Alves ruled out of World Cup with ACL injury

Brazil full-back Dani Alves has been ruled out of the Fifa World Cup due to a knee ligament injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed.

Mendy: I’m at full power and ready for World Cup

After missing most of the season through injury, Benjamin Mendy said he would be ready for France at the World Cup.

James: Colombia eyeing at least World Cup semis

James Rodriguez is eyeing at least the 2018 World Cup semi-finals with Colombia.

Koscielny a World Cup doubt as Wenger suspects Achilles ‘rupture’

France could be without Laurent Koscielny at the World Cup in Russia after Arsene Wenger said he suffered an Achilles rupture.

Ibrahimovic will not play at the World Cup – Swedish FA

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s claim that he could be at the World Cup has prompted calls from Sweden coach Janne Andersson to discuss his situation.

Ibrahimovic reveals he’s going to WC

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has declared he will be going to the World Cup – although he refused to state whether he will play at the tournament.

Fifa charge Russia over fan racism during France friendly

Fifa have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union following racist chants during the friendly with France.

Pele backs Neymar for World Cup redemption

Neymar missed Brazil’s harrowing World Cup defeat to Germany four years ago, but Pele is confident he will take his ‘second chance’ in 2018.

Are Portugal World Cup contenders?

After Portugal lost 3-0 to the Netherlands on Monday in an international friendly; questions have been asked about their ability to challenge at the World Cup, DEAN WORKMAN explores.

De Ge, ter Stegen criticise official WC matchball

David de Gea and Marc-Andre ter Stegen have criticised the official World Cup matchball, while Pepe Reina has called for it to be changed ahead of the tournament.