Spain will have been unsettled by Julen Lopetegui’s shock departure on the eve of the World Cup – but only for a couple of hours, according to Morocco boss Herve Renard. (more…)
Antoine Griezmann says France are expecting big things from Paul Pogba, ahead of their World Cup opener against Australia on Saturday. (more…)
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez believes Spain could come back stronger following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.
Sergio Ramos hopes the ‘dangerous’ Cristiano Ronaldo is below his best when Spain face Portugal at the World Cup.
Jose Mourinho has backed England for World Cup glory, claiming Gareth Southgate’s young squad has enough top-level experience to be a success on the biggest stage.
Antoine Griezmann has rebuffed Barcelona’s advances and announced he will remain at Atletico Madrid beyond the World Cup.
Watch as host nation Russia demolish Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their Fifa World Cup opener at the Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. (more…)
Russia star Alan Dzagoev requires a scan on a hamstring injury that could rule him out of the rest of the World Cup. (more…)
A brace from Denis Cheryshev and goals from Yuri Gazinsky, Artem Dzyuba and Aleksandr Golovin saw host-nation Russia thump Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening clash of the 2018 World Cup. (more…)
Evergreen Australia striker Tim Cahill is ready for ‘the big dance’ as he attempts to waltz into World Cup folklore.