Japan defender Gen Shoji is braced for the challenge of facing Romelu Lukaku at the World Cup, but he knows the Manchester United striker will not be Belgium's only attacking…Read more
Igor Akinfeev was Russia's hero after saving two penalties in a shoot-out to sensationally dump Spain out of the World Cup and book the hosts a place in the quarter-finals…Read more
Brazil head coach Tite believes Neymar has returned to his best form as the five-time champions prepare to take on Mexico in the last 16. The Paris Saint-Germain forward sustained…Read more
Russia midfielder Aleksandr Erokhin made World Cup history when he became the first player to enter the field as the fourth substitute in extra-time against Spain. With the two teams…Read more
Jose Peseiro insists he is “not afraid” after being appointed head coach of Sporting CP for a second time, despite the turmoil that has engulfed the club in recent months.…Read more
After making a pair of diving catches on the Tropicana Field turf on Saturday and taking a tumble into the stands while trying to track down a foul ball, Astros…Read more
Spain set a new record for the most successful passes in a World Cup match as they were taken to extra time by Russia in the last 16. An early…Read more
Kylian Mbappe looked like he was riding a scooter during his devastating display against Argentina on Saturday, his France team-mate Florian Thauvin has joked. The Paris Saint-Germain forward struck twice…Read more