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Hazard hints at making a Chelsea exit

Eden Hazard has announced he could be ready to leave Chelsea following his World Cup exploits with Belgium, according to newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws.

Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Hazard wants out

From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos...

Third place finish leaves a 'legacy', says Martinez

A third place finish at the World Cup leaves a strong legacy for Belgian football, manager Roberto Martinez said, as he declared the tournament a success for his team.

Belgium beat England for the second time in Russia

Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate's side home with a second straight loss.

World Cup Gallery: Third place for Belgium

World Cup 2018: Belgium 2-0 England - recap

Belgium secured the World Cup bronze medal, beating England 2-0 in the third-place play-off.

Après Match to host third place play-off

Après Match will take over the RTÉ World Cup studio for today's third place play-off between England and Belgium.

Martinez: Belgium fans deserve that winning feeling

Some of the players will be different but there will be no tactical surprises when Belgium face England coach Roberto Martinez said.

WATCH: Brian Kerr, World Cup wordsmith

RTÉ World Cup colour commentator Brian Kerr has captured the nation's hearts over the last month with his unique insights, observations and analogies lighting up social media.

Not taking our chances cost us, says Martinez

Belgium paid the price for failing to take their chances against France but will now have to shake off their disappointment and focus on finishing third at the World Cup, manager Roberto Martinez said.

Deschamps hails French character after semi-final scrap

France coach Didier Deschamps hailed the character of his young team after they beat Belgium 1-0 to set up a World Cup final against either England or Croatia in Moscow.

France outplay Belgium for a World Cup final place

Samuel Umtiti's 51st-minute header sent an impressive France into the World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Belgium in an absorbing first semi-final.

Capello: 'England have fast lads and keeper who saves'

Fabio Capello has distilled England's World Cup success story down to three key factors: "fast lads", "a great manager" and having "a goalkeeper who saves".

It's going to be France-England according to Whelan

It's down to the final four in Russia and on Wednesday night we'll know the two finalists.

Recap: World Cup morning updates

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France v Belgium preview: 'We know them, they know us'

France manager Didier Deschamps and Belgium boss Roberto Martinez are both eagerly anticipating a World Cup semi-final against familiar opponents.

Dunphy expects England-Belgium World Cup final

Eamon Dunphy believes England will beat Croatia and gives Belgium "a great chance" against France in the World Cup semi-finals.

Record number of set-piece goals scored at World Cup

After more goals came from set-pieces in this World Cup's group stage than any other, dead-ball strategy has continued to have a huge impact in the knockout phase.

Fernandinho receives death threats & racist abuse

The Brazil Football Federation (CBF) have condemned the racist abuse aimed at Fernandinho and his family after the country's exit from the World Cup.

'Everyone thinks Lukaku is just goals, goals, goals'

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku moved closer to his desire to be considered more of an all-round footballer with an assist that set up Kevin De Bruyne for the decisive goal in Friday's World Cup quarter-final win over Brazil.

'Brave' Belgium answered a lot of questions - Hamann

RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann admits that he was surprised by how well Belgium performed in their World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil and admits that they answered a lot of questions with their 2-1 victory.

Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Restless Romelu?

From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos...

Brazil crash out after World Cup thriller with Belgium

Belgium struck early and held off a late Brazil fightback to send the five-times champions tumbling out of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory in an end-to-end thriller, that earned them a semi-final against France.

Belgium could be better off without de Bruyne - Hamann

RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann believes that Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has some tough decisions ahead of him as his side prepare to take on Belgium in the World Cup quarter-final and suggested that he might have to drop Kevin de Bruyne.

Belgium battle back to break Japanese hearts

Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals as substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds against Japan to snatch a 3-2 comeback win and set up a clash with five-time champions Brazil.