ITALY and Paris Saint-Germain ace Marco Verratti is shaking off the World Cup heartbreak by relaxing on a Miami beach with model wife Jessica. The Euro 2020 winners failed to reach the winter tournament - held in Qatar - after losing their play-off semi-final match to North Macedonia. Verratti hit the beach in Miami with model wife JessicaCredit: The Mega Agency Italy also missed out on World...Full Story »

Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro flags up support for her national team in the World CupCredit: Richard Ramos In July the Victoria's Secret angel, 32, wed her pro basketball player partner Joakim Noah, 37. She got engaged to the Chicago Bulls star a year after they met. They tied the knot in a romantic ceremony beside the ocean. Mum-of-one Lais will no doubt be hoping her patriotic pose will be ...Full Story »

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will leave his role following his team's early exit from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Thursday. Belgium were eliminated from the group stage following a 0-0 draw with Croatia, finishing third behind the Croatians and group winners Morocco. A victory in their final group match would have been enough to send Belgium into the round of 16. "My situ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Portugal's final World Cup group stage game against South Korea on Friday. · Ronaldo missed training on Wednesday· Santos unsure if he will play against Korea· Portugal already through to last 16WHAT HAPPENED? Portugal coach Fernando Santos confirmed that the attacker's availability for the Group H match is in doubt after he missed training on Wedne...Full Story »

Hansi Flick said Germany only had themselves to blame after they crashed out in the group stages of the World Cup.The four-time world champions were already facing a scramble to keep their tournament hopes alive following defeat to Japan and a draw against Spain.And despite recording a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica, with Chelsea’s Kai Havertz scoring twice, Japan’s 2-1 comeback win aga...Full Story »

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the determination of his side after a stunning second-half comeback saw them beat Spain to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as Group E winners.Spain had looked in total control at the break after taking the lead through Alvaro Morata’s early header.However, following a couple of changes at half-time, Japan produced a remarkable turnaround...Full Story »

Japan produced a stunning comeback to beat Spain 2-1 and secure top spot in World Cup Group E.Spain had looked in total control at half-time after taking the lead through Alvaro Morata’s early header.Japan, though, turned things around in the space of five minutes at the start of the second half when substitute Ritsu Doan equalised before Ao Tanaka netted another – which was allowed ...Full Story »

Germany crashed out of the group stage of the World Cup for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 victory against Costa Rica.Following a shock defeat to Japan and a scrappy draw against Spain, the four-time world champions knew only victory at Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday night – and failure by Japan to beat Spain in Group E’s other fixture – would keep their...Full Story »

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez fought back the tears as he confirmed his side’s 0-0 draw with Croatia was his last game in the job.The 49-year-old Spaniard said he will not be extending his contract, which expires at the end of Qatar 2022, after Belgium failed to get out of their group.Martinez, who led Belgium to a third-placed finish at Russia 2018 after taking on the role in 2016, ...Full Story »

Belgium bowed out of the World Cup after falling short in a goalless draw with Croatia in their final group game at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.Substitute Romelu Lukaku hit a post for Belgium in the second half, but they needed to win to progress, while the point was enough for Croatia, who finished second in Group F behind winners Morocco.Belgium, number two in FIFA’s world rankings, had fa...Full Story »

Morocco advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup after closing out a 2-1 win over Canada at the Al Thumama Stadium to finish top of Group F.Canada, who had already been eliminated, fell behind early on thanks to a major error by goalkeeper Milan Borjan to gift Hakim Ziyech the opener.Youssef En-Nesyri thumped past Borjan to extend their first-half advantage, but Morocco allowed Canada to st...Full Story »

Luke Shaw looks up after getting hit by bird poo from above during a England team meal They say getting pooed on by a bird is good luck but judging by the look on his face, Luke Shaw doesn't care much for superstition. Following in the footsteps of former Manchester United team-mate Ashley Young, who still denies that a bird pooed right into his gob during a game against Swansea in 2014 even t...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ was greeted with a massive Cristiano Ronaldo cake when she arrived in Doha to cheer on her partner. The model jetted into Qatar from Madrid to support Ronaldo as he plays in the World Cup. Georgina Rodriguez was given a giant Cristiano Ronaldo themed cake ather hotel in Doha Upon arrival at her hotel, she encountered an incredible Ronaldo-themed cake. The dessert displays ...Full Story »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

GERMANY players have been allowed to invite their Wags to stay at the team hotel ahead of their decisive World Cup game. The partners of the players were given permission to stay two nights at the luxury resort, according to Bild. Many of the players' wives and girlfriends are in Qatar and were spotted in the stands during Germany's 1-1 draw with Spain. And they have reportedly made the tri...Full Story »

There's been several incidents involving rainbow clothing at the World Cup An England fan claims to have been stripped search by Qatari officials after being blocked from entering a World Cup stadium. There's been several incidents involving supporters and security staff throughout the tournament, with rainbow clothing causing particular issues in the Gulf nation where homosexuality is illegal...Full Story »