Courtois defiant after Belgium heroics
Thibaut Courtois had a defiant message for his detractors after a fine display in Belgium’s quarter-final win over Brazil, adamant he proved himself after ‘unfair’ criticism.
Neymar fails to deliver as Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ upstage Brazil
Brazil are out of the World Cup at the expense of Belgium, as Neymar failed to inspire in his lead role.
Highlights: Brazil vs Belgium
Belgium scored two first half goals and then survived a late comeback from Brazil to win 2-1 and secure a spot in the final four of the World Cup.
Belgium edge Brazil to reach semi-finals
Belgium booked a World Cup semi-final against France as Brazil’s hopes of winning a sixth title were ended by a 2-1 defeat in Kazan.
Highlights: France vs Uruguay
France moved into the semi-finals of the World Cup with a remarkably straightforward 2-0 defeat of a subdued Uruguay on Friday.
Lukaku: Belgium can punish Brazil’s defence
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku believes his team can punish Brazil’s defence in their World Cup quarter-final.
Brazil vs Belgium: Martinez’s desire for ‘power’ good news for Fellaini
Roberto Martinez has given Brazil a huge indication as to how Belgium will approach their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, acknowledging a need for ‘power’ which could result in Marouane Fellaini starting.
World Cup 2018: A guide to quarter-finals
Just eight teams remain at the World Cup, and few would have predicted that so many big names would be missing from the quarter-finals in Russia.
Hazard makes football beautiful, swoons Martinez
Roberto Martinez lauded Belgium star Eden Hazard as a player who makes football ‘a beautiful sport’ and applauded his influence as captain.
Neymar isn’t an actor – Lukaku backs Brazil to be the best
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku defended Brazil star Neymar from accusations of being an ‘actor’ on the pitch and backed him to become the best player in the world ahead of their meeting on Friday.