Fifa charge Russia over fan racism during France friendly

Fifa have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union following racist chants during the friendly with France.

Pele backs Neymar for World Cup redemption

Neymar missed Brazil’s harrowing World Cup defeat to Germany four years ago, but Pele is confident he will take his ‘second chance’ in 2018.

Are Portugal World Cup contenders?

After Portugal lost 3-0 to the Netherlands on Monday in an international friendly; questions have been asked about their ability to challenge at the World Cup, DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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.