Brazil elimination ‘saddest moment of my career’ – Neymar

Neymar has described Brazil’s World Cup exit at the quarter-final stage as ‘the saddest moment’ of his career.

Ibrahimovic: Every Sweden player should get a Golden Ball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic thinks Sweden’s players all deserve to be given a Golden Ball award for their efforts at the World Cup.

Semis beckon but Croatia nothing like iconic ’98 team

This Croatia generation is nothing like the iconic 1998 team. Improvement is needed if the present is to outdo the past at the World Cup.

Highlights: Russia vs Croatia

Croatia reached the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in their history with Ivan Rakitic again the hero in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Russia.

Croatia eliminate hosts Russia to reach semi-final

Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after their quarter-final encounter ended 2-2 after extra time to book their place in the semi-final of the World Cup.

England advance to World Cup semi-finals

England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 28 years following a 2-0 victory against Sweden.

Coutinho ready for backlash after Brazil exit

Brazil star Philippe Coutinho said he was ready for the backlash after a shock World Cup quarter-final loss to Belgium.

Ranked! Every England player based on their World Cup displays

Aside from Jack Butland and Nick Pope, the entire England squad has seen game time in Russia – but they aren’t all of equal importance. FourFourTwo rates the players on their displays so far.

Mexico star taunts Neymar after Brazil World Cup elimination

Andres Guardado took to Instagram to taunt Neymar with a post saying ‘and now who is going home?’ after Brazil’s World Cup elimination.

Messi and Ronaldo still inspiring Kane

Harry Kane still holds up Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as standard-bearers despite the superstar duo’s disappointing World Cup.