Gareth Southgate during an England training session on May 28, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England World Cup loss to Belgium a game too far'
Gareth Southgate concedes that Belgium are "a better side" than England and believes that the World Cup third-place playoff loss was "a game too far" for the Three Lions.
Jul 14, 16:53
 Thomas Meunier celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Belgium condemn England to fourth place at World Cup
Belgium record their best-ever finish at a World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over England in their third-place playoff match in St Petersburg.
Jul 14, 15:56
 Thomas Meunier scores the opener during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Live Commentary: Belgium 2-0 England - as it happened
Relive Belgium's 2-0 win over England in the third-place playoff at the 2018 World Cup as England are condemned to fourth and Belgium record their best-ever tournament.
Jul 14, 13:00
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Roberto Martinez: 'Eden Hazard can play for best clubs in world'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez stresses that Chelsea forward Eden Hazard "can play for any of the best clubs in the world".
Jul 14, 09:38
 Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku in action for his side during the last 16 match against Japan at the 2018 World Cup
Roberto Martinez: 'Romelu Lukaku is best striker in world football'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez claims that Romelu Lukaku is the best striker in world football ahead of his side's third-place playoff with England.
Jul 13, 19:55
 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their second goal in the match against Panama on June 18, 2018
Roberto Martinez: 'Romelu Lukaku not chasing individual awards'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez insists that Romelu Lukaku is more interested in helping his side claim third place at the World Cup than winning the Golden Boot.
Jul 13, 19:31
 Belgium coach Roberto Martinez and assistant Thierry Henry during the friendly against Costa Rica on June 11, 2018
Roberto Martinez: 'No secrets between Belgium, England'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez insists that there are "no secrets" between his side and England ahead of their World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday.
Jul 13, 18:06
 England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
Preview:Belgium vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of England's third-place playoff with Belgium in St Petersburg.
Jul 12, 20:12
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez tight-lipped over Belgium future
Roberto Martinez states that he will not be considering his future as Belgium boss until after the 2018 World Cup's third-place playoff on Saturday.
Jul 10, 21:29
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium sought to win World Cup'
Roberto Martinez confesses that his "disappointment is huge" after Belgium were beaten 1-0 by France in the semi-finals of the World Cup, a tournament that they sought to win.
Jul 10, 21:09
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium beaten by bit of French luck'
Roberto Martinez describes France's goal in their 1-0 World Cup semi-final victory over Belgium as a "bit of luck".
Jul 10, 20:56
 France defender Samuel Umtiti celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Samuel Umtiti sends France into World Cup final
France book their place in the final of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Samuel Umtiti scoring the only goal of the game.
Jul 10, 19:55
 France defender Samuel Umtiti wheels away in celebration after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Live Commentary: France 1-0 Belgium - as it happened
Relive France's 1-0 win over Belgium as Samuel Umtiti's second-half header sends Les Bleus into the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 10, 17:00
 Belgium defender Thomas Meunier in action during his side's international friendly with Portugal on June 2, 2018
Team News: France, Belgium make one change apiece for World Cup semi-final
Blaise Matuidi returns to France's starting lineup to face Belgium, while the Red Devils replace the injured Thomas Meunier with Mousa Dembele in their only change.
Jul 10, 16:50
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia in Moscow.
Jul 10, 11:07
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the second during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne hails Pep Guardiola influence
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne thanks Pep Guardiola for helping him to "grow a lot as an individual player" over the past 12 months.
Jul 10, 11:02
 Belgium coach Roberto Martinez and assistant Thierry Henry during the friendly against Costa Rica on June 11, 2018
Hugo Lloris: 'Thierry Henry's heart will be split for World Cup semi-final'
Hugo Lloris expects Thierry Henry to have divided loyalties when France face Belgium for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday night.
Jul 9, 19:35
 Luis Enrique in charge of Barcelona on May 27, 2017
Luis Enrique appointed Spain manager on two-year deal
Former Barcelona and Roma boss Luis Enrique is appointed as Spain's new manager on a two-year deal.
Jul 9, 11:57
 Luis Enrique in charge of Barcelona on May 27, 2017
Luis Enrique to be named new Spain boss?
Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is reportedly the preferred choice to take over from Fernando Hierro as the new manager of Spain following their early World Cup exit.
Jul 9, 09:10
 Belgium midfielder Nacer Chadli wheels away in celebration following his last-minute winner against Japan in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup
Nacer Chadli: 'Belgium have nothing to fear'
Belgium midfielder Nacer Chadli insists that his side have gained a lot of confidence from their World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil.
