FIVE fishermen caught a whopping 20 sharks off the British coast – in just one day. The group of pals reeled in the impressive haul of Blue and Porbeagle sharks in a 24-hour fishing trip. The largest shark to be caught by the group weighed 90lbs – just over six stone. The fishermen used barbless […]
IF Meghan Markle was to have a daughter, the tot might be able to inherit a special royal title for the first time. A current legal battle is going on to overturn hereditary laws, which currently bans firstborn daughters from claiming hereditary peerages. If the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a son, he would inherit […]
FRANCE are World Cup champions for the first time since 1998. Didier Deschamps masterminded a 4-2 victory over Croatia in the final, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann. Do all of the players of the winning team receive a miniature World Cup trophy? AS ever, the winning squad will all […]
VLADIMIR PUTIN stood happily under an umbrella while the French and Croatian leaders stood next to him getting drenched following the World Cup final. The Russian president ensured he was prepared for the weather while preparing to hand the trophy to France following their 4-2 victory. But French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and Croatia’s prime minister Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic […]
MAIN EDITION, who was very badly hampered in the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes last week, will attempt to get back to winning ways in the Lowther Stakes next month. The two-year-old was successful at Royal Ascot and will bid to add a Group 2 to her haul. Mark Johnston’s filly was sent off favourite to […]
BELGIUM and Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won the World Cup 2018 Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper at the tournament. Despite Tottenham No1 Hugo Loris captaining France to Jules Rimet glory, his howler for a Croatia consolation goal handed it to the Real Madrid target. The goalie has told Chelsea to make him a […]
FRANCE goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been slated by fans after his howler in the World Cup final. The Tottenham goalkeeper let Croatia back into the game as he gifted Mario Mandzukic a goal in the second half. After receiving a pass, the 31-year-old was expected to clear the ball up the pitch. But Mandzukic was […]
FRANCE’S World Cup-winning teen sensation Kylian Mbappe has been named young player of the tournament. Mbappe, 19, scored the fourth goal of a 4-2 win over Croatia in the final that took his tally of the tournament to four. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, who consistently impressed in Russia, also became the first teenager to score […]
LUKA MODRIC capped off a sensational World Cup by winning the Golden Ball. The Croatia midfielder was voted the best player of the tournament after steering his nation to a shock final. Brilliant performances against Russia and England saw Real Madrid star Modric beat the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Eden Hazard. The 32-year-old scored […]
JUBILANT France fans partied in the streets as they celebrated their amazing World Cup triumph. Les Bleus are now two-time world champions after beating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow. Thousands had gathered at the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars to watch their nation in action on the big screen. But as more and more arrived, police […]
THE World Cup final between France and Croatia was suspended after protesters stormed onto the pitch. Pussy Riot have claimed responsibility for the World Cup invasion, but who are they and what were they protesting about? Here’s the lowdown. Who are Pussy Riot? Pussy Riot is a Russian political punk group who has a rotating […]
THE RUSSIA 2018 World Cup concludes today. France or Croatia will be holding the trophy aloft in Moscow this afternoon. What is the World Cup trophy called? IT might be a bit dull, but the current trophy is called the Fifa World Cup Trophy. Used since 1974, it has been lifted by Diego Maradona, Zinedine […]
KYLIAN MBAPPE is currently enjoying his time at the World Cup, netting twice in a sensational performance against Argentina. But the French boy wonder will be equally as happy off the pitch, with his stunning girlfriend Alicia Aylies cheering him on in Russia. Who is Alicia Aylies? Aylies was born on the French island of […]
IT’S been some month, but the World Cup 2018 finally has its winner. Didier Deschamps France took on England’s conquerors Croatia in Moscow, with Les Bleus searching for their first title in 20 years. Who won the World Cup final? FRANCE are celebrating after a fantastic 4-2 victory over the Croatian’s at the Luzhniki Stadium. An […]
CRISTIANO RONALDO has landed in Turin with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez ahead of the party to celebrate his £99million Juventus move on Monday. The Portugal legend quit Real Madrid for the Old Lady and will be unveiled once the dust settles on the incredible World Cup final, to ensure all eyes are on him. CR7 landed […]
JODIE Whittaker will make history later this year when she becomes not only the 13th Time Lord but the first female version of the Doctor. The process of choosing the next star to take over the iconic role is a huge task but when was Jodie Whittaker announced and who else was in the running? […]
REAL MADRID could be willing to sell midfielder Mateo Kovacic – but only for a whopping £80million. Manchester United and their city rivals are both believed to have shortlisted the 24-year-old for a transfer this summer. But Kovacic, who is part of the Croatian World Cup squad that reached the World Cup final, won’t be […]
IT has been a spectacular feast of football so far and SunSport will have everything you need to ensure you don’t miss a kick of the final week in Russia. Our dedicated World Cup hub is the best place to follow the tournament as it unfolds. Our team of reporters will be breaking exclusives, bringing […]
THE England team were still in the air for the first half of the World Cup final before they touched down in Birmingham. It was probably a good job they missed the match here at the Luzhniki Stadium. The pain of losing to Croatia in the semi-final would have returned with a vengeance There is […]
WINNING the World Cup is an unforgettable experience for any footballer. But win or lose, every team will reap the rewards of the worlds biggest sporting tournament. How much money do the 2018 World Cup winners get? Fifa confirmed in October 2017 that £302m would be shared between the 32 teams in Russia. The tournament […]
FOUR members of feminist punk band Pussy Riot halted the World Cup final after invading the pitch during the second half. Russian group Pussy Riot has claimed responsibility over the incident as France beat Croatia 4-2 at the Luzhniki Stadium. МОЛНИЯ! Прямо сейчас — четверо участников Pussy Riot в финале Чемпионата Мира по футболу: "Миллиционер […]
FOUR members of feminist punk band Pussy Riot halted the World Cup final after invading the pitch during the second half. Russian group Pussy Riot has claimed responsibility over the incident as France beat Croatia 4-2 at the Luzhniki Stadium. МОЛНИЯ! Прямо сейчас — четверо участников Pussy Riot в финале Чемпионата Мира по футболу: "Миллиционер […]
GIANNI INFANTINO has declared Russia 2018 the ‘best World Cup’ of all time. The Swiss-Italian head of Fifa has been an advocate of the Video Assistant Referee and expanding the tournament to 40 teams since replacing Sepp Blatter. Who is Fifa president Gianni Infantino? BORN in Switzerland to Italian parents, Infantino is one of five […]
FRANCE are facing Croatia in the World Cup final – but have they gone all the way before? Here’s our lowdown on how many World Cups France have won, who they beat to the final this year, and their results at each World Cup. Have France won a World Cup before? France won their first […]
ENGLAND’s Harry Kane has picked up the Golden Boot for his six goals at Russia 2018. Only Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe could realistically catch the Spurs star with just the final to go – and despite both netting once, they finish on four goals each. Very much England’s main man going into the tournament […]
