Mateo Kovačić

Super sub Undav fires Germany to WC knockouts

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in 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.

Netherlands break WC record with Sweden thumping

Ronald Koeman has said Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden will send a message to their World Cup rivals that they can be "dangerous" at the tournament.

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.

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.

Dunkley creates England selection headache with standout performance

Sophia Dunkley has given England a selection headache after her fine performance in England's 38-run win against Scotland in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.