PIX: Ronaldo on target as Juve go 3rd; Varane strikes for Real

A summary of Saturday's action in Serie A and La Liga. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after scoring Juventus's opening goal in the Serie A match against AS Roma, at Allianz......

PICS: Japan lose to Poland, but advance on lesser yellow cards than Senegal

IMAGE: Jan Bednarek puts Poland ahead in the World Cup Group H match against Japan, at Volgograd Arena, Volgograd, Russia. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Japan became the only Asian side to......

WC Preview: Attacking Japan in Pole position to progress

IMAGE: Japan's Shinji Okazaki during training. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters A revived Japan go into Thursday's decisive Group H match against an already-eliminated Poland knowing a draw......

WC Preview: Revved up Colombia look to squash Japan in opening game

IMAGE: Colombia's national soccer James Rodriguez talks to Radamel Falcao. Photograph:Jaime Saldarriaga/Reuters Boosted by 2014 Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez and top scorer Radamel......

Nishino opts for experienced Japan squad for World Cup

IMAGE: Japan's national soccer team's head coach Akira Nishino attends a news conference to announce his 23-man squad for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Japan head......