Jose Mourinho has hailed new Manchester United signing Diogo Dalot as the ‘best full-back in Europe’ in his age group and is confident he has all the attributes to be a success at Old Trafford.
Roberto Martinez has backed Gareth Southgate’s youthful England side to perform strongly at the World Cup in Russia.
Lionel Messi hopes to play alongside Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona after labelling the in-demand Atletico Madrid star a “great player”.
Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal must be realistic as they are not among the World Cup favourites, though the Real Madrid superstar insisted nothing is impossible.
Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard were on target as Belgium continued their World Cup preparations with a dominant 3-0 win over Egypt.
Nigeria lost 1-0 Czech Republic in an international friendly played at the Schwechat Stadium in Austria on Wednesday afternoon, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Manchester United have signed full-back Diogo Dalot from Portuguese champions Porto.
Brazil great Rivaldo is wary of the threat posed by bitter rivals Argentina in Russia because he feels it will be Lionel Messi’s last chance to gain World Cup recognition and elevate himself above Diego Maradona.
Jordan Henderson thinks England could surprise a few and win the World Cup, with Leicester City’s unlikely Premier League success two years ago serving as inspiration.
Raphael Varane admitted former head coach Zinedine Zidane will be hard to replace and it will take a strong character to lead Real Madrid next season.