World Cup

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: Kieran Trippier and Harry Kane of England celebrate after Eric Dier of England scores the winning penalty during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Tottenham boys continue to lead by example and prove doubters wrong

Colombia’s petulance and ill-discipline cost them against England

Opinion: Harry Kane can guide England to the World Cup final

Why Firmino deserves to start for Brazil against Belgium in the quarterfinals

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Gotoku Sakai of Japan consoles teammate Gen Shoji following their sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at Rostov Arena on July 2, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

3 things we learned from Belgium’s riveting win over Japan

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Harry Kane trains during an England training session on June 27, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

England vs. Colombia: First real test for Gareth Southgate

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Neymar Jr of Brazil goes down injured during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Brazil star Neymar responds to play-acting criticism

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Spain players look dejected during penalty shoot out following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 1, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Spain’s latest World Cup embarrassment should mark the end of Tiki Taka

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Harry Kane trains during an England training session on June 27, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

England: latest news, probable lineup v Colombia

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 30: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks dejected following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between France and Argentina at Kazan Arena on June 30, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Argentina player ratings vs France: How they rated in a World Cup thriller

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: The big screen inside the staduim informs fans of a VAR review in consideration, after referee Milorad Mazic awards Senegal a penalty, which he then rescinds after looking at the VAR footage during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VAR: ‘very close to perfection’ – head referee

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 14: General view of the stadium as fans celebrate the opening goal scored by Iury Gazinsky of Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium on June 14, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Russia vs. Spain: Hosts head back to Luzhniki looking to recapture opening day magic

SOCHI, RUSSIA - June 15: Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Spain at Fisht Stadium on June 15, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

World Cup dream ends for two of the world’s best

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Diego Armando Maradona shows his support to Argentina prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Top 3 alternative moments from the World Cup group games

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Harry Kane of England is challenged by Roman Torres of Panama during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

England vs Colombia preview: Can Harry Kane propel England to victory?

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: Uruguay players acknowledge the fans following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Uruguay and Russia at Samara Arena on June 25, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Uruguay vs. Portugal: Can Ronaldo continue to lead his team?

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - June 27: Neymar Jr of Brazil looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Brazil at Spartak Stadium on June 27, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

World Cup Round of 16: Brazil will advance to the Quarterfinals

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England greets Trent Alexander-Arnold of England as he is substituted off during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Belgium at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 28, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Group G showdown: England player ratings v Belgium

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Timo Werner of Germany reacts to a referee decision during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Inexperienced Timo Werner shouldn’t be blamed for Germany’s World Cup failure

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Salif Sane of Senegal looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Colombia eliminate Senegal to hammer final nail into African coffin

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images, )

World Cup Twitter: Best reactions to Germany’s elimination

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany experience the World Cup winner’s curse

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Harry Kane of England is seen with the matchball following scoring a hatrick in his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

7 reasons why England can win the World Cup

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi silences critics to lead Argentina into the last-16

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: (EDITORS NOTE: THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO BLACK & WHITE) Neymar Jr of Brazil reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Neymar has contrived to complicate, now he must strive to simplify

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Diego Armando Maradona shows his support to Argentina prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Argentina player ratings vs Nigeria: Lionel Messi rises to ultimate occasion

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany: No sign that the luck is starting to run out

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Christian Eriksen of Denmark acknowledges the fans following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Denmark and France at Luzhniki Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

France top Group C, Denmark also advance