Neymar is ready to shine for Brazil – Tite
Neymar is yet to reach 100% in his recovery from a broken foot but is poised to star for Brazil at the World Cup, according to head coach Tite.
Messi let down by responsibility-free teammates
Lionel Messi did his best but there was no way through Iceland’s excellent defence as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw in Moscow.
Watch: Croatia down Super Eagles
Croatia defeated Nigeria 2-0 in a Group D encounter at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
Poulsen leads Denmark past Peru
Yussuf Poulsen’s second-half strike helped Denmark claim a narrow 1-0 victory over Peru in their 2018 World Cup Group C opener on Saturday evening.
Salah declared fit to face Russia
Mohamed Salah has been declared fit to face Russia in Egypt’s second game at the World Cup by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), who confirmed he could have featured in the 1-0 defeat to Uruguay but was not risked.
Messi struggles after Ronaldo fireworks
Lionel Messi set an unwanted Fifa World Cup record as he saw a penalty saved in Argentina’s World Cup opener against Iceland on Saturday.
Highlights: Finnbogason makes history as Messi fluffs big chance
Hannes Halldorsson was the hero for Iceland as the goalkeeper’s penalty save from Lionel Messi secured his side a sensational 1-1 draw against Argentina.
Messi misses penalty as Iceland hold Argentina
Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as Argentina played out to a 1-1 draw with Iceland in their opening 2018 Fifa World Cup Group D clash on Saturday.
Phenomenal Ronaldo equals Puskas’ European record
Cristiano Ronaldo equalled Ferenc Puskas’ record for most international goals by a European man with his standout display for Portugal against Spain at the World Cup.
Real Madrid haunt Spain again as Ronaldo steals the show
Real Madrid derailed Spain’s World Cup preparations when they poached Julen Lopetegui just two days before the tournament, leading to the coach’s sacking, so it was with a certain inevitability that their biggest star put the buffers on what would have been a morale-boosting win against Portugal.