OK it is time for the football to get going again. Japan v Croatia – it has the makings of a classic. Daniel Harris is your man with the MBM, so go and join him, and I will see you here tomorrow.
Morocco have warned Spain they will “come out swinging” in a bid to pull off another huge World Cup upset. Walid Regragui’s team finished top of their group and now face a Spain side in the last 16 still reeling from their own unexpected setback at the hands of Japan which almost cost them their place in the tournament.
“We will come in with a winner’s attitude, we will come out swinging,” PA Sport report he said.
“We want to hoist our Moroccan flag way up high, first and foremost for us and our country and yes, for all Arabs and Africans – we want to make them happy. We want their prayers and we want their support.
“Spain have a lot of experience, we haven’t been here for 36 years. It’s important for us to put our emotions aside and pull out all the stops. The great nations are here and it’s important for us to give them a run for their money.
“We’ve got 24 hours to prepare and make history. It’s worth a shot. We’re going to give it our all and we don’t want to leave with any regrets.”
