- The program seeks to encourage coaches to use the knowledge gained to introduce more young people to the sport as well as develop some into elite players.
- The porters coach Anthony Ojukwu revealed that besides the two foreigners, USA based player Brenda Wasuda is also available to do duty for the team again in the continental show.
- Croatia won two shoot-outs in the World Cup in Russia, while seven of their last eight games in the knockout stage of major tournaments have gone into extra time.
- • Vinicius Junior put Brazil ahead with a cool finish, and Neymar doubled the lead from the penalty spot at Stadium 974.
• Tite also commented on his celebratory dance with Richarlison and Brazil’s bench after the Tottenham forward’s 29th-minute strike.
- US coach Greg Berhalter gave the best explanation when he lamented that two “moments” had condemned his side to a last-16 defeat against the Netherlands.
- Ronaldo's starting role in the team remains a hot topic among Portugal fans, but coach Fernando Santos said he was not paying attention to the raging debate.
- Others say it has made no difference or even improved it, making it more family-friendly and less aggressive, and want it replicated at future World Cups.
- Brazil have a fearsome range of attacking options, even with Gabriel Jesus having gone home injured, but they have scored just once since Neymar came off with a sprained ankle in their opening 2-0 win over Serbia on November 24.
- “When you go to a World Cup you know you must not lose the first game,” said the 73-year-old, saying teams with World Cup experience such as holders France won their opening matches.