Ballon d’Or win would not change Modric’s ‘best year’

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is among the front-runners for the 2018 Ballon d’Or, but he is not focused on the prize.

Croatia edge Spain in five-goal thriller

Tin Jedvaj’s extraordinary double saw Croatia blow their Nations League pool wide open with a 3-2 win against Spain on Thursday, setting up a make-or-break clash with England.

Shearer bemused by Rooney’s England return

Wayne Rooney’s return to the England squad for next week’s friendly with United States has confused former Three Lions striker Alan Shearer.

Rashford wastes chances in Rijeka

England and Croatia face a struggle to unseat Spain at the top of their Nations League group after playing out a goalless draw in an empty stadium in Rijeka.

Fifa Best Award sees Modric’s dream come true

Luka Modric has been overawed by the recognition he has received in 2018, after he scooped the top prize at FIFA’s The Best awards.

‘Ronaldo deserves Ballon d’Or not Modric’

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro feels the 2018 Ballon d’Or should go to Cristiano Ronaldo instead of his team-mate Luka Modric.

Modric not obsessed with award

Luka Modric insisted he was not obsessed with possibly winning the Best FIFA Men’s Player award as he lamented Croatia’s performance against Spain.

Nations League wrap: Spain thump Croatia, Belgium cruise past Iceland

Croatia suffered the biggest defeat in their history as Spain thrashed them 6-0 in Tuesday’s Nations League, while Belgium beat Iceland 3-0 in their encounter.

Uefa Nations League: What is it and how will it work?

The inaugural 2018-19 Uefa Nations League begins this week, with matches taking place across the continent.

France top Fifa World Rankings, Bafana stay 74th

France have climbed to the top of the Fifa World Rankings, while South Africa remain 74th on the list.