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Wenger reveals why Ozil flopped at World Cup

The attacking midfielder was largely anonymous in Russia as the world champions crashed out in the group stages, to the chagrin of his former manager

Justin Timberlake believes It's Coming Home!

The pop megastar incorporated the 1996 hit, which is once again sweeping the country, into his sold-out show at The O2

How Henry moulded Lukaku into World Cup's most complete striker

The striker has struck up a close bond with his boyhood hero and their regular meetings after Premier League matches are bearing fruit in Russia

How Neymar turned Mbappe into a showboater

The France teenager may have been compared favourably to Ronaldo, but it is R9's successor who currently holds the greatest influence over the forward

France vs Belgium: TV, stream & preview

Didier Deschamps' side take on their neighbours to the north as they vie for a place in the final this coming Sunday

Modric the world's best midfielder - Jenas

The former club team-mate of the Croatian star has detailed why he is so effective and why the Three Lions will have to be at their best to stop him

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'Mbappe is a good mix of Ronaldo, Henry & Cristiano'

The 40-year-old former defender will have the pleasure of seeing a golden generation of Belgians come up against France's finest

How England claimed 1966 World Cup glory

Alf Ramsey, Bobby Moore and Bobby Charlton led the national team to its greatest glory when the biggest tournament in football came to Britain

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Future of World Cup stadium Samara Arena still unclear

There are still reservations over what will happen to the slick new stadium that has played hosts to the likes of England and Brazil

Mbappe misses France training ahead of Belgium showdown

Samuel Umtiti, N’Golo Kante and Benjamin Pavard were also absent from the field but are expected to be able to play without any trouble

Modric and De Bruyne in Goal Pressure TOTW

The Man City star helped Belgium see off Brazil with a rasping drive while England's saviour made a string of excellent saves against Sweden

Powerade bottle key to England's WC hopes?

The England goalkeeper used his receptacle to note down exactly where he thought Colombia's penalties would go and likely do the same versus Croatia

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Pronostici Bologna - Inter: due squadre in cerca di riscatto

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How to watch this year's World Cup final

Goal brings you all the details of the tournament games and what channel they can be watched on in the UK and US

Spain appoint Luis Enrique as new manager

The 48-year-old has become La Roja's new coach following Fernando Hierro's decision to step down after a disappointing World Cup

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Who will win World Cup 2018? Favourites & outsiders

The top challengers are usually understood, but there are always a few dark horses in the running for every major tournament

World Cup Battle of the Brands

We asked you which brands were making the biggest impression around this year’s festival of football and now you must select the finalists

It means everything to create our own history - Dier

The Tottenham midfielder feels the Three Lions still have room for improvement at the World Cup ahead of their semi-final date in Moscow

FUT Report: One last look at FIFA 18's World Cup

As we move into the business end of the greatest show on earth, Goal pours through everything EA have thrown at us throughout the tournament

Neville slams 'disgusting' criticism of Sterling

The former Three Lions international is not happy with how the Manchester City forward has been treated by supporters and parts of the media

Vida reveals key role Rakitic played in decisive pen

The defender was on target as Zlatko Dalic's men defeated hosts Russia on penalties to set up a semi-final tie with England

Mandzukic: Croatia will fight to the end against England!

The two teams will battle for the right to play in the World Cup final, facing each other in the last four on Wednesday

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Dele Alli: The World Cup hasn't seen the best of me

The Spurs midfielder hasn’t replicated his form at club level with the national team, even though his side have got to the World Cup semi-final

'We want to go all the way' – Kane

The Three Lions captain is happy to reach the last four of the World Cup, but is still hoping the team can achieve more

Hazard in awe of France wonderkid Mbappe

The Chelsea and PSG stars will both be vying for a place in the final on Tuesday - as will Hazard's Blues team-mate N'Golo Kante

'Salah is Egypt's hope for the future'

The EFA has responded to suggestions that there is an ongoing dispute between the association and their star player

Four youths saved from Thai cave as efforts continue

The first members of Wild Boar Academy have been extracted after spending more than two weeks in the massive cave network of Tham Luang

Inside Tabarez's remarkable Uruguay youth system

'El Maestro' runs the national team like a club side, and has commanded the respect and full co-operation of his players and his bosses alike

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Giroud: I'd have preferred Henry with us!

The Chelsea forward says that he would have appreciated the advice of his countryman before the forthcoming World Cup semi-final

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Hierro steps down as Spain boss after World Cup flop

Having 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 weeks

Blanc: Mbappe & Hazard are phenomenons!

The 1998 World Cup winner has warned France not to expect too much of the Paris Saint-Germain teenager too soon

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