Fifa World Cup 2018

Champions League: VAR should be used sparingly as 'parachute' for referees in Europe's elite competition

The VAR system should be used sparingly, as a “parachute” for the referee, when it is introduced into the Champions League for the first time next week,

FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia drew global audience of 1.12 billion, according to sport's governing body

A combined global audience of 1.12 billion watched the World Cup final between France and Croatia in July, FIFA, the governing body of world football, said on Friday.

FIFA World Cup 2018 contributed $14 billion to Russian economy, say tournament organisers

The 2018 FIFA World Cup's organisers have stated that after calculations, the revenue generated by the event is close to $14 billion in terms of jobs created and goods sold.

Laurent Koscielny says France career 'finished' after missing out on 2018 World Cup triumph due to injury

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has retired from international football with France, citing his injury and missing out on the World Cup as reasons for his decision.

UEFA Nations League: Germany coach Joachim Loew should have been axed after World Cup, says Michael Ballack

Former Germany captain Michael Ballack has spoken out against national team coach Joachim Loew, saying that Loew deserved to be axed after Germany's terrible performance at the World Cup.

Lionel Messi must be given time to decide on his international career, says former Argentina forward Javier Saviola

Former Argentina forward Javier Saviola said Lionel Messi should not be hauled up for their World Cup exit and given ample time to decide on his international career.

Germany head coach Joachim Loew prevented from meeting retired midfielder Mesut Ozil at Arsenal training ground

Germany coach Joachim Loew and team director Oliver Bierhoff were turned away from Arsenal's training grounds and were not allowed to meet former German footballer Mesut Ozil, who left the team after accusing the administration of racism.

Belgium join World Cup winners France atop latest FIFA rankings after two successive victories in international break

Belgium's recent run of good form in the World Cup and the international break means that they go level in first place with World Cup winners France on 1,729 points

Bundesliga: German defender Jerome Boateng wants talks with Bayern Munich top-boss after failed PSG move

Jerome Boateng has asked to speak with Bayern Munich bosses Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeness about his failed move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

Premier League: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'in dark' over agent Mino Raiola's plans for Paul Pogba's future

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has claimed he is "in the dark" over Paul Pogba's outspoken agent Mino Raiola's intentions for the French World Cup winner.