Mexico's big tune-up loses lusterWithout Luka Modric or Mario Mandzukic, the Europeans aren't providing the challenge El Tri hoped they would - and everyone is worse off for itMexicoCroatia
'Brazil ready for World Cup - even without Neymar!'The former Bundesliga champion believes the Selecao are ready to compete in Russia and expects a positive result in Berlin on TuesdayGermanyBrazil
Mood in Brazil camp intensifiesClosed training sessions and fastidious conferences have all been illustrative of how coach Tite and his players have a new focus on Russia 2018GermanyBrazil
Mexico vs Croatia: TV, stream & previewEl Tri continue their preparations for the summer with another European opponent, who are coming off the back of a defeat themselvesMexicoCroatia
Spain vs Argentina: TV, stream & previewTwo of the early hopefuls for the 2018 World Cup face off in Madrid on Tuesday, in a huge test for Jorge Sampaoli's AlbicelesteSpainArgentina
Messi ruled out of Spain gameThe Barcelona forward was passed fit to play by coach Jorge Sampaoli on Monday, but is still feeling discomfort after missing Friday's win over ItalyFIFA Club World CupSpain
Pep is England's secret weapon in World Cup questThe Manchester City boss has the unique distinction of coaching the league champions in the countries which won the last two World CupsPremier LeagueOpinion
Bayern Munich links ‘not a topic’ for Germany boss LowThe 58-year-old says he has "other worries" on his plate so does not appear to be putting much thought into the futureBayern MunichGermany
Real Madrid mean everything to me - NachoThe 28-year-old had to wait patiently for his chance with Zinedine Zidane's side, but he insists that he did the right thing in staying putReal MadridLaLiga
'Neymar takes every team to a higher level'The Germany goalkeeper is hopeful the striker will stay at the Parc des Princes for an extended period and downplayed reports of misbehaviourBrazilGermany
Russian roulette for Messi & SampaoliThe Albiceleste coach welcomes back his star player from injury, but is still seeking solutions in a bid to win football's greatest prize this summerWorld CupOpinion
Hazard: I’ll play left-back if Conte wantsThe 27-year-old has said that he just wants to be out on the pitch and is not concerned in what position he is usedChelseaPremier League
Germany vs Brazil: TV, stream & previewThe two nations meet for the first time since Brazil suffered home embarrassment in the 2014 World CupBrazilGermany
England vs Italy: TV, stream & previewThe Three Lions welcome the Azzurri to London as both sides bring the spring international window to a closeItalyEngland
Russia vs France: TV, stream & previewLes Bleus travel to the 2018 World Cup hosts on Tuesday looking to recover from their 3-2 defeat at home to Colombia at the weekendFranceRussia
Nigeria vs Serbia: TV, stream & previewThe Super Eagles are looking to extend their impressive run as they tackle Serbia at the Hive on TuesdayNigeriaSerbia
Hungary vs Scotland: TV, stream & previewThe new manager will be aiming to get a win on the board in Budapest but insists that it is more about learning what his players can doScotlandHungary
United States vs Paraguay: TV, stream & previewThe USMNT will have a decidedly youthful hue to it as they look to the future in the upcoming friendly internationalUSAParaguay
Australia vs Colombia: TV, stream & previewCan the Socceroos bounce back against Colombia?ColombiaAustralia
'Asensio the best youngster in Europe' The Real Madrid star has enjoyed a breakout year at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Bayern Munich player has waxed lyrical about his compatriotSpainLaLiga
Sarachan ready to let loose USA youngstersThe caretaker coach sees a young U.S. squad brimming with confidence heading into a tough test against Paraguay on TuesdayUSAParaguay
Australia threatens to boycott World CupThe Australian government official made the threat after two Russian diplomats were expelled from the countryAustraliaWorld Cup
Osorio endorses Lozano for PSV exitThe El Tri boss has enjoyed watching the winger's evolution but believes he needs to control his emotions better to reach his full potentialMexicoCroatia
Rakitic: No Mexico player can match MessiThe Croatia midfielder said his Barcelona teammate is the best player in history but knows World Cup group opponent Argentina boasts other challengesMexicoCroatia
Bonucci: Italy must learn from rejuvenated EnglandThe Milan star is a big admirer of a youthful Three Lions squad, although he also had praise for his teenage team-mate Gianluigi DonnarummaItalyEngland
Ronaldo fails to register a shot for first time all seasonThe star forward had his hot streak snapped in a big way as he and Portugal were blanked at the hands of the NetherlandsPortugalWorld Cup
Messi: Dybala and I play the same wayThe Albiceleste captain believes both he and Dybala are more comfortable playing on the right, which has hurt their chances of forming a partnershipArgentinaPremier League
Dani Alves: Brazil & Germany are equalsThe Selecao full-back is expecting a much tighter game as the two sides meet for the first time since the 2014 World CupGermanyBrazil
