Martinez: De Bruyne deserves more recognition
Kevin De Bruyne’s World Cup performances are worthy of greater praise, according to Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez.
Modric would deserve Golden Ball – Mandzukic
Mario Mandzukic says Croatia teammate Luka Modric deserves to be a front-runner for Russia 2018’s Golden Ball.
France vs Belgium: Pogba and De Bruyne confronted by Zidane’s path to greatness
For a dominant midfielder aiming to make their mark in the latter stages of an international tournament, Zinedine Zidane undisputably remains the benchmark in the modern era.
Rakitic is in career-best form – Dalic
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic is in career-best form at the World Cup, according to coach Zlatko Dalic.
Henderson hopeful over fitness for Croatia clash
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is hopeful over his fitness ahead of his team’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia.
WC win would be crazier than 1966 triumph – Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate has no doubt that winning the 2018 World Cup would result in his players being even more revered than those who guided the country to their last success in 1966.
Vermaelen wary of Mbappe threat
Thomas Vermaelen picked out Kylian Mbappe as the major threat to Belgium’s chances of making their first appearance at a World Cup final, saying the 19-year-old forward can ‘decide every match in a flash’.
Lukaku, Hazard, De Bruyne in Team of the Quarter-Finals
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of the quarter-finals as Belgium stars Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne steal the show, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Superbru: Mbappe set to fire France into final
Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup semi-final action, take a look at FourFourTwo’s predictions as Kylian Mbappe looks set to lead France past Belgium to reach the final.
Croatia’s Vida free to face England after Fifa warning
Domagoj Vida says his pro-Ukraine comments in a social media video were not a political message, with the Croatia defender having avoided a World Cup ban.