Godin: Suarez was treated like a dog Uruguay's experienced defender feels his international team-mate was unfairly punished following an infamous tussle with Giorgio Chiellini in 2014UruguayEgypt
Ramos controversy: What if Van Dijk injured Ronaldo?Jamie Redknapp says that he would love to have the under-fire Real Madrid defender in his team despite the Champions League final controversyReal MadridChampions League
'Morocco must play with guts and heart'The African nation have been drawn in a tough group in Russia but their assistant coach has fired a battle cry ahead of their opening gameMoroccoPortugal
'France can win the World Cup'The attacking talent at their disposal has seen Didier Deschamps' side tipped to be major contenders at Russia 2018 due to their style of playFranceManchester United
Ferdinand: Pogba can dominate the World CupThe France midfielder is set for a starring role at the tournament according to Manchester United legend FerdinandManchester UnitedFrance
Morocco to bid for 2030 World CupThe country lost out to the 'United' bid from the USA, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 tournament, but are not giving up easilyMexicoCanada
Tevez: This is Messi's World CupA man who missed out on a place in the Albiceleste squad believes global glory can be secured in Russia, with only Germany and Brazil posing a threatIcelandArgentina
Morocco vs Iran: TV, stream & previewMorocco and Iran open their World Cup campaign at the Krestovsky Stadium in the first game of Group BIranMorocco
Egypt vs Uruguay: TV, stream & previewEgypt and Uruguay open their World Cup campaign on Friday at the Central Stadium in the second game of Group AEgyptUruguay
Mexico has a Rafa Marquez problemThere is no doubt the 39-year-old is a legend, but he's also a liability on the field for El Tri in what could be a hard-fought groupMexicoGermany
Costa Rica defender Matarrita out for the World Cup The New York City FC left-back will play no part in Russia after suffering an injury during trainingCosta Rica
Ronaldo the only winner in Spanish football's civil warThe Portugal superstar looks perfectly poised to take advantage of the chaos caused by Julen Lopetegui's dismissal on the eve of the World CupPortugalReal Madrid
Lopetegui swaps Spain 'sadness' for 'happiest day' at MadridFlanked by president Florentino Perez at the Santiago Bernabeu, the 51-year-old was unveiled as the new Blancos boss and gave his version of eventsReal MadridLaLiga
Ronaldo vs Ramos: Can CR7 break his duck?A five-time Ballon d’Or winner has rarely struggled for goals, but he is yet to find the target when facing a familiar face on the international stagePortugalReal Madrid
Lopetegui mourns 'saddest day of my life' after Spain sackingWhile the former Castilla boss is delighted to be heading back to the Bernabeu, although the manner of his Spain exit hurt him deeplyReal MadridLaLiga
Golovin genius caps dream start for 'worst Russia' everIt was said Russia would struggle to make an impact at their own World Cup but thanks in part to the CSKA midfielder, the hosts are off to a flyerRussiaOpinion
Hierro is the perfect man for Spain, says RamosThe ex-defender received a vote of confidence from his captain, who dubbed him the 'perfect candidate' after Lopetegui's departureSpainPortugal
Russia lose Dzagoev to injury in WC openerThe midfielder was forced off just 24 minutes into his side's opening clash against Saudi Arabia in MoscowRussiaSaudi Arabia
Ince: Gerrard & Lampard weren't golden generationThe ex-Manchester United and Liverpool midfielder considers his era to have been better than that widely acknowledged to have boasted the best talentEnglandTunisia
Griezmann to announce future decision on Thurs eveFans of the Frenchman will not have to wait much longer to find out where the attacker will spend the 2018-19 seasonTransfersLaLiga
Portugal’s Euro 2016 heroes are €120m worth of flopsThe Selecao surprisingly lifted the continental crown in France two years ago, but many of their star names have struggled since after big-money movesPortugalSpain
Pickford: I'm better than De Gea was at this stageThe England goalkeeper believes he is further along in his development than a man who has gone on to star for Manchester United was at the career markEnglandSpain
Russia vs Saudi Arabia: Live blog, text commentary, line-ups, stream & TV channelGoal brings you all the details and information you need to know ahead of the opening World Cup game between Russia and Saudi Arabia.RussiaSaudi Arabia
World Cup 2018 opening ceremony detailsAhead of the opening ceremony to kick off this summer's tournament in Russia, Goal takes a look at who will perform and where it will be held
Which World Cup squad has the highest value?Brazil boast the likes of Neymar, Coutinho and Ederson, but are they the most valued team that will appear in Russia this summer?TransfersGermany
Salah '100 per cent' ready for World Cup startThe Reds forward has been nursing a shoulder problem since the Champions League final, but he is in contention to feature against Uruguay on FridayEgyptUruguay
