Russia's anti-discrimination effortsThe hosts of next year's World Cup have received plenty of criticism due to perceived racism and xenophobia around football but things are changingWorld CupMexico
Mexico calm: Five thoughts for El TriAfter getting through the first three matches undefeated, Juan Carlos Osorio's Mexican national team side needs just two more wins to lift the trophyMexicoNew Zealand
El Tri stars send reminderJuan Carlos Osorio's best players made sure the coach didn't have to make any excuses as they moved into the knockout stage of the tournamentMexicoWorld Cup
Lozano seizes Mexico opportunityThe winger earned his first start of the Confederations Cup and delivered a standout performance as El Tri advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 winMexicoOpinion
Russia out but Golovin impressesA year out from the World Cup and the hosts have a lot of work to do if they are going to be competitive on home soilMexicoOpinion
WATCH: Lozano's brave headerThe former Pachuca winger chased down a Hector Herrera clearance and headed home to give Mexico a vital goal in the Confederations CupMexico
WATCH: Araujo equalizes for MexicoThe defender pulled his side back on level terms after Russia had taken a 1-0 lead in Saturday's Confederations Cup clashMexico
Jona a must-start for El Tri The midfielder was superb in El Tri's opening match and will be critical for their chances of making the Confederations CupMexicoWorld Cup
Betting: Russia vs MexicoThe Confederations Cup hosts need to win to reach the semi-final stage and our tipster is backing the Sbornaya to get the result that they requireMexico
Ronaldo happy as Portugal winThe four-time Ballon d'Or winner has been at the centre of a transfer storm but demonstrated his composure and class in the Confederations CupReal MadridOpinion
Ronaldo continues scoring streakThe Portugal captain opened the scoring against Russia at the Confederations Cup, and has now found the net in every major tournament with his countryPortugalWorld Cup
Madrid must ensure no CRexitRonaldo has been "sad" before and a new contract cheered him up. Now Real Madrid have got to ensure he stays in light of his recent tax issuesPortugalReal Madrid
Polar bear predicts Confed. CupThe two-year-old star attraction of the Moscow Zoo has taken to making match predictions for this summer's tournament in RussiaWTFPortugal
Betting: Russia vs Portugal The European champions are looking for their first victory in the competition and we are backing them to win a high-scoring game against the hostsPortugal
VARs could be World Cup 2018 disasterInitial efforts to embed video assistant referees in the Confederations Cup suggest Gianni Infantino's plan will backfire spectacularly in RussiaOpinionChile
Russia put a smile on Putin's faceThe president had asked for more from his national team in the build-up to the Confederations Cup and Russia performed well in their openerNew ZealandOpinion
Mexico Confederations Cup schedule El Tri kicks off their tournament schedule Sunday with a massive test against Portugal and Goal runs through everything you need to knowMexicoNew Zealand
Betting: Portugal favs to top Group AGroup A includes the European champions who are clear favourites ahead of Mexico and hosts Russia, while New Zealand remain the rank outsidersMexicoNew Zealand
Betting: Russia vs New ZealandOur tipster is expecting Stanislav Cherchesov's side to kick off their Confederations Cup campaign in style when the competition starts on SaturdayNew Zealand
Corona to miss Confederations CupThe Porto attacker will not travel to Russia with the rest of El Tri because of a personal issueMexicoNew Zealand
Betting: Russia vs ChileWith both teams in strong attacking form but looking vulnerable at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of goalmouth action at the VEB ArenaChileFriendlies
Betting: Hungary vs RussiaWith Stanislav Cherchesov struggling to find a successful defensive set-up, Al Hain-Cole is expecting goals at both ends when they take on their hostsHungaryFriendlies
Betting: Russia vs BelgiumWith Russian football in crisis after a poor run of results, Al Hain-Cole expects Roberto Martinez's visitors to compound the home supporters' miseryFriendliesBelgium
Wilmots appointed Ivory Coast bossThe coach has agreed to a two year deal which sees him replace Michel Dussuyer who resigned following their disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaignIvory CoastSenegal
Slutsky: We must accept we're s***The 45-year-old coach, who resigned from his role with the national team following their abject Euro 2016 campaign, has compared the side to a recove…European Championship
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