Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez on November 13, 2017
Oscar Ramirez: 'World Cup not over for Costa Rica'
Costa Rica manager Oscar Ramirez insists that Los Ticos' World Cup adventure "isn't over" following their 1-0 loss to Serbia on Sunday.
Jun 17, 16:14
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
Report: West Bromwich Albion turn down chance of permanent Ali Gabr signing
Championship side West Bromwich Albion reportedly opt not to activate their option to sign Egypt defender Ali Gabr permanently from Zamalek.
Jun 17, 15:58
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
Report: Brentford turn down £10m Bournemouth bid for Chris Mepham
Premier League side Bournemouth are believed to have had a £10m bid for Brentford and Wales defender Chris Mepham rejected by the Championship club.
Jun 17, 15:45
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
Bernardo Silva wants Portuguese 'creative pranksters' at Manchester City
Bernardo Silva jokes about asking Pep Guardiola to bring more Portuguese players to Manchester City for support in helping to play pranks on his teammates.
Jun 17, 15:32
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during the international friendly against Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England ready to get World Cup campaign underway'
Gareth Southgate states that England are "ready" to get their World Cup campaign underway and is adamant that his players "know their jobs".
Jun 17, 15:16
Sunderland's Paddy McNair celebrates scoring against Reading on April 14, 2018
Report: Middlesbrough bid £5m for Sunderland midfielder Paddy McNair
Sunderland and Northern Ireland midfielder Paddy McNair is believed to be the subject of a £5m from Middlesbrough.
Jun 17, 09:29
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018
Report: Gareth Bale happy to work with anglophone Julen Lopetegui at Real Madrid
Wales attacker Gareth Bale is now happy to stay at Real Madrid due to Julen Lopetegui's ability to speak English, according to a report.
Jun 17, 09:18
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during the international friendly against Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Gareth Southgate urges England to enjoy "festival of football" at 2018 World Cup
Gareth Southgate wants his England players to soak in the "carnival" atmosphere at the 2018 World Cup and see the tournament in Russia as a "festival of football".
Jun 17, 09:00
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England must have mental resilience at World Cup'
Gareth Southgate believes that England need to carry on developing "strength of character" and "resilience" as they seek to make an impact at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 17, 08:54
Alisson Becker in action for Roma on January 21, 2018
Report: Roma want £75m for Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker
Roma reportedly slap a price tag of £75m on Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker amid increasing interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Jun 17, 08:39
Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during a Premier League clash with Stoke City in January 2018
Report: Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur quoted £75m for Anthony Martial
Manchester United are prepared to sell Anthony Martial this summer but will demand a £75m transfer fee from suitors Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report.
Jun 17, 08:28
Justin Rose celebrates winning Olympic gold in Rio on August 14, 2016
Justin Rose one off lead at US Open amid Phil Mickelson controversy
England's Justin Rose is one shot off of a four-way tie for the US Open lead amid a major third-round controversy involving American Phil Mickelson.
Jun 17, 08:17
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Jason Roy, Jos Buttler inspire England to ODI victory against Australia
Jason Roy and Jos Buttler inspire England to a 38-run victory over Australia in Cardiff for a 2-0 lead over the tourists in the one-day series.
Jun 16, 19:04
Lionel Messi during an Argentina training session on June 6, 2018
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina deserved to beat Iceland'
Lionel Messi stresses that Argentina were superior to Iceland in their World Cup opener and deserved to get more out of the Group D opener than a 1-1 draw.
Jun 16, 18:48
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Multiple injuries in Moscow after taxi crashes into pedestrians
Police in the World Cup host city of Moscow say that at least seven people have been injured after a taxi crashed into pedestrians on a pavement near Red Square.
Jun 16, 18:37
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
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid on May 3, 2018
Sir Geoff Hurst: 'West Ham United should not move for Jack Wilshere'
West Ham United legend Sir Geoff Hurst wants the East Londoners to invest in "a bit of quality" and keep away from such players as Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.
Jun 16, 17:56
Yaya Toure in action for Manchester City on May 9, 2018
Sir Geoff Hurst: 'West Ham United should not sign Yaya Toure'
West Ham United legend and World Cup winner Geoff Hurst believes that a Hammers move for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure would be "a very, very poor decision".
Jun 16, 17:45
Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville unsure of VAR official capabilities at World Cup
Former England international Gary Neville is concerned that VAR officials at the World Cup do not have the technical skill to make the right decisions quickly.
Jun 16, 17:30
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli on May 30, 2018
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Argentina must come up with alternate strategies'
Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli admits that he needs to come up with alternative tactics following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Iceland at the World Cup.
Jun 16, 17:17
Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt during a World Cup qualifying match with Congo in October 2017
Mohamed Salah fit to play for Egypt against World Cup hosts Russia
Liverpool issue an update stating that Mohamed Salah is fit to play for Egypt in their World Cup Group A encounter against tournament hosts Russia.
