Messi: I’d give up Barca title for World Cup glory

Coming off a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double, Barcelona star Lionel Messi is desperate to taste success with Argentina at the World Cup.

World Cup not an audition, says Werner

RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner is not looking to push for a blockbusting transfer at the World Cup but knows major clubs will be watching.

Butland shocked by Hart absence

Joe Hart was ‘devastated’ by his England omission and the goalkeeper received support from Jack Butland.

Mascherano laments Romero injury blow

Argentina will head to Russia without Sergio Romero, leaving Javier Mascherano to lament his absence.

Nainggolan left out of Belgium World Cup squad

Roberto Martinez has named his 28-man provisional Belgium squad for the World Cup, with Roma’s Radja Nainggolan the most notable omission.

Spain striker Morata misses out on World Cup selection

Alvaro Morata, Cesc Fabregas and Vitolo are three of the biggest names to miss out on a place in Spain’s World Cup squad.

Icardi cut from Argentina World Cup squad

A haul of 29 goals in 34 Serie A appearances this season was not enough for Mauro Icardi to earn a place in Argentina’s World Cup squad.

Mendy: France are eyeing World Cup glory in Russia

Belief is high for France ahead of the World Cup, with Benjamin Mendy insisting they can be successful in Russia.

I should be in the squad – Wilshere laments England snub

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere made 38 appearances this season and felt he was worthy of a place in the England World Cup squad.

France exclude Coman, Martial, Payet from World Cup squad

Didier Deschamps has left Premier League stars Anthony Martial and Alexandre Lacazette out of France’s squad for the World Cup, with Dimitri Payet, Adrien Rabiot and Kingsley Coman also omitted.