Daily News Summary: England beaten by Belgium & face Colombia; WC last 16 draw revealed

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WORLD CUP HEADLINES

World Cup's knockout bracket sets up one-sided gauntlet for many favorites

England 0-1 Belgium: Belgium top Group G but England avoid potential big clashes

Adnan Januzaj scored a stunning curler to give Belgium victory over England and help them secure Group G top spot. 

Senegal 0-1 Colombia: Senegal ELIMINATED as they have less fair play points than Japan!

Senegal are dramatically eliminated from World Cup on fair play after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Colombia. Japan, who lose 1-0 to Poland, have a better fair play record than Senegal and thus progress to last 16.

Japan 0-1 Poland: Samurai Blue finish second in Group H on fair play rule despite loss

Akira Nishino's call to change his Japan team almost backfired as they progressed on fair play after a 1-0 defeat to Poland. Japan advance as runners-up courtesy of a better disciplinary record, with four yellow cards compared to Senegal's six. 

Panama 1-2 Tunisia: Tunisia seal first WC win since 1978 as both sides dumped out

Tunisia come from behind to beat Panama with a 2-1 win with Khazri winner, their first World Cup win since 1978 as both sides are dumped out.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

OFFICIAL: Former England captain Wayne Rooney joins MLS side DC United on a 3.5-year deal

Everton striker Wayne Rooney has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Major League Soccer club DC United.

Messi will face a mural of Ronaldo every day outside Argentina's team hotel in Kazan

Lionel Messi will be faced with a towering picture of Cristiano Ronaldo looming over him this week with Argentina staying in a hotel opposite a mural of the Portuguese star.

Bizarre excuse offered for Marcelo injury which has Real Madrid star sidelined for Brazil

The back spasms which forced the defender out of a win over Serbia may have been caused by a hotel mattress, according to the Selecao's team doctor.

Manchester United set to go after Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos (AS)

AS understands that the Premier League club are preparing a massive summer bid for the Real Madrid midfielder, with José Mourinho a huge admirer.

Real Madrid reportedly reduce Cristiano Ronaldo's release clause from €1000m to €120m

There has been a dramatic turn of events concerning the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, after the news that Real Madrid have dropped his release clause from 1,000 million euros to just 120m in order to facilitate his departure.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Ozil isn't the leader he wants to be' - Germany flop savaged again by Basler

Having previously accused the Arsenal playmaker of having the 'body language of a dead frog', further criticism has accompanied a World Cup exit

Nigeria captain Mikel suggests VAR works in favour of big countries

Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria John Obi Mikel has suggested that the newly introduced Video Assistant Referee works in favour of big countries at the expense of the small countries.

'Messi can't play Barcelona way for Argentina' - Umtiti defends club colleague

The mercurial forward was below his brilliant best as the Albiceleste reached the last 16, but a French team-mate attributes this to the style of play.

Uruguay not just focusing on Cristiano Ronaldo

Uruguay cannot just focus on Portugal's talisman as they prepare to face Fernando Santos' side, defender Sebastian Coates has said.

Lingard's emergence as England star 'totally down' to Man Utd boss Mourinho - Ince

The Red Devils forward has quickly become a key man for club and country, with his manager at Old Trafford credited with unlocking his full potential.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

The sad demise of Argentina and Barcelona legend Mascherano

The 34-year-old has been way off the pace in Russia and almost cost the Albiceleste a place in the last 16 with the penalty conceded against Nigeria.

Heartbreak for Senegal and Africa as fair play makes for the cruelest of World Cup exits

Lions of Teranga had much of their continent behind them ahead of their final group stage game but fell at the final hurdle.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Messi shocks reporter by revealing that he wears the reporter's mother’s good-luck ribbon