World Cup flops: The most disappointing XI from Russia 2018

From a decorated Spanish defender to a Polish playmaker, via several Germans, these players arrived at the World Cup with high expectations – and failed to deliver.

The 5 worst World Cup Golden Ball choices and who should’ve won

Fifa’s official award for the World Cup’s best player has often raised eyebrows – including a three-year run of jinxing a player who’d go on to have a final to forget.

England’s World Cup journey ends in defeat

Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard combined to secure Belgium’s best performance at a World Cup as they edged England 2-0 in the third-place play-off in St Petersburg on Saturday.

Chiefs advance to Maize Cup final

Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the Maize Cup final after beating Buya Msuthu 2-0 at the James Motlatsi Stadium on Saturday morning, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

How the Cristiano Ronaldo-Juventus deal came together

It began with a deal for a fullback and ended with Juventus signing Real Madrid’s greatest ever goal-scorer – here is how the stunning transfer happened.

Antonio Conte’s highs and lows at Chelsea

Antonio Conte’s long-anticipated departure from Chelsea was confirmed on Friday.

The best and worst World Cup third-place play-offs

Belgium and England meet for the second time in this World Cup on Saturday, as they face off for the bronze medal at Russia 2018.

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’.