Semis beckon but Croatia nothing like iconic ’98 team
This Croatia generation is nothing like the iconic 1998 team. Improvement is needed if the present is to outdo the past at the World Cup.
Highlights: Russia vs Croatia
Croatia reached the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in their history with Ivan Rakitic again the hero in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Russia.
Croatia eliminate hosts Russia to reach semi-final
Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after their quarter-final encounter ended 2-2 after extra time to book their place in the semi-final of the World Cup.
Mexico star taunts Neymar after Brazil World Cup elimination
Andres Guardado took to Instagram to taunt Neymar with a post saying ‘and now who is going home?’ after Brazil’s World Cup elimination.
Superbru: Modric’s Croatia set to beat host Russia
Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup quarter-final action, take a look at FourFourTwo’s predictions with Luka Modric’s Croatia set to put hosts Russia to the sword to reach the semi-final.
World Cup, day 23: the things you might have missed
Belgium advanced to the World Cup semi-final at the expense of Brazil, while France got the better of Uruguay in their quarter-final encounter on Friday.
Superbru: Kane set to lead England into semi’s
Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup quarter-final action, take a look at FourFourTwo’s predictions with Harry Kane set to lead England into the semi-final.
Sweden vs England: Stones still dreaming as Three Lions aim to make a nation proud
John Stones continues to dream of World Cup glory but knows Sweden present a formidable challenge for England in Saturday’s quarter-final in Samara.
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.