WC RUSSIA 2018

Didier Deschamps: Zinedine Zidane will coach France

France manager Didier Deschamps believes Zinedine Zidane is destined to take charge of the national side in the future. Zidane held a press conference on Thursday to announce that he is stepping down...

Odion Ighalo wary of England

Changchun Yatai striker Odion Ighalo is expecting a tough game when Nigeria face England on Saturday but feels they are capable of picking up a win. The 28-year-old returns to England 18 months after...

Figo talks up world champions

Former Portugal international Figo insists Germany haven’t weakened over the last four years and believes they are among the favourites to win the World Cup this summer. Die Mannschaft have been...

Stanislav Cherchesov: Individual errors need to stop

Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov has urged his players to cut out individual errors as they approach the 2018 World Cup. Sbornaya head into the World Cup without a win in six outings, a run which...

Danny Welbeck feeling mentally stronger

Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck claims he is mentally stronger after missing out on England’s Euro 2016 campaign through injury. The 27-year-old has been a regular in the England setup since making his...

Roberto Firmino excited for ‘unique’ Anfield outing

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino says he is relishing the opportunity to step out at Anfield with Brazil when they face Croatia on Sunday. Firmino has become an integral part of the set up at...

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Egypt optimistic over Mohamed Salah involvement

The Egyptian Football Association claims that Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah should be fit to feature at the 2018 World Cup. The Pharaohs, who are priced at 2.50 to qualify from Group A, will need...

Japan head coach Akira Nishino goes for experience

Japan head coach Akira Nishino has named an experienced final 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup and admits it would be a “miracle” if they win their opening match. Japan suffered a setback in...

Thiago Silva promises entertainment value from Brazil

Brazil captain Thiago Silva says he does not know if his team will win the World Cup in Russia this summer but he expects they will be involved in "great matches". The Paris St-Germain defender admits the...

Nigeria targeting Argentina scalp

Ahmed Musa has called on his Nigerian team-mates to grab some revenge on Argentina for beating them in the last World Cup when they meet in Russia next month. The two nations are drawn in the same World...

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