Ronaldo: Brazil Are Still The Favourites

Neymar’s tournament-ending injury has left most Brazil fans in a state of shock, but there is at least one Seleção diehard - and a prestigious one at that - who is continuing to look on the bright side.

The fan in question is former Brazil idol Ronaldo, who knows only too well how the world’s great teams can make up for

Transfer Rumours And Paper Review – Sunday, July 6

Here's the top transfer-related stories in Sunday's newspapers...

Liverpool will make a last-ditch attempt to persuade former England full-back Ashley Cole, 33, to join them. (Mail on Sunday)

Former Chelsea defender Cole has reportedly agreed a three-year contract with

French Star Claims He Will Stay At Tottenham

Hugo Lloris has handed Tottenham a massive boost by claiming that he expects to still be between the sticks at White Hart Lane next season.

The France captain has been linked

Update - Southall Backs Costa Rica Star for Premier League Move

Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas would excel in the Premier League, according to Everton legend Neville Southall.

The Ticos hero enjoyed a fantastic World Cup, helping his nation to a historic quarter-final spot where they were

Matthaus: Germany Can Bring The Title Home

As captain, Lothar Matthaus lifted the most precious trophy in world football in 1990. No other German skipper has achieved that since, although Matthaus’ successors have come close on several occasions. At the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil, Germany have reached the semi-finals for the fourth time in succession and are now keen to go all the way.

The former player, who holds the record for the number of World Cup appearances with 25, has followed the thrilling tournament with great interest and believes the long-awaited

Krul: I Told Penalty Takers I Knew Their Plan

It appeared as if a spell had been cast on the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador on Saturday, as the stadium that had been synonymous with free-scoring matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ suddenly provided the stage for a goalless encounter. The Netherlands bombarded Costa Rica’s penalty area without success for 120 minutes, during which Wesley Sneijder twice hit the woodwork to

Benzema, Rodriguez Bow Out At The Summit

France’s footballers said goodbye to Brazil this weekend but not before leaving a final mark on the Castrol Index statistical ranking. The quarter-finals of this FIFA World Cup™ ended with Les Bleus featured among the four casualties but with Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane placed in the top three either side of the tournament’s leading scorer, James Rodriguez of Colombia.

Like the French pair, Rodriguez’s tournament is over after Colombia’s loss to