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This Is Probably How Neymar Spends His Summer Vacation

If anyone needs some rest and relaxation after the 2018 World Cup, it’s Neymar. The Brazilian was hacked down more times per match than any other player at the tournament. Fortunately for you, we here at The18 have exclusive footage of what a Neymar vacation probably looks like.

The Beautiful Meaty French Forehead Of Olivier Giroud Is About To Get Meatier

Admirers of beauty around the world felt a strong disturbance in the force on Saturday. The mere thought on an Olivier Giroud shaved head will do that. 

Some folks are blessed with gorgeous faces, chiseled chins and beautiful hair. Others, like myself, would love to have just one of those traits. Giroud firmly falls into the former category, the Frenchman looking more like a model than a footballer. 

It’s Not A Big Deal Or Anything, But Cristiano Ronaldo Left A $23,000 Tip At A Greek Hotel

Sure, fancy cars, mansions and lavish vacations are a few of the places famous footballers drop their cash but a lot of the great ones are also known for putting their large bank accounts to more worthwhile causes. Kylian Mbappe made everyone with a pulse explode with good feels this week when he announced he would be donating his $350,000 World Cup bonus to charity.

Trevor Noah Gets Real In Response To Criticism For Saying Africa Won The World Cup

Trevor Noah is African; he is also a soccer fan. On an episode of The Daily Show With Trevor Noah this week, the comedian celebrated a World Cup victory for Africa, because many of France’s players are of African descent. But the Trevor Noah France comments did not go over too well with everyone, including French ambassador to the U.S. Gérard Araud. 

“I said Africa won the World Cup,” Noah said. “I was shocked at how angry a lot of French people got.”

Neymar Challenge Hits Wimbledon Because Everyone Wants To Hate On Him

Neymar has been out of the World Cup for a while now, Brazil having lost to Belgium in the quarterfinals. But that doesn’t mean he’s done being mocked. This Neymar Wimbledon video is proof.

Neymar earned a reputation as a diver, flopper, embellisher and general bad sport during the 2018 World Cup. To be fair, teams targeted him with constant fouls and physical play. But the PSG forward didn’t do himself any favors with his rolling around time after time. 

Will Croatia Star Luka Modric Go To Jail After The World Cup?

A Luka Modric trial is perhaps not the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about the Real Madrid and Croatia star.

Croatia will face France in the World Cup final this Sunday. However, it is not only France that worries captain Luka Modric at the moment.

Modric has led his team to an historic achievement, managing to qualify for its first-ever World Cup final.

FIFA 19 Is Collateral Damage From Ronaldo’s Juventus Move

Back in June we showed you the new FIFA 19 cover for this year’s edition. There are a few different versions of the FIFA video game depending upon how much extra money you want to pay for a few small annual updates, but all three covers have one thing in common: Cristiano Ronaldo. In a Real Madrid uniform.

There’s one small problem: Ronaldo doesn’t play for Real Madrid anymore. 

Croatia Sacks Assistant Coach And No One Really Cares

After Croatia’s 4-3 penalty shootout against Russia, Croatia assistant coach Ognjen Vukojevic and defender Domagoj Vida celebrated with a politically charged video tweeted by Vukojevic. Both of their Twitter accounts are currently deactivated. 

Although the video seems like it’s only two guys who forgot the phone was recording while taking a selfie and then tried to play it cool, “Slava Ukrayini” (Glory to Ukraine) wasn’t received that well by Russian fans. Especially since the World Cup is in Russia, if you haven’t noticed, which adds more fuel to the fire. 

How To Vacation Like A Pro Footballer

The World Cup is coming to an end, which means many professional footballers will be enjoying a well-deserved vacation for the rest of the summer. Based on some of the tropical destinations players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have traveled to in the past, we can predict where footballers vacation coming out of the World Cup.

We have taken a look at where football's biggest stars have been holidaying and where the World Cup participants may vacation soon. 

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