FIFA World Cup Statements

FIFA World Cup - Latest statements from the press
international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams
“ He got a little scolding from me there. He was a little frustrated at the end of the match, and you can understand that now,

Alexander Isak,
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“ I don't think it's ideal that you're somewhat punished for winning the group. I'm not a big fan of it,

Julian Nagelsmann,
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“ I think he deserved the opportunity to play, that's why I gave him it,

Carlo Ancelotti,
Neymar ‘still has the same passion as a young boy’, says Ancelotti…
“ Words can't do him justice as a player or as a spectator,

Lionel Messi,
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“ Before today everything was perfect. Today we had a small problem, but that can happen,

Carlo Ancelotti,
Neymar fit and available but not certain to play vs Scotland, says…
“ I've really got to know him well. He has worked very seriously, trying to recover as quickly as possible,

Carlo Ancelotti,
Neymar fit and available but not certain to play vs Scotland, says…
“ Honestly, I don't know. I don't really even remember them. I'm tired, I don't have much energy left, and I'm finding it hard to think straight. I'm just going to enjoy this moment and celebrate it…

Lionel Messi,
Shakira cheers for Lionel Messi as he scores historic 17th World Cup…
“ I already knew Messi was going to keep scoring goals,

Kylian Mbappé,
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“ We will sorely miss Schlotti on the field as an outstanding defender, especially also his brilliant ability to build up play from the back,

Julian Nagelsmann,
Germany dealt major setback as Schlotterbeck ruled out for rest of…
“ It’s a great sign that he’s staying with the squad for now, as he has an impact off the field as well,

Julian Nagelsmann,
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck out for the rest of FIFA World Cup…
“ I've definitely learned the most this year. Not just about football, I've also grown as a person. I now know that to come back from such a serious injury as the one I experienced, you need patience.…

Jamal Musiala,
Jamal Musiala injury update: German star opens up on brutal fracture…