Is Modric the best midfielder in the world?

Luka Modric has carried his Real Madrid form into the World Cup, but is he really the best midfielder in the world?

Buffon: Neymar’s WC disappointment could make him stronger

Neymar’s disappointment at the World Cup can fuel the Brazil star to ‘win everything’ at Paris Saint-Germain, according to new teammate Gianluigi Buffon.

England haven’t won anything yet – Young

Ashley Young insists there is no point in England celebrating setting up a World Cup semi-final against Croatia as they ‘haven’t won anything yet’.

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.

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.