Deschamps eschews artistry in pursuit of greatest prize
There was a pleasing reassurance to be had in St Petersburg around mid-morning on Tuesday.
Ronaldo to Juventus: Five other stars who prove there’s life after 30
Cristiano Ronaldo joins Andrea Pirlo, Frank Lampard and Leonardo Bonucci as players who have made high-profile moves after the age of 30.
Ronaldo break-up comes at right time for Madrid
A Hall of Fame baseball executive by the name of Branch Rickey once said, ‘trade a player a year too early rather than a year too late’.
Ronaldo’s record-breaking Real Madrid career in Opta numbers
Juventus’ sensational acquisition of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid has landed them one of the greatest goal-scorers in the game’s history.
Kane, Modric lead list of Golden Ball contenders
With Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar all out of the World Cup, a number of stars will have the opportunity to make their mark by winning the Golden Ball. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Is Modric the best midfielder in the world?
Luka Modric has carried his Real Madrid form into the World Cup, but is he really the best midfielder in the world?
Ranked! Every England player based on their World Cup displays
Aside from Jack Butland and Nick Pope, the entire England squad has seen game time in Russia – but they aren’t all of equal importance. FourFourTwo rates the players on their displays so far.
The 10 breakout stars of the 2018 World Cup
The World Cup is undoubtedly football’s biggest stage and thus offers relatively unknown players the chance to make their mark. FourFourTwo selects the 10 players who have seriously enhanced their reputation in Russia.
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.
Sweden vs England: Stones still dreaming as Three Lions aim to make a nation proud
John Stones continues to dream of World Cup glory but knows Sweden present a formidable challenge for England in Saturday’s quarter-final in Samara.