Hugo Lloris makes a save during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Hugo Lloris: 'France not favourites for World Cup'
France captain Hugo Lloris insists that his side are not the favourites to lift the World Cup next Sunday.
Jul 8, 10:31
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
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England showing resilience'
England manager Gareth Southgate highlights his side's "resilience" as the Three Lions advanced to the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
Jul 8, 10:06
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Nacho Monreal nearing Real Sociedad switch?
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal is reportedly edging closer to a switch to Real Sociedad.
Jul 8, 09:58
Brentford's Romaine Sawyers celebrates scoring their first goal against Millwall on October 14, 2017
West Bromwich Albion want Romaine Sawyers as Nacer Chadli replacement?
West Bromwich Albion boss Darren Moore will reportedly move for Brentford midfielder Romaine Sawyers, should Nacer Chadli leave the club.
Jul 8, 09:48
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Pickford "embracing" World Cup
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says that he is "embracing" the Three Lions' World Cup campaign in Russia.
Jul 8, 09:37
Christian Cueva misses a penalty past Kasper Schmeichel during the World Cup group game between Peru and Denmark on June 16, 2018
Kasper Schmeichel: 'World Cup exit is disappointing'
Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel admits that his country's exit from the World Cup is 'disappointing'.
Jul 2, 12:29
Graham Potter leads an Ostersunds training session on February 21, 2018
Emmanuel Banda close to Swansea City switch
Swansea City are reportedly close to signing KV Oostende midfielder Emmanuel Banda.
Jul 2, 12:13
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli on May 30, 2018
Jorge Sampaoli 'to quit as Argentina boss'
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli will reportedly leave his current post after his side failed to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 2, 11:58
Japan manager Akira Nishino on May 30, 2018
Akira Nishino: "Japan have a new opportunity"
Japan coach Akira Nishino hails his side's last-16 tie with Belgium on Monday as a "new opportunity".
Jul 2, 11:46
Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United on May 13, 2018
Marcus Rashford: 'I would take a penalty in a World Cup shootout'
England forward Marcus Rashford says that he would take a penalty in a World Cup shootout if required.
Jul 2, 11:33
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Stuttgart chief: 'We want to keep Benjamin Pavard'
Stuttgart sporting director Michael Reschke insists that the club will do all they can to keep full-back Benjamin Pavard at the club for next season.
Jul 2, 11:23
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Leeds Rhinos sack Brian McDermott as head coach
Leeds Rhinos announce the sacking of Brian McDermott as the club's head coach.
Jul 2, 11:08
England forward Danny Welbeck in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Danny Welbeck: 'England can hurt anyone'
England striker Danny Welbeck insists that the Three Lions "can hurt anyone" in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Jul 2, 10:56
Alvaro Morata in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
Alvaro Morata "very excited" for new season
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata reveals that he is "very excited" ahead of the new season.
Jul 2, 10:42
Russia's Sergei Ignashevich scores an own goal and the first for Spain on July 1, 2018
Isco: 'World Cup exit saddest day of my career'
Spain midfielder Isco admits that his country's exit from the World Cup on Sunday was the "saddest" day of his career.
Jul 2, 10:32
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West Bromwich Albion want Sam Johnstone to replace Ben Foster?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly looking to replace Ben Foster in goal with the signing of Sam Johnstone from Manchester United.
Jul 2, 10:22
Alfie Mawson in action for Swansea City on January 22, 2018
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'lining up Alfie Mawson bid'
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly preparing a bid for Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson.
Jul 2, 10:09
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Brighton & Hove Albion to bid £6m for Jack O'Connell?
Brighton & Hove Albion will reportedly bid £6m to sign Sheffield United defender Jack O'Connell.
Jul 2, 09:59
Jamaal Lascelles in action for Newcastle United on April 15, 2018
Everton 'withdraw Jamaal Lascelles interest'
Everton reportedly cool their interest in Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles.
Jul 2, 09:47
Adrien Rabiot in action for Paris Saint-Germain on January 10, 2018
Manchester City, Manchester United hold Adrien Rabiot talks?
Manchester City and Manchester United reportedly hold talks with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot over a switch to the Premier League.
