Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba scored superb goals to help France clinch their second World Cup, but they had a controversial VAR decision to thank.Didier Deschamps’ side won a thrilling occasion to spark wild scenes at the final whistle, yet Croatia will be rueing a VAR decision that went against them.In many ways, one suspected the system would have to feature one more time at this tournament. After all, it dominated the news agenda in the opening two weeks here.The scores were

Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba says the historic under-performance of African teams at Russia 2018 will benefit the continent in the long run, and offers his own vision for the future."It was a difficult result for the African teams, but I think it is also good. It is important to see this, and witness this to understand that we need to change," Drogba told RT in Moscow, where he has acted for the past month as a pundit and ambassador.All five African sides - Egypt,

England were beaten 2-0 by Belgium in their World Cup third place play-off on Saturday.The Three Lions were left devastated on Wednesday night as they were beaten by Croatia in extra-time in the semi-final.Nobody expected England to get anywhere near the last four but they were 20 minutes from their first World Cup final since 1966.Before returning home they faced a play-off with Belgium, who were beaten by France in their semi-final on Tuesday.But England came unstuck for the second

Inter Allies beat Division Two side Madina Republicans 3-0 in a friendly game on Friday at the Legon Ajax Park.Striker Samuel Armah, midfielder Samuel Bekoe and forward Effiong Nsungusi Jnr were the scorersAfter a goalless first half, Armah’s early goal in the second half gave the Capelli Boys the advantage.Bekoe doubled the advantage with a neat finish before Nsungusi Jnr sealed the big win.Assistant coach Yaw Preko has taken charge after Kenichi Yatsuhashi left on mutual consent.

Ghanaian kid Eddie Nketiah scored for Arsenal in Saturday's 8-0 win over Boreham Wood in a pre-season friendly.The England youth international, who was introduced in the second half, poked home from close range to extend our lead in the 53rd minute.Nketiah is hoping to impress new coach Unai Emery to become a first team regular this term.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the opener with a stunning curling effort into the top corner, before stooping to head in a second just two

Liberty Professionals came from behind to draw 2-2 with Hearts of Oak in friendly played in Dansoman on Saturday.The Phobians opened the scoring through Joseph Esso in the 10th minute after stabbing home a Patrick Razak low cross into the box.By the 24th minute, Hearts had doubled their lead through Esso again.Razak whipped in a cross to the back post but Liberty right back Michael Ampadu missed his clearance.The ball dropped to Esso who lifted it up in the air before rifling into

Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti has eulogized the performance of Kwadwo Asamoah in the side’s win over Lugano in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.The Italian giants thump the Swiss side 3-0 courtesy a brace from French youngster Yann Karamoh and a goal from new signing Lautaro Martínez.Asamoah, who joined the Italian giants on a three-year deal last week, excelled as a second half substitute.Speaking after the match, Spalletti was delighted with the work of his outfit

Defender Nicholas Opoku says he is ready for the challenge after signing for Italian Serie A side Udinese.The Ghana international was snapped up from Tunisian side Club Africain and penned a four-year contract.Opoku will be playing for his first European club and it happens to be in one of Europe's major leagues.He posted on his Twitter account: ''So happy to share with you this awesome moment. I'll do my best and I'm looking forward to the start of the

Youngster Dauda Mohammed scored for Anderlecht's reserve side in their 5-3 win over Ajax Amsterdam in a pre-season friendly.The former Asante Kotoko striker scored in the 46th minute to give the Purple and White a 2-1 lead.Kayembe opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Ajax equalized through Sierhuis on 43 minutes.Mohammed was handed a starting role alongside Francis Amuzu, Dennis Appiah and right back Emmanuel Sowah.

Afriyie Acquah continued his scoring form in pre-season with a brace for Torino in their 14-0 win over lower division side Bormiese on Saturday.The midfielder climbed off the bench in the second half to score the 10th and 12th goals for the Serie A side.He stabbed in a spilled ball at the far post after 49 minutes and his second was registered in the 81st minute.Acquah is eager to better the 22 appearances and one goal scored last season.He has previously played Palermo, Sampdoria

Richmond Boakye-Yiadom's agent has vehemently quashed rumours gaining currency that the Jiangsu Suning striker has rejoined Red Star Belgrade on loan.The official Twitter handle of ArthurLegacy says rumors of a finalized loan deal are false.The statement on the micro-blogging website was emphatic that the Ghana international was staying with the Chinese Super League side.''Officially, Boakye is staying with #JiangsuSuning. He’s very happy there. He’s currently

Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah delivered on his debut for Inter Milan in their 3-0 win over Lugano in a preseason friendly.Asamoah, who joined the Nerazzurri on a three-year deal as a free agent from Juventus last week, had to settle for a bench role in the side’s first pre-season friendly game.The 29-year-old was introduced at half time in place of Brazilian left-back Henrique Dalbert.Goals from Lauturo Martinez and a brace from French youngster Yann Karamoh handed Inter Milan

Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru was at his usual best for St Gallen in their 1-1 with Brighton and Hove Albion in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.Ashimeru joined the Green and White lads on a season long loan from Austrian side Red Bulls Salzburg some few weeks back.The former WAFA enforcer has quickly endeared himself with the club’s faithful following his terrific start to life at the club.He has notched up two goals four games for the Swiss Super League side in their