The 2018 World Cup was quite the tournament. Here we look back at Neymar rolling, Panama celebrating their first goal in the World Cup ever, the return of football’s coming home and more Continue reading…
The best and worst of week four – also featuring: Gareth Southgate, image laundry and a packed train to LeedsGareth Southgate – national treasure since Tuesday. Fan tributes included #GarethSouthgateWould and an Atomic Kitten remix. Hasn’t brought foot…
Brazil lost to a very good Belgium side and we must remember the positives from the tournament as well as the negativesIt took time for Brazil’s defeat against Belgium to sink in. I felt sadness, there is no doubt about that, but defeats are part of sp…
The Brazilian has been heavily criticised for his reaction to being trodden on by Mexico’s Miguel Layún but perhaps it is no wonder he is self-centred when he has always got his way“I do not punish him for pleasure, I do it because it is necessary,” in…
• Mexico coach Osorio criticised forward over Layun incident• Neymar claims opponents are trying to put him off his gameAfter another controversial match in which he was accused of diving and feigning injury, Neymar insisted the hum of talk around his …
A sixth World Cup looks well within reach for a side that are not over reliant on their star names, with the Chelsea midfielder stepping up in the second half to help demoralise MexicoFrom the seleção, a selection box of treats. While their rivals falt…
Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo take on trick shots, attempting to hit the target from a position behind the goals. The mood in both camps appears fairly relaxed before their crucial last-16 matches. Portugal face Uruguay on 30 June, while Brazil face Mex…
• Coach calls on players and staff to take their own responsibility• Brazil set to be unchanged for final group game against SerbiaTite has warned that Neymar should not be expected to win the World Cup on his own as Brazil prepare for the crucial Grou…
The best and worst of week two – also featuring: viral clips, Puyol’s hair and America’s Funniest Home VideosCristiano Ronaldo – setting a European goals record; eyeing a new pay deal to offset his €18.8m tax fraud fine; having Madeira Airport “quietly…
• Head coach says world’s costliest player “needs some time’• Neymar still regaining full fitness after February injuryThe Brazil manager, Tite, insisted Neymar would reach his “best level” at the World Cup after his team’s 2-0 defeat of Costa Rica in …
Brazil are one of the favourites who have got off to a bad start at the World Cup. That is partly because the so-called smaller nations have belief but also because of Neymar’s strugglesThe most striking aspect of the opening week of this World Cup has…
With billions watching, the World Cup is an ideal chance for everyone in Russia – and their barbers – to show off their style and creativity Continue reading…
• Brazil forward fouled 10 times during 1-1 draw in Rostov• Lichtsteiner believes referee gave Brazil too many free-kicksIt was always likely to be a pivotal duel. Stephan Lichtsteiner against Neymar. The Switzerland captain and right-back versus Brazi…
We round up the best photography from the opening four days of the World Cup 2018• Follow Guardian sport on Instagram for more great photography Continue reading…
• French champions escape punishment after investigation• PSG were under scrutiny after Neymar and Mbappé transfersUefa wants Paris Saint-Germain to raise €60m in income by the end of the month or face punishment for overspending.Uefa says its club fin…
• PSG forward comes on as a substitute in 2-0 win at Anfield• Roberto Firmino also scores as Brazil tune up for World CupNeymar marked his return from a knee injury in spectacular fashion as Brazil beat Croatia 2-0 in a friendly at Anfield.The Paris Sa…
Luiz Gustavo, Neymar, Nabil Fékir and a suspended referee are among the big winners in our end-of-season awards By Adam White and Eric Devin for Get French Football NewsIn many respects, the 2017-18 Ligue 1 campaign represented a return to business as …
• PSG defender was injured during French Cup final in midweek• Neymar feared injury would deprive him of World Cup spotBrazil right back Dani Alves will miss the World Cup. The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed in a statement his knee inju…
In a rare interview since agreeing to join Real Madrid for £39.6m, the 17-year-old Flamengo striker talks about pressure, his hopes for the future and violence in RioAll over the world teenagers dream about playing for Real Madrid and the Flamengo stri…
With the finals less than three months away we select an XI who may not make it or be in shape to shine because they are injured or out of favour at their clubsA metatarsal break, his third in less than a year, means the Bayern Munich goalkeeper has no…
