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Football quiz This January, the record transfer fee for an American player was smashed – but how well do you know the priciest footballers from around the world?
Shinji Kagawa Japan left it very late to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw against Haiti on Tuesday, with Shinji Kagawa the hero.
Hirofumi Moriyasu Defeat to Qatar last time out means few are giving Saudi Arabia much chance against Japan - motivation for boss Juan Antonio Pizzi.
Roberto Martinez Only winning the World Cup or coming painfully close will spare Roberto Martinez from condemnation as Belgium seek to fulfil their destiny.
Zinedine Zidane Chelsea forward Eden Hazard concedes he has to fall into line behind Belgium colleague and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne at present.
Tim Cahill Tim Cahill has called on the Australian public not to lose faith in the Socceroos ahead of January's AFC Asian Cup Down Under.
Roberto Martinez After resting many of his stars against England, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has a squad hungry to face Japan in Rostov-on-Don.
