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Roberto Martinez stands down as Belgium boss following World Cup exit

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez fought back the tears as he confirmed his side’s 0-0 draw with Croatia was his last game in the...

Thirty-nine-year-old Dani Alves to captain Brazil against Cameroon

Veteran defender Dani Alves will become Brazil’s oldest World Cup captain in their final group game against Cameroon on Friday. The 39-year-old former Barcelona full-back...

There is no emergency – Pele’s daughter allays fears over Brazil great’s health

Pele’s daughter has moved to allay fears over her father’s health after he was taken into hospital in Brazil. The 82-year-old continues to be treated...

Rioting breaks out in Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s World Cup win

Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s surprise 2-0 win over Belgium at the World Cup. Police detained about a dozen...

Iran regime supporters confront protesters ahead of World Cup game against Wales

Iran’s political turmoil has cast a shadow over Iran’s second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium...

Iran arrests football player over government criticism

Voria Ghafouri, a former member of the Iran national football team, has been arrested for criticising the government, according to reports from state-linked media. The...

Jude Bellingham ‘grateful’ for stunning rise with England

Jude Bellingham has expressed surprise at the speed of his ascent to World Cup stardom after playing a pivotal role in England’s thumping opening...

European nations scrap One Love armbands plan due to fear of FIFA sanctions

England and Wales will not wear an anti-discrimination armband in their World Cup matches on Monday after FIFA threatened them with sporting sanctions. A joint...

World Cup chiefs apologise to TV crew after staff threaten to break camera

Qatari World Cup organisers have apologised to a Danish television station whose live broadcast from a street in Doha was interrupted by security staff...

Roberto Firmino misses out on Brazil squad as Arsenal duo are included

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has been left out of Brazil’s 26-man squad for the World Cup as Arsenal duo Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli...

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