Wayne Rooney Feels Ghana Should Have Been Awarded A Penalty Against England

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Wayne Rooney Feels Ghana Should Have Been Awarded A Penalty Against England

England looked largely secure at the back but had a scare when, in the 79th minute, Ezri Konsa leapt into a challenge on Prince Kwabena Adu. Ghana's loud appeals were denied, and per Rooney, wrongfully so. "I think that's a penalty. His feet are off the floor when he comes flying in, and he gets the man, not the ball."

By Ankit Sharma

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Harry Kane Admits England Were Not At Their Best in Goalless Draw Against Ghana

"It's a game where you come away thinking we should've won it," Kane said. The England striker missed the best chance of the game when he blasted the rebound over after Nico O'Reilly headed against the bar. "I back myself to score those normally, but it is what it is. Games like this happen." England play Panama next.

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Chelsea Beat Inter Milan to Reach Agreement for Marco Palestra at $65 Million

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Chelsea Beat Inter Milan to Reach Agreement for Marco Palestra at $65 Million

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Thierry Henry Says Croatia’s World Cup Rise Is ‘Just Crazy’

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Thierry Henry Says Croatia’s World Cup Rise Is ‘Just Crazy’

Henry praised Croatia’s World Cup record, noting a country of 3.9 million finished third in 1998, reached the 2018 final and took third again in 2022. “For a country like Croatia, it is just crazy,” he said, citing the war and a Ballon d’Or winner (Luka Modric) before urging them to “keep on dreaming big.” “Hopefully, they can go further.”

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Jude Bellingham Says England Fans Should Not Panic Despite Draw Against Ghana

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Jude Bellingham Says England Fans Should Not Panic Despite Draw Against Ghana

Bellingham admitted the 0-0 draw was "very frustrating", but insisted there was no need to be negative. "No worries, no stress, no drama, stay positive. Not end of world," said the Real Madrid star, who won the Superior Player of the Match award. England sits top of Group L with Ghana on four points, ahead of Croatia's game against Panama.

By Ankit Sharma

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