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Mexico's Four-Legged Football Fans
Hairy football fans in Mexico City took to the streets before the England match, showcasing their support in a unique way.
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Oyarzabal: Messi is not a striker, but I'd still choose him
Mikel Oyarzabal said he wouldn't call Lionel Messi a striker because he embodies everything football is, but he would still choose him as the best striker in the World Cup.
Teams
Thousands welcome Cape Verde players after historic World Cup run
Tens of thousands of fans welcomed Cape Verde's national football team home after their historic World Cup debut. The Blue Sharks, the tournament's second-smallest nation, drew with Spain and Uruguay and nearly upset Argentina before being eliminated.
Players
Gavi: Teammates Never Criticised Cristiano Ronaldo, Only Outsiders
Spain midfielder Gavi said he has never seen criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo from teammates, only from outside, and called him one of the best ever who can make a difference at any moment.
Transfers
Chelsea continue talks for Pep Echevarria after opening bid rejected
Chelsea are working on a deal for left back Pep Echevarria after their opening bid was rejected. The player wants to join Chelsea and a new round of talks has been scheduled.
Transfers
Ivory Coast talent Christ Inao Oulaï could leave Trabzonspor this
Ivory Coast talent Christ Inao Oulaï may leave Trabzonspor this summer, but the €25m fee may not be enough. Fiorentina links have been played down by the club; no negotiations.
Players
Ancelotti: Neymar can play 90 minutes and with Vinicius Jr
Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar is fit for 90 minutes and believes he can play alongside Vinicius Jr, hinting they will feature together.
Transfers
André Onana enters top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers after Trabzonspor
André Onana has joined the world's top 10 highest-paid goalkeepers following his loan move to Trabzonspor, with his salary covered by the Turkish club plus bonuses.
Matches
England fans told to 'expect the unexpected' at Azteca
Mexico fan Ricardo Pacheco warns England fans to 'expect the unexpected' during their visit to Estadio Azteca.
Matches
Belgium Defeats USA 2-1 in Extra Time at World Cup
Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal in extra time as Belgium defeated the United States 2-1 in a Round of 16 match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Tim Howard made a record 16 saves for the USA.
Players
Brahim Diaz: France qualifying would mean facing Real Madrid teammates
Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz said he hopes France qualify for the next round so he can face his club teammates, in comments to Cope.
Teams
Canada manager Jesse Marsch: 'I'd rather be us than Morocco'
Canada manager Jesse Marsch said he would rather be in his team's position than Morocco's after a match, claiming Canada was the better team.
Players
Mbappé one goal from Messi's World Cup record
Kylian Mbappé is one goal away from equaling Lionel Messi's record of 20 World Cup goals.
Matches
Mbappé: France Showed Paraguay They Can Play Dirty Too
Kylian Mbappé stated that France demonstrated to Paraguay that they can also engage in rough play if the opponent chooses that approach.
Matches
Mbappé: Paraguay didn't want to play football, but we showed we could
Kylian Mbappé said Paraguay did not want to play football, but France showed they knew how to play and were better, winning the match.
Players
Who Am I? Guess the World Cup Star – Day 28
Test your football knowledge with BBC Sport's daily 'Who Am I?' game. Each day, a new footballer is featured; guess their identity using as few clues as possible to score points. Today's puzzle is set by Huzaifah Khan.
Players
Mbappé: We Can Play Dirty Football Too
Kylian Mbappé says his team is ready to get their hands dirty and play physical football, countering expectations that they would only play attacking football.
Matches
First Quarterfinal Spot Secured at FIFA World Cup
The first team has booked its place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. The announcement was made via social media.
Matches
Morocco Reach World Cup Quarter-finals
Morocco have qualified for the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, as confirmed by the tournament's official website.
Matches
France Qualify for World Cup Quarter-Finals
France have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. The team advanced following their latest match. Details on their opponent and schedule are to be confirmed.