Category: World Cup

Luis Enrique managed Barcelona between 2014 and 2017 and has also had spells in charge of Roma and Celta Vigo Ex-Barcelona and Roma coach Luis Enrique has been appointed as Spain manager on a two-year contract. The 48-year-old former Spain midfielder replaces Fernando Hierro, who stepped down as interim boss on Sunday. Hierro – who…

Hart has spent the last two seasons on loan at Torino and West Ham from Manchester City While Jordan Pickford was picking up a man-of-the-match award for his performance in England’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden, the man who he replaced as England’s undisputed number one – Joe Hart – was turning out for his…

England were a laughing stock after the European Championship two years ago – but not any more. Now everyone knows who we are, and also how we play. I think manager Gareth Southgate has let everyone know that with what he has done during this World Cup – and it has been brilliant to watch…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Jordan Pickford makes three excellent saves to keep England’s dream alive World Cup semi-final: Croatia v England Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: Wednesday, 11 July (19:00 BST) Coverage: Full match commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, text commentary, report and highlights on BBC Sport…

Croatia beat Messi’s Argentina 3-0 on their way to topping group D 2018 Fifa World Cup semi-final: Croatia v England Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: Wednesday 11 July, 19:00 BST Coverage: Full radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary online and in BBC Sport app Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has said his…

England will appear in their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years when they face Croatia on Wednesday. To mark this, we are testing your knowledge of historic and cultural events around the last time the Three Lions made the last four, when they lost to West Germany on penalties in Turin on 4 July…

Should the same XI that started the game against Sweden line up to face Croatia?Croatia v England (19:00 BST, Wednesday, 11 July) How to follow: Live on BBC Radio 5 live, live text commentary online, mobile, the BBC Sport app and Connected TV. England haven’t been this far at a World Cup for 28 years.…

Fernando Hierro, who led Spain at the 2018 World Cup, has stepped down as coach and will not return to his former role as sporting director. Hierro was placed in temporary charge of the team after Julen Lopetegui was sakced on the eve of the tournament. However, the 2010 world champions were knocked out on…

The World Cup is over for Russia, but the lowest ranked side in the tournament were one of the last eight teams standing It has been a wonderful ride, but the remarkable World Cup run that set millions of people dreaming across Russia’s 11 time zones is finally over. There will always be the memories,…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Sweden 0-2 England highlights England have reached the World Cup semi-final for only the third time in their history – but many of their Russian heroes are unlikely stars with unusual paths to the top. Gone are the academy-raised, household names of the ‘Golden…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Croatia beat Russia on penalties to set up semi-final against England 2018 Fifa World Cup semi-final: Croatia v England Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: Wednesday 11 July, 19:00 BST Coverage: Full radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary online and in…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Stunning Denis Cheryshev strike puts Russia 1-0 up against Croatia Ivan Rakitic scored the decisive spot-kick as Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties to book a World Cup semi-final date with England. After extra time ended with the score level at 2-2, goalkeeper…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Sweden 0-2 England highlights World Cup semi-final: Russia or Croatia v England Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: Wednesday, 11 July (19:00 BST) Coverage: Full match commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, text commentary, report and highlights on BBC Sport app and online England stand…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Sweden 0-2 England highlights 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. “It’s coming home,”…

Follow Russia v Croatia here help How to play Rate players out of 10 throughout or after the game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. Rating range key1 = Give it up10 = Pure perfection RussiaRussiaRussia CroatiaCroatiaCroatia Russia Starting XI Avg Squad number1Player nameAkinfeev Average rating 6.01 12345678910 Squad number2Player nameMario…

Gareth Southgate named an unchanged starting XI for the quarter-final against Sweden 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. England are through to the semi-finals…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Sweden 0-2 England highlights 2018 Fifa World Cup semi-final: England v Russia or Croatia Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: Wednesday 11 July, 19:00 BST Coverage: Full radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary online and in BBC Sport app England’s appearance…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Sweden 0-2 England highlights England are into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 thanks to Harry Maguire and Dele Alli headers against Sweden. Gareth Southgate’s side now face hosts Russia or Croatia on Wednesday in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium for a…

Follow Sweden v England here help How to play Rate players out of 10 throughout or after the game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. Rating range key1 = Give it up10 = Pure perfection SwedenSwedenSweden EnglandEnglandEngland Sweden Starting XI Avg Squad number1Player nameOlsen Average rating 4.89 12345678910 Squad number16Player nameKrafth…

Media playback is not supported on this device Kevin de Bruyne: Watch his wonder goal from all the best angles Belgium showed a little bit of everything a World Cup-winning team need in the 2-1 quarter-final victory over Brazil – so are they now favourites for the tournament? Roberto Martinez’s Red Devils were phenomenal in…