Kyle Walker at the England media day on June 5, 2018
Kyle Walker: 'England have best chance of winning World Cup since 1966'
England defender Kyle Walker admits that the current World Cup in Russia is arguably the country's best chance of lifting the trophy since 1966.
Jul 9, 16:48
England's Ashley Young during the press conference on May 28, 2018
Ashley Young: 'England have not won anything yet'
England wing-back Ashley Young warns his teammates that they have not won anything yet, despite making an unexpected charge to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 9, 16:38
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Luka Modric: 'England good at set pieces'
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says that his side will be wary of England's set-piece threat when the sides meet on Wednesday evening.
Jul 8, 12:03
Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates with Sime Vrsaljko after scoring their second goal against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Luka Modric: "We were the better team"
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric insists that his teammates deserved their penalty-shootout win over Russia on Saturday.
Jul 8, 10:19
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Luka Modric not convinced Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric refuses to accept that Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving the club.
Jul 8, 08:05
Russia's Denis Cheryshev celebrates after scoring during his side's World Cup Group A clash with Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
Team News: Russia recall Denis Cheryshev against Croatia
Russia recall Denis Cheryshev for their World Cup quarter-final clash with Croatia.
Jul 7, 16:51
 Croatia's Ante Rebic celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal in the game against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Croatia hold nerve to beat Denmark on penalties in World Cup last 16
Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Russia.
Jul 1, 20:50
Iceland and Croatia line up for the match on June 26, 2018
Team News: Mario Mandzukic leads Croatia line against Denmark
Mario Mandzukic leads the Croatia line in Sunday's 2018 World Cup last-16 clash with Denmark.
Jul 1, 17:06
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Luka Modric: 'We are full of confidence'
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric insists that his teammates are "full of confidence" ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with Denmark on Sunday.
Jul 1, 11:48
Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates with Sime Vrsaljko after scoring their second goal against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Luka Modric hails "world-class" Christian Eriksen ahead of last-16 tie
Luka Modric talks up the threat of Christian Eriksen in Denmark's midfield and admits that Croatia must attempt to stop the playmaker in his tracks.
Jun 30, 19:25
 Croatia's Ante Rebic celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal in the game against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the World Cup last-16 clash between Croatia and Denmark.
Jun 30, 17:35
The Iceland team lines up prior to their international friendly with Norway in June 2018
Team News: Iceland make three changes against Croatia
Iceland make three changes to their starting XI for their World Cup group decider against Croatia.
Jun 26, 16:55
Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Diego Maradona 'requests meeting with Argentina players before final group game'
Diego Maradona reportedly asks for a meeting with the Argentina national team before their final group game against Nigeria on Tuesday.
Jun 24, 19:58
Croatia's Ivan Rakitic in action with Nigeria's Odion Ighalo in the World Cup group-stage match on June 16, 2018
Report: Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic on Manchester United radar
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic this summer.
Jun 23, 12:47
Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates with Sime Vrsaljko after scoring their second goal against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Luka Modric: 'Croatia must stay focused'
Croatia captain Luka Modric insists that his side must remain focused after reaching the World Cup knockout stages with a 3-0 defeat of Argentina.
Jun 22, 09:51
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli on May 30, 2018
Jorge Sampaoli: 'I cost Argentina victory'
Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli takes responsibility for his side's 3-0 defeat to Croatia, saying that the result was down to his tactical decisions.
Jun 22, 09:40
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic reacts during the match against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Zlatko Dalic praises Croatia performance against Argentina
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic is full of praise for his side after their comfortable 3-0 victory against Argentina on Thursday evening.
Jun 21, 21:02
Argentina's Lionel Messi during the match against Croatia on June 21, 2018
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Argentina were really poor and disappointing against Croatia'
Former Argentina international Pablo Zabaleta slams his country's performance in their 3-0 defeat to Croatia on Thursday night.
Jun 21, 20:44
 Croatia's Ante Rebic celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal in the game against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Croatia humiliate Argentina to progress into second round of World Cup
Croatia produce a standout performance in Group D at the 2018 World Cup in order to beat Argentina 3-0 and qualify from the second round of the tournament.
Jun 21, 19:53
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli on May 30, 2018
Live Commentary: Argentina 0-3 Croatia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Argentina fall to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Croatia in Group D.
