Brazil vs Belgium: Martinez’s desire for ‘power’ good news for Fellaini

Roberto Martinez has given Brazil a huge indication as to how Belgium will approach their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, acknowledging a need for... Read more

Danilo out of World Cup due to ankle injury

Brazil defender Danilo has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup due to an ankle injury.

World Cup 2018: A guide to quarter-finals

Just eight teams remain at the World Cup, and few would have predicted that so many big names would be missing from the quarter-finals... Read more

Hazard makes football beautiful, swoons Martinez

Roberto Martinez lauded Belgium star Eden Hazard as a player who makes football ‘a beautiful sport’ and applauded his influence as captain.

Neymar isn’t an actor – Lukaku backs Brazil to be the best

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku defended Brazil star Neymar from accusations of being an ‘actor’ on the pitch and backed him to become the best... Read more

Neymar and the curious case of a Brazilian anti-hero

As the star of the World Cup’s traditional joyful side, Neymar has jarringly cast himself as a villain.

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’.

Willian unfazed by Barcelona rumours

Willian insists that speculation over a move to Barcelona is not distracting him from Brazil’s World Cup campaign.  

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

Douglas Costa back in training with Brazil

Brazil received a boost as Douglas Costa returned to training ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium.