Aleksandar Kolarov described Serbia’s World Cup meeting with Brazil as the biggest game of his career while coach Mladen Krstajic promised a fearless approach from his side.
England and Manchester United defender Phil Jones praised teammate Jesse Lingard for his rapid development for club and country.
Croatia star Ivan Perisic has told his team that they would need to improve to overcome Denmark in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Argentina great Diego Maradona insisted he was ‘fine’ after needing medical treatment in the wake of his nation’s win over Nigeria.
The VAR system has made its debut at the 2018 Fifa World Cup and there has been no shortage of controversy with 15 formal incidents being reviewed thus far. FourFourTwo South Africa analyses its success.
Romelu Lukaku did not take part in Belgium training on Tuesday as he deals with an ankle injury.
Argentina and Lionel Messi have their place at the 2018 World Cup on the line when they face familiar foes Nigeria in St Petersburg on Tuesday.
Interim head-coach Fernando Hierro admits Spain was lucky to top Group B after a VAR-assisted equaliser earned the 2010 World Cup winners a 2-2 draw with Morocco.
Mohamed Salah has apologised to Egypt’s fans after their elimination from the World Cup Monday.
Russia 2018 has broken the record for the most penalties awarded in a World Cup, with VAR continuing to dominate the debate.