Pep’s prediction correct as Rodri returns to dominant best
Rodri came in for some criticism in Spain after they were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their first game of the World Cup. There were accusations that he had moved the ball too slowly; that he was in some way responsible for the result.
How De la Fuente and Scaloni outperformed Tuchel and Ancelotti
Sunday’s World Cup final will be a meeting of stars but the two managers overseeing Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and the rest do not share the high-profile status of many of their players.
Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up – Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer says Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel will not be fazed by criticism he has faced over the World Cup semi-final defeat.
West Ham captain Bowen to stay at club
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen will stay at the club for the forthcoming season in the Championship.
Thousands of tickets still available for England v France
Around 7,000 tickets are still listed on Fifa’s ticket sites for Saturday’s World Cup bronze medal match between England and France.
Pele at the Azteca? England in ’66? Ranking the best World Cup finals
Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi’s first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.
World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed
Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.
Scorecard: England vs India, second ODI, Cardiff
Latest score from the second one-day international between England and India at Sophia Gardens. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.