
Rudi Garcia: Balogun spoke to me, it's not his fault
Rudi Garcia said Balogun came to talk to him and he appreciated the gesture, adding that the situation is not Balogun's fault.

Rudi Garcia said Balogun came to talk to him and he appreciated the gesture, adding that the situation is not Balogun's fault.

Test your football knowledge with the latest 'Who Am I?' challenge. Each day a new footballer is revealed through clues; guess correctly in fewer attempts for a higher score. Today's puzzle is set by BBC Sport's Joe Rindl.

Elliot Anderson spoke emotionally about his late mother, saying football provides an escape. He expressed pride, noting she would have been celebrating with his family.

Jude Bellingham declined to comment on the referee, stating he wants to play in the next match. The brief statement suggests caution to avoid disciplinary action.

Vinicius Jr said coach Carlo Ancelotti decided beforehand that Bruno would take the penalty kick, adding he was never selfish and did not aim to be top scorer.

England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday. The Chelsea captain has been sidelined with a hamstring injury but is set to return to full training this week, easing a right-back crisis exacerbated by Jarell Quansah's suspension.

BBC Sport pundits reacted to Harry Kane's post-match interview after England vs Mexico, calling it 'the best interview I've ever seen.'

BBC Sport launches a daily football guessing game. Players must identify a World Cup star using as few clues as possible. Each wrong guess reveals a new clue, with points awarded for quick answers.

A generational clash is set for the FIFA World Cup as 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo faces 18-year-old Lamine Yamal.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to have surgery on a wrist injury sustained during a World Cup last-16 win over Mexico. The 36-year-old fell awkwardly over advertising hoardings and was taken to hospital, casting doubt on his participation in the remainder of the tournament.