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Hazard plans to fill World Cup's Messi, Ronaldo void
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Eden Hazard Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday, presenting Eden Hazard with a chance to impress.

Golden noose tightens around Martinez as Belgium stakes are raised
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Roberto Martinez Only winning the World Cup or coming painfully close will spare Roberto Martinez from condemnation as Belgium seek to fulfil their destiny.

Courtois dreaming of Belgium v Spain World Cup final
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Thibaut Courtois Belgium have to get through a possible quarter-final with Brazil first, but Thibaut Courtois has already revealed his dream final.

Belgium v Japan: Martinez expects no surprises
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Roberto Martinez The challenge posed by Japan will be a familiar one to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez, despite Akira Nishino's arrival as head coach.

From ruins to World Cup, football's healing power still at work in Volgograd
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Just over 75 years after a game was played in the shattered remains of Stalingrad, the World Cup soothed scars on the banks of the Volga.

World Cup 2018: Griezmann v Messi, Ronaldo v Godin - A guide to last-16 ties
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Diego Godín Leal France v Argentina and Uruguay v Portugal are arguably the pick of the round of 16 at Russia 2018.

Ranked! All 32 World Cup teams based on their group stage performance
By Alex Reid published
FIFA World Cup The Russia 2018 group stage is over, but which sides have impressed, which are lucky to be in the last 16 and why do we have to go so far down to find Germany?

Rated! The best and worst performer so far from every team left in the World Cup
By Greg Lea published
FIFA World Cup One shining star and another who must do better from every nation in the last 16, brought to you by Greg Lea
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