Hierro to replace Lopetegui as Spain manager

The Spanish FA have confirmed that Fernando Hierro will take charge of Spain for the duration of the World Cup following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.

Spain sack Lopetegui after Madrid announcement

One day after being named Real Madrid’s new coach, Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by the Spanish FA just a day before the start of the World Cup.

Russia v Saudi Arabia: Pressure on hosts in World Cup opener

Russia are the lowest-ranked team at the World Cup and yet, come Thursday’s opener, they will be expected to provide a nation-lifting performance against Saudi Arabia.

Watch: Kylian Mbappe reveals his World Cup hero

Kylian Mbappe makes his World Cup debut at Russia 2018 and will look to emulate his hero, Zinedine Zidane in leading France to World Cup success.

Rashford nursing ill-timed knock, Southgate confirms

England have been hit with an injury concern, with Marcus Rashford nursing a niggle, less than a week out from their World Cup opener.

Sterling will ‘light up’ World Cup, says De Bruyne

Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne backed Manchester City team-mate and England attacker Raheem Sterling to ‘light up the World Cup’.

Lopetegui is ready for Real Madrid job – Del Bosque

Julen Lopetegui is ready for the Real Madrid job and his move will not impact his work with Spain at the World Cup, according to Vicente del Bosque.

Lopetegui to take over at Real Madrid after World Cup

Real Madrid have confirmed that Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will replace Zinedine Zidane at the club.

English club Brighton target Tau

Mamelodi Sundowns star Percy Tau is reportedly a transfer target of English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion FC.

In-demand Alisson hints at Roma stay

Reported Liverpool target Alisson insists he is ‘very happy’ at Roma and has held no discussions over a potential departure from the Serie A club.