WC RUSSIA 2018

Japan coach admits plans to win were scrapped

Akira Nishino has admitted his Japanese team were content to settle for a 1-0 loss against Poland in their Group H finale, knowing it would take them through to the last 16. The already-eliminated...

Colombia ‘handled’ tension well

Jose Pekerman admits his Colombian side have got plenty to work on after qualifying as Group H winners for the last 16 at World Cup 2018, but he feels they've demonstrated the ability to cope with...

Senegal coach philosophical despite World Cup exit

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse believes his squad showed they have a bright future in international football despite falling at the group stage of World Cup 2018. Yerry Mina's second-half header sent...

Gareth Southgate: We want to win

England manager Gareth Southgate insists his team are only interested in victory when they face Belgium in their final Group G game in Kaliningrad. Both nations are assured of a place in the knockout...

Brazil warming to World Cup task

Brazil gained top spot in World Cup Group E after a relatively comfortable 2-0 win over Serbia at the Otkrytie Arena in Moscow. The Selecao are warming to the task in Russia with each game it seems...

Joachim Low: Germany deserved no better

Joachim Low has admitted that world champions Germany did not deserve a last-16 place after they crashed out of Russia 2018 at the group stage. The 2014 kings were stunned on Wednesday as they lost...

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Belgium confirm Romelu Lukaku misses England showdown

Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Belgium's in-form striker Romelu Lukaku will not be fit to start Thursday's World Cup clash with England. England and Belgium square off in Kaliningrad in their...

Lionel Messi ready for France test

Lionel Messi says he knows all about the quality France possess and the Argentina captain is adamant his side will find a way to get past Les Bleus in the last-16 stage of the 2018 World Cup. Argentina...

N’Golo Kante: France not feeling any pressure

N'Golo Kante insists France are under no extra pressure to deliver at the 2018 World Cup in Russia after falling to Portugal in the 2016 European Championship final. Much was expected from hosts...

Cedric Soares ready to win ugly

Cedric Soares says Portugal are ready to sacrifice performances for results ahead of their 2018 World Cup last-16 clash against Uruguay on Saturday evening. Reigning European champions Portugal...

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