Brazil great Rivaldo is wary of the threat posed by bitter rivals Argentina in Russia because he feels it will be Lionel Messi’s last chance to gain World Cup recognition and elevate himself above Diego Maradona.
Jordan Henderson thinks England could surprise a few and win the World Cup, with Leicester City’s unlikely Premier League success two years ago serving as inspiration.
Raphael Varane admitted former head coach Zinedine Zidane will be hard to replace and it will take a strong character to lead Real Madrid next season.
Willian has tipped incoming Manchester United midfielder Fred to be a big hit in the Premier League.
Manchester United have confirmed the capture of Shakhtar Donetsk and Brazil midfielder Fred, their first addition this transfer window.
Arsenal have completed the first signing of Unai Emery’s tenure with the acquisition of Juventus full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner.
Manchester United and Spain number one David de Gea is a “complete goalkeeper”, according to World Cup-winning coach Vicente del Bosque.
After drawing criticism during the 2017-18 season, Paul Pogba has hit back at his detractors, saying: ‘You can’t tell me how to play.’
Samuel Umtiti would welcome Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona, but insisted it was not something he discussed with his France team-mate.
There are five African countries at the Fifa World Cup, each boasting some excellent players – and these eight in particular could interest England’s elite.