Australia defender Mark Milligan has backed team mate Robbie Kruse to be resolute in the face of attacks on social media as the Socceroos prepare for their must-win World Cup clash against Peru.

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Germany defender Mats Hummels will miss his side's World Cup clash with Sweden due to a neck injury, says coach Joachim Low. Hummels was one of a number of players to criticise Germany's tactics after a 1-0 loss to Mexico in their Group F opener. The Bayern Munich centre-back later said talks in Germany's training ...]

A bug is sweeping through the Sweden camp, but head coach Janne Andersson is not too concerned as his team stand on the cusp of something momentous against under-fire World Cup holders Germany. Sweden arrived in Sochi on Friday without three players due to a stomach bug after Andersson confirmed the absence of defenders Pontus Jansson, Filip ...]

Defender Mark Milligan insists the Australia team are not paying any attention to the criticism of Robbie Kruse that has reportedly caused his family to close their various social media accounts. Australia were back at their training base in Kazan on Friday having secured a commendable point against Denmark a day earlier in Samara, the 1-1 ...]

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal says he does not know where Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing next season, but knows the forward will do "the best for himself". After the Champions League final, Ronaldo spoke about Madrid in the past tense, suggesting that he would not be at the club at the beginning of the ...]

Clement Lenglet is yet to make a decision regarding his future despite appearing on the verge of completing a move to Barcelona, his agent has said. Defender Lenglet has gained many admirers since joining Sevilla from Nancy in January 2017, quickly securing a first-team role under Jorge Sampaoli and remaining a key figure this season, playing 35 ...]

Stoke City have tabled a £5m for Sunderland defender Paddy McNair, according to the Mail Online. Gary Rowett, who was named as the Potters’ new manager a month ago is aiming to get the club back to the top flight at the first time of asking and has identified the former Manchester United man as ...]

Croatia defender Dejan Lovren believes his team can better the achievements of the 1998 outfit, who finished third in France. Zlatko Dalic's men impressed in Russia Thursday, crushing Argentina 3-0 in their Group D clash. Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic were on the scoresheet as Croatia moved into the last 16 for the first ...]