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
 Spain's Garbine Muguruza in action during her quarter-final match against Russia's Maria Sharapova on June 6, 2018
Defending champion Garbine Muguruza knocked out in second round
Alison van Uytvanck recovers from a set behind to beat defending Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza 5-7 6-2 6-1 in the second round.
Jul 5, 20:25
 Jurgen Klopp takes to the field ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Jurgen Klopp "looking forward" to first pre-season outing
Jurgen Klopp intends to rotate his Liverpool squad by giving each player 45 minutes each in Saturday's friendly against Chester FC.
Jul 5, 20:12
 Colombia's Wilmar Barrios gestures during the match against England on July 3, 2018
250,000 sign petition for England, Colombia match to be replayed
Nearly a quarter of a million people have signed a petition calling for England to replay their World Cup last-16 tie against Colombia due to poor refereeing decisions.
Jul 5, 19:59
 Sweden's Sebastian Larsson and Peru's Jefferson Farfan fight for the ball on June 9, 2018
Sebastian Larsson: 'England under pressure to beat Sweden'
Sweden midfielder Sebastian Larsson says that defeat for England on Saturday "would be a massive disappointment" as they are now under pressure to advance to the semis.
Jul 5, 19:46
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Former West Ham United chief Tony Henry given 12-month ban from football
Tony Henry, who was sacked as West Ham United's director of recruitment earlier this year, is given a 12-month ban from all football activity by the Football Association.
Jul 5, 19:35
 England's Harry Kane is fouled by Colombia's Jefferson Lerma on July 3, 2018
Diego Maradona apologises to FIFA for refereeing comments
Maradona admits that some of the comments he made about FIFA and referee Mark Geiger were "unacceptable" after suggesting that England were favoured against Colombia.
Jul 5, 19:23
 Kyle Walker at the England media day on June 5, 2018
Kyle Walker: 'Winning World Cup with England would top everything'
England and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker targets more silverware in a year to remember and says that lifting the World Cup would be the pinnacle of his career.
Jul 5, 19:08
 Tom Cairney celebrates scoring the winner for Fulham during their Championship playoff final with Aston Villa on May 26, 2018
Tom Cairney commits to Fulham with new five-year contract
Tom Cairney puts pen to paper on a new five-year contract with Fulham following the club's promotion to the Premier League.
Jul 5, 18:58
 Kyle Edmund in action at the French Open on June 2, 2018
Kyle Edmund into last 32 of Wimbledon for first time
Kyle Edmund beats Bradley Klahn 6-4 7-6(0) 6-2 on Centre Court to set up a clash with Novak Djokovic for a place in the last 16 of Wimbledon.
Jul 5, 18:47
 Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris during a France training session in March 2018
Hugo Lloris: 'Paul Pogba has grown into a true leader'
Hugo Lloris insists that Paul Pogba is continuing to mature and has now become a "true leader" for the France national side.
Jul 5, 18:33
 Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Guillem Balague: 'Real Madrid open to selling Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus'
Real Madrid are happy to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus and are waiting for his £88m valuation to be met, according to Guillem Balague.
Jul 5, 18:21
 Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona in September 2017
Didier Deschamps slams "unacceptable behaviour" of Ousmane Dembele
Didier Deschamps says that he 'could not tolerate" French attacker Ousmane Dembele's attitude problems when forcing through a move from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona.
Jul 5, 18:10
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Novak Djokovic overcomes injury scare to beat Horacio Zeballos
Three-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic picks up a thigh injury on his way to seeing off Horacio Zeballos 6-1 6-2 5-3 in the second round.
Jul 5, 15:04
 England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
John Stones: Colombia "dirtiest team" I have ever faced
John Stones is delighted to have sent Colombia packing from the World Cup, describing England's last-16 opponents as the "dirtiest team" that he has ever faced.
Jul 5, 14:50
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in action prior to the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Liverpool fail in attempt to rearrange friendly with Chester FC
Liverpool fail in their attempt to rearrange Saturday's friendly against Chester FC, but their match against Tranmere Rovers will be played 24 hours earlier.
Jul 5, 14:35
 England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Henderson: 'I am forever in Jordan Pickford's debt'
England skipper Jordan Henderson says that he is 'forever in Jordan Pickford's debt' following the goalkeeper's penalty-saving heroics against Colombia.
Jul 5, 14:20
 Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal during his side's World Cup Group B clash against Morocco on June 20, 2018
Juventus chief Giuseppe Marotta quiet on Cristiano Ronaldo rumours
Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta attempts to shrug off growing speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way to the club from Real Madrid.
Jul 5, 14:08
 Andreas Pereira in action for Manchester United in July 2016
Andreas Pereira: 'Jose Mourinho promised to give me a chance'
Manchester United starlet Andreas Pereira hopes to "convince" Jose Mourinho that he is worthy of a place in the first team next season.
Jul 5, 13:54
 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
Bournemouth accept Nottingham Forest bid for Lewis Grabban?
Lewis Grabban is to join Nottingham Forest from Premier League side Bournemouth in a £6m transfer, according to a report.
Jul 5, 13:42
 Alisson Becker in action for Roma on January 21, 2018
Chelsea reach agreement to sign goalkeeper Alisson Becker from Roma?
A report claims that Alisson Becker is to join Chelsea from Roma in a deal worth up to £64.5m, paving the way for Thibaut Courtois to sign for Real Madrid.
