Uruguay ready to face down Mbappe threat

Uruguay will be on alert to shut down France’s razor-sharp attacking talents in Friday’s keenly anticipated World Cup quarter-final.

England similar to Spain’s 2010 World Cup winners – Garcia

England’s team in Russia are similar to Spain’s World Cup winners of 2010, according to Luis Garcia.

Mourinho surprised by England theatrics against Colombia

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was surprised by England’s antics against Colombia, criticising defender Harry Maguire for diving.

Brighton table record R50m final offer for Sundowns’ Tau

Brighton and Hove Albion have tabled a lucrative final offer for Mamelodi Sundowns star Percy Tau believed to be in the region of R50-million.

Uruguay v France: Laxalt backs daunting defence to deal with Mbappe

Diego Laxalt is confident Uruguay are strong enough as a defensive unit to deal with France forward Kylian Mbappe in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final.

Fekir will consider offers, admits Lyon boss

Nabil Fekir will ‘chase the opportunity’ if given the option join one of Europe’s bigger clubs, according to Lyon manager Bruno Genesio.

Cavani will have to ‘destroy science’ to face France – Rami

Edinson Cavani will have to ‘destroy science’ if he is to feature for Uruguay in their World Cup quarter-final against France, according to Les Bleus defender Adil Rami.

Brazil would be easier to beat than Sweden – Eriksson

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is backing his native country Sweden to give Gareth Southgate’s men a seriously tough test when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. 

Vardy to have groin injury assessed

England forward Jamie Vardy will have an assessment on a groin injury sustained in their World Cup last-16 penalty shoot-out win over Colombia.

United move was never on the cards for Fabinho

Liverpool new boy Fabinho insists he was never close to joining the Reds’ fierce Premier League rivals Manchester United.