Aleksandr Golovin

Ligue 1: Cesc Fabregas' first goal in France helps Monaco edge past Toulouse; Marseille slump to defeat at Reims

Cesc Fabregas scored his first goal for Monaco and it proved a crucial one as it earned his troubled new employers a precious win over Toulouse.

Ligue 1: Lyon hit three past relegation-threatened Monaco to heap pressure on Thierry Henry; 10-man Lille beat Nimes

Lyon beat Monaco to keep pace with Lille, who won 3-2 at Nimes earlier despite playing much of the match with 10 men.

Ligue 1: AS Monaco confirm signing of Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin from CSKA Moscow on five-year deal

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, one of the heroes of their World Cup campaign, has joined AS Monaco from CSKA Moscow on a five-year deal, the two clubs said on Friday.

Premier League: Chelsea sack Antonio Conte. set to appoint Maurizio Sarri as new manager, claim reports

The long-running saga over Antonio Conte's future appears to have been resolved with Chelsea sacking him as manager and appointing Maurizio Sarri, according to media reports on Thursday.

Highlights Russia vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2018, Quarter-final at Sochi: Croatia clinch tie in penalties

Croatia will fancy their chances against surprise package and hosts Russia when the two sides clash in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final. Follow our live blog for scores and updates from Russia.

Premier League: Chelsea manager Antonino Conte's ouster imminent as Maurizio Sarri awaits confirmation, claim reports

Conte's intense training methods angered senior players and he alienated the board over his disparaging treatment of Spanish striker Diego Costa and constant carping over the club's failure to replace top players with those of similar ability.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Igor Akinfeev stars for Russia as host nation stun Spain on penalties to enter quarter-final

Spain controlled the game as expected but struggled to create genuine chances, with Akinfeev sharp on the few occasions they did before saving from Koke and Iago Aspas to seal a 4-3 win on penalties.

Highlights, Spain vs Russia, FIFA World Cup 2018, Round of 16 in Moscow: Russia clinch tie in penalties

Russia take on 2010 World Cup champions Spain for a place in the quarter-finals. Follow our live blog for scores and updates from Moscow.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera wins 100th cap after starting match against Russia

Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera will win his 100th international cap in the match against Russia, and will also become the player with most appearances in the World Cup for Uruguay.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Forget stylish attacking moves, goals scored from set-pieces are proving crucial in Russia

This World Cup has started with a spate of goals off of set pieces and penalty kicks, as many teams have struggled to score in the run of play.