Belgium players raring to go, says Martinez
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says all of his players are desperate to be on the pitch ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash with Japan in Rostov-on-Don.
Lukaku far from Belgium’s only threat – Shoji
Japan defender Gen Shoji is braced for the challenge of facing Romelu Lukaku at the World Cup, but he knows the Manchester United striker will not be Belgium’s only attacking option in Rostov-on-Don.
Neymar back to his best ahead of Mexico clash – Tite
Brazil head coach Tite believes Neymar has returned to his best form as the five-time champions prepare to take on Mexico in the last 16.
Osorio promises Mexico will attack Brazil
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio described Brazil as ‘the best team in the world’ but insisted his side would not step back in Samara on Monday.
Highlights: Croatia vs Denmark
Croatia have been widely tipped as the tournaments dark horse’s but needed the heroics of goalkeeper Danijel Subasic in a penalty shoot out to beat Denmark after the game finished 1-1 after-extra-time.
Senegal cry foul over Japan tactics
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has called on Fifa to revise its fair play ruling which resulted in their World Cup exit on Thursday.
Iniesta bids Spain farewell
Andres Iniesta has confirmed his international retirement after Spain’s shock penalty shootout defeat to Russia resulted in their World Cup elimination.
Croatia down Denmark on penalties
Much-fancied Croatia needed penalties to advance at the expense of Denmark following their 1-1 draw at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Sunday.
Highlights: Russia vs Spain
Igor Akinfeev saved two penalties to send Russia into the quarter-finals and knock Spain out of the competition after their round-of-16 game finished 1-1 after extra time.
Russia knock out Spain on penalties
Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s hero after saving two penalties in a shootout to dump Spain out of the World Cup and book the hosts a place in the quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in Moscow.