Deschamps backing France’s rising stars to shine
Didier Deschamps is happy to throw France’s rising stars in at the deep end as they prepare to begin their World Cup campaign on Saturday.
Hallgrimsson reveals how Iceland will stop Messi
Heimir Hallgrimsson will ask his whole team to stop Lionel Messi on Saturday rather than handing the task to one man.
Confederations Cup experience can help Germany in Russia, says Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich believes Germany’s triumph at the Confederations Cup stands them in good stead to defend their World Cup title.
Griezmann is the new Zidane – Desailly
Marcel Desailly picked out Antoine Griezmann as ‘the key player’ in France’s World Cup squad, drawing parallels with his former team-mate Zinedine Zidane.
Late Gimenez winner fires Uruguay past Egypt
Jose Gimenez spared the blushes of Uruguay’s all-star forwards with a 90th-minute winner to see off Egypt 1-0 in their World Cup opener.
Salah not in starting XI for Egypt’s World Cup opener
Mohamed Salah has not been named in Egypt’s starting XI as they begin their World Cup campaign against Uruguay.
Brazil star Jesus not focused on Golden Boot
Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus insisted his focus is on helping his team at the World Cup, not winning the Golden Boot.
Martinez: Spain could be stronger after Lopetegui sacking
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez believes Spain could come back stronger following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.
Ramos: I hope Ronaldo isn’t at his best
Sergio Ramos hopes the ‘dangerous’ Cristiano Ronaldo is below his best when Spain face Portugal at the World Cup.
England can win the World Cup – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has backed England for World Cup glory, claiming Gareth Southgate’s young squad has enough top-level experience to be a success on the biggest stage.