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Meet Joey: ex-A-League striker with 20 goals in 13 European games

Meet Joey: ex-A-League striker with 20 goals in 13 European games

When a striker falls out of the A-League net, it's always heartwarming to see them rebound in Europe, no matter the level. But when they're as prolific as Joey Gibbs, it's also damn impressive. 23 Sep 2020
'It's essential: Align W-League with foreign leagues now'

'It's essential: Align W-League with foreign leagues now'

The recent months have been devastating for the W-League in terms of talent emigration, specifically to European northern-hemisphere winter-leagues. 3 Aug 2020
Dalic hopes Mandzukic breaks goalless drought

Dalic hopes Mandzukic breaks goalless drought

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Wednesday that he hoped forward Mario Mandzukic would break his goalless drought in the upcoming round of 16 game against Denmark. 28 Jun 2018
Dalic says Croatia and Denmark have equal chances

Dalic says Croatia and Denmark have equal chances

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Wednesday that his side and Denmark had an "equal" chance of advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals. 28 Jun 2018
Iceland Head Coach Says Team Showed Character Against Croatia But Football 'Tough' Game

Iceland Head Coach Says Team Showed Character Against Croatia But Football 'Tough' Game

MOSCOW, June 26 (Sputnik) - Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said that his players did their absolute best in their 2-1 defeat to Croatia and showed their true character but football was a "tough" game. 27 Jun 2018
Iceland v Croatia player ratings

Iceland v Croatia player ratings

Croatia were looking to continue their dream World Cup start while Iceland needed a win to keep their campaign alive. 27 Jun 2018
Nigeria v Argentina player ratings

Nigeria v Argentina player ratings

Argentina were outrun and overpowered by a youthful Nigeria side for much of their decisive Group D encounter in St Petersburg. 27 Jun 2018
Iceland v Croatia played in front of sell-out crowd

Iceland v Croatia played in front of sell-out crowd

The World Cup between Iceland and Croatia, which took place at the Rostov Arena, was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 43,472 supporters, FIFA said on the official website. 27 Jun 2018
Croatia salvage 2-1 victory over Iceland to top Group D

Croatia salvage 2-1 victory over Iceland to top Group D

Croatia salvaged a 2-1 victory over Iceland in their final Group D match on Tuesday to qualify for the round of 16 as Group D winners. 27 Jun 2018
No injury concerns for Croatia ahead of Iceland match

No injury concerns for Croatia ahead of Iceland match

Croatia have no injury concerns ahead of their final World Cup Group D match against Iceland, as all 22 players took to the pitch for their final training session before the encounter. 26 Jun 2018
Iceland 'impressed' by Croatia

Iceland 'impressed' by Croatia

Croatia are showing good football at the World Cup, but Iceland have "grown up" and are ready to play with them as equals, Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Around 5,000 Icelanders got 2018 World Cup FAN IDs

Around 5,000 Icelanders got 2018 World Cup FAN IDs

Around 5,000 Icelanders obtained their FAN IDs for the World Cup in Russia, Icelandic Ambassador Berglind Asgeirsdottir said today. 25 Jun 2018
'The fans will think we'll be world champions!'

'The fans will think we'll be world champions!'

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says progressing to the knockout stages at the 2018 World Cup will amount to winning the whole tournament for the Icelandic fans. 25 Jun 2018
Iceland ambassador congratulates Russia for fantastic tournament

Iceland ambassador congratulates Russia for fantastic tournament

Iceland's Ambassador to Russia, Berglind Asgeirsdottir, says Russia have organised a "fantastic" World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

Group D is intriguingly posed going into the final round of fixtures, with all four sides vying for a spot in the knockout stages. 25 Jun 2018
Nigeria v Iceland player ratings

Nigeria v Iceland player ratings

Nigeria's Ahmed Musa dazzled in the Volgograd heat as his second-half double secured a 2-0 victory over Iceland in Group D. 23 Jun 2018
Musa magic fires Nigeria past Iceland

Musa magic fires Nigeria past Iceland

A brilliant Ahmed Musa brace lit up Volgograd Arena as the Super Eagles soared past Iceland 2-0 on Saturday morning (AEST). 23 Jun 2018
A-League ref ready for his World Cup moment

A-League ref ready for his World Cup moment

The only A-League referee selected for the World Cup will take charge of the Group D clash between Nigeria and Iceland tonight. 22 Jun 2018
Croatia coach flags changes for Iceland game

Croatia coach flags changes for Iceland game

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Thursday night he is likely to make changes in the team's starting lineup for his side's final group stage game against Iceland. 22 Jun 2018
Vrsaljko: Croatia must not lose concentration after Argentina win

Vrsaljko: Croatia must not lose concentration after Argentina win

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said on Thursday that his team must not lose their concentration after defeating Argentina 3-0 in Nizhny Novgorod. 22 Jun 2018
Argentina v Croatia player ratings

Argentina v Croatia player ratings

Argentina's back-line looked like an accident waiting to happen and in the second half against Croatia it imploded spectacularly. 22 Jun 2018