Cristhian Stuani

FIFA World Cup 2018: France preparing for Edinson Cavani despite uncertainty over Uruguay striker's fitness

France coach Didier Deschamps is preparing his side to face Uruguay's Edinson Cavani in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday despite doubts over the striker's fitness.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay's Edinson Cavani likely to miss out on quarter-final clash against France

With the 31-year-old Cavani set to be sidelined, Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez will likely play Cristhian Stuani up front alongside Luis Suarez for the two-time World Champions.

La Liga: Real Madrid handed shock defeat in Catalonian pro-independence heartland of Girona

Real Madrid suffered a backlash on the field rather than from an expected hostile atmosphere amid political turmoil in Catalonia as they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at Girona on Sunday.

Premier League roundup: Liverpool comeback stuns Swansea, Diego Costa-inspired Chelsea win

James Milner's 84th-minute penalty earned Liverpool a gritty 2-1 victory at Swansea City on Saturday that saw Jurgen Klopp's side climb to second place in the Premier League table

Premier League: West Ham victorious on Olympic Stadium debut, Middlesbrough win Tees–Wear derby