Nations League PICS: Russia edge Turkey, Italy hold Poland

IMAGE: Russia's goalkeeper Andrey Lunev makes a save during the UEFA Nations League match against Turkey at the Medical Park Arena, Trabzon, Turkey, on Friday. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters......

Football Briefs: Poland names former captain Brzeczek as new coach

IMAGE: File photo of Jerzy Brzeczek of Poland. Photograph: Shaun Botterill /Allsports/Getty Images Jerzy Brzeczek, a former captain of Poland's national team, has been chosen as the team's......

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

IMAGE: Japan's Keisuke Honda applauds fans after the match against Belgium. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Keisuke Honda and captain Makoto Hasebe announced their retirement from......

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

IMAGE: Jan Bednarek sets off on a celebratory run after scoring. Photograph: Jorge Silva/Reuters Poland coach Adam Nawalka said his team had needed to beat Japan in their final World Cup......

World Cup: Death threats probe clouds Colombia preparations

Soccer: Technology, homework narrow talent gap, says Belgium's MartinezPhotographer: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Colombia head into their World Cup clash against Poland in Group H on Sunday under......