Jun 21, 17:00
Sergio Aguero misses a penalty during the World Cup group game between Argentina and Iceland on June 16, 2018
Preview:Argentina vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted XIs and a full match preview as Argentina look to bounce back from their draw with Iceland against Croatia in Group D.
Jun 20, 14:37
Mateo Kovacic celebrates after winning the Champions League final with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Mateo Kovacic 'asks to leave Real Madrid'
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic reportedly tells the club that he wants to depart the Spanish capital.
Jun 20, 11:57
Croatia's Luka Modric in action with Nigeria's John Obi Mikel during the World Cup group-stage match on June 16, 2018
Luka Modric: 'Pressure is on Argentina'
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says that all of the pressure will be on Argentina when the two teams meet in their second Group D clash at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 17, 13:59
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Luka Modric: 'Croatia confidence boosted'
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says that his side's confidence has been boosted after their 2-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday.
Jun 17, 10:08
Croatia's Luka Modric in action with Nigeria's John Obi Mikel during the World Cup group-stage match on June 16, 2018
Croatia ease past lacklustre Nigeria
Croatia kickstart their 2018 World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nigeria in Group D at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Russia.
Jun 16, 20:53
John Stones in action with Odion Ighalo during the international friendly between England and Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Team News: Odion Ighalo leads line for Nigeria against Croatia
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo leads the line for Nigeria's 2018 World Cup opener against Croatia in Kaliningrad.
Jun 16, 18:03
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Croatia 2-0 Nigeria - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0 in Group D at the newly-built Kaliningrad Stadium.
Jun 16, 18:00
Nigeria's John Obi Mikel warms up ahead of his side's international friendly with England at Wembley on June 2, 2018
John Obi Mikel: 'Croatia will provide tough test'
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel says that his team will have to be at their best in order to overcome Croatia on Saturday night.
Jun 14, 17:58
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on November 9, 2017
Preview:Croatia vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup Group D clash between Croatia and Nigeria at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
Jun 14, 11:41
The Croatian team line up ahead of their international friendly with Brazil at Anfield on June 3, 2018
World Cup preview: Croatia
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Croatia's chances as they bid to get out of the group stages for the first time since 1998.
Jun 13, 10:00
The Argentina team line up before their friendly game with Haiti on May 29, 2018
World Cup preview: Argentina
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Argentina's chances of going one better than four years ago, when they were beaten in the final.
Jun 13, 09:30
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Luka Modric: 'I'd trade domestic trophies for World Cup glory'
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric reveals that he would trade some of his domestic honours to be a World Cup champion.
Jun 11, 11:59
Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in action during the World Cup warm-up match against Croatia at Anfield on June 3, 2018
Real Madrid ace Luka Modric tells Neymar: "We're waiting for you"
Real Madrid's Luka Modric suggests that he wants Neymar to join the Spanish giants this summer, amid suggestions that the Brazilian is unhappy at Paris Saint-Germain.
Jun 4, 16:03
Croatia's Dejan Lovren gestures at the end of the match against Brazil on June 3, 2018
Liverpool's Dejan Lovren named in Croatia's final World Cup squad
Liverpool's Dejan Lovren is named alongside several stars of European football in Croatia's final squad for the World Cup.
Jun 4, 11:28
Mauricio Pochettino points at Tottenham Hotspur fans on May 13, 2018
Real Madrid 'abandon Mauricio Pochettino pursuit'
Real Madrid reportedly abandon hope of appointing Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager due to Spurs owner Daniel Levy.
Jun 2, 20:10
Christian Eriksen celebrates with Lucas Moura after scoring during the FA Cup quarter-final between Swansea City and Tottenham Hotspur on March 17, 2018
Real Madrid 'also in Christian Eriksen hunt'
Real Madrid will battle Barcelona for the signature of Tottenham Hotspur attacker Christian Eriksen this summer, according to a report.
May 31, 08:25
Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Paul Pogba: 'Ex-Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby taught me a lot'
Paul Pogba believes that Abou Diaby is a better all-round midfielder than him, citing his compatriot's injury problems as the reason he is not more highly regarded.
May 27, 18:22
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the fourth during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Combined XI: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
May 25, 13:42
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
How Real Madrid could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole predicts the starting lineup that Zinedine Zidane will name for Real Madrid's Champions League final meeting with Liverpool.
May 25, 13:41
Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Fernando Morientes: 'Success will come down to team'
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool forward Fernando Morientes says that Los Blancos will need to 'collectively play well' in order to triumph in the Champions League final.
May 24, 19:16