The 5 worst World Cup Golden Ball choices and who should’ve won
Fifa’s official award for the World Cup’s best player has often raised eyebrows – including a three-year run of jinxing a player who’d go on to have a final to forget.
Bernabeu-ready Hazard shimmers brighter than bronze
So, what will Eden Hazard do next?
Highlights: Belgium vs England
An early Thomas Meunier goal and a late one from Eden Hazard saw Belgium beat England 2-0 to seal a third place finish at the World Cup.
England’s World Cup journey ends in defeat
Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard combined to secure Belgium’s best performance at a World Cup as they edged England 2-0 in the third-place play-off in St Petersburg on Saturday.
How refugee Modric rose to rule Russia
Unthinkable as it now seems, Luka Modric had every reason to spend most of his career hating the World Cup.
Southgate’s England achieved more than I ever did – Gerrard
Steven Gerrard said England deserve ‘a hell of a reception’ when they return from the World Cup, admitting Gareth Southgate’s side have already achieved more than he did in 14 years as an international player.
Predictions: Yorke tips France to win World Cup
SuperSport analyst Dwight Yorke is putting his neck on the line and predicting a France victory in Sunday’s World Cup final.
Germany will come back stronger – Lahm
Former captain Philipp Lahm is confident Germany can bounce back from their early World Cup elimination in Russia.
De Bruyne does not understand Sterling criticism
Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne hopes Raheem Sterling is acknowledged appropriately for his performances at the World Cup.
Belgium vs England: Bronze medal now the minimum for Meunier
Thomas Meunier says beating England to the bronze medal is now the minimum requirement for Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.