Rui Patricio's wife is a professional sexologist and has urged the Portugal squad to masturbate before matches to improve their performances at the World Cup Rui Patricio's wife is a steamy sexologist who actively encourages masturbation (Image: INSTAGRAM@vera.r.patricio) They say to win a World Cup a team needs to come together … quite literally in Portugal's case. The wife of Portugal...Full Story »

She was seen in the Lusali Stadium wearing a black dress and jacket while holding a luxury handbag. Georgina Rodriguez came to support Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal took on Switzerland Credit: PA But Georgina did not see Ronaldo from the start as he was on the bench Credit: EPA Georgina will be hoping her partner comes on or it could be a wasted trip for the Argentine Credit: Getty Cristiano...Full Story »

FC Halifax Town moved into the top half of the Vanarama National League with a 3-1 victory over mid-table rivals Dorking.The visitors arrived with just one win in their last seven matches and that form was exploited by the home side.Jamie Cooke put Halifax ahead in the 26th minute after being teed up by Kian Spence, who doubled their lead early in the second half when he fired in from the edge o...Full Story »

Morocco boss Walid Regragui said his side’s World Cup upset victory over Spain proved that players born outside the country can lift them to the next level after they reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.Spain-born Achraf Hakimi – one of 14 foreign-born players in Morocco’s 26-man squad – dispatched the country of his birth with the winning penal...Full Story »

Spain are out of the World Cup after losing on penalties to Morocco in the last 16.Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi hit the winning penalty, showing no fear with a panenka, after Sevilla goalkeeper Bono had saved from both Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets, with Spain failing to convert any of their three penalties after Pablo Sarabia hit the post with the first.It was hardly the return Spain boss Luis ...Full Story »

THE World Cup's "hottest fan" has trolled Japan by reposting a cheeky video of her eating sushi after her team beat them. Ivana Knoll's beloved Croatia triumphed over the Asian giants at the Al Janoub Stadium to win a place in the quarter finals. Ivana Knoll trolled Japan fans with a cheeky sushi video In the lead-up to do-or-die match, Knoll was spotted taking photos of Japan fans ahead of t...Full Story »

IZABEL GOULART put Germany's World Cup woe behind her by cheering Brazil to a first-half romp against South Korea in a figure-hugging outfit. The Brazilian model saw fiancé Kevin Trapp and the rest of the Germany squad slated back home for a shock group exit in Qatar. Izabel Goulart flags up her support for home country BrazilCredit: Getty But the former Victoria 's Secret star looked jo...Full Story »

Brazil turned on the style with a first-half blitz to sink shambolic South Korea 4-1 and cruise into the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar.Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all found the net as the five-time champions exploited yawning gaps in their opponents’ defence to run riot.As the favourites eased down after the break South Korea showed plenty of intent in attack...Full Story »

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic was certain goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic would star in the penalty shootout victory over Japan as his three saves saw the 2018 finalists reach the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar.Having never before reached the last eight of the competition, Japan fell at the same stage as they did in 2002, 2010 and 2018, losing 3-1 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw.Celtic striker Da...Full Story »

FERRAN TORRES took some time out at the World Cup to take manager Luis Enrique's daughter on a date to the fair. The Spain star, 22, is dating Sira Martinez, whose dad is Spain's national team boss. Torres and Martinez visited Al Maha Island fair in Qatar And Torres and Martinez had an enjoyable night in Qatar as they visited the rides. Sira, 22, added photos to her Instagram of the pair smi...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling's Surrey home was reportedly broken into by armed intruders on Saturday night - which has forced him to leave England's World Cup squad in Qatar. The Chelsea forward had played a key role in Gareth Southgate's plans but was left out of the squad for the last 16 win over Senegal for family reasons. With the manager saying that Sterling had returned the UK to deal with the incide...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI celebrated Argentina's qualification to the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals by spending some quality time with the family. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Messi led the Albiceleste to a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday as he opened the scoring before Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez sealed the win. Lionel Messi enjoyed some down time with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo The Argentina...Full Story »

  France star Kylian Mbappe says he is "obsessed" with the World Cup and is determined to lift the trophy for the second time in a row. WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe played a key role for France as they went through to the quarter-finals of the competition on Sunday when he scored two goals in their 3-1 win against Poland. The 23-year-old, who helped France to global success in 2018, has his ...Full Story »

ENGLAND star James Maddison took a break from World Cup preparations to see his girlfriend Kennedy Alexa. The couple were pictured together in Qatar as they enjoyed a date night as England get set to face Senegal. James Maddison and girlfriend Kennedy Alexa enjoyed some couple time in Qatar Kennedy, 28, took to Instagram to share the photo of them both as she wore a brown dress while Maddison...Full Story »

Marlen Doll made a number of promises during the World Cup A Chilean porn star once offered an 18-hour romping session if Chile could beat the Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup. Marlen Doll joked she would go on a 12-hour romping session if her native Chile beat Australia in their opening game of the World Cup. And she fulfilled her promise as the Chileanes ran riot in a comprehensive 3-1 win ...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ headed to the beach in Qatar this week after arriving to support partner Cristiano Ronaldo. The 28-year-old missed the start of the tournament, but has since jetted to the Middle East with their five kids to cheer on her man. Georgina Rodriguez headed to the beach in Qatar While ex-Manchester United star Ronaldo, 37, is busy training with his Portugal team-mates, Georgina h...Full Story »

  Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says his World Cup has been a "mixed bag" but believes he has a chance of starting England's last-16 clash with Senegal. Foden scored in England's 3-0 Group B win against Wales, having missed his side's goalless draw with the USA. "It has been up and down," the City forward told BBC TV. "[I am] disappointed not to start more games but it i...Full Story »

  N'Golo Kante could leave Chelsea in 2023 after six years at the club. Kante has become one constant in an ever-changing Chelsea side in recent years but his injury history as of late has likely raised concerns for Graham Potter. He is yet to play under the new manager having picked up a hamstring injury in August, which has kept him sidelined since the issue was sustained. Whe...Full Story »

  Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt has given an honest assessment of his game time at the World Cup and addressed the links with Chelsea over the summer.  The centre-back started the Netherlands' first match of the campaign against Senegal in a 2-0 win but was left on the bench for the following three games. Louis van Gaal has opted for a back three of Jurrien Timber...Full Story »

Lionel Messi described Argentina’s relationship with their fans as “something beautiful” after they beat Australia 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal and Julian Alvarez put them in control by making it 2-0 early in the second half.Craig Goodwin’s deflected shot gave Australia a lifeline, but Argentina...Full Story »