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.

Rivaldo urges Brazil to ‘think about 2022’

Brazil need to start thinking about Qatar 2022 after their World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium, according to 2002 winner Rivaldo.

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.

Mane downplays Real Madrid transfer rumours

Cristiano Ronaldo’s expected departure from Real Madrid may lead the European champions to Sadio Mane.

Maguire the embodiment of a team aligned with its fans

England crowned another goal-scoring hero named Harry on Saturday, but it was Maguire, not Kane, who helped the Three Lions into the last four of a World Cup for the first time in a generation.

Brazil elimination ‘saddest moment of my career’ – Neymar

Neymar has described Brazil’s World Cup exit at the quarter-final stage as ‘the saddest moment’ of his career.

Aulas expects Fekir to stay at Lyon

Jean-Michel Aulas believes club captain Nabil Fekir will stay at Lyon next season, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future.

Calderon warns Real Madrid against Ronaldo sale

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says it would not be strange to see Cristiano Ronaldo join Juventus, but warned Real Madrid against selling their star man.

Ibrahimovic: Every Sweden player should get a Golden Ball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic thinks Sweden’s players all deserve to be given a Golden Ball award for their efforts at the World Cup.

Semis beckon but Croatia nothing like iconic ’98 team

This Croatia generation is nothing like the iconic 1998 team. Improvement is needed if the present is to outdo the past at the World Cup.