England don’t frighten Colombia – Ospina

Colombia and their immense band of supporters in Russia are not frightened by the prospect of facing England in the World Cup last 16, says David Ospina.

Salah signs new long-term Liverpool deal

Mohamed Salah has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Belgium players raring to go, says Martinez

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says all of his players are desperate to be on the pitch ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash with Japan in Rostov-on-Don.

Lukaku far from Belgium’s only threat – Shoji

Japan defender Gen Shoji is braced for the challenge of facing Romelu Lukaku at the World Cup, but he knows the Manchester United striker will not be Belgium’s only attacking option in Rostov-on-Don.

Neymar back to his best ahead of Mexico clash – Tite

Brazil head coach Tite believes Neymar has returned to his best form as the five-time champions prepare to take on Mexico in the last 16.

Osorio promises Mexico will attack Brazil

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio described Brazil as ‘the best team in the world’ but insisted his side would not step back in Samara on Monday.

Highlights: Croatia vs Denmark

Croatia have been widely tipped as the tournaments dark horse’s but needed the heroics of goalkeeper Danijel Subasic in a penalty shoot out to beat Denmark after the game finished 1-1 after-extra-time.

Highlights: Russia vs Spain

Igor Akinfeev saved two penalties to send Russia into the quarter-finals and knock Spain out of the competition after their round-of-16 game finished 1-1 after extra time.

Russia knock out Spain on penalties

Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s hero after saving two penalties in a shootout to dump Spain out of the World Cup and book the hosts a place in the quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in Moscow.

Modric vs Eriksen has Denmark boss excited

Denmark boss Age Hareide is eagerly anticipating a battle between Christian Eriksen and Luka Modric when his side face Croatia on Sunday.