Croatia can outdo golden generation in Russia – Lovren
Dejan Lovren is confident Croatia’s current team can exceed the achievements of the iconic team that featured in the 1998 World Cup.
Fourth substitute to be permitted in UCL extra time
Teams playing in the Champions League and Europa League in 2018-19 will be able to field a fourth substitute in matches that go to extra time, Uefa has announced.
Uruguay ready to face down Mbappe threat
Uruguay will be on alert to shut down France’s razor-sharp attacking talents in Friday’s keenly anticipated World Cup quarter-final.
Brazil would be easier to beat than Sweden – Eriksson
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is backing his native country Sweden to give Gareth Southgate’s men a seriously tough test when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Vardy to have groin injury assessed
England forward Jamie Vardy will have an assessment on a groin injury sustained in their World Cup last-16 penalty shoot-out win over Colombia.
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 10 best goals of the World Cup (thus far)
The 2018 World Cup has delivered up a feast of special goals with Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Toni Kroos all netting memorable strikes, but which is your favourite?
John Obi Mikel played through trauma of father’s kidnapping
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has revealed he played in his country’s World Cup clash with Argentina knowing that his father had been kidnapped.
Maradona would coach Argentina for free
Diego Maradona would return to coach the Argentina national team for free after being left hurt by their World Cup elimination.
Ospina proud despite Colombia defeat
Goalkeeper David Ospina believes Colombia can walk away from Russia with their heads held high after their elimination from the World Cup.