‘A high ceiling’: Newcastle confirm £43m signing of Hoffenheim winger Touré
The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer
Folarin Balogun eligible to play for US v Belgium as Fifa rescinds suspension for red card
The US striker was shown red in the team’s last-32 match, but the card and its suspension were thought to not be eligible for appeal.
Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note | Paul MacInnes
This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for them
France deliver knockout punch to Paraguay in the Battle of Philadelphia
In today’s Football Daily: Kylian Mbappé and co have the last laugh
Freddy the German: psyop, mirror to US rapacity or Tocqueville in a CR7 shirt?
The true identity of the World Cup’s breakout fan has been the topic of feverish debate. He is also the tournament’s most revealing character
Tony Popovic gets FA backing but is he is right man to take Socceroos forward? | Jack Snape
The coach has the support of his employers and players for now but there will be a push for creativity to trump his defensive mindset
Canada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?
Les Rouges brought moments of joy to their nation. But there are plenty of questions around Canadian soccer as the tournament moves on
Manchester United target Andrey Santos but Chelsea value midfielder at £50m
Manchester United are targeting the Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, who would cost in the region of £50m
Luis de la Fuente: ‘I say this with the greatest respect: we have the best midfield in the world’
Spain’s manager answers your questions on advice for Lamine Yamal, the hardest thing about being a coach and how the current team compares to the winners of 2010
Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes
Lionel Messi leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worth