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’.

Moggi: Ronaldo has already joined Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘already signed’ for Juventus according to the club’s former CEO Luciano Moggi, who claimed he tried to bring the Real Madrid star to Italy when he was a teenager.

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.