With Mikel Merino’s 91st minute winner, Spain snuck through the revolving Round of 16 door just before they were escorted into extra time by Portugal. Gliding through the middle of the pitch at just the right time to make manager Luis de la Fuente look like a genius for putting not only the Basque midfielder The post Analysis: Is Spain’s underwhelming attack part of their preparations to face France? appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappe has hit out at Paraguayan politician Celeste Amarilla for racist comments made against him after their World Cup clash. The 27-year-old scored the winner for France against Paraguay as they progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals, but Amarilla posted some shocking messages about him on her social media. The post “Despicable woman” – Kylian Mbappe slams Paraguayan senator for “brazen racism” after World Cup clash appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Paraguay International goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The 26-year-old has made himself a hero for his national team with his performances in the World Cup, and he played a key role in their elimination of Germany. Naturally, his performance has attracted the attention of top clubs, and The post World Cup giant-killer emerges as Manchester United’s surprise target appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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Arsenal star Mikel Merino came off the bench to deliver yet another clutch moment, this time for Spain against Portugal. The 30-year-old has earned something of a reputation for delivering important goals, particularly coming off the bench, and he’s done it once again in today’s big World Cup game. Merino came off the bench in The post Video: Arsenal’s Mikel Merino shows he’s the ultimate super sub with late winner vs Portugal appeared first on CaughtOffside.