Uruguay v France: Laxalt backs daunting defence to deal with Mbappe
Diego Laxalt is confident Uruguay are strong enough as a defensive unit to deal with France forward Kylian Mbappe in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final.
Fekir will consider offers, admits Lyon boss
Nabil Fekir will ‘chase the opportunity’ if given the option join one of Europe’s bigger clubs, according to Lyon manager Bruno Genesio.
Cavani will have to ‘destroy science’ to face France – Rami
Edinson Cavani will have to ‘destroy science’ if he is to feature for Uruguay in their World Cup quarter-final against France, according to Les Bleus defender Adil Rami.
Brazil would be easier to beat than Sweden – Eriksson
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is backing his native country Sweden to give Gareth Southgate’s men a seriously tough test when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Vardy to have groin injury assessed
England forward Jamie Vardy will have an assessment on a groin injury sustained in their World Cup last-16 penalty shoot-out win over Colombia.
United move was never on the cards for Fabinho
Liverpool new boy Fabinho insists he was never close to joining the Reds’ fierce Premier League rivals Manchester United.
Willian unfazed by Barcelona rumours
Willian insists that speculation over a move to Barcelona is not distracting him from Brazil’s World Cup campaign.
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?
Maradona: Colombia victims of ‘monumental theft’ against England
Argentina legend Diego Maradona believes Colombia were victims of a ‘monumental theft’ in their World Cup last-16 defeat to England and laid into the performance of referee Mark Geiger.
Spain retirement not easy decision – Iniesta
Andres Iniesta says he spent “many months” thinking about his international future being opting to quit Spain duty after the World Cup.