GettyWorld CupSwedenDare to shut up? Zlatan silenced by Sweden’s starsHaving failed to engineer a return to a squad that qualified for the World Cup without him, the striker has been mouthing off constantly
Getty ImagesWorld CupBelgiumLukaku gives Belgium a chance - DrogbaThe 25-year-old has four goals from two games in Russia and is hoping to fire them far into the tournament, and has his old team-mate's backing
Jim YoungLA GalaxyMajor League SoccerIbra welcomes LeBron: LA has a god and a kingThe former Manchester United and Barcelona forward has extended his inimitable welcome to the basketball star, who has joined the Los Angeles Lakers
Getty ImagesWorld CupEnglandRashford willing to take England penaltyThe Manchester United striker is ready to step up should any knockout game go the distance
GettyTransfersPremier LeagueSalah signs new five-year Liverpool contractEgyptian star rewarded for remarkable debut campaign on Merseyside - and his new deal contains no release clause
Getty ImagesWorld CupMexicoWhere is Neymar? Coutinho is Brazil’s star manUnlike the Barcelona ace, the world's most expensive player hasn't yet found his best form in Russia, which could prove costly against Mexico
VideoVIDEO: Evolution of ball-strikingJavier Hernandez usually doesn't need a second invitation in front of goal - but he didn't fare well with a leather ball from yesteryear
Getty ImagesLiga MXCF AmericaBlanco declares victory in Mexican state governor's raceOne of Mexico's most popular and successful players has now won a major victory off the pitch
Hector VivasWorld CupMexicoHow will Mexico line up vs. Brazil?El Tri manager Juan Carlos Osorio is facing two big questions as he puts together his starting XI to make a historic quarterfinal
World CupMexicoPrevious Brazil meetings that give El Tri hopeWhile Brazil goes into Monday's round of 16 match as the favorite, El Tri can look back at previous successes to gather inspiration
Getty ImagesWorld CupSpainSpain FA real culprits behind disastrous World Cup failureThe decision to remove Julen Lopetegui 48 hours before the action started in Russia proved catastrophic after replacement Fernando Hierro flopped
Getty ImagesWorld CupArgentinaDybala in, Masche out: How Argentina rebuild after RussiaThe Albiceleste's last-16 exit was hardly a surprise - but if they want to avoid a similar fate in Qatar the overhaul must begin right away
GettyWorld CupTransfersBarca, Juve & more clubs who want LozanoThe Dutch club would be willing to sell "Chucky" with clubs like Barcelona, Juventus and Everton reportedly among the suitors
Getty ImagesWorld CupDenmarkDenmark's Jorgensen avoids red for brutal foulThe Huddersfield Town defender downed Ante Rebic with the net gaping during extra time - but under new regulations escaped an early exit
Getty ImagesWorld CupCroatiaModric & Croatia's Golden Generation must now make finalThe Real Madrid midfielder saw a penalty saved in extra time, but his side prevailed in a shootout and a favourable draw means they are big contenders
Getty ImagesWorld CupEgyptHas Salah responded to Egypt retirement reports?After scoring twice in a disastrous World Cup campaign for his country, the Liverpool star is reportedly considering his international future
Quality Sports ImagesWorld CupMexicoOsorio: El Tri facing 'best in the world'The El Tri manager wants his team to come out and play against the Selecao, even though they're the world's top team
Getty/GoalTransfersManchester United'Bale needs Premier League title for perfect career'Former Red Devils and Wales star Mickey Thomas feels a fellow countryman should be looking to leave Real Madrid and head back to the Premier League
GettyWorld CupRussiaWhy FM wonderkid Akinfeev never became a superstarThe popular management simulation once regarded him as the best young talent in his position, but the Russian goalkeeper never reached the very top
GettyChelseaColombiaLoftus-Cheek hits out at Chelsea's lack of faithThe England international is currently starring on World Cup duty, but he has so far been denied the opportunity to prove his worth at his parent club
Getty ImagesWorld CupSpainIniesta retires after Spain penalty heartbreakAfter more than 130 caps and three major titles, including the 2010 World Cup, the former Barcelona midfielder has hung up his boots
Getty ImagesWorld CupUruguay'Mourinho preventing Pogba being elite'The France international is considered to have been denied the opportunity to fulfil his potential by a manager who lacks full faith in his ability
GettyWorld CupRussiaCesc: Russia's plan was 'go to penalties and pray'The Chelsea star was shocked to see his country bounced from the World Cup by the host nation, who he claims had prayer as part of their gameplan
Getty ImagesWorld CupSpainFabregas: Spain's tiki-taka is pointlessThe midfielder tasted World Cup glory with La Roja in 2010 as they passed and moved their way to the title, but they went out in the last 16 in 2018
Getty ImagesWorld CupOpinionBoring Spain go backwards & exposed by RussiaThese players try to play the same kind of football which got trophies in 2008, 2010 and 2012 but they are missing the characteristics of champions
Ryan PierseWorld CupRussiaRussia make World Cup history with fourth changeThe host nation became the first in history to use a fourth player from the bench, with their opponent soon following suit
Getty ImagesTransfersManchester United'Tierney will keep Man Utd waiting for another year'The Scotland international continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League, but Scott McDonald sees him staying put for at least another year
Getty ImagesWorld CupSpainSpain & Ramos set World Cup passing records against RussiaLa Roja found little joy against the hosts despite setting team and individual records for passing success in Sunday's tense clash