Kane, Modric lead list of Golden Ball contenders

With Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar all out of the World Cup, a number of stars will have the opportunity to make their mark by winning the Golden Ball. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

Hazard: Playing for Real Madrid is everyone’s dream

Ahead of Belgium’s World Cup semi-final with France, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard has again suggested he wants to move to Real Madrid.

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.