Real Madrid have completed the signing of Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella in a deal worth £51.8 million.
France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to approach the FIFA World Cup with humility and respect despite the high expectations surrounding Les Bleus.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has warned that his side cannot afford to underestimate Cape Verde in their World Cup Group H opener.
The Springboks have bolstered their lock stocks with the call-up of Adre Smith to the national squad with an eye on the match against the Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team’s clash against Zimbabwe on Saturday, 20 June in Gqeberha.
Catch up on all the action from Sunday's FIFA World Cup fixtures as Germany delivered a ruthless display against Curaçao, while Japan battled back to earn an impressive draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling encounter.
Curacao coach Dick Advocaat believes they can "steal some points" against Germany in their World Cup Group E opener.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has warned his side not to become complacent when they take on Curacao in their World Cup Group E opener.
Ayakha Mathalane scored the first two international goals of his career to inspire South Africa to a convincing 4-0 victory over the United States on the third day of the FIH Men's Hockey Nations Cup at the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town.
Brazil were forced to share the spoils with Morocco after playing to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group C opener at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed confidence in his squad's ability to compete with any team in the World Cup.