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  A VAR – assisted penalty from Griezmann and a late Paul pogba goal helped France to secure a deserved 2-1 victory over Australia. Antoine Griezmann scored the first ever penalty given by VAR in World Cup history as France edged past Australia 2-1 in their Group C opener. France were far from their best at the Kazan Arena, with their best attacking trio of Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele unable to ignite against a tenacious Australian outfit. After a disjointed first half of action, the game glittered to life shortly after the break as referee Andres Cunha awarded a penalty to France after consulting VAR and deciding that Josh Risdon had clipped Griezmann just in the area. The Atletico Madrid striker’s ferocious spot kick was cancelled out just four minutes later by another penalty, Aston Villa midfielder Mile Jidenak slotting home after Samuel Umtiti handled in the area. Didier Deschamps’ side looked to be heading for a disappointing start t...

It’s another exciting atmosphere in Russia as Egypt take on Uruguay in a group A encounter. Uruguay dominated possession in the first 3 minutes of the opening stage of the first half. Caceres was put under pressure defensively but can’t keep the ball in play after tackle, though it shows Egypt are doing everything within their reach to limit the time Uruguay have on the ball. Egypt are starting to to enjoy the game after the early pressure from the Uruguay. Cavani look threatening to the Egypt defense with the first attempt of the game, firing a low shot from outside the box that El – Shenawy managed to keep out comfortably. Egypt have done great defensively as they’ve kept Uruguay silent and finding thir rhythm in attack. Egypt with their first attempt of the game as trezeguet forced Muslera into action for the first time. He chests the ball down to create some chance in the box but couldn’t get contact with the ball properly. Egypt are looking more dangerous on th...

Welcome to the 2018 FIFA world cup in Russia. The kick-off to the world prestigious football tournament is under way with the host Russia facing Saudi Arabia in an opening encounter of the tournament. Both team started brightly, YASIR ALSHAHRANI (Saudi Arabia) forced KUTEPOV (Russia) to a brilliant save in the first 10 minutes of opening into the first half. A corner conceded by Saudi Arabia defender MOHAMMED ALBURAYK, the corner saw YURI GAZINSKY (Russia) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner at 15 minutes of the first half. Assisted by Aleksandr Golovin with a cross from the resulting corner. Russia continues pressing which saw Saudi Arabia conceding a free kick in the defensive half. The tempo of the game has caught Saudi Arabia out at the back. They need to put their foot on the ball and play the match at their own pace. Saudi Arabia are beginning to press harder which earn them a great corner. Al shahrani leads a counter for Sau...

The Gunners boss gave a confusing response with two of his star men facing departures from the Emirates Stadium in the next 12 months Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil entering the last year of their Arsenal contracts is an "ideal" situation for the club, believes manager Arsene Wenger. Deals for Alexis and Ozil are due to expire at the end of the coming campaign, with the Chile international having been linked with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain as a result. Alexis was not involved in this weekend's Emirates Cup as his return to training following international duty Confederations Cup was delayed due to illness, as speculation of an exit from the Gunners continues to surround the exciting forward. And Wenger insisted it will become more common for top players to allow their contracts to run down, with Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Santi Cazorla and Kieran Gibbs also in the final year of their current deals. "It is an ideal sit...

Tiemoue Bakayoko has joined Chelsea from Monaco and become the club's second-most expensive signing of all time. Sky Sports News HQ understands the 22-year-old has cost the Blues £40m - some £10m less than Fernando Torres in 2011. Bakayoko, an athletic central midfielder, has signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge and will join up with France international team-mate N'Golo Kante. Bakayoko said: "I have grown up watching Chelsea. Signing was the natural thing for me because it is a club I loved very much in my childhood. "I am now looking forward to evolving under this fantastic coach (Antonio Conte) and alongside so many great team-mates." Chelsea's technical director Michael Emenalo said: "Tiemoue was outstanding as Monaco emerged as one of Europe's best sides last season and we are delighted to welcome him to Chelsea. "Despite his young age he already has plenty of experience as a French title winner and having competed ...

Manchester United record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has rejoined Everton for an undisclosed fee, 13 years after leaving the Merseyside club. Rooney, 31, played 559 times for United, scoring 253 goals. He won five Premier League titles and each of the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup once after joining from Everton for £27m in 2004. Rooney, who has signed a two-year deal, said he was "ecstatic" and his "first game back will be an emotional day". "It's a great feeling to be back. I cannot wait to meet the lads, get on the training pitch and then get on the pitch to play," he added. Rooney's return comes as United look set to sign Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, with a £75m deal for the Belgium international agreed between the two clubs. Everton confirmed Rooney will wear the number 10 shirt previously worn by Lukaku. "I'm not just coming back because it's the team I support, the team I grew up playing for - I'm...