France and Denmark unite in boredom - and progress

IMAGE: Olivier Giroud of France is challenged by Andreas Christensen and Simon Kjaer of Denmark. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images It might not quite deserve a place alongside West......

Confusion as Tunisian wrestling goes unpunished by VAR

IMAGE: England's Harry Kane, centre, is blocked by Tunisia's defenders. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images The sight of Tunisia defenders wrestling England's Harry Kane to the ground in the......

World Cup updates: Argentina's Pitana to referee opening match

IMAGE:  Referee Nestor Pitana of Argentina attends a training session.Photograph: Tatyana Makeyeva/Reuters Argentine referee Nestor Pitana will take charge of Thursday's opening......

World Cup qualifiers: Messi penalty lifts Argentina; Brazil, Japan on track

A round-up of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played on Thursday IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates on converting a penalty against Chile during their World Cup 2018 Qualifiers played at the......

Soccer Roundup: Meet Manchester United's new 'bully' and more...

Manchester United's Chris Smalling, right, wins a header. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is enjoying ‘bullying’ opposing forwards and......