Lukaku and Hazard fire Belgium past Egypt
Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard were on target as Belgium continued their World Cup preparations with a dominant 3-0 win over Egypt.
Nigeria lose to Czech Repubilc in final warm up game
Nigeria lost 1-0 Czech Republic in an international friendly played at the Schwechat Stadium in Austria on Wednesday afternoon, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Rivaldo wary of Argentina as Messi chases World Cup recognition
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.
Leicester can be England’s inspiration for World Cup glory – Henderson
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.
De Gea is a complete goalkeeper – Del Bosque
Manchester United and Spain number one David de Gea is a “complete goalkeeper”, according to World Cup-winning coach Vicente del Bosque.
Eight African stars who could earn EPL moves after WC – and who they’d suit
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.
Sane exclusion puts Low under massive pressure – Ballack
Joachim Low’s decision to leave Leroy Sane out of his Germany squad surprised Michael Ballack.
Messi does not consider himself world’s best
Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi insisted he was “just another player” despite being considered among the all-time greats.
Why have Germany left Sane out of the World Cup?
Leroy Sane was the shock exclusion from Germany’s final World Cup squad – so, what are the reasons behind Joachim Low’s decision?
Salah included in Egypt World Cup squad
Mohamed Salah has been included in the Egypt World Cup squad despite being injured in the Champions League final, writes DEAN WORKMAN.