Mustafi faces long spell out with hamstring injury

Joachim Low revealed Shkodran Mustafi tore his thigh muscle in Germany’s comprehensive 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Azerbaijan on Sunday.

Italy great Pirlo to retire from football

Italy great Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he will retire from football when his New York City contract expires in December.

Neymar wants Barcelona kicked out of UCL

Brazil star Neymar has called on Uefa to expel Barcelona from the Champions League in a dispute over an outstanding loyalty payment.

Rooney should be loved like Totti – Eriksson

Wayne Rooney deserved to be loved by England the way Francesco Totti was in Italy, according to Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Drogba hails Salah after leading Egypt to first WC since 1990

Didier Drogba lauded former teammate Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool and Egypt star guided his country to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

Tabarez defends Messi as Argentina threaten to miss WC

Oscar Tabarez does not believe failure to qualify for the World Cup would leave a stain on Lionel Messi’s illustrious career. The Uruguay boss insisted the five-time Ballon d’Or winner cannot do it all on his own for Argentina.

Our World Cup chances are over – Robben

Arjen Robben gave a frank assessment of Netherlands’ chances of overhauling Sweden, describing a seven-goal win as impossible.

Juve to offer ”priceless” Dybala a new contract

Argentine forward Paulo Dybala will get his wish as Juventus prepare to offer the forward a blockbusting new deal in order to ward off any potential suitors.

No one is entitled to start – Bailly

Eric Bailly is relishing the competition for places in Manchester United’s defence and believes it is bringing the best out of the squad as they battle for Premier League glory.

I’m in the best form of my career – Kane

Harry Kane feels he is in the best form of his professional career after following up his stunning September with the winner for England against Slovenia.