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
Why Lionel Messi could've played for Spain The Argentina star will be going up against Spain on Tuesday but he could have been lining up on the other side had he chosen toLaLigaItaly
Boateng: I haven't watched WC final backThe Bayern Munich centre back is more concerned with setting new goals and increasing his levels than looking back and wallowing in past gloriesWorld CupBayern Munich
Germany's respect for BrazilWith the two sides set to meet for the first time since the 7-1, locals in Berlin insist their side face a very different test on TuesdayGermanyBrazil
Brazilians who starred in BuLiWith the two great nations set to reunite on Tuesday, Brasil Global Tour takes a look back at some of the great Bundesliga importsGermanyBrazil
Croatia confident despite lack of stars vs. MexicoWith six top players not traveling for Tuesday's friendly, the Europeans' depth will be tested and they feel they are up to the challengeMexicoCroatia
Miranda: Brazil ready to face GermanyThe two teams reunite in Tuesday's Brasil Global Tour clash for the first time since World Cup 2014 - and the defender says his side are readyBrazilGermany
Gundogan: Brazil among world's bestThe midfielder has suffered a succession of injury nightmares around major tournaments but is on course for Russia 2018 and ready for Selecao testGermanyBrazil
Five lessons from Russia 0-3 BrazilBrasil Global Tour looks back at the major talking points after a positive second-half showing saw the Selecao run out comfortable winners in MoscowBrazilRussia
Croatia stars to skip match vs El Tri, Rakitic staysThe Barcelona midfielder is one of few players for The Blazers traveling to Texas for Tuesday's friendly against El TriMexicoCroatia
Wilshere withdrawn from England squad after injuryThe Arsenal star's wait for his first international appearance since Euro 2016 continues as he was ruled out of the running against ItalyEnglandItaly
We want Messi fit to face Spain – VazquezThe Argentine faces a race against time to prove his fitness to face one of the favourites for the World CupSpainArgentina
Five things from El Tri's win v. IcelandGoal looks back at the multipurpose man's double, the Frankfurt midfielder's chances of making the squad and moreMexicoIceland
Man Utd ace De Gea slams World Cup ballPepe Reina believes the ball behaves so strangely that there will be a glut of long-range goals in Russia 2018World CupPortugal
Winners & losers from Friday's internationalsWho topped and who flopped in countries' most recent tests leading up to the World Cup in Russia?EgyptPremier League
‘Casillas is shaking!’ – Ramos wants Spain recordThe Real Madrid defender wants to surpass the goalkeeper, while he feels La Roja are on target for a strong performance at Russia 2018SpainWorld Cup
Henderson is a leader of men – SouthgateWith the armband still up for grabs at the World Cup, the Anfield skipper continues to impress his national team bossEnglandWorld Cup
El Tri stars polish off Iceland after slow startHirving Lozano and Carlos Vela arrived at halftime to wake up an El Tri that was half-asleep in the first halfMexicoIceland
Mexico's XI: Guardado, Layun startDespite manager Juan Carlos Osorio saying he isn't at 100 percent, the Real Betis midfielder will go from the opening whistleMexicoIceland
‘Italy don’t need Balotelli, we have Immobile’The midfielder says that the Azzurri should keep faith with their current forwards despite another defeat, this time at the hands of ArgentinaItalyLigue 1
IN STATS: Russia 0-3 BrazilBrasil Global Tour bring you an interactive statistical breakdown of the Selecao's victory over World Cup hosts Russia in MoscowBrazilRussia
Barca & Spain will miss inspiration IniestaThe 33-year-old is set to walk away from La Roja after the World Cup and could leave his club this summer too. He will be a hard act to follow...LaLigaBarcelona
Spain, England & international friendlies - LIVEGoal brings you all the latest updates from across the day's fixtures - all times GMT & this page will automatically refresh!BrazilEgypt
Can even Messi save Sampaoli's Argentina? The No.10 missed his country's friendly with Italy on Friday night and his absence laid bare the myriad problems facing the World Cup hopefulsArgentinaBarcelona
