Kane, Modric lead list of Golden Ball contenders
With Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar all out of the World Cup, a number of stars will have the opportunity to make their mark by winning the Golden Ball. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Is Modric the best midfielder in the world?
Luka Modric has carried his Real Madrid form into the World Cup, but is he really the best midfielder in the world?
Modric would deserve Golden Ball – Mandzukic
Mario Mandzukic says Croatia teammate Luka Modric deserves to be a front-runner for Russia 2018’s Golden Ball.
World Cup, day 24: the things you might have missed
England eased past Sweden to set-up a clash with Croatia, while Luka Modric and Co ended the Russian dream after edging them on penalties.
Modric expects Ronaldo to stay at Madrid
Luka Modric expects Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Real Madrid, despite widespread reports linking him with a move to Juventus.
Lessons to be learnt by Sundowns in Billiat, Tau dealings
Percy Tau is likely to break the national transfer record, but Mamelodi Sundowns should feel aggrieved by losing Khama Billiat to Kaizer Chiefs on a free, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
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?
Modric vs Eriksen has Denmark boss excited
Denmark boss Age Hareide is eagerly anticipating a battle between Christian Eriksen and Luka Modric when his side face Croatia on Sunday.
10 best players of 2018 World Cup group stage
FourFourTwo South Africa picks out the stars who’ve shone brightest so far at the 2018 World Cup.
Kane, Lukaku and Modric lead WC Team of the Round
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round two as Harry Kane’s hat-trick sends England through, while Romelu Lukaku and Luka Modric shined in impressive wins, writes DEAN WORKMAN.