Jones lauds Lingard’s rise

England and Manchester United defender Phil Jones praised teammate Jesse Lingard for his rapid development for club and country.

Perisic wants improvement from Croatia

Croatia star Ivan Perisic has told his team that they would need to improve to overcome Denmark in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Maradona insists he’s ‘fine’ after health scare

Argentina great Diego Maradona insisted he was ‘fine’ after needing medical treatment in the wake of his nation’s win over Nigeria.

More right than wrong: The 15 VAR decisions in Russia

The VAR system has made its debut at the 2018 Fifa World Cup and there has been no shortage of controversy with 15 formal incidents being reviewed thus far. FourFourTwo South Africa analyses its success.

Lukaku sits out Belgium training

Romelu Lukaku did not take part in Belgium training on Tuesday as he deals with an ankle injury.

Nigeria vs Argentina at the World Cup

Argentina and Lionel Messi have their place at the 2018 World Cup on the line when they face familiar foes Nigeria in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

Hierro: VAR helped Spain

Interim head-coach Fernando Hierro admits Spain was lucky to top Group B after a VAR-assisted equaliser earned the 2010 World Cup winners a 2-2 draw with Morocco.

Salah apologises to Egypt fans

Mohamed Salah has apologised to Egypt’s fans after their elimination from the World Cup Monday.

World Cup penalties record broken as VAR drama continues

Russia 2018 has broken the record for the most penalties awarded in a World Cup, with VAR continuing to dominate the debate.

Spain, Portugal survive scares to progress

Spain and Portugal both secured progression to the knockout stages despite failing to win their final Group B World Cup fixtures.