Jul 2, 09:38
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Danilo fit for Mexico clash
Brazil defender Danilo is cleared to take part in his side's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico on Monday.
Jul 1, 12:30
England's Harry Kane scores their second goal from the penalty spot in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Jamie Redknapp: 'Harry Kane like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Jamie Redknapp says that England striker Harry Kane is the country's talisman, similar to the roles played by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for their nations.
Jul 1, 12:14
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Amine Harit involved in Morocco car crash
Morocco international Amine Harit is involved in a fatal car crash in Marrakech.
Jul 1, 12:02
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
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Liverpool, Arsenal 'in Lucas Vazquez battle'
Liverpool and Arsenal will reportedly go head to head to sign Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Vazquez.
Jul 1, 11:32
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Petr Cech confirms Napoli interest
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech confirms that Napoli are interested in signing him ahead of the new season.
Jul 1, 11:20
Denmark manager Age Hareide on November 14, 2017
Age Hareide: 'Croatia the best team so far'
Denmark manager Age Hareide heaps praise on last-16 opponents Croatia, labelling them the "best" side in the tournament so far.
Jul 1, 11:12
Barcelona's defender Gerard Pique celebrates with Barcelona's midfielder Sergi Samper and Barcelona's forward Munir after scoring during the UEFA Champions League football match FC Barcelona vs APOEL FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 17
Gerard Pique in race to be fit for Russia game?
Spain defender Gerard Pique is reportedly facing a race to be fit for his side's last-16 clash with Russia on Sunday.
Jul 1, 10:57
Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina leads the celebrations as his side qualify for the World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Peru
David Ospina: 'Colombia excited for England clash'
Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina says that his side are "excited" ahead of their last-16 tie with England on Tuesday.
Jul 1, 10:47
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli on May 30, 2018
Jorge Sampaoli: "I'm sad and frustrated"
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli admits that he is "sad and frustrated" following his side's exit from the World Cup on Saturday.
Jul 1, 10:30
Lucas Torreira in action for Sampdoria on November 19, 2017
Arsenal 'to sign Lucas Torreira next week'
Arsenal will reportedly complete a deal for Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira in the next week.
Jul 1, 10:20
England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Dele Alli: "This is where I should be"
England midfielder Dele Alli insists that he will not take his World Cup place for granted, adding that the knockout stages is where he belongs.
Jul 1, 10:08
Craig Dawson in action for West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup on February 17, 2018
Ben Foster, Craig Dawson 'refuse West Bromwich Albion pre-season tour'
West Bromwich Albion duo Ben Foster and Craig Dawson reportedly refuse to attend the club's annual pre-season tour in Portugal.
Jul 1, 09:57
France and Lyon forward Nabil Fekir in action during an international friendly with the Republic of Ireland on May 28, 2018
Liverpool resume talks with Nabil Fekir?
Liverpool reportedly resume talks over a possible switch for France midfielder Nabil Fekir.
Jul 1, 09:43
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers at the Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Motherwell on May 19, 2018
Brendan Rodgers: 'Celtic need to strengthen'
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers admits that his side need to bring in new recruits ahead of the new campaign.
Jun 30, 12:29
Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez fouls Brazil's Neymar in the penalty area before the penalty award is rescinded after referral to VAR on June 22, 2018
Andres Guardado: 'Neymar likes to exaggerate fouls'
Mexico captain Andres Guardado urges officials to stop Neymar's theatrics, claiming that the Brazil forward "likes to exaggerate fouls".
Jun 30, 12:14
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
David Moyes backs Jordan Pickford for England role
David Moyes says that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is England's best option between the sticks for the remainder of the World Cup.
Jun 30, 12:00
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Heurelho Gomes: 'I doubt I'll stay at Watford'
Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes admits that he is unlikely to stay at the club because manager Javi Gracia does not rate the Brazilian.
Jun 30, 11:48
Yerry Mina in action for Barcelona on February 11, 2018
Yerry Mina: 'Harry Kane won't have an easy game'
Colombia defender Yerry Mina insists that he will "not make it easy" for England striker Harry Kane in Tuesday night's last-16 tie.
Jun 30, 11:39
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