Joaquín Piquerez

Spain coach: A mistake to compare Yamal to Messi

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente didn't confirm whether Lamine Yamal will make his first World Cup start on Sunday, while urging caution when comparing the Barcelona star to legends like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

Super sub Undav fires Germany to WC knockouts

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed in during the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup for the first time since 2014.

Doku out of Belgium's World Cup game against Iran

Belgium's Jérémy Doku will not play in his team's World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness.

Madrid: No contact with Bayern, France's Olise

Real Madrid have denied making any "direct or indirect" contract with Michael Olise over a possible summer transfer.

Netherlands break WC record with Sweden thumping

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said their 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday sends a warning message to their World Cup rivals. The dominant victory came on the same day his side broke a tournament record.

Dalot: Portugal prepped for team, Ronaldo critics

Diogo Dalot has said Portugal took time before the World Cup to prepare for any potential backlash on social media, adding that having a player like Cristiano Ronaldo meant they needed to.