Matthaus predicts Brazil vs England World Cup final

World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus backed England to reach this year’s final, claiming Gareth Southgate’s side have a ‘high culture of playing football’.

England similar to Spain’s 2010 World Cup winners – Garcia

England’s team in Russia are similar to Spain’s World Cup winners of 2010, according to Luis Garcia.

Mourinho surprised by England theatrics against Colombia

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was surprised by England’s antics against Colombia, criticising defender Harry Maguire for diving.

Uruguay v France: Laxalt backs daunting defence to deal with Mbappe

Diego Laxalt is confident Uruguay are strong enough as a defensive unit to deal with France forward Kylian Mbappe in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final.

Maradona: Colombia victims of ‘monumental theft’ against England

Argentina legend Diego Maradona believes Colombia were victims of a ‘monumental theft’ in their World Cup last-16 defeat to England and laid into the... Read more

The year of the underdog?

Brazil are the favourites to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but after so many shock results could this be the year of the... Read more

England should not underestimate Sweden, says Eriksson

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has warned Gareth Southgate’s side of the ‘extremely difficult’ task they face to break down Sweden’s defence in Saturday’s... Read more

John Obi Mikel played through trauma of father’s kidnapping

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has revealed he played in his country’s World Cup clash with Argentina knowing that his father had been kidnapped.

Mbappe faces ultimate World Cup test against Uruguay

Kylian Mbappe faces his biggest France test yet on Friday, when the unstoppable force comes up against immovable object Diego Godin.

Cavani, Mbappe lead WC Team of the Round

FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round three as PSG stars Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar steal the show, writes DEAN WORKMAN.