Jun 16, 17:02
Paul Pogba scores the winner during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Pogba should not have been awarded France winner'
Jose Mourinho believes that Paul Pogba should not have been awarded France's winning goal in their 2-1 victory against Australia at the World Cup.
Jun 16, 16:47
Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during an international friendly with Haiti on May 29, 2018
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Argentina, Iceland game uncomfortable for Lionel Messi'
Jorge Sampaoli admits that Lionel Messi had an "uncomfortable match" as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland in their World Cup Group D encounter in Moscow.
Jun 16, 16:35
Iceland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson on June 2, 2018
Heimir Hallgrimsson: 'Iceland have clear identity'
Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson states that his players are "bluntly honest" about their abilities and know how to play football to their strengths.
Jun 16, 16:21
France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'France can do a lot better'
Didier Deschamps admits that France can "do a lot better" following their narrow 2-1 win over Australia in their World Cup Group C opener at the Kazan Arena.
Jun 16, 16:08
Sergio Aguero misses a penalty during the World Cup group game between Argentina and Iceland on June 16, 2018
Hannes Halldorsson: 'Saving Lionel Messi penalty a dream come true'
Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson admits that saving a penalty from Argentina star Lionel Messi in their 1-1 World Cup draw is "a dream come true".
Jun 16, 16:00
Paolo Guerrero in action for Peru on June 3, 2018
Team News: Peru captain Paolo Guerrero on bench for World Cup opener against Denmark
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero, who has been cleared to play after a Swiss tribunal ruled on a drugs ban, starts on the bench in their World Cup opener against Denmark.
Jun 16, 15:36
Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak during the Europa League final against Marseille on May 16, 2018
Report: Atletico Madrid to hand Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak new contract
Atletico Madrid are reportedly set to offer Slovenia goalkeeper and purported Liverpool target Jan Oblak a bumper new contract this summer.
Jun 16, 14:29
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
Bert van Marwijk unhappy with VAR penalty call in Australia loss to France
Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk slams referee Andres Cunha following the Socceroos' 2-1 World Cup defeat to France that saw VAR used for the first time.
Jun 16, 14:20
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
Fabian Delph: 'No complacency within England camp'
Fabian Delph dismisses suggestions that England's players could fall prey to complacency ahead of their World Cup Group G opener against Tunisia in Volgograd on Monday.
Jun 16, 14:11
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
Report: Newcastle United to hijack Sampdoria move for Croatian star Lovro Majer
Newcastle United join Sampdoria in the race to sign highly-rated Croatian midfielder Lovro Majer from Lokomotiva, according to a report.
Jun 16, 13:58
West Ham United's Pedro Obiang in action against Bournemouth on January 20, 2018
Report: West Ham United midfielder Pedro Obiang on Fiorentina radar
West Ham United midfielder Pedro Obiang is believed to be a transfer target for Serie A giants Fiorentina.
Jun 16, 13:47
Hugo Lloris makes a save during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Bert van Marwijk "proud but disappointed" after Australia defeat by France
Bert van Marwijk admits that he is "proud but disappointed" as the Socceroos lost 2-1 to France in their opening game of the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 16, 13:37
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid on April 26, 2018
Report: Jack Wilshere to leave Arsenal after Unai Emery talks
Jack Wilshere is believed to be on the verge of leaving Arsenal after being told by Unai Emery that he is not a key figure in the new manager's plans.
Jun 16, 13:22
Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa withdrawal changed game between Portugal, Spain'
Jose Mourinho blames Spain's failure to hold on to their lead against Portugal on Fernando Hierro's decision to substitute striker Diego Costa.
Jun 16, 13:11
Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Diego Costa: 'Spain deserved to beat Portugal'
Diego Costa is frustrated with Spain's failure to beat Portugal in Friday's World Cup Group B encounter in Sochi, insisting that La Roja were worthy of victory.
Jun 16, 12:56
Mile Jedinak celebrates equalising from the spot during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Mile Jedinak hails "almighty effort" from Australia against France
Australia captain Mile Jedinak believes that the Socceroos put in an "almighty effort" in their valiant 2-1 defeat to France in Group C of the World Cup.
Jun 16, 12:34
Iceland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson on June 2, 2018
Heimir Hallgrimsson: 'Iceland have no magic formula against Lionel Messi'
Heimir Hallgrimsson admits that Iceland have no "magic formula" to keep Argentina's Lionel Messi at bay when the two teams lock horns in the World Cup.
Jun 16, 12:21
Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during an international friendly with Haiti on May 29, 2018
Team News: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero start for Argentina against World Cup debutants Iceland
Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero start as Argentina get their 2018 World Cup campaign underway against tournament debutants Iceland.
Jun 16, 12:03
David de Gea looks downbeat during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
David de Gea: 'I am not receiving much support from Spain'
Spain goalkeeper David de Gea hits out at what he deems to be a lack of support from his home country following his error in La Roja's World Cup draw with Portugal.
Jun 16, 11:48
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