Neymar looking confident – Fernandinho

Neymar is not afraid as he fights to get back to full fitness ahead of the World Cup, according to Brazil team-mate Fernandinho.

World’s best Neuer incredible on return – Sule

Germany defender Niklas Sule lauded Manuel Neuer as the goalkeeper continues his return.

Messi: Argentina aren’t World Cup contenders

Lionel Messi said Argentina are not among the contenders in Russia as they seek their third World Cup and first since 1986.

Neymar is ‘calm and confident’, says Silva

Brazil defender Thiago Silva praised Neymar’s progress in his return from injury, ahead of the World Cup.

Young backs Rashford to ‘set the world alight’ ahead of first World Cup

Ashley Young has no doubt Marcus Rashford is primed to star for England at the World Cup in Russia.

Carvajal could be ready for World Cup opener – Lopetegui

Julen Lopetegui is happy to wait as long as he can for Spain full-back Dani Carvajal to prove his fitness.

Salah jets off to Spain in bid to recover for World Cup

Mohamed Salah will travel to Spain for treatment on his injured shoulder on Tuesday, according to the Egyptian Football Association.

Nigeria held by DR Congo

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup warm up game against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Adokiye Amiasimeka Stadium on Monday evening, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Egypt president wishes Salah speedy recovery

Injured Liverpool star Mohamed Salah received support from Egypt president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

I’m not at 100 percent yet – Neymar

Brazil star Neymar admits he is not yet 100 per cent fit, three weeks out from the start of the World Cup.