How Spain must rebuild after World Cup shamblesAfter La Roja suffered a disastrous exit in the round of 16, a rethink is now needed and here is a look at some of the changes that should be madeWorld CupRussia
Police, abuse & violence - the lives of Russia's gay football fansEfforts are being made to take advantage of what has been a more open and tolerant country this summer by a community seeking equality and fairnessWorld CupRussia
De Gea: Spain are f*cked but we'll get up againThe Manchester United goalkeeper was uninhibited in his summation of the feeling within his national team's campWorld CupRussia
Spain exit proves best teams can't coach themselvesFernando Hierro took charge two days before the tournament, but his lack of experience left La Roja with few ideas as they crashed out on SundayWorld CupRussia
Samedov: Patient Russia executed gameplan perfectlyThe host country of the 2018 World Cup defeated Spain on penalties in the last 16, much to the delight of their midfielderWorld CupRussia
Spain 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 floppedWorld CupOpinion
Iniesta 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 bootsWorld CupRussia
Cesc: 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 gameplanWorld CupRussia
Fabregas: 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 2018World CupRussia
Boring 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 championsWorld CupOpinion
Russia 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 suitWorld CupRussia
Spain & 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 clashWorld CupRussia
Iniesta, Thiago & Carvajal out for Spain vs Russia clashThe former Barcelona legend takes his spot in the dugout, with some fresher faces preferred in Fernando Hierro's line-upWorld CupRussia
Odriozola: Spain ready to do something great The 22-year-old Real Sociedad full-back is living the dream at World Cup 2018, with a meteoric rise having carried him from Segunda B to RussiaWorld CupRussia
Why Spain would be wrong to drop De GeaThe Manchester United keeper is under immense pressure in the Spain goal following a high-profile mistake but it is the right decision to stick by himWorld CupOpinion
Spain vs Russia: TV, stream & previewRussia will be looking to bounce back from defeat to Uruguay, while 2010 champions Spain will aim to finally hit their stride with a comfortable winWorld CupRussia
Belgium 3-2 Japan & the 23 best-ever World Cup gamesGoal takes a look at the best classic World Cup matches of yesteryear in anticipation for this summer's tournament in RussiaWorld CupHungary
Video: Spain vs Russia - Last 16 match previewGoal previews the clash between the 2010 champions and the host nation of this summer's tournament, as well as three other last 16 matchesWorld CupVideo
Russia 2018 the best World Cup ever - SmertinThe former Chelsea and Bordeaux midfielder says that his homeland has smashed up preconceptions by hosting the tournament so smoothlyRussiaWorld Cup
Azmoun quits Iran because of mother's illnessThe 23-year-old feels the abuse he and his team-mates have suffered has affected his mother, resulting in him ending his international careerWorld CupIran
World Cup 2018: Last 16 fixtures projectedGoal takes a look at the possible match-ups in the knockout phase as the group stage heats upWorld CupEgypt
'CL too easy, now Real must win La Liga'The former striker is hoping to see domestic dominance restored in the Spanish capital, with Julen Lopetegui under pressure to deliver major honoursLaLigaReal Madrid
Thiago tight-lipped on future amid Barcelona linksThe Bayern Munich midfielder used to play at Camp Nou, and the La Liga giants are reportedly keen to re-sign him, though he is keeping quietTransfersBarcelona
Russia's fitness coach explains 'amazing' levelsThe response was made after some had looked suspiciously on the statistic that has underpinned the host nation's success in the World CupWorld CupRussia
World Cup 2018 Group B: Fixtures & standingsGoal brings you all the details of Group B, including fixtures, standings and squads for Spain and PortugalWorld CupPortugal
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