Rivaldo urges Brazil to ‘think about 2022’

Brazil need to start thinking about Qatar 2022 after their World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium, according to 2002 winner Rivaldo.

Modric expects Ronaldo to stay at Madrid

Luka Modric expects Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Real Madrid, despite widespread reports linking him with a move to Juventus.

Semis beckon but Croatia nothing like iconic ’98 team

This Croatia generation is nothing like the iconic 1998 team. Improvement is needed if the present is to outdo the past at the World Cup.

Highlights: Russia vs Croatia

Croatia reached the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in their history with Ivan Rakitic again the hero in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Russia.

Croatia eliminate hosts Russia to reach semi-final

Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after their quarter-final encounter ended 2-2 after extra time to book their place in the semi-final of the World Cup.

Superbru: Modric’s Croatia set to beat host Russia

Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup quarter-final action, take a look at FourFourTwo’s predictions with Luka Modric’s Croatia set to put hosts Russia to the sword to reach the semi-final.

PSG ambition convinced veteran Buffon to leave Italy

Gianluigi Buffon says only a project as ambitious as the one proposed to him by Paris Saint-Germain could have convinced him to leave Italy.

Juventus respond to Ronaldo transfer rumours

Juventus have revealed they are ‘evaluating several opportunities’ in the transfer market amid widespread rumours of an impending deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.

I feel it’s time for Tau to move abroad – Zwane

Themba Zwane says it’s time for PSL Footballer of the Season Percy Tau to leave Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns for a move abroad.

World Cup, day 23: the things you might have missed

Belgium advanced to the World Cup semi-final at the expense of Brazil, while France got the better of Uruguay in their quarter-final encounter on Friday.