The Netherlands' deadly striker who bounced back from extortion nightmare to shine at the World Cup: Brian Brobbey escaped Amsterdam gang violence and is now bullying defences for Ronald Koeman's side

More from Sports

• Argentina unveil giant 85ft statue of Lionel Messi in Patagonia - as icon refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after latest scoring spree

• FIFA will allow fans to bring rainbow flags into World Cup 'Pride Match' - despite Iran and Egypt protests

• Inside Japan's 100-year plan to win the World Cup: Meticulous mission launched in 1992 is ahead of schedule - these are the cultural reasons why it CAN happen

• Emma Raducanu is injury doubt for Wimbledon after failing to turn up to practice - and being seen wearing a protective boot

• Germany's goalkeeper row! Manuel Neuer's team-mates and World Cup winner 'call' for him to be dropped vs Ecuador for player who deserves it as a 'reward' - but Julian Nagelsmann disagrees

• 'Are you deaf? Stick to egg-chasing - you are bang out of order': BBC's Scotland World Cup punditry team in blazing on-air fall-out over team's failure to beat anyone but Haiti

• Who Scotland need to cheer for to keep their World Cup hopes alive as a best third-placed team - and the matches the Tartan Army will be watching through their fingers

• World Cup Breakfast: Ian Wright's Scottish football rant as they are heavily beaten by Brazil, with match highlights from all the overnight games - plus what to look out for today

• Latest on Tottenham's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes amid interest from Man United - as Craig Bellamy's Burnley move stalls: WINDOW WATCH

• Revealed: Afghan men accused of stealing England stars' World Cup boots and kit were given US citizenship for fighting the Taliban

• Andy Murray says he's snubbing boring BBC Wimbledon punditry work over their 'down-the-middle' coverage - and plans to become a 39-year-old YouTuber instead

• Scotland fans turn on manager Steve Clarke as he storms out of BBC interview and declares 'I think we're going home' with their World Cup dream on its last breath

• Aston Villa v UEFA and how they can get out of their financial straitjacket: TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals the club's options that DON'T involve selling stars - and how they believe they can win their case

• World Cup cult hero, 40, makes history after being substituted on during Mexico's 3-0 victory over Czechia

• Why Mexico are playing for more than World Cup glory: Murder rate falls when footballing heroes are in action... if England come here, they will find a nation enjoying rare moment of joy

• Jose Mourinho asks Real Madrid for two more signings - but £120m Enzo Fernandez transfer 'seems far from financially feasible'

• INSIDE THE ENGLAND CAMP: Two dead-cert starters set to miss next game - here's who is on standby to replace them

• Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview after being grilled on fellow pundit's 'racist' remarks about Ivory Coast - with ex-Man United star describing team's style as 'African football' and 'a bit wild, not quite as tactical'

• Scotland were lucky to lose only 3-0 as Vinicius Jr-inspired Brazil tore them apart... Steve Clarke's gamble backfired and two individual errors could see them go home, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

• Agony for the Tartan Army: Scotland fans commiserate desperate World Cup defeat by Brazil - now, their US adventure hangs in the balance