Justin Davis

Belgium's coach Roberto Martinez reacts and speaks during a press conference in Kazan, on July 5, 2018 on the eve of the match between Belgium and Brazil.

Martinez: Belgium are ‘very excited’ to face Brazil in World Cup quarterfinals

May 12, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said Thursday he was excited by the challenge of facing the most famous yellow shirts in football but underlined the gulf in World Cup pedigree between...

Brazil's coach Tite speaks during a press conference at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 5, 2018 on the eve of the quarter final football match between Brazil and Belgium.

Tite: Brazil looking to avoid ‘the horror of penalties’

May 12, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

Brazil coach Tite said he is desperate to avoid the "horror" lottery of penalties as he handed World Cup quarter-final opponents Belgium a frightening list of obstacles to overcome on...

Brazil's forward Neymar celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Mexico at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 2, 2018.

Stylish Neymar steers Brazil past Mexico and into World Cup quarters

December 13, 2018 at 2:25 a.m.

Neymar scored a stylish opener and set up substitute Roberto Firmino for a late second as Brazil cruised into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over...

Germany's players attend a training session in Vatutinki on June 25, 2018, during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament.

Germany, Brazil, Mexico play for their World Cup lives in group stage finale

December 13, 2018 at 1:11 p.m.

Germany face their day of reckoning at the World Cup on Wednesday, with the holders needing a clear win against South Korea to be sure of reaching the last 16...

Colombia's coach Jose Pekerman (L) gestures on the sideline as Falcao (R) sits on the pitch during the match between Poland and Colombia at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 24, 2018.

Pekerman: ‘this victory is dedicated to Carlos Sanchez’

December 13, 2018 at 1:01 p.m.

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman dedicated a crucial 3-0 World Cup win over Poland to midfielder Carlos Sanchez on Sunday after reports the midfielder received death threats for his red card...

Spain's coach Fernando Hierro leads a training session at Krasnodar Academy on June 21, 2018, during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament.

Hierro: Spain have ‘no option but to secure all three points’ against Morocco

December 13, 2018 at 12:49 p.m.

Fernando Hierro says Spain face a tough challenge to reach the World Cup knockout stage following a "lucky" 1-0 win against Iran that lifted the 2010 champions to the top...

Spain's midfielder Sergio Busquets attend a training session in Kazan on June 19, 2018 ahead of their Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match against Iran.

Spain face World Cup date with destiny against Iran

December 13, 2018 at 12:40 p.m.

Spanish playmaker Isco say Wednesday's match against Iran will determine their World Cup destiny as they seek to register their first win in Russia following a gripping 3-3 draw against...

France's coach Didier Deschamps during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between France and Australia at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 16, 2018

Deschamps: France ‘must do better’ despite win over Australia

May 12, 2019 at 7:25 p.m.

Didier Deschamps has told France they "must do better" after escaping a humiliating draw with Australia in a 2-1 World Cup opener decided by VAR and goalline technology. The tournament's...

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