A typically belligerent Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal took issue with criticism of his side’s World Cup performances so far despite them topping Group A.A 2-0 win over hosts Qatar saw them finish with seven points, having previously beaten runners-up Senegal by the same scoreline and drawn 1-1 with Ecuador.But even though they had very few alarms in their opening three matches, Van...Full Story »

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse knows his side must be prepared for a totally different type of football after securing their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Ecuador.The Africa Cup of Nations champions – without injured star forward Sadio Mane – needed to win to make it through from Group A, while a draw would have been good enough for Ecuador.After se...Full Story »

Cody Gakpo enhanced his growing reputation after becoming the first Netherlands player to score in each of his first three World Cup matches in a 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar.The 23-year-old forward entered the tournament as one of the hottest prospects in Europe, with a number of top clubs closely tracking his progress after nine goals and 12 assists in 14 Eredivisie games for PSV Eindhoven thi...Full Story »

Kalidou Koulibaly scored a second-half winner as Senegal beat Ecuador 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium to finish second in Group A and book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.Watford forward Ismaila Sarr kept his cool to slot in a penalty spot just before half-time, but Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo equalised in the 68th minute.Senegal, though, were soon back in front when ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Portugal have become The Third National Team to Qualify for The 2022 Fifa World Cup Round of 16.     THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST DAY OF THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP!   Hard Luck, South Korea & Well Played Ghana!     Brazil fans in the stadium were taking images with Neymar's duplicate. Meanwhile, Neymar was in his hotel...Full Story »

  Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is being urged to stay alert as he waits for his World Cup chance with Brazil. Rivaldo has urged Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus to be patient for his opportunity to come at the World Cup. Rivaldo told Betfair: "If Gabriel Jesus was fighting to become a starter in the Brazilian national team his space was closed by Richarlison against Serbia and now th...Full Story »

  Arsenal defender Ben White missed England's most recent training session ahead of their World Cup game against Wales. White hasn’t featured yet for England with Gareth Southgate opting for Harry Maguire and John Stones in defence, a pair who has helped him in previous tournaments so far. The Arsenal defender has been in impressive form this season, but it's going to be diff...Full Story »

  The entire board of Italian club Juventus, including president Andrea Agnelli, have resigned. The Serie A club finished fourth in the league last season and made a €254.3m (£220m) loss - a record in Italy. Last November, Juventus said they were co-operating with police after an investigation was launched into the club's transfers. The investigation concerned "revenu...Full Story »

  Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with a move for €50m World Cup forward Nico Williams. Williams is currently featuring at the World Cup with Spain, and any positive performance could increase interest from other clubs. With the January transfer window opening just a few days after the World Cup ends, players are firmly in the shop window this tournament. The Athletic Bi...Full Story »

  PSG chief Luis Campos concedes Kylian Mbappe could yet be sold to Real Madrid. As he came off contract last season, Mbappe was expected to join Real, only to reject the move and sign a new three-year deal with PSG. But Mbappe is now being linked with a move away from Paris after clashing with teammates and management. And Campos told Radio Cope: "Do not confuse my business wit...Full Story »