As the World Cup gets ready to start this weekend, England legend David Beckham has taken a lot of flak for taking huge cash to be an ambassador at the Qatar competition this winter David Beckham spoke to students in Doha ahead of the World Cup (Image: GETTY) David Beckham has defended himself from criticism he has received for accepting mega money to be Qatar's ambassador at the World Cup thi...Full Story »

Strict Muslim laws in Qatar mean that fans could be fined and even arrested for wearing revealing clothing during the World Cup, despite temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Female fans face fines and even jail time if they show too much skin in Qatar (Image: Getty Images) You know that thing where World Cup cameramen pan to sexy fans during matches? Well don't expect any of that in Qatar. Supp...Full Story »

GLAM World Cup fans risk being slapped with huge fines or even put behind bars if they flash their shoulders or midriffs in Qatar. The tournament promises to be like no other with strict laws governing Qatar that could come as a shock to visitors. A Russian fan dressed up for the World Cup in 2018Credit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun A fan blows a vuvuzela as she enjoys the atmosphere ahead of th...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon are without Wales international Chris Gunter as they host non-league Weymouth in their FA Cup first-round replay.The veteran defender, who played 90 minutes against Salford on Saturday, has now linked up with his national side for the World Cup.Forward David Fisher could get more minutes after continuing his return from a three-month lay-off with a 24-minute run-out at the weekend....Full Story »

Brazil forward Neymar has hinted the World Cup in Qatar could be the last in his career. Neymar, 30, played in the past two World Cups but has yet to win a major title with the national team. "I'll play like it's the last," Neymar told Globo. "I talk to my father, we always talk, to play each game as if it were the last because you don't know what will happen tomorrow. "I can't guarantee that...Full Story »

The Netherlands squad will meet migrant workers who helped build the stadiums for the World Cup in Qatar, coach Louis van Gaal said on Friday. The team will meet a group of about 20 migrants on Nov. 17 to talk about their working conditions and to give them the opportunity to join the players in training. The Dutch FA (KNVB) is one of the few football associations to criticise human rights a...Full Story »

Leeds star Brenden Aaronson can expect a warm welcome from his stunning girlfriend in Qatar after his shock call-up to USA's World Cup squad. Aaronson's excelled at Elland Road since moving to Leeds in the summer, featuring in 13 Premier League games, providing one goal and an assist. And the 22-year-old's contribution for Jesse Marsch's side has earned him a spot in the US team, jetting to Qat...Full Story »

Four members of England's band have reportedly joined a Qatari-funded scheme to spy on their fellow supporters during the World Cup and publicly promote the host nation in exchange for a free trip The England band's John Hemmingham (Image: MDM) Whether you love them or hate them, it'll be hard not to grimace when the England band starts up in Qatar later this month. A bombshell new report cla...Full Story »

The organisers of the World Cup in Qatar are paying groups of fans to travel to the tournament, saying they are asking them for positive comments on social media in return. The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) confirmed the policy of inviting groups of supporters to the finals as guests after reports by Dutch public broadcaster NOS, which said on Sunday that Qatar was paying f...Full Story »

France is set to defend their crown as top dogs on the international stage at the 2022 World Cup in just three weeks'time but will have to do it without mercurial star midfielder Paul Pogba. As confirmed by multiple outlets including ESPN's Julien Laurens, the player's agent made official the absence of the 28-year-old Juventus midfielder who has not yet fully recovered from an ongoing injury...Full Story »

ENGLAND'S Wags aim to have a ball and shop for bling in Qatar while their fellas try to win the World Cup there. The players' partners have already eyed up a £40,000-a-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton's five-star Sharq Village and Spa in Doha. The Wags, including Sasha Attwood, plan to watch camels race on the sands Sasha is the glamorous girlfriend of England's Jack GrealishCredit: Getty ...Full Story »

BELGIUM'S World Cup stars have been handed a boost... with their Wag's granted permission to give them a mid-tournament visit. The Red Devils will be locked away at a hotel during next month's finals in Qatar. Thibaut Courtois is engaged to model Mishel GerzigCredit: Getty Kevin De Bruyne will be joined by wife Michele LacroixCredit: Instagram @lacroixmichele But the Belgian FA has allowed t...Full Story »

ENGLAND'S Wags have been issued a list of do's and don'ts to avoid a World Cup crisis in Qatar. Three Lions chiefs are taking no chances in the strict Gulf state and warned the glamourous group: "You are not above the law." Jack Grealish's glamorous girlfriend Sasha Attwood is expected to be at the meeting They delivered the rules at a secret presentation. Wags expected to be there, such as ...Full Story »

REECE JAMES will discover his World Cup fate this weekend. England boss Gareth Southgate is sweating on the availability of the Chelsea right-back in Qatar. Reece James goes down injured after a collision with AC Milan's Theo Hernandez There are growing fears James damaged knee ligaments in Milan on Tuesday and could need surgery. James will see a specialist in the next 24 hours to assess th...Full Story »

The festival of football may well be in Qatar this year, but FIFA has also advertised a more zen looking sober retreat where football fans can pet goats and weave baskets A goat petting venture in Qatar has been promoted by FIFA (Image: asergeev.com) Three Lions fans can tend goats, hear a lecture on composting and weave baskets on a £7,500 World Cup camping break. Fifa are offering the ...Full Story »

DENMARK'S World Cup stars are facing an arid time in the desert... after the Danish FA banned their Wags from Qatar. The Scandinavians traditionally bring their wives and girlfriends to the finals of major tournaments. But the DBU, Denmark's association, has this time refused to take the players' partners. DBU spokesman Jakob Hoyer said they had taken their stance to avoid enriching Qatar's...Full Story »

Paris will not broadcast World Cup matches on giant screens in public fan zones amid concerns over rights violations of migrant workers and the environmental impact of the tournament in Qatar. It follows similar moves by other French cities, despite France going in as the defending champion. Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of sports, told reporters in the French capital that th...Full Story »

EXCLUSIVE: England are in dire need of a boost to their confidence and Gareth Southgate might have just stumbled across a winning formula in baked beans and Jaffa Cakes this World Cup England players are set to be fuelled by Jaffa Cakes England players will be fuelled by baked beans and Jaffa Cakes in our bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966. The Three Lions will be staying a...Full Story »

Jack Grealish could be England's new Paul Gascoigne, according to Shaun Wright-Phillips Manchester City star Jack Grealish can be England's main man in Qatar, says Shaun Wright-Phillips. Pep Guardiola splashed the cash to draft in the playmaker last summer and City handed over a whopping £100 million to secure his services from Aston Villa. The 27-year-old had to cope with Guardiola's ro...Full Story »

England captain Harry Kane has admitted to using a secret physio to keep him in tip-top condition ahead of the Qatar World Cup in just under two months time Harry Kane has been using a new secret physio ahead of the World Cup Harry Kane has revealed how a secret Spanish physio is keeping him injury free and getting him fitter than ever. The England captain will be hoping to down Italy on Frid...Full Story »