Marcelo Brozovic

FIFA World Cup 2018: Amid the chaos of late goals and dramatic comebacks, elite midfielders control the narrative in Russia

If the theme of the ongoing World Cup holds true, whoever puts in a commandeering performance at the heart of the pitch will stake claim to the winner's medal.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic dismisses fatigue concerns, says team will be ready for France in final

Ecstatic Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic is confident tiredness will not be an issue for his side when they face France in the World Cup final despite once again coming through extra time to beat England on Wednesday.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic leading names in Croatia's 32-man preliminary squad

Croatia are appearing at the World Cup for the fifth time and have been drawn alongside two time former champions Argentina, Nigeria and Iceland in a tricky Group D.

Serie A: Mauro Icardi's goal disallowed as Inter, AC Milan share spoils in derby

Inter remain fourth in the final Champions League qualifying spot, one point behind Roma, with AC Milan's hopes of elite European football next season taking a knock as they remain sixth.

Serie A: Mauro Icardi nets brace to send Inter Milan top with win over Cagliari; Bologna, Verona win

Argentina striker Mauro Icardi bagged another brace to send Inter Milan top of Serie A on Saturday with a 3-1 win at Cagliari.

Europa League: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney sets new record in win; Inter Milan crash out

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney set a new European club goalscoring record in his side's 4-0 victory, while Inter Milan crashed out after a shock defeat.