World Cup 2018: A guide to quarter-finals

Just eight teams remain at the World Cup, and few would have predicted that so many big names would be missing from the quarter-finals in Russia.

Sweden vs England: Stones still dreaming as Three Lions aim to make a nation proud

John Stones continues to dream of World Cup glory but knows Sweden present a formidable challenge for England in Saturday’s quarter-final in Samara.

Mendes drops huge hint over Ronaldo future

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent says that if he does leave Real Madrid, it will be for a ‘new stage and challenge’.

Hazard makes football beautiful, swoons Martinez

Roberto Martinez lauded Belgium star Eden Hazard as a player who makes football ‘a beautiful sport’ and applauded his influence as captain.

Neymar isn’t an actor – Lukaku backs Brazil to be the best

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku defended Brazil star Neymar from accusations of being an ‘actor’ on the pitch and backed him to become the best player in the world ahead of their meeting on Friday.

Cavani trains, Tabarez refuses to reveal quarter-final lineup

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez refused to state whether Edinson Cavani will start Friday’s World Cup quarter-final against France.

Croatia can outdo golden generation in Russia – Lovren

Dejan Lovren is confident Croatia’s current team can exceed the achievements of the iconic team that featured in the 1998 World Cup.

Neymar and the curious case of a Brazilian anti-hero

As the star of the World Cup’s traditional joyful side, Neymar has jarringly cast himself as a villain.

Fourth substitute to be permitted in UCL extra time

Teams playing in the Champions League and Europa League in 2018-19 will be able to field a fourth substitute in matches that go to extra time, Uefa has announced.

Matthaus predicts Brazil vs England World Cup final

World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus backed England to reach this year’s final, claiming Gareth Southgate’s side have a ‘high culture of playing football’.