Antoine Griezmann could benefit from France’s need to fine tune, Germany’s production line continues to churn out the talent while Colombia must prove it is more than Radamel Falcao
Today’s whispers have a lonely heart
What Hodgson’s team would look like if it was based on Premier League performances this season. Plus European best XIs
If football is going to have a system of retrospective justice, a high level of consistency is required from the FA, but Peter Coates is making a stand over the wrong incident
• Striker admits he wants to sample special Anfield nights
• ‘To finish in top three would be incredible,’ says Uruguayan
• Popescu jailed for tax evasion and money laundering
• Ex-defender was tipped to become Romania’s FA chairman
• 10,000 people sign online poll over World Cup exclusion
• ‘That petition does not impress me, I must admit’
Steve Peters’ appointment looks astute but more pressing is the Wembley shootout between Cole and Shaw for World Cup berth
• Camp Nou captain rescinds final two years of his deal
• 35-year-old one-club man made Barça debut in 1999
But criticism of Arsenal withering under pressure in the title race is probably unfair: after an easy schedule earlier in the season and injuries, it is no surprise to see them slip