelona, and out of Spain, but the league’s president Javier Tebas wasn’t bothered. Not that he — a man whose every word is calculated, not just a reply offered but a role played — would have said so if he really was. That much was proven again this week. Twelve months on and Cristiano Ronaldo is the one leaving left.

“Five years ago, I would have been more worried,”…

Croatia’s Luka Modric criticises England’s media as disrespectful

Free-Kick: Croatia advance to their first ever World Cup Final as Mandzukic puts an end to England’s dream run

ESPN shows the agony and ecstasy of both England and Croatia in a sketch as Croatia advance on to the World Cup final.

Relive the best of Croatia’s victory over against England in the World Cup semifinals in LEGO form.
Luka Modric accused the English media of underestimating Croatia after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory on Wednesday evening.
Kieran Trippier gave England an early lead only for Ivan Perisic to equalise in the 68th minute and Mario Mandzukic to score the winner in the second period of extra time. 
The victory sent Croatia into their first-ever World Cup final, where they will meet France on Sunday.
“We proved everything differently that people were talking,” Modric told ITV….

Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid despite Juventus speculation – Luka Modric

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti shares the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo’s links to Juventus, including his motives for wanting to leave Madrid.

The FC crew answer your tweets on the top prospects to replace Cristiano Ronaldo should he leave Real Madrid and the best goalkeeper so far at Russia 2018.

ESPN FC’s Raphael Honigstein explains how both Juventus and Real Madrid are benefitting from having Cristiano Ronaldo linked with a move to Turin.

As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains why he’s not sold on the move.
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has said he does not think Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the Bernabeu despite speculation that he will join Italian champions Juventus.
Portugal captain Ronaldo has spent nine years at Madrid, but speculation over a potential €100 million transfer caused Juve’s share price to soar last week.
After a report in Italy on Thursday claimed Ronaldo had accepted terms, a source close to the player told ESPN that nothing had yet been decided over his future but said…

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