With six World Cup wins between them, Germany and Argentina need little introduction. Ahead of their friendly, ALEC FENN examines what has gone wrong with both nations, and what the future holds.

The latest batch of names, placing in from 20 to 11, includes a 21-year-old World Cup winner, a Brazilian who lifted 26 trophies this decade and a jewel in Manchester City's crown in the last decade.

KIT HOLDEN: The love affair between Bayern Munich and Thomas Muller is one of modern football's immovable certainties. A local boy with a goofy grin, Muller is the apple of Bayern's eye.

The head of the UK's football police unit has told clubs opposing plans to play at neutral grounds to 'get a grip'.Mark Roberts has reminded those complaining that 30,000 people in the UK died.

Toni Kroos has praised his Germany team-mates for their second-half performance against Sweden on Saturday which saw them come from a goal down to win in the last minute. 

With England through to the quarter-finals, here is all you need to know about the history of England vs Sweden matches including the results, head-to-head stats and the 2002 World Cup meeting.

Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is currently gearing up for Spain's Euro 2020 qualifier against Norway on Saturday night, enjoyed a break from his goalkeeping duties during training.

Spain midfielder Ceballos fouled Olsson and was subsequently shown a yellow card as Spain trailed in the match.

Gareth Bale believes Wales reaching the European Championship next summer could trump the achievement of playing at Euro 2016. Wales ended a 58-year wait in 2016.

The singer, 34, looked sensational in a plunging black velvet dress which flaunted her incredible toned figure as she joined John Legend at the event.

Sir James Dyson announced the move to Singapore in January, prompting claims of 'staggering hypocrisy' against the billionaire who backed Brexit in the 2016 referendum.

England wore down Ireland with their physical approach on Sunday but it wasn't just the visitors who left Twickenham with some bruises to show for it.

Mario Balotelli has reportedly landed himself in trouble with the Italian authorities after the former Manchester City striker allegedly paid a bar owner €2,000 to drive his moped into the sea.

The 33-year-old Italian midfielder has decided to hang up his boots after leaving Russian outfit Zenit Saint Petersburg as a free agent in the summer.

Italian media have widely reported that Napoli will fine the players between one quarter and one half of last month's wages after they rebelled against an order by club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis.

JUVENTUS 4-0 UDINESE: Juventus, missing Cristiano Ronaldo with sinusitis, went ahead with a delightful goal after 16 minutes that had all the hallmarks of their coach Maurizio Sarri.

SHERIDAN BIRD IN ITALY: Italy's love for football is on another level. But there is no live action. No sport. Where does all that energy go, and with no matches to talk about, what are fans doing?

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani was the first Serie A player to test positive for Covid-19, just days after he was in the matchday squad for the club's win over Inter behind closed doors.

'I think that for Selena and Justin, they are each other's ones,' host Marci Ines said on the Canadian talk show The Social on Wednesday. Billy was not happy to hear the comments.

The 27-year-old 'Texican' pop star sported sweatpants and enjoyed snacks and card games at home with five gal pals including Raquelle Stevens, Ashley Cook, and Caroline Franklin.

University of Ottawa professor Amir Attaran has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of putting unborn children at risk by letting August's Olympics go ahead as planned.

A North Queensland resident has tested positive for Zika virus after a trip to Thailand and Bali, with a team sent to a town south of Cairns to spray for mosquitoes in case the disease spreads.

Travel advice issued from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia have added Bali to a long list of places being affected by the Zika virus - which has been linked to birth defects.

The Zika virus has arrived to Indonesia now Australian's are being urged to reconsider holiday plans to Bali. The virus is linked to immune system disorders and deformaties in babies.

The 16-year-old made his first appearance for Spain U21s as a substitute in their 2-0 win over Montenegro U21s on Tuesday night. He has been a sensation so far this season.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give Sportsmail a lowdown on 18-year-old Arsenal centre forward Folarin Balogun.

Married At First Sight's Sam Ball has shared his thoughts on ex-'wife' Elizabeth Sobinoff's dramatic weight loss ahead of her return to the show this week

Chanelle Hayes has admitted that she underwent a hair transplant after years of yo-yo dieting left her balding. 

Married At First Sight alum Sam Ball offered a shady response to his ex-'wife' Elizabeth Sobinoff's return to the franchise on Saturday.

The Radio X presenter, 46, showed off the fruits of his labour, as he presented at the Global Awards 2020 which took place at London's Eventim Apollo Hammersmith on Thursday.

Bez Lubala at Crawley Town is drawing attention from Championship and Premier League scouts after his impressive start to the season.

The Coast Guard says the short-range projectiles did not reach Japanese waters or the  Exclusive Economic Zone.

The North Korean leader is reported to have personally overseen the test of the ballistic missiles. North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released photos of the test, Sunday.

JACK DOYLE: With his bombastic battle-cry of 'Get Brexit Done', Boris Johnson left the conference stage to ecstatic applause. His first speech as PM was everything they hoped for.

Laura Garza, a Mexican national living in Texas, has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of voter impersonation and ineligible voting, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk have all been shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or, after the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award was announced.

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's septet of Ballon d'Or nominees is the surest indication his club have re-established themselves as a leading European force.

He may be self-isolating as he recovers from the coronavirus, but it seems that has not stopped the Prince of Wales receiving visits from neighbours in Balmoral, Scotland.

The Prince of Wales has once again offered royal fans a rare look inside the Scottish home he shares with the Duchess of Cornwall. He was photographed in his drawing room today.

Camilla, 72, who is in Scotland with Prince Charles, let slip her secret love of ballet in a video call to mark International Dance Day with Darcey Bussell, and Angela Rippon.

Prince George, 6, enjoyed a football themed birthday party at Kensington Palace. Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 37, hosted the 'after-school bash' before the family jetted off to Mustique.

The ballet dancers performed in Times Square, outside the Good Morning America studio, to show their support for Prince George after he was mocked by host Lara Spencer.

Abby Lee Miller of Dance Moms fame shared a video to Instagram in which she lambasted GMA's Lara Spencer for making fun of Prince George for taking ballet classes.

Prince George, 6, charmed crowds yesterday after putting on an animated display at a football game. Royal fans gushed online about the little royal, commenting on how 'adorable' he is.

Prince William, 37, was given the football-themed gifts for Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, 1, during a visit to West Bromwich Albion Training Ground in Walsall yesterday.

Prince William, 37, revealed his son Prince George, six, had sent a list to Father Christmas ahead of this year's holiday and asked for something related to football or drawing.

Rhodri Lloyd Thomas, 31, from Perth was found dead in the Canggu villa on April 9.

Rhodri Lloyd Thomas, 31, from the town of Mandurah in Western Australia, was pulled from the pool in the villa he shares with his girlfriend in the idyllic resort of Canggu on April 9.

Tourism operator Kuoni has released its top 10 best-selling luxury destinations for 2020, and there are a few surprises on the list...

A travel blogger has come under fire on social media for posing in a 'dangerous' stunt after posting a picture of himself hanging off a hotel balcony in Bangkok, Thailand.