France and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane says he had to make a lot of "sacrifices" to be fit for the World Cup in Qatar.
Dutch forward Cody Gakpo says he is fully focused on the World Cup and is flattered by transfer rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.
Germany coach Hansi Flick praised his side's mentality after they came back to grab a crucial 1-1 draw in their World Cup group game against Spain on Sunday.
Germany salvaged a 1-1 draw in a mouth-watering clash against Spain, while Belgium suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco on Sunday.
Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy.
Lionel Scaloni calls for calm after Argentina showed their class after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.
Germany faces a fight for World Cup survival ahead of their must-win encounter against Spain at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor on Sunday evening.
Argentina kept their World Cup hopes alive after cruising to victory over Mexico, while France booked their place in the last 16 following their win over Denmark.
The DHL Stormers resumed their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign with a comfortable 36-19 win over Welsh side Scarlets at DHL Stadium on Friday.
Neymar is set to miss Brazil's next World Cup match against Switzerland after picking up an injury in their opening clash against Serbia.