Mbappe fires France into last 16
Kylian Mbappe guided France into the Fifa World Cup last 16 while eliminating Peru after their 1-0 victory in their second Group C encounter at the Ekaterinburg Arena on Thursday.
Mbappe sets France record with maiden World Cup strike
Kylian Mbappe’s first World Cup goal means the Paris Saint-Germain attacker is now the youngest player to score for France at a major international tournament.
Highlights: Jedinak strikes back after Eriksen rocket
Mile Jedinak’s second penalty of the World Cup earned Australia a precious 1-1 draw against Denmark after a controversial VAR decision led to Christian Eriksen’s superb opener being cancelled out in Samara.
Fred completes United switch
Fred has completed his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk to Manchester United, after passing his medical, by agreeing to a five-year contract at Old Trafford.
Australia hold Denmark to earn first point
Denmark maintained their unbeaten run in Group C, despite playing to a 1-1 draw with Australia in their second Fifa World Cup encounter at Samara on Thursday afternoon.
Fifa: Referee didn’t ask Ronaldo for his shirt
Referee Mark Geiger has ‘strongly refuted’ claims he asked for the shirt of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo at half-time of the clash with Morocco on Wednesday.
Platinum Stars move to Western Cape, change name
Platinum Stars communications manager Tebogo Mochadibane has confirmed that the club will be changing their name and relocating to the Western Cape.
Neymar to improve against Costa Rica
Brazil star Neymar is targeting an improved performance against Costa Rica on Friday after an underwhelming World Cup Group E opener against Switzerland.
Pavon set to be unleashed by Argentina
Cristian Pavon has been tipped to start for Argentina against Croatia, as Jorge Sampaoli looks to liberate Lionel Messi.
Fifa fines Mexico over discriminatory chants
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has been fined CHF 10,000 (£7,616) by Fifa in relation to ‘discriminatory and insulting chants’ at the World Cup.