The time is now for Belgium, not two or four years’ time – Hazard

Eden Hazard thinks the club form of Belgium’s key players such as himself, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku means the time has come for Roberto Martinez’s men to match expectations.

Neymar honoured to go level with legend Romario on 55 Brazil goals

Romario’s haul of 55 Brazil goals was equalled by Neymar on Sunday and the Paris Saint-Germain star was proud of such a feat.

Neymar on target as Brazil thrash Austria

Neymar marked his first start since February with a dazzling goal as Brazil rounded off their World Cup preparations with a superb 3-0 win over Austria.

Nacho hopes to come up against Ronaldo at World Cup

Spain defender Nacho Fernandez hopes he gets the chance to face Portugal star and Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup.

Watch: France play to stalemate against USA

France will head to the World Cup on the back of an underwhelming 1-1 draw against the United States, with PSG star Kylian Mbappe on target.

I will be ready – Salah

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is confident of being fit to face Uruguay in Egypt’s opening Fifa World Cup match on Friday. 

Liverpool deal for Lyon’s Fekir collapses

French international Nabil Fekir will stay at Lyon after negotiations over a transfer to Liverpool broke down, the Ligue 1 club have announced.

Tite denies contact with Madrid

Brazil head coach Tite has strongly denied contact with Real Madrid over taking the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu following Zinedine Zidane’s shock departure.

Romero hints at extended United stay

Sergio Romero has vowed to honour his contract at Manchester United, despite making only seven league appearances for the club in three years, and indicated an extension may be on the table.

Iago Aspas srikes late to down Tunisia 

Spain produced a disappointing showing in their final World Cup preparation friendly, needing a late Iago Aspas strike to secure a 1-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday.