Fourth substitute to be permitted in UCL extra time

Teams playing in the Champions League and Europa League in 2018-19 will be able to field a fourth substitute in matches that go to... Read more

Uruguay ready to face down Mbappe threat

Uruguay will be on alert to shut down France’s razor-sharp attacking talents in Friday’s keenly anticipated World Cup quarter-final.

Brazil would be easier to beat than Sweden – Eriksson

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is backing his native country Sweden to give Gareth Southgate’s men a seriously tough test when they meet in the World Cup... Read more

Vardy to have groin injury assessed

England forward Jamie Vardy will have an assessment on a groin injury sustained in their World Cup last-16 penalty shoot-out win over Colombia.

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 10 best goals of the World Cup (thus far)

The 2018 World Cup has delivered up a feast of special goals with Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Toni Kroos all netting memorable strikes,... 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.

Maradona would coach Argentina for free

Diego Maradona would return to coach the Argentina national team for free after being left hurt by their World Cup elimination.

Ospina proud despite Colombia defeat

Goalkeeper David Ospina believes Colombia can walk away from Russia with their heads held high after their elimination from the World Cup.

Colombia did not deserve to lose – Mina

Yerry Mina believes Colombia deserved to win their round-of-16 tie against England, who won 4-3 via a penalty shootout.