Neymar key to Brazil’s success – Lugano
Brazil are still World Cup favourites, particularly after Neymar’s return, according to former Uruguay international Diego Lugano.
Spain team like the 2010 WC winning side – Hierro
There are similarities between the current Spain team and the 2010 World Cup champions, according to coach Fernando Hierro.
Sampaoli has let Argentina down
Argentina are on the brink of World Cup elimination and there is only one man to blame, Jorge Sampaoli. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
This is not football – Carvajal criticises Iran
Dani Carvajal described Iran’s tactics as ‘disloyal’ even though Spain recorded their first World Cup win.
Ramos hits back at Maradona
Sergio Ramos hit back at Diego Maradona by claiming Lionel Messi is the best Argentinian player in history.
World Cup, day seven: the things you might have missed
A new record for Cristiano Ronaldo, gritty wins for Portugal and Spain – and early exits for three nations. The going’s getting tough…
Highlights: Costa goal breaks stubborn resistance
A fortuitous Diego Costa goal helped Spain overcome a dogged Iran to secure a 1-0 win in their World Cup Group B clash in Kazan on Wednesday evening.
Costa fires Spain past Iran
Diego Costa scored his third goal of the tournament as Spain clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Iran in their World Cup Group B encounter at the Kazan Arena on Wednesday evening.
I’m not going to speak to Ronaldo again – Isco
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick may have saved a point for Portugal, but Isco joked he will no longer speak to him because of it.
Five things to expect from matchday two at World Cup
Matchday one at the 2018 Fifa World Cup served up some entertainment of the highest order and fans across the globe can certainly expect it to continue as we head into matchday two, writes DEAN WORKMAN.