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 smoothlyRussiaSpain
The Uruguay dark arts that could get Ronaldo sent offThe Celeste have changed their image under genius coach Oscar Tabarez but they still boast a few players with the ability to provoke opponentsPortugalReal Madrid
Is Messi now the coach? Inside Argentina's dressing roomArgentina find themselves in a far from enviable position, with their coach effectively powerless, but one which is a huge improvement upon last weekAfrican All StarsArgentina
Messi & CR7’s miserable World Cup knockout record Despite dominating club football for more than a decade, the pair are yet to convert in the latter stages of the game's greatest competitionPortugalReal Madrid
Move over Ramos, Godin is the world’s best defenderDiego Maradona was right when he claimed that the Uruguay ace is the game's best centre-half, and he has another chance to prove it against PortugalPortugalReal Madrid
Uruguay vs Portugal: TV, stream & previewLa Celeste will be looking to extend their perfect winning streak in their last 16 tie against Portugal after topping their groupPortugalUruguay
Mexico back to 'Us vs. Them' mentalitySocial media posts from players show that once again El Tri feel disrespected, but that may not be a bad thing ahead of Monday's match versus BrazilMexicoBrazil
Diego Maradona’s most controversial momentsThe Argentina legend has become infamous for a raft of unsavoury incidents throughout his career as a player and coach, on and off the pitchArgentina
Betting: England's World Cup chances increase despite defeatbet365 believe the Three Lions have a better chance of going all the way in Russia after finishing second to Roberto Martinez's men in Group GColombiaEngland
Battle of the BrandsWe asked you which brands were making the biggest impression around this year’s festival of football and now you must select the final four
Fred excited by Man Utd link-up with MaticThe midfielders crossed paths at the World Cup in Russia when Brazil met Serbia, but will be on the same side at Old Trafford next seasonManchester UnitedPremier League
World Cup Odds: How the bookies see the last 16 matchesThe 16 sides left at Russia 2018 know their next opponents but which sides do the odds compilers believe will progress to the quarter finals?SpainUruguay
Khedira: I have to blame myselfGermany crashed out of the tournament in Russia at the group phase and the Juventus midfielder is baffled by his own poor performancesGermany
World Cup 2018: Last 16 Video PreviewGoal's Miles Chambers and Jim Knight sit down to discuss the first four knockout matches of Russia 2018 including the hosts facing Spain in MoscowSpainUruguay
Salah meets fans outside home after address leakedThe Egypt star embraced a huge crowd of supporters that appeared outside his house amid reports he is considering retiring from the national teamEgyptLiverpool
Fantasy: 11 Best Players from the World Cup thus farOur Fantasy writer looks back on all the action from Russia and picks out the 11 best individual performers from England, Belgium, Colombia, etcGamingUruguay
Guardado: Mexico facing 'perfect scenario'El Tri is relishing the chance to prove themselves against one of the favorites to win the World CupMexicoBrazil
Who are the BBC & ITV pundits for World Cup 2018? Sometimes the analysis can be more entertaining than the game itself and there will be a glittering array of pundits covering the tournament in the UK
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 careerIranPortugal
Daniel Arzani - Australia's next poster boyArzani was used sparingly during Australia's ultimately unsuccessful World Cup campaign but still managed to justify the hype surrounding himNXGN
The sad demise of legend MascheranoThe 34-year-old has been way off the pace in Russia and almost cost the Albiceleste a place in the last 16 with the penalty conceded against NigeriaBarcelonaArgentina
The Messi drought that needs to endArgentina need their main man to step up on the big stageArgentinaFrance
Ronaldo, Kane and the best team of the World Cup group stageThe Real Madrid and Tottenham strikers have been in excellent form, while the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Luka Modric have also caught the eyeUruguayBrazil
WATCH: Batshuayi boots ball into own faceThe Belgium striker attempted to drop-kick the ball back into the net after Adnan Januzaj's goal, but got a painful surprise insteadBelgiumEngland
Southgate justifies resting Kane after Belgium defeatThe Spurs forward's absence was sorely felt as the Three Lions went score-less for the first time in this World Cup campaignBelgiumEngland
Rashford wastes chance to leave England facing tricky tieGareth Southgate made a raft of changes to his team but was forced to settle for second spot in World Cup Group G behind BelgiumEnglandOpinion
Tunisia strike sets World Cup milestoneTunisia's Fakhreddine Ben Youssef made history as he scored the 2500th goal in World Cup finals history with his goal against PanamaPanamaTunisia
Neymar rift stories are a joke, says Thiago SilvaThe PSG defender laughed off previous comments that Neymar had insulted him for a poor pass, and stated he would love to see Buffon in Ligue 1BrazilMexico
World Cup 2018: Last 16 fixtures projectedGoal takes a look at the possible match-ups in the knockout phase as the group stage heats upEgyptCosta Rica
