De Ge, ter Stegen criticise official WC matchball
David de Gea and Marc-Andre ter Stegen have criticised the official World Cup matchball, while Pepe Reina has called for it to be changed ahead of the tournament.
Pogba will play a starring role for France – Trezeguet
Paul Pogba may be in a “delicate position” at Manchester United but he will still play a starring role for France at the World Cup, according to David Trezeguet.
Iniesta hints at international retirement
Barcelona playmaker Andres Iniesta suspects he will pull on a Spain jersey for the final time at this year’s World Cup in Russia.
Messi dreams of winning WC
Argentina star Lionel Messi dreams of winning the 2018 Fifa World Cup and warned his international teammates it could be their last chance.
Fifa approves use of VAR at WC
Fifa has approved the use of video assistant referees (VAR) for the first time at the World Cup during a meeting of the organisation’s council in Bogata.
Russia 2018: The major issues with the WC 100 days away
From Neymar’s broken foot to VAR receiving the green light, there are plenty of talking points as the World Cup looms 100 days away.
England’s only world-class player is Kane – Sheringham
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is the only world-class England player heading into the World Cup, according to Teddy Sheringham.
Conte challenges Barkley to earn World Cup place
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has challenged Ross Barkley to earn a place in the England squad for the World Cup following his move to Stamford Bridge.
Argentina can win WC with Messi – Riquelme
Argentina can win the 2018 World Cup in Russia if Lionel Messi is at his best, according to Juan Roman Riquelme.
Fifa World Cup 2018: Draw in full
Friday’s draw for Fifa World Cup 2018 in Russia saw defending champions Germany selected in Group F alongside Mexico, Sweden and South Korea.