Germany vs Russia: Sane starts for struggling hostsJoachim Low's men have endured a disastrous run of form since the World Cup and are aiming to put the brakes on itFriendliesGermany
Betting Tips: Germany vs Russia The 2014 World Cup winners are badly out of form and we are opposing a high scoring game when 2018's hosts visit in Thursday evening's friendly matchFriendliesGermany
Draxler leaves Germany squad on compassionate groundsThe Paris Saint-Germain midfielder could yet re-join the squad for the Nations League clash against Netherlands.GermanyUEFA Nations League A
Ter Stegen & Boateng left out of Germany squadThe Barcelona goalkeeper and Bayern Munich defender are two notable omissions from Joachim Low's selections as Arsenal's Bernd Leno is retainedGermanyUEFA Nations League A
Betting Tips: Russia vs TurkeyStanislav Cherchesov’s Sbornaya host Mircea Lucescu’s Crescent-Stars in Sochi and our tipster fancies the hosts to shine in a high-scoring clashUEFA Nations League ATurkiye
Betting Tips: Russia vs SwedenOur tipster thinks that the hosts can maintain their feel-good factor when they take on Janne Andersson's out-of-sorts side in the Uefa Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League ASweden
Betting Tips: Turkey vs RussiaOur tipster is backing Mircea Lucescu's charges to get their Uefa Nations League campaign off to a winning start against Stanislav Cherchesov's menUEFA Nations League ATurkiye
Betting: Sweden set for Nations League promotionThe Blagult defied the odds to reach the quarter-finals in Russia and could top their League B group in the inaugural UEFA competitionUEFA Nations League ATurkiye
International break: Fixtures & kick-off timesThe top European leagues take a breather for a week as the first international break of the 2018-19 domestic season takes placeUEFA Nations League AFriendlies
Bale, Ronaldo, Messi & Salah vie for Puskas award The Real Madrid, Juventus, Barcelona and Liverpool stars are all in with a shout, along with players from the Greek, Australian and Brazilian leaguesReal MadridLiverpool
David Silva announces Spain retirementThe playmaker joins Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique in stepping down from La Roja following the 2018 World CupSpainWorld Cup
Pique confirms retirement from Spain national teamAt 31 and with 102 appearances for La Roja, the centre-back has decided not to team up with former coach Luis EnriqueSpainLaLiga
Ozil, Cantona & 15 early international retirements Mesut Ozil called time on his international career on Sunday, joining a list of stars to hang their boots up before age caught up on themWorld CupEgypt
How will the World Cup stadiums be used after Russia 2018?With the World Cup over, the future of many of the grounds built for it remains uncertainWorld CupCroatia
World Cup 2018 Golden Boot top scorer rankingsThe Tottenham striker won the battle for sharpshooting supremacy, which involved some of the best strikers in the worldWorld CupEgypt
Can resurgent Russia now build a football superpower?The hosts exceeded all expectations this summer but what needs to be done to ensure this isn't a flash in the pan? Goal Russia has some ideas...World CupOpinion
Modric and De Bruyne in Goal Pressure TOTWThe Man City star helped Belgium see off Brazil with a rasping drive while England's saviour made a string of excellent saves against SwedenBrazilBelgium
Spain appoint Luis Enrique as new managerThe 48-year-old has become La Roja's new coach following Fernando Hierro's decision to step down after a disappointing World CupWorld CupSpain
Who will win World Cup 2018? Favourites & outsidersThe top challengers are usually understood, but there are always a few dark horses in the running for every major tournamentWorld CupEgypt
Betting: Fourth Penalty Payback as Russia are knocked outOnline bookmaker bet365 have now refunded outright winner bets on Spain, Denmark, Colombia and the host nation as the semi-finals approachWorld CupCroatia
Vida reveals key role Rakitic played in decisive penThe defender was on target as Zlatko Dalic's men defeated hosts Russia on penalties to set up a semi-final tie with EnglandWorld CupCroatia
Betting: England 5/2 to win the 2018 World CupGareth Southgate's side kept their first clean sheet in Russia and secured safe passage to the next round with a 2-0 win over Sweden in SamaraWorld CupUruguay
Hierro steps down as Spain boss after World Cup flopHaving won just one of his four matches in charge, the Real Madrid great will not continue in the role he held for a matter of weeksWorld CupSpain
England the big winners as Croatia edge out RussiaA second penalty shootout win sent Zlatko Dalic's side into the World Cup semi-finals, but the Three Lions will be licking their lipsWorld CupCroatia
De Bruyne, Griezmann & best team of the WC quartersWith the Russia 2018 semi-finals now set, Goal's editors have put together the best XI performers from the quarter-final roundWorld CupUruguay
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