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.

Neymar and the curious case of a Brazilian anti-hero

As the star of the World Cup’s traditional joyful side, Neymar has jarringly cast himself as a villain.

Matthaus predicts Brazil vs England World Cup final

World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus backed England to reach this year’s final, claiming Gareth Southgate’s side have a ‘high culture of playing football’.

Willian unfazed by Barcelona rumours

Willian insists that speculation over a move to Barcelona is not distracting him from Brazil’s World Cup campaign.  

The year of the underdog?

Brazil are the favourites to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but after so many shock results could this be the year of the underdog? DEAN WORKMAN explores.

Douglas Costa back in training with Brazil

Brazil received a boost as Douglas Costa returned to training ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium.

How Philippe Coutinho became the critical piece in Tite’s jigsaw

Neymar gets the headlines, but Philippe Coutinho is the player Brazil can’t be without.

Layun questions Neymar antics

Neymar would be a better player ‘if he dedicated himself more to playing football’, according to Mexico’s Miguel Layun.