GettySpainIran'One day you are Messi, the next nobody wants you'The 23-year-old is hoping for a long career as he dreams of following in some iconic footsteps for club and country
World CupEnglandEriksson backs 'new generation' of England stars at World CupThe former Three Lions boss believes that Gareth Southgate's youthful squad has every chance of a strong finish in Russia this summer
GettyWorld CupEngland'England are very strong but Belgium are better'The Paris Saint-Germain defender is confident his national team can prevail against their Group G rivals at the World Cup
Getty ImagesSporting CPWorld CupRuiz relieved to escape Sporting chaosThe midfielder will be a free agent after he leads his team in Russia and is looking forward to moving past a tumultuous situation in Portugal
GettyTransfersManchester United'€100m man' Milinkovic-Savic is the future - TadicThe Lazio star has been subject of much interest from bigger clubs but his international team-mate thinks he is handling all the attention
World CupPanamaBelgium vs Panama: TV, stream & previewRoberto Martinez's side take on a Central American team making history with their first ever appearance at the biggest tournament in the world
World CupOpinionDoomed Dele? Alli facing moment of truth in RussiaThe Tottenham midfielder is no longer a guaranteed starter for his country and heads into the World Cup with something of a point to prove
World CupAustraliaHernandez admits to 'amplifying' fouls against AustraliaThe French defender hasn't won himself any Australian fans
World CupAustraliaMourinho's Socceroos praise after France lossThe Red Devils boss singled out two Australian players in particular
World CupEgypt'Salah is exceptional but not world class' – Cheryshev's fatherThe father of a Russian star set to come face-to-face with the Reds forward at the World Cup has suggested that there are many better goalscorers
Getty ImagesUSALeonClub Leon parts ways with Landon DonovanThe former U.S. national team star's career may be over after the Liga MX club announced his departure
ArgentinaWorld Cup'I missed five penalties and was still Maradona'The Argentina captain missed a chance to take victory for his nation, but he has the backing of one of the Albiceleste's heroes
GettyArgentinaWorld CupMaradona: Sampaoli can't come back to Argentina The 1986 champion was incensed by what he saw as a lack of preparation in his nation's disappointing draw against Iceland and blamed the coach
SwedenWorld CupSweden's unity can surprise at World Cup - DahlinThe Scandinavians may lack the firepower of of recent years but their former star says they should be able to navigate their group to make the last-16
GettyWorld CupEngland'Tunisia have nothing to lose vs strugglers England'The Eagles of Carthage are back on the world stage after an absence of 12 years and will be hoping to get inspiration from World Cups past
Getty ImagesTransfersJuventusCapello: Juve did fantastic deal with PogbaThe former Bianconeri boss has suggested that a man offloaded to Manchester United in 2016 has struggled to justify what was a record-breaking fee
Getty ImagesFrancePremier LeaguePogba: I'm the most criticised player in the worldThe Manchester United and France midfielder believes he has gone from being the most expensive footballer on the planet to the most scrutinised
Kirill KUDRYAVTSEVMexicoWorld CupChicharito: Germany win not historic, just a step The forward and his teammates are not going overboard after their upset win over the defending World Cup champion
GettyWorld CupBrazilNeymar & Brazil stars given rough treatment by SwissThe PSG attacker was unable to make much of an impact as he got little space to create something at the Rostov Arena
YURI CORTEZWorld CupMexicoLow: Germany played very badlyThe reigning champions got the defence of their World Cup crown off to the worst possible start in Moscow, with there plenty of issues to address
GettyWorld CupMexicoGiant killer Lozano revels in 'best goal of my life'The PSV winger netted the match winner for El Tri as they stunned the reigning champions in a thrilling opening Group F encounter at World Cup 2018
Buda MendesBrazilWorld Cup'Spaghetti-head' Neymar roasted over curious new haircutPasta, bird's nest or a work of art? The verdict was split on an interesting new look for Brazil's World Cup standard-bearer
Getty ImagesAtletico MadridBarcelona'Griezmann snubbed Barcelona a month ago'An Atletico Madrid and France team-mate of the highly-rated striker believes the right decision was made at the end of a long-running future saga
GettyWorld CupMexicoGermany in a world of hurt after Mexico shockThe world champions have some tough work ahead of them following this unexpected defeat by El Tri, which laid bare frailties in Joachim Low's side
World CupMexicoMarquez joins Matthaus in exclusive World Cup club The former Barcelona defender came on as a substitute for El Tri again Germany, marking his fifth tournament on the biggest stage
PATRIK STOLLARZWorld CupMexicoLozano goal causes earthquake in Mexico CityThe PSV winger stunned reigning champions Germany by breaking the deadlock in a World Cup 2018 encounter, much to the delight of those back home
GettyMexicoWorld CupMexico shows no fear in historic, inspired winEl Tri didn't look at all afraid of the reigning champion as it found success on a counter-attack and defended bravely to open group play with a win
YURI CORTEZWorld CupGermanyMexico snaps 563 minute streak for GermanyJoachim Low's side are not accustomed to being behind at the World Cup, with El Tri having put them in an unfamiliar position