IN STATS: Japan 1-3 BrazilBrasil Global Tour bring you an interactive statistical breakdown of the Selecao's triumph over the Samurai Blue in LilleJapanBrazil
Messi mistakes Zenit forward for a fanThe Barcelona star is currently away on international duty and found himself getting confused while fulfilling his usual photo and autograph dutiesArgentinaBarcelona
Lukaku equals Belgium scoring recordHe may have hit a rut at club level, but the striker stands on the brink of a milestone for his nation ahead of a friendly with Japan in midweekManchester UnitedPremier League
Man Utd receive positive Jones injury updateThe Red Devils defender, who has been plagued by fitness issues, limped out of England's international friendly date with Germany at WembleyManchester UnitedGermany
Giroud offers support to disgraced EvraThe veteran defender was released by Marseille and handed a lengthy ban by UEFA for kicking a fan in the head, but the Arsenal man hopes he comes backFranceVitoria de Guimaraes
FOX hires Arena as studio analyst The ex-manager will be on the coverage of the U.S.-Portugal match in his first studio appearance since the nation's 2018 World Cup eliminationUSAPortugal
Lozano solidifies El Tri star statusThe 22-year-old put his name firmly among the top stars of the Mexico national team, backing up his hot start to the season with two goals FridayMexicoBelgium
Pickford proves he - not Hart - is England's No.1The Everton goalkeeper shone against Germany for Gareth Southgate's side and should have done enough to ensure a World Cup starting berthEnglandWorld Cup
Cardona apologises for 'slanty-eyed' gestureWhile maintaining that his actions were not meant to be offensive, the playmaker offered an olive branch to his hosts after Friday's controversyColombiaWorld Cup
Chicharito limps out of Mexico friendlyThe El Tri and West Ham striker was pulled off early in the second half with what appeared to be a mild hamstring injuryWest Ham UnitedMexico
Phil Jones limps off with groin injury for EnglandThe centre-back could add to Manchester United hefty casualty list after leaving the Wembley turf with a heavily strapped left groin on FridayEnglandGermany
Mexico won't comment on Paradise Papers linksThe Porto teammates have been named in the document leak, according to a report in Mexican weekly ProcesoMexicoBelgium
Mexico team news: Vela and in-form Lozano startDespite not featuring much for Real Sociedad, the future LAFC winger gets the start with the PSV attacker on the other wingMexicoBelgium
Does Higuain really risk missing the World Cup?The Juventus striker could still make the cut, but he will have to adapt his game to Jorge Sampaoli's demands if he wishes to go to RussiaArgentinaSerie A
How will Mexico line up against Belgium?Goal takes a look at how El Tri could start against Belgium in their first friendly after locking up World Cup qualificationMexicoBelgium
Colombia star causes outrage over 'racist' gestureThe 24-year-old was caught by television footage pulling his face to make squinting eyes during a row with opposition playersRepublic of KoreaColombia
France vs Wales: Team news & TV GuideWhile Les Bleus are preparing for a World Cup next year, the Dragons are trying to figure out how to improve their chancesWalesFrance
Exiled! Benzema's sex scandal & Di Canio's bubonic plagueThe Madrid striker has not played international football for more than two years - but he is not the only star to have had troubles in this regardFranceReal Madrid
Gundogan confident of World Cup place The Man City midfielder is aiming to repay the faith shown in him by the national team as he prepares to face England at WembleyManchester CityGermany
Mexico vs. Belgium the test El Tri needs El Tri will be on the road against a top side Friday, something that will go a long way toward helping the team ahead of an enormous 2018MexicoBelgium
Tecatito Corona out of El Tri squad for personal reasons The winger is leaving national team camp to return to Porto to be with his wifeMexicoBelgium
Martinez hails 'born goal-scorer' HernandezThe former Everton boss admitted he was interested in signing the Mexico international during his time managing the ToffeesMexicoBelgium
Is Lozano a must-start for Mexico?El Chucky is off to a red-hot start in Europe, but will he start for the national team in friendly matches against Belgium and Poland?MexicoBelgium
When Neymar scored four!The PSG star stole the show in Singapore when Brazil last met the Samurai Blue, becoming the youngest ever Selecao star to his four in a single gameJapanBrazil
Zico: Godfather of Japanese footballPerhaps nobody has done as much for the Samurai Blue than the legendary former Selecao star, who will be watching Friday's clash with great interestJapanBrazil
