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Vrancken's Hearts Suffers 4-0 Defeat at Sturm Graz

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

New Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken endured a nightmare debut as his side's Champions League hopes all but vanished with a 4-0 defeat against Sturm Graz. Hearts lost set-piece goals in the early stages of each half and conceded twice more during a torrid spell before the hour mark.

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Tonda Eckert says he had police protection during Spygate

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has revealed he received police protection amid threats during the Spygate scandal. Saints were banished from the Championship play-off final in May when they admitted to spying on three clubs during the season after they were caught observing a Middlesbrough training…

Mbappe Redeems Miss, France Beat Morocco 2-0

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Kylian Mbappe shrugged off a missed penalty to star as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to clinch their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The France captain won a penalty in the first half but after a lengthy delay before the kick, his tame effort was saved by Yassine Bounou.

Bruno Guimaraes requests Arsenal move after World Cup exit

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has told the club he wants to join Arsenal, it has been confirmed to Sky Sports News. Newcastle are not making any comment on the situation, and Sky Sports News understands Arsenal have made no contact with them over the availability of the midfielder.

Egypt Beat Australia on Penalties to Reach World Cup Last 16

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Egypt are into the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Australia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Dallas. The game itself ended 1-1 after extra time but Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington both missed from the spot in the shootout while Egypt converted four consecutive spot-kicks against Mat…

Spain 3-0 Austria: Oyarzabal Stars as Spain Reach Last 16

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Spain eased into the round of 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria in Los Angeles. Spain had been frustrated to see Marc Cucurella's goal controversially disallowed for a foul on the goalkeeper but it was only a temporary reprieve for a spirited Austria side.

Rangers sign Croatia goalkeeper Ivor Pandur

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Rangers have signed goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City in a £6m deal. The 26-year-old - who is currently at the World Cup with Croatia - has signed a four-year deal with the Ibrox club.