Chelsea star Hazard hints at Real Madrid interest
Striker Eden Hazard could still remain at Chelsea, but has warned he would consider an interesting offer from Real Madrid.
Brazil captain Marcelo living World Cup dream
Real Madrid star Marcelo says captaining Brazil at the World Cup will see him realise his ultimate childhood dream.
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.
De Gea embracing Spanish criticism after Portugal error
Spain goalkeeper David de Gea was in defiant mood after his blunder in Friday’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Portugal, stating: ‘I haven’t killed anyone’.
Neymar: I’m the best in the world
Neymar says he is the best player in the world, but only because Cristiano Ronaldo and former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi are from another planet.
Griezmann expecting big things from Pogba
Antoine Griezmann says France are expecting big things from Paul Pogba, ahead of their World Cup opener against Australia on Saturday.
Martinez: Spain could be stronger after Lopetegui sacking
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez believes Spain could come back stronger following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.
Ramos: I hope Ronaldo isn’t at his best
Sergio Ramos hopes the ‘dangerous’ Cristiano Ronaldo is below his best when Spain face Portugal at the World Cup.
Xavi criticises Madrid, Lopetegui announcement timing
Spain great Xavi criticised the timing of Julen Lopetegui being announced as Real Madrid coach.
Unbeaten and goal-hungry – have Spain made a mistake sacking Lopetegui?
Spain caused what could be the biggest shock of the 2018 World Cup on Wednesday, a full 24 hours before the tournament even gets underway.