Sweden thrive on collective spirit even without Zlatan

Since Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s retirement, Sweden were not expected even to make it to the World Cup…

Japan hasn’t practised penalties says the coach

  Japan’s Blue Samurai have defied expectations at this year’s World Cup, but coach Akira Nishino…

Salah signs a new contract

Mohamed Salah has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, the Premier League club have confirmed…

Second penalty ‘speaks volumes’ of true captain Modric’s form

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic saluted skipper Luka Modric after he shook off the disappointment of missing…

Arsenal to unveil new signing

The summer transfer window is open and managers are working hard on their transfer targets so…

why Spain stand by decision to sack Lopetegui

Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales insists he has no regrets over the decision to sack…

England star blasts Chelsea’s youth policy

The Blues have long been criticised for the lack of game time afforded to promising youngsters…

This was Messi’s World Cup: Half the tournament was spent walking

Remember the viral audio of the Argentine fan who gave Sampaoli the tactic to face the…

The Julen Lopetegui saga set the tone and Spain will always wonder what might have been

Any time a team suffers an elimination as calamitous as Spain’s, there are usually all manner…

Coach Jose Pekerman has revived Colombia

Jose Pekerman continues to break records as Colombia head coach. His six years at the helm…

Loftus-Cheek pulls his punches on Chelsea boss Conte

England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek has expressed frustration at the lack of opportunities afforded to young players…

Ronaldo breaks new record

Cristiano Ronaldo added to his list of personal records on Saturday when he started Portugal’s FIFA…

David Ospina says Colombia and their fans will not fear England

David Ospina believes the Colombia team to confront England on Tuesday are better than the one…

England star sees benefit in learning from Harry Kane

The Manchester United youngster is expected to be back among the substitutes for tomorrow’s last-16 tie…

Eden Hazard ready to make World Cup his tournament after Messi and Ronaldo exit

Hazard will lead Belgium against Japan in Rostov in the last 16 tonight with a clear…

Mbappe is frightening

Former Ireland international Richard Dunne believes that Kylian Mbappe has reached another level in his fledgling…

Subasic saves Modric’s blushes

Croatia’s World Cup clash with Denmark looked as though it was going to finish with Kasper…

Alli confident with no fear as England face up to Colombia test

Dele Alli insists England fear no one at the World Cup and wants to bring his…

Battle of the blonde bombshells! Javier Hernandez ‘gets the Neymar look’ with new Brazil vs Mexico World Cup hairdo

Neymar may have been the butt of a few jokes due to his World Cup ‘spaghetti’ hairdo,…

Iniesta retires from International football

Andres Iniesta confirmed he has played his last game for Spain after they crashed out of…

‘The boy I knew has become a man’ – Drogba on Lukaku

“When I look at what Romelu Lukaku is doing at this World Cup, I am so…

Isco: World Cup exit the saddest day of my career

Despite the best efforts of Real Madrid playmaker Isco, Spain couldn’t find a way past Russia…

Berahino keen to strike Stoke City back to EPL

Stoke City striker Saido Berahino said he is looking to reignite his career and help the club win back…

Chelsea set to announce New coach

Chelsea are expected to complete the appointment of former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri this week, according to The Sun.…

Bale joining Manchester United?

Gareth Bale can only really step out of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s shadows if he…

#Match Preview: Belgium vs Japan, any upset on the cards?

Overview Belgium take on Japan in the knockout stage of the World Cup at the Rostov…

Blow for Barcelona, Madrid as Salah extends Liverpool stay

Mohamed Salah has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, the club has confirmed. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp…

Russia’s World Cup a success so far for the organisers

Alexei Sorokin, the head of Russia’s World Cup local organising committee, said on Sunday the tournament…

Spain’s World Cup hero Andres Iniesta retires from international football after penalty defeat by Russia

Andres Iniesta, the scorer of the goal that won Spain their only World Cup, has retired…

Manchester United eyeing PSG youngster

Manchester City have been strongly linked with teenage PSG midfield sensation Claudio Gomes. The 17-year-old midfielder’s…