France may not have invented football, but they were behind the first World Cup via Jules Rimet, the creator of this amazing event which wholeheartedly grabs our attention every four years.
ByAlfredo Relaño
AS editor Alfredo Relaño says that the failures of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar at the World Cup have allowed Griezmann and Modric to become front runners for the Ballon d'Or.
ByAlfredo Relaño
Following Cristiano and Messi's World Cup exit last weekend, Neymar is the latest big name player to see his side exit the Russia World Cup following Brazil's defeat to Belgium in Kazan last night.
ByAlfredo Relaño
As.com
Robbie Dunne
Reuters
AS editor Alfredo Relaño gives his view on the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi, Kylian Mbappe's performance against Argentina, and Spain's chances against Russia.
ByAlfredo Relaño
AS editor Alfredo Relaño takes stock of VAR after 48 games at the World Cup, and says it has been more successful than he had expected it to be.
ByAlfredo Relaño
We're not without reasons to see our glass as half full. Spain have topped a group also containing Portugal, the reigning European champions...
ByAlfredo Relaño
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