Last week, the head of Fifa’s referee committee, Pierluigi Collina claimed that 99.3% of “match-changing” decisions have been, thanks to the newly introduced Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, called correctly at the World Cup.

The vagaries of the group stage format at a Fifa World Cup were laid bare in the final round of fixtures as England’s reserves laboured to a 1-0 defeat against Belgium, safe in the knowledge that finishing second in Group G probably opens up a better route to the final.

Today: Ozil could be the fall guy again for Germans.

A day after being put under investigation by Fifa for complaining about the refereeing of their 2-1 World Cup loss to Switzerland and misbehaviour by fans, Serbia’s football association has filed an official complaint with the sport’s governing body alleging “biased officiating” by referee Feliz Brych.

City are embarking on their first Champions League campaign in 12 years.

Senegal will draw on the spirit of the late Bruno Metsu, the maverick French coach who led them to the 2002 quarter-finals, when they face Poland today in their first World Cup match in 16 years.

There will be 100 Premier League players in action at the World Cup, spread across 25 international teams.

Diafra Sakho has left West Ham for Rennes.

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum believes team-mate Sadio Mane is starting to show he is one of the best in the world.

The draw has been held for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp returned to work today after his health scare.

Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne has potentially been ruled out for three more months after undergoing surgery on a back problem.

When Jurgen tells the band to play, they’re always guaranteed to raise a smile.

Beleaguered Everton manager Ronald Koeman was left clinging on to his job after they slipped into the Premier League's relegation zone with a 5-2 home defeat to Arsenal.

The papers are dominated by speculation surrounding who could replace sacked Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put himself on a collision course with Gareth Southgate after criticising the England boss’ handling of Jordan Henderson.

Sergio Aguero moved within a goal of Manchester City's all-time record.

Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is ready to start against Burnley and fill the void left by the suspension of Sadio Mane.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was not surprised Sadio Mane’s three-match ban was upheld but felt the club had a duty to appeal the suspension.

Liverpool's Sadio Mane will serve a three-match suspension for his red card at Manchester City after his appeal against the length of the ban was rejected.

Liverpool will appeal against the length of Sadio Mane's three-match ban for his dismissal against Manchester City, it is understood.

Off the pitch reports in Guinea have claimed Liverpool target Naby Keita has told RB Leipzig he wants to leave.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side are not that far behind champions-elect Chelsea despite the 14-point gap in the Premier League table.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has issued a “hands off” warning to Barcelona and any other club wanting to sign playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

A multi-agency approach employing a variety of techniques coupled with a greater local engagement is reducing malaria in Senegal, writes Shamas-ur-Rehman Toor.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits it is possible leading scorer Sadio Mane’s season could be over.

Ghanaian referee Joseph Odartei Lamptey has been banned for life by FIFA after being found guilty of influencing the result of a World Cup qualifying match.

Jurgen Klopp played down any suggestion Liverpool could revive their title challenge after returning to form with a 2-0 defeat of rivals Tottenham.

The title moves closer to Stamford Bridge.

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Senegalese troops are moving towards the Gambian border from two sides, witnesses confirmed, as pressure mounts for Gambia's president to step down.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has already made plans to offset the loss of leading scorer Sadio Mane next month and is confident someone in his squad will step up to fill the void.

African governments must start making smart choices and investments to tackle malnutrition on the continent, says Adebimpe Adebiyi.

Christian Benteke and Divock Origi have remained behind at Liverpool's Stanford University base, while the rest of the team travel to Pasadena.

Hull City 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Hull midfielder Mohamed Diame admitted his play-off final winner in Saturday’s Wembley showpiece was the most important goal of his career so far.

Jordan Ayew’s piledriver denied Newcastle a third successive Barclays Premier League victory and handed relegation-haunted Aston Villa a glimmer of hope.