Brazil vs Neymar: How a superstar lost the love of his country
Neymar may be Brazil’s leading man at this World Cup, but a war is brewing between the country and its star striker.
Belgium players raring to go, says Martinez
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says all of his players are desperate to be on the pitch ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash with Japan in Rostov-on-Don.
Lukaku far from Belgium’s only threat – Shoji
Japan defender Gen Shoji is braced for the challenge of facing Romelu Lukaku at the World Cup, but he knows the Manchester United striker will not be Belgium’s only attacking option in Rostov-on-Don.
Neymar back to his best ahead of Mexico clash – Tite
Brazil head coach Tite believes Neymar has returned to his best form as the five-time champions prepare to take on Mexico in the last 16.
Osorio promises Mexico will attack Brazil
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio described Brazil as ‘the best team in the world’ but insisted his side would not step back in Samara on Monday.
Highlights: Croatia vs Denmark
Croatia have been widely tipped as the tournaments dark horse’s but needed the heroics of goalkeeper Danijel Subasic in a penalty shoot out to beat Denmark after the game finished 1-1 after-extra-time.
Highlights: Russia vs Spain
Igor Akinfeev saved two penalties to send Russia into the quarter-finals and knock Spain out of the competition after their round-of-16 game finished 1-1 after extra time.
Russia knock out Spain on penalties
Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s hero after saving two penalties in a shootout to dump Spain out of the World Cup and book the hosts a place in the quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in Moscow.
Modric vs Eriksen has Denmark boss excited
Denmark boss Age Hareide is eagerly anticipating a battle between Christian Eriksen and Luka Modric when his side face Croatia on Sunday.
Hierro hoping to guide Spain past Russia
Fernando Hierro has a plan to combat Russia’s threat and end Spain’s miserable record against host nations at major tournaments.