Mbappe misses France training ahead of Belgium semi-final

France forward Kylian Mbappe did not take part in training on the eve of their World Cup semi-final against Belgium.

Wilshere signs for West Ham

West Ham have announced the signing of Jack Wilshere on a three-year contract after the England midfielder was released by Arsenal.

Martinez: De Bruyne deserves more recognition

Kevin De Bruyne’s World Cup performances are worthy of greater praise, according to Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez.

Modric would deserve Golden Ball – Mandzukic

Mario Mandzukic says Croatia teammate Luka Modric deserves to be a front-runner for Russia 2018’s Golden Ball.

Ronaldo to Juventus would be great, says Can

Cristiano Ronaldo has been heavily linked with a move to Juventus, much to the delight of the club’s new midfielder Emre Can.

Kaizer Chiefs not rushing new coach appointment – Motaung

Bobby Motaung says Kaizer Chiefs are in no rush to appoint a new coach, despite there being less than a month until the commencement of the 2018-19 Absa Premiership season.

Tau given green light to finalise Brighton move

Mamelodi Sundowns have given Percy Tau the green light to complete his move to Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion.

Spain appoint Luis Enrique as Lopetegui successor

Luis Enrique has been appointed Spain’s new head coach following the pre-World Cup sacking of Julen Lopetegui, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed.

France vs Belgium: Pogba and De Bruyne confronted by Zidane’s path to greatness

For a dominant midfielder aiming to make their mark in the latter stages of an international tournament, Zinedine Zidane undisputably remains the benchmark in the modern era.

Rakitic is in career-best form – Dalic

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic is in career-best form at the World Cup, according to coach Zlatko Dalic.