Jul 5, 13:29
 Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the friendly game between England and Costa Rica on June 7, 2018
Lothar Matthaus tips "fearless" England to reach World Cup final
Lothar Matthaus describes England as a "fearless" side and expects them to come up against Brazil in this month's World Cup final.
Jul 5, 13:17
 Ilkay Gundogan in action for Germany on June 8, 2018
Report: Ilkay Gundogan still on radar of Barcelona
A report claims that Manchester City ace Ilkay Gundogan is one of a number of midfield targets being eyed up by Barcelona.
Jul 5, 13:05
 Sweden players celebrate qualifying for the 2018 World Cup courtesy of beating Italy in November 2018
Andreas Granqvist sends warning to 'overconfident' England fans
Andreas Granqvist questions why England fans are so confident ahead of this weekend's meeting against Sweden, with a place in the last four of the World Cup on the line.
Jul 5, 12:55
 England's Jordan Henderson talks to Ashley Young and Harry Maguire during the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Sweden defender Emil Krafth wary of 'diver' Ashley Young
England wing-back Ashley Young is labelled a 'diver' by Sweden's Emil Krafth ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.
Jul 5, 12:43
 Colombia's Radamel Falcao shouts at England's Kieran Trippier on July 3, 2018
FIFA 'strongly rebukes' Diego Maradona comments
FIFA insists that there is no case to answer after accusations from Diego Maradona that the match officials favoured England over Colombia in this week's last-16 tie.
Jul 5, 12:32
 England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
Jamie Vardy 'only serious doubt' for England's quarter-final tie
Five of the six England players carrying knocks from Tuesday's meeting with Colombia will reportedly be back to full fitness in time for the quarter-final against Sweden.
Jul 5, 12:20
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Jamie Redknapp: 'Gareth Southgate cannot become negative with Sweden tactics'
Jamie Redknapp believes that the introduction of Eric Dier for Dele Alli against Colombia nearly cost England a place in the last eight of the World Cup.
Jul 5, 12:06
 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Colombia's Yerry Mina on July 3, 2018
Raheem Sterling: 'We had to keep our cool against Colombia'
England attacker Raheem Sterling admits that it was vitally important his side remained calm in their match against Colombia.
Jul 5, 11:54
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Luciano Moggi: 'Cristiano Ronaldo has already signed for Juventus'
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has already undergone a medical with Juventus and is close to officially joining the club, according to ex-Juve chief Luciano Moggi.
Jul 5, 11:40
 Liverpool's Divock Origi in action during the Premier League Asia Trophy match against Crystal Palace on July 19, 2017
Divock Origi: 'I feel more mature on return to Liverpool'
Liverpool forward Divock Origi says that he is "very excited" to get going this pre-season as he aims to hit the ground running following a year on loan at Wolfsburg.
Jul 4, 17:52
 Monaco's Fabinho celebrates scoring their sixth goal from the penalty in the match against Marseille on August 27, 2017
Fabinho: "I was never close to signing for Manchester United"
New Liverpool midfielder Fabinho insists that joining Manchester United before putting pen to paper with the Reds "was never a strong possibility".
Jul 4, 17:39
 Juventus's Blaise Matuidi reacts after conceding their first goal scored by Crotone's Simy on April 18, 2018
Blaise Matuidi desperate to see Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi refuses to hide his excitement at news that Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way to Turin from Real Madrid this summer.
Jul 4, 17:26
 Generic image of a locker room
Former Newcastle United youth coach jailed for sexually abusing boys
George Ormond, who spent time working with Newcastle United in the 1990s, is given a 20-year jail sentence for a string of sex abuse offences.
Jul 4, 17:14
 Barcelona's Luis Suarez is presented with the player of the month award for December by Eric Abidal on January 28, 2018
Barcelona deny ex-president bought illegal liver for Eric Abidal
Barcelona release a statement to deny claims in the Spanish press that ex-president Sandro Rosell illegally bought a liver for Eric Abidal to undergo a transplant.
Jul 4, 17:04
 Birmingham City's David Davis applauds fans after the match against Aston Villa on April 23, 2017
Birmingham City midfielder David Davis fractures ankle in training
Birmingham City midfielder David Davis hopes to return "stronger than ever" after undergoing surgery on a fractured ankle.
Jul 4, 16:52
 Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville predicts tough Sweden test for England
Gary Neville expects Saturday's World Cup quarter-final between England and Sweden to be a scrappy affair and one that the Three Lions could potentially slip up in.
Jul 4, 16:40
 Colombia manager Jose Pekerman on March 27, 2018
Colombia boss Jose Pekerman 'facing sack after England defeat'
Jose Pekerman's future as Colombia manager is reportedly in doubt as two other candidates have been lined up to replace him.
Jul 4, 16:31
 Harry Maguire in action for England on June 7, 2018
Harry Maguire criticised by Jose Mourinho for Colombia antics
Jose Mourinho suggests that it is unfair Neymar is being subjected to criticism for diving as other players, including England's Harry Maguire, are also up to it.
Jul 4, 16:19
 Colombia's Wilmar Barrios gestures during the match against England on July 3, 2018
Diego Maradona: Colombia suffered "monumental theft" at hands of England
Diego Maradona claims that Colombia suffered a "monumental theft" at the hands of England and the match officials in Tuesday evening's World Cup last-16 clash.
Jul 4, 16:05
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