World Cup quarter-finals guide
World Cup quarter-final guide.

World Cup quarter-finals guide

Just eight teams remain at the World Cup, and few would have predicted that so many big names would be missing from the quarter-finals in Russia.

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Lukaku backs Brazil to be the best
Neymar

Lukaku backs Brazil to be the best

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku defended Brazil star Neymar from accusations of being an ‘actor’ on the pitch and backed him to become the best player in the world ahead of their meeting on Friday. (more…)

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Martinez’s desire for ‘power’ good news for Fellaini
Marouane Fellaini of Belgium scoring against Japan.

Martinez’s desire for ‘power’ good news for Fellaini

Roberto Martinez has given Brazil a huge indication as to how Belgium will approach their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, acknowledging a need for ‘power’ which could result in Marouane Fellaini starting.

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The year of the underdog?
World Cup underdogs.

The year of the underdog?

Brazil are the favourites to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but after so many shock results could this be the year of the underdog? DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Douglas Costa resumes training with Brazil
Douglas Costa

Douglas Costa resumes training with Brazil

Brazil received a boost as Douglas Costa returned to training ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium. The Juventus winger has managed just 45 minutes in the tournament so…

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Japan duo announce retirement
Japan duo retire

Japan duo announce retirement

Japan stalwarts Keisuke Honda and Makoto Hasebe have retired from international football after Japan's World Cup exit. The Blue Samurai led 2-0 in their Round of 16 fixture with Belgium…

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