Jul 8, 17:48
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the second during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018
Preview:France vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup semi-final clash between France and Belgium.
Jul 8, 10:40
 Brazil's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Switzerland on June 17, 2018
Philippe Coutinho expecting barrage of criticism
Philippe Coutinho says that Brazil "will be beaten up by criticism from all sides" following their 2-1 defeat to Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 7, 14:58
 An upset Neymar during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018
Tite: 'Neymar had successful World Cup'
Brazil boss Tite insists that Neymar can be pleased with his work at the 2018 World Cup, despite failing to inspire his team to the semi-finals.
Jul 7, 13:20
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez hails Belgium's "incredible heart"
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez hails his players' "incredible heart" following their win over Brazil.
Jul 6, 20:36
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the second during the World Cup quarter-final game between Brazil and Belgium on July 6, 2018
Live Commentary: Brazil 1-2 Belgium - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Belgium's 2-1 win against Brazil, as the Red Devils pulled off a surprise win to reach the World Cup semis.
Jul 6, 17:00
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Team News: Belgium make two changes for Brazil World Cup clash
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez makes two changes for his side's World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.
Jul 6, 16:53
 Belgium winger Eden Hazard in action during his side's World Cup warm-up match against Egypt in June 2018
Roberto Martinez: 'Eden Hazard makes football beautiful'
Chelsea and Belgium forward Eden Hazard is a player who makes football "a beautiful sport", according to his national team manager Roberto Martinez.
Jul 5, 21:38
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium ready for Brazil test'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez believes that his side are "very similar" to Brazil in terms of quality, but concedes that the Selecao boast far more pedigree.
Jul 5, 20:38
 Brazil's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Switzerland on June 17, 2018
Preview:Brazil vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup quarter-final clash between Brazil and Belgium.
Jul 5, 12:40
 Belgium defender Thomas Meunier in action during his side's international friendly with Portugal on June 2, 2018
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez: 'Thomas Meunier can handle Brazil's Neymar'
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez backs defender Thomas Meunier to handle the threat offered by Brazil's Neymar in the World Cup quarter-final between the two nations.
Jul 5, 11:24
 Japan's players and staff celebrate qualifying for the 2018 World Cup
Japan veterans Keisuke Honda, Makoto Hasebe announce international retirement
Japan veterans Keisuke Honda and Makoto Hasebe announce their international retirement following their World Cup round-of-16 exit.
Jul 3, 19:21
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Quique Flores in contention for Spain job?
Former Watford and Espanyol boss Quique Flores reportedly emerges as a candidate for the managerial position with Spain.
Jul 3, 08:36
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez: 'Japan comeback an incredible achievement'
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez hails his side's comeback against Japan as an "incredible achievement".
Jul 2, 21:26
 Belgium's players celebrate beating USA in the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup
Belgium beat Japan through last-gasp Nacer Chadli winner
Nacer Chadli scores with the final kick of the game to complete a remarkable Belgium comeback in their 3-2 win over Japan in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jul 2, 20:00
 Eden Hazard in action during the international friendly between Belgium and Portugal on June 2, 2018
Live Commentary: Belgium 3-2 Japan - as it happened
Relive Belgium's 3-2 comeback win over Japan in a thrilling World Cup last-16 clash, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Rostov Arena.
Jul 2, 17:00
 Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard return for Belgium
Belgium recall key players Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Vincent Kompany for their last-16 meeting with Japan.
Jul 2, 16:47
 Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez emerges as candidate for Spain job?
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez emerges as a surprise candidate to land the Spain job after the World Cup.
Jul 1, 13:30
 Japan's players celebrate after reaching the knockout stages of the 2014 World Cup
Roberto Martinez expects "really competitive" game against Japan
Belgium's Roberto Martinez does not anticipate "any big surprises" against last-16 opponents Japan, having faced the Asian side in a Brussels friendly seven months ago.
Jun 30, 20:27
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Harry Maguire hails "brave" Gareth Southgate for rotating squad
England centre-back Harry Maguire believes that Gareth Southgate's decision to make eight changes against Belgium will prove to be "the right decision".
Jun 30, 15:32
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Dele Alli: 'Belgium loss has not cost England momentum at World Cup'
Dele Alli plays down suggestions that England's 1-0 defeat to Belgium in their final World Cup Group G game will has cost them momentum in the tournament.
Jun 30, 13:45
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