Pavon set to be unleashed by Argentina
Cristian Pavon has been tipped to start for Argentina against Croatia, as Jorge Sampaoli looks to liberate Lionel Messi.
Fifa fines Mexico over discriminatory chants
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has been fined CHF 10,000 (£7,616) by Fifa in relation to ‘discriminatory and insulting chants’ at the World Cup.
This is not football – Carvajal criticises Iran
Dani Carvajal described Iran’s tactics as ‘disloyal’ even though Spain recorded their first World Cup win.
Ramos hits back at Maradona
Sergio Ramos hit back at Diego Maradona by claiming Lionel Messi is the best Argentinian player in history.
Croatia will play to beat Argentina – Dalic
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic thinks it would be useless not to aim for a win against Lionel Messi and Argentina in Thursday’s World Cup clash in Nizhny Novgorod.
Ronaldo breaks Puskas’ European record
Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-scoring European in international history by scoring against Morocco on Wednesday.
England are a team now – Rashford
England are calm and together at Russia 2018 according to Marcus Rashford – a contrast to the Manchester United youngster’s whirlwind first experience of major tournament football.
Coutinho unconcerned by Neymar ankle issue
Philippe Coutinho is not worried about Neymar after the Brazil star limped out of training with an ankle problem in Sochi on Tuesday.
Kane aiming to reach Ronaldo, Messi levels at WC
England captain Harry Kane insists he will use the World Cup as a platform to prove his quality as he aims to reach the levels of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Tabarez not worried by slow Suarez start
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has complete faith in Luis Suarez as the forward prepares to make his 100th international appearance in a World Cup clash against Saudi Arabia in Rostov-on-Don.