Hosts crash out of Confederations Cup
HOSTS Russia crashed out at the group stage of the Confederations Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Mexico.
Aleksandr Samedov gave Russia the lead before goals from Nestor Araujo and Hirving Lozano saw Mexico finish second in Group A behind Portugal, who beat New Zealand 4-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot and it was easy from then onwards. Bernardo Silva, Andre Silva and Nani sealed Portugal’s success.
Alexandre Lacazette is being strongly linked with a transfer to Arsenal and the Lyon striker is 4-11 with Ladbrokes to be a Gunner after the summer transfer window has closed.
Sky Bet rate the French international 4-1 to stay with Lyon and it is 12-1 he makes the switch to Liverpool.
Arsene Wenger’s side are 4-1 to sign Monaco’s teenage strike sensation Kylian Mbappe, who is 6-4 with Sky Bet to remain with the French champions. Real Madrid are 9-5 with Paddy Power to bag the 18-year-old.