Emotional Ronaldo thanks Portugal fans amid future speculation

Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked Portugal fans for their support at the World Cup, but is yet to confirm whether he will play on for his country.

Salah deal a statement from Liverpool, says Klopp

Mohamed Salah’s new contract speaks ‘very loudly’ about Liverpool’s ambitions for the future, according to German coach Jurgen Klopp.

England don’t frighten Colombia – Ospina

Colombia and their immense band of supporters in Russia are not frightened by the prospect of facing England in the World Cup last 16, says David Ospina.

Salah signs new long-term Liverpool deal

Mohamed Salah has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Belgium players raring to go, says Martinez

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says all of his players are desperate to be on the pitch ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash with Japan in Rostov-on-Don.

Lukaku far from Belgium’s only threat – Shoji

Japan defender Gen Shoji is braced for the challenge of facing Romelu Lukaku at the World Cup, but he knows the Manchester United striker will not be Belgium’s only attacking option in Rostov-on-Don.

Neymar back to his best ahead of Mexico clash – Tite

Brazil head coach Tite believes Neymar has returned to his best form as the five-time champions prepare to take on Mexico in the last 16.

Osorio promises Mexico will attack Brazil

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio described Brazil as ‘the best team in the world’ but insisted his side would not step back in Samara on Monday.

Highlights: Croatia vs Denmark

Croatia have been widely tipped as the tournaments dark horse’s but needed the heroics of goalkeeper Danijel Subasic in a penalty shoot out to beat Denmark after the game finished 1-1 after-extra-time.

Senegal cry foul over Japan tactics

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has called on Fifa to revise its fair play ruling which resulted in their World Cup exit on Thursday.