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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Spain coach Julen Lopetegui to coach Real Madrid after the World Cup

Spain manager Julen Lopetegui will take over as Real Madrid manager following the conclusion of the World Cup in Russia, the club have confirmed.

Check out Eden Hazard's World Cup Prediction! What's yours?

All Football brand ambassador, Chelsea and Belgium star Eden Hazard has predicted the final result of World Cup on his Instagram.

Griezmann: Today I will NOT make any decision about my future

'Today I will NOT make any decision about my future', reveals Barca-linked Antoine Griezmann during France's press conference.

Mbappe limps off with injury during France training 2 days before the World Cup

Kylian Mbappe was forced to limp out of France’s open training session on Tuesday with an apparent injury problem.

TRANSFER HEADLINE

OFFICIAL: Atletico Madrid reach agreement in principle with Monaco to sign Thomas Lemar

Atletico Madrid have reached a preliminary agreement to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco, the club have announced.

OFFICIAL: Ainsley Maitland-Niles signs new long-term Arsenal contract

Arseanl starlet Ainsley Maitland-Niles has penned a new long-term contract at the Emirates.

OFFICIAL: Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg seals return as U23 coach

Freddie Ljungberg has returned to Arsenal to take over the club's Under 23 side as Unai Emery's new era gets underway.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

I don't know his name - Costa Rica coach calls Eden Hazard 'the number 10'

The recent words of Costa Rica coach Oscar Ramirez have gone viral after the 53-year-old manager did not know the name of Belgium and Chelsea star Eden Hazard.

France injury relief as Mbappe assures fans he is 'fine' after training ground knock

France star Kylian Mbappe last night insisted he would be fit for the World Cup despite being forced off with an ankle injury after a crunching tackle in training.

Messi and Aguero's hotel room: Don't disturb, heroes at rest

Every detail has been taken care of in Argentina's World Cup base from a games room to Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero's don't disturb sign.

Sane enjoys California break with girlfriend after World Cup snubbing by Germany

Leroy Sane has found the perfect medicine for his World Cup heartbreak: a California holiday with his girlfriend.

WHAT THEY SAY

Ronaldo admits Mo Salah can break stranglehold he and Messi have on Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Mo Salah could be a contender for the Ballon d'Or, an award the Portugal star and Lionel Messi have dominated for more than a decade.

Rakitic: No one has found the formula on how to stop Messi

Recognising that this may be his last World Cup after 11 years with the Croatian national team, Ivan Rakitic is nonetheless optimistic that he and his colleagues could do something special in Russia... if they're able to achieve what no one else has to this point: Find the formula to stop Lionel Messi.

The day that Lopetegui called Messi the "the best player of all time"

New Real Madrid coach, Julen Lopetegui, talked about Lionel Messi in an interview for Argentine network 'TyC' and referred to the Barcelona star as "the best player of all time".

Busquets: Bartomeu wishes Argentina could win the World Cup? It's strange

Sergio Busquets, Barcelona and Spain's central midfield lynchpin, admitted that he found Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu's comments on who he wanted to win the World Cup rather strange.

Jose Mourinho tips Brazil to knock England out of World Cup in quarter-finals

Jose Mourinho has predicted England will be knocked out of the World Cup by Brazil in the quarter-finals.

FEATURE

What Cristiano Ronaldo is lacking

There can be no denying that Cristiano Ronaldo is a goalscoring machine, a winning machine and a record breaking machine that has taken him close to Ferenc Puskas' record of 84 international goals.

The best player for all 32 teams at the World Cup according to Football Manager

These are the best players for each team at the World Cup, according to the latest app from the team behind Football Manager.

The hand of God, Lampard's 'ghost' goal & the 10 biggest controversies in WC history

Ahead of the World Cup in Russia, let's take a look at the most controversial dives, handballs, fouls and referee decisions in the tournament's history

Cameroon '90, Turkey '02, Uruguay '10 & other iconic World Cup surprise packages

The World Cup is the perfect stage for an underdog to steal the spotlight, as the following unforgettable campaigns prove...

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Happy birthday to Coutinho! He gets covered in eggs and flour by Brazilian team-mates