Serbia adopting no-fear approach ahead of Brazil clash

Aleksandar Kolarov describes Serbia’s World Cup meeting with Brazil as the biggest game of his career while coach Mladen Krstajic promises a fearless approach from his side.

Jones lauds Lingard’s rise

England and Manchester United defender Phil Jones praised teammate Jesse Lingard for his rapid development for club and country.

Perisic wants improvement from Croatia

Croatia star Ivan Perisic has told his team that they would need to improve to overcome Denmark in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Maradona insists he’s ‘fine’ after health scare

Argentina great Diego Maradona insisted he was ‘fine’ after needing medical treatment in the wake of his nation’s win over Nigeria.

Neymar encouraged to make Real Madrid move by Kaka

Former Real Madrid star Kaka feels that if Neymar wants to join the Spanish giants he “must do it”, while sympathising with Brazil’s talisman amid the pressure he is under at the World Cup.

Low applauds Ozil’s ‘great reaction’ to being dropped

Mesut Ozil produced a “great reaction” to being dropped for Germany’s 2-1 win over Sweden and is in contention to start against South Korea on Wednesday, according to Joachim Low.

Watch: Perisic strikes late on to secure maximum points

Ivan Perisic’s late goal ensured Croatia topped World Cup Group D with maximum points as they knocked out a resilient Iceland with a 2-1 win in Rostov-on-Don.

Messi scores 100th goal of World Cup 2018

With the group stages yet to be completed, Russia 2018 has seen its 100th goal thanks to a moment of magic from Argentina star Lionel Messi.

Highlights: Valiant Nigeria fall to late Argentina strike

Lionel Messi’s Argentina advanced to the Fifa World Cup last 16 after defeating Nigeria 2-1 at the Rostov Arena through a late stunner from Marcos Rojo.

Late Rojo winner dumps Nigeria out of World Cup

Marcos Rojo was Argentina’s unlikely hero as his stunning late winner secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria that kept Lionel Messi’s side in the World Cup.