Kylian Mbappe struck twice as France saw off bogey team Denmark 2-1 to book a place in the World Cup knockout stage.Mbappe, outstanding in France’s opening Group D victory over Australia, was the star of the show again with two close-range finishes – his winner coming four minutes from time.Denmark, who had beaten France twice in the Nations League this year, fell behind after 61 min...Full Story »

Dorking picked up their first National League win in six matches with a 1-0 victory over York at Meadowbank.The visitors had the first chance when some pressure ended with Olly Dyson heading onto the roof of the net.But Dorking hit the front in the 21st minute when James McShane headed in at the back post following a long throw-in.York went close once again before the break after Lenell John-Lew...Full Story »

Billy Bodin scored twice late on as Oxford beat League One rivals Exeter 4-1 to cruise into the FA Cup third round.Matty Taylor put Oxford ahead in the ninth minute when he capitalised on a lapse of concentration by defender Cheick Diabate to fire first-time past Jamal Blackman from 20 yards.That is the way the score remained until 11 minutes from time, when Oxford netted the first of three quic...Full Story »

Maidstone extended their unbeaten National League run to three matches as they ran out 3-2 winners over Maidenhead.The hosts were quickly into their stride and opened the scoring in the third minute through Dom Odusanya’s low strike into the bottom corner.Maidstone doubled their lead when Regan Booty dispatched a penalty after Jerome Binnom-Williams was adjudged to have handled the ball in...Full Story »

Aldershot ended a run of three consecutive Vanarama National League defeats with a 2-0 win over Southend at the EBB Stadium.The hosts opened the scoring seven minutes before the break when the Shots forward line forced a mistake from the Southend defence and Justin Amaluzor was on hand to capitalise and roll into the bottom corner.Aldershot could have doubled their advantage right before the bre...Full Story »

Alvechurch’s FA Cup run came to an end as their former striker Josh March netted a second-half winner to book Forest Green’s spot in the third-round draw.March bundled home the decisive goal in the 51st minute, moments after a brilliant free-kick from Alvechurch midfielder Jed Abbey had cancelled out Connor Wickham’s penalty opener.Rovers were reduced to 10 men with 18 minutes ...Full Story »

Australia ignited their World Cup as a stunning header from Mitchell Duke secured a 1-0 win over Tunisia.The Socceroos had been thumped 4-1 by France in their Group D opener and knew another defeat would almost certainly send them packing.But Duke’s first-half goal set up what looks set to be a straight shoot-out with Denmark next week for a place in the last 16.Mitchell Duke scored a spec...Full Story »

ENGLAND fans have claimed they were stripped naked and humiliated by stadium security staff after dressing as crusaders at a World Cup game. The expat pair - who have asked not to be named fearing reprisals from Qatar’s hardline Islamic regime - said they were turned away five times for wearing the "offensive" fancy dress. England fans have claimed they were forced to strip naked by Qata...Full Story »

Brazil star Neymar says he is going through "one of the most difficult moments" of his career as an ankle injury threatens to cut his World Cup short. Neymar sustained ankle injury against Serbia Attacker expected to miss rest of group stage Could return if Brazil make it to knockout rounds WHAT HAPPENED? The attacker was forced off late in his side's 2-0 win against Serbia on Thursday a...Full Story »

Enner Valencia ensured Ecuador got the very least they deserved as they battled back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group A match at the Khalifa Stadium.The Oranje led early thanks to a stunning strike from highly-rated PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo but did precious little else all game.Ecuador, in contrast, had a goal from Brighton wing-back Pervis Estup...Full Story »

Qatar are heading out of their own World Cup following defeat by Senegal in their second game.The hosts were beaten 3-1 by the African champions at Doha’s Al Thumama Stadium on Friday and their exit was later confirmed when Group A rivals Netherlands and Ecuador played out a 1-1 draw.Qatar still have a game against the Dutch to come but, after losing their opener to the South Americans, th...Full Story »

Match report as Senegal claim first World Cup victory to leave hosts Qatar facing group-stage elimination; Qatar will be first nation eliminated if Netherlands avoid defeat against Ecuador in Friday's other Group A game Qatar's Ismail Mohamad reacts after his shot is saved by Senegal's Edouard Mendy Hosts Qatar stand on the brink of elimination just two games into the World Cup after a 3-1 def...Full Story »

Wales coach Robert Page admitted his team had fallen well below the standards they set for themselves as defeat to Iran put them on the brink of World Cup elimination.Page refused to use Wayne Hennessey’s red card – only the third for a goalkeeper in World Cup finals history – as an excuse for the defeat, and said Carlos Queiroz’s team were well worth their win.Iran hit b...Full Story »

Ipswich have been dealt a blow ahead of their FA Cup tie against minnows Buxton with the news winger Marcus Harness is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.Harness suffered a knee injury during Tuesday night’s Papa Johns Trophy tie against former club Portsmouth at Portman Road, and is facing up to 10 weeks of recovery.Midfielder Greg Leigh made his first appearance since September a...Full Story »

Wrexham could have wing-backs Anthony Forde and Jacob Mendy available for the FA Cup visit of Farnborough.Forde missed the last three matches with a hamstring niggle while Mendy has been out since limping off in the 6-0 victory over Torquay on September 24.But Bryce Hosannah is set to miss out after picking up a hamstring problem in Saturday’s 2-0 win against Aldershot.Harry Lennon and Ree...Full Story »

Harry Kane wore the LGBTQ watch ahead of England's win against Iran (Image: 2022 FIFA) Harry Kane was pictured wearing a £535,000 rainbow watch in Qatar despite FIFA not allowing players to wear the OneLove armband. The Three Lions captain snuck a watch with LGBT colours into shot, in what seems a move of defiance against the recent ruling of football's chief governing body. The discussi...Full Story »

Manchester United are planning a £4m bid for Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. Injuries and a lack of chances have restricted him to just three outings this season at Barca. Sport says United have been monitoring Depay's progress, with Erik ten Hag a big fan of the Dutch star. He isn't expected to make a decision until after the World Cup though. But his contract at Barca has just more...Full Story »

RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months. The player has been linked with clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool, but it seems that the Austrian international has made a concrete decision regarding his future. Journalist Christian Falk has now revealed that the 25-year-old defensive midfielder has decided to join German champions Bayern...Full Story »

Charlton will be without Jayden Stockley for their FA Cup second-round clash against Stockport.Stockley starts the first game of a retrospective three-match ban following a charge of violent conduct in Charlton’s 1-0 defeat against Port Vale last weekend.Eoghan O’Connell (knee), Craig MacGillivray (concussion), Terell Thomas (hamstring) and Miles Leaburn (ankle) are all sidelined.Goa...Full Story »

Newport will be eyeing another FA Cup shock when they host Sky Bet League One Derby on Sunday.The Exiles have beaten Leeds and Leicester and taken Tottenham to a replay in recent years and they will be eyeing a spot in the third round.Boss Graham Coughlan will check on Adam Lewis after he limped out of the midweek Papa John’s Trophy defeat to MK Dons with an ankle injury.Coughlan made four...Full Story »