BRAZIL have reportedly suffered a huge blow with news that Neymar is “doubtful to return” from injury in time for the start of the World Cup knockouts. The Samba Boys began their quest to win the tournament for a record sixth time by beating Serbia 2-0 thanks to Richarlison's double last week. Brazilian fans have received a worrying update regarding talisman Neymar However, that v...Full Story »

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is open to a return to the Premier League. Pochettino, 50, enjoyed five years with the North London outfit before he was sacked in 2019. The Argentine has been out of work since his dismissal by PSG in June. On the prospect of a return to the Premier League, Pochettino told talkSPORT: "I miss the Premier League. "Why not (return to manage in Englan...Full Story »

Portugal has proven themselves once again on the international stage after rising above pre-tournament controversy involving iconic figure Cristiano Ronaldo to be one of the first nations to book passage into the round of 16 while currently sitting atop Group H and likely to emerge group winners. But their potential deep run during the knockout stage has suffered a severe body blow after repo...Full Story »

The Glazers could be gone in the not too distant future Manchester United could be under new ownership as early as spring, according to reports. The highly unpopular Glazer family are exploring "strategic alternatives" for the club and have set a price tag of around £6billion. There's already been significant interest from around the world, with United's global marketability unrivalled. ...Full Story »

Gareth Bale has LAFC contract break clause Gareth Bale's contract at LAFC contains a break clause which means he could leave before the start of the new MLS season in February 2023, according to The Sun. LAFC are expecting Bale to return but his primary motive for joining the club was to get himself in top shape for the 2022 World Cup. Wales's early exit has thrown Bale's future plans into do...Full Story »

Ben White has left England's training base at the World Cup and will return home for "personal reasons", the FA have announced. The Arsenal centre-back is not expected to return to Qatar to play any more part in England's World Cup campaign. Ben White has left England's camp A statement from the FA read: "Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for perso...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has a lucrative offer to move to Saudi Arabia on the table after his departure from Manchester United, but the Portugal forward is set to wait until after the World Cup before deciding on his next move, sources have told ESPN. Al-Nassr are willing to offer him a 3½-year contract worth more than $119 million (£100m) a year. Sources have also told ESPN that as part ...Full Story »

Poland scraped into the last 16 of the World Cup on goal difference after a backs to the walls performance saw them lose 2-0 to Group C winners Argentina.With the group on a knife edge heading into the final round of fixtures, Mexico conceded a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia, sending Poland through after it had seemed for much of the second half that they would advance purely ...Full Story »

Wahbi Khazri’s superb solo goal secured Tunisia a famous victory against reigning champions France but Australia’s shock win against Denmark meant they still made a heart-breaking World Cup exit.Didier Deschamps made sweeping alterations for the Group D finale at Education City Stadium after Les Bleus became the first side to seal their place in the round of 16.France still had the q...Full Story »

Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez believes the milestone appointment of a female referee at the men’s World Cup is a major step forward for the “very sexist” football industry.France’s Stephanie Frappart will make history on Thursday as the first woman to take charge of a match at the men’s tournament when she oversees the crunch clash between Suarez’s sid...Full Story »