Pogba: I’m the most criticised player in the world
Paul Pogba claimed he is the most criticised player on the planet, despite two key contributions in France’s unconvincing 2-1 win over Australia at the World Cup.
Brazil the latest favourites to stumble, but Tite and Neymar won’t panic
Tite’s Brazil team were forced to settle for a point against Switzerland, but the Selecao remain justifiable World Cup favourites.
Watch: Coutinho stunner not enough to beat Switzerland
Philipe Coutinho scored a stunner as Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group E encounter on Sunday evening.
Coutinho stunner in vain as Brazil are held by Switzerland
Brazil continued the trend of tournament favourites underperforming as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their World Cup Group E opener in Rostov.
Watch: Lozano guides Mexico past Germany
Hirving Lozano scored the only goal of the game as Mexico secured a thoroughly deserved win over a desperately poor Germany.
Senegal call up Mbengue with Ciss ruled out
Saliou Ciss has been replaced in Senegal’s squad after failing to recover from an ankle injury in time to play at the World Cup.
Mexico stun defending world champions Germany
Hirving Lozano netted the only goal of the game as Mexico defeated world champions Germany 1-0 in a 2018 Group F clash at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Kolarov free-kick guides Serbia past Costa Rica
Aleksandar Kolarov’s sensational free-kick was the difference as Serbia got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in Group E.
Brazil vs Switzerland: Tite’s Selecao ready to banish 2014 humiliation
Brazil’s magnificent resurgence under Tite is beyond doubt but there remains a sense that the rehabilitation will only truly start with victory over Switzerland in their opening World Cup Group E match.
Germany vs Mexico: Kimmich tips Werner to shine in Russia
Germany fullback Joshua Kimmich has tipped teammate Timo Werner to make a major impact at the World Cup, starting on Sunday against Mexico.