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The Portugal evolution continues

Match for third place decided in extra time Portugal concede second-lowest number of goals and take highest amount of shots at Russia 2017 Bernardo Silva: “Future is guaranteed.” By Marco Monteiro with Portugal Their objective of making it to the final unfulfilled, Portugal leave Russia regretful, but proud of

A Russian extravaganza & another German triumph

The FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 ended with a final that lived up to the expectations generated by the tournament. Though Germany, who racked up more victories than any other side, lifted the trophy, the finest generation of players Chile has ever produced made them work for it. La Roja

Captain Bravo speaks for a nation

“The applause from the fans tells you a lot,” Bravo said after final loss Praise for Germany and a call for La Roja to look to the future Bravo delighted to win the adidas Golden Glove Giving interviews is always a pleasure when you are on the winning side, and

Six things that will stay with the world champions

Invigorated coach Low finds alternatives Draxler emerges as a leader 3-4-2-1 solidified *Strong foundation and a new trophy * By Steffen Potter with Germany The FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 is now history – and while the same can be said of the Germany line-up assembled specifically for this tournament

Low: It’s an absolute delight

Germany coach Joachim Low was delighted to see his young charges lift the FIFA Confederations Cup title for the first time in the country's history after a 1-0 victory over Chile in Sunday's final in Saint Petersburg. "It's an absolute delight," Low said. "We've performed unbelievably well over three

Portugal come from behind to finish third

Portugal finished their FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 campaign on a high by beating Mexico 2-1 after extra time in the play-off for third place at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow in front of 42,659 fans. Guillermo Ochoa came to Mexico's rescue early in the match when he saved Andre

Germany punish profligate Chile

Germany have won the FIFA Confederations Cup for the first time after a 1-0 victory over Chile at the Saint Petersburg Stadium. A crowd of 57,268 watched the South American champions waste chance after glorious chance, leaving Joachim Low's young side as champions by virtue of Lars Stindl's 20th-minute strike.

Santos: We were worthy winners

Portugal coach Fernando Santos congratulated his charges on claiming third place at the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, describing it as a "privilege" to coach this set of players. "This wasn't the match we wanted to be contesting and we were downcast, but we delivered a good display in

Russia savours Confederations Cup’s success

The final two matches of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 will take place today, confirming the winners, runners-up and third-placed side in this year’s Tournament of Champions. One thing is already clear, however: the FIFA Confederations Cup has been a huge success in Russia for both local

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