Bayern Munich star and former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is now officially out of this year’s World Cup, it has been confirmed. The 30-year-old is a big loss for Senegal and for the tournament as a whole, as he’s been one of the very finest attacking players in world football in the last five years or so. Mane made a name for himself at Liverpool before joining Bayern Munich th...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 »

Newcastle keeper Karius, 29, has taken advantage of the club break for the World Cup to go away with Leotta. Leotta wowed fans with footage of her bike ride The pair have been pictured relaxing on a Miami beach Credit: Splash The TV star shares holiday updates on her Instagram Credit: Diletta_Leotta_-_Instagram_@dilettaleotta_3. Newcastle's Karius has taken advantage of the World Cup winter ...Full Story »

Neymar has said he is confident of a ''very special'' World Cup with Brazil while snubbing England from his list of tournament favourites. WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking ahead of the Selecao's World Cup campaign in Qatar, Neymar has talked up their chances of a sixth global crown. The 30-year-old has also discussed who he thinks will be Brazil's main rivals, and his list does not include 2020 finali...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson was thrilled with his side’s performance against an in-form Woking side as the League One side won 2-1 on the road in the first round of the FA Cup.The match at the Kingfield Stadium was played out in heavy rain, but this did not reduce the quality that was on show as the hosts, who are fourth in the National League, pushed Robinson’s side all the way.An ...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Grant McCann hailed an excellent performance from his team as they eased to a 3-0 FA Cup replay win at Salford.The League One high-flyers had too much for the Ammies and they can now look forward to a second-round trip to Shrewsbury.Ephron Mason-Clark opened the scoring before Jack Marriott’s late double.McCann said: “It’s been another game we could have done ...Full Story »

Tyler Goodrham’s goal sent Oxford into the second round of the FA Cup as they managed to avoid an upset against Woking with a 2-1 away victory.The U’s are now unbeaten in six games in all competitions but were pushed all the way by the National League high-flyers, who had won their previous four and came within inches of taking the first-round tie to a replay.Oxford went ahead in the...Full Story »

Iran's players are free to join in the protests sweeping their country over women's rights while they are playing at the World Cup in Qatar but must do so within the rules of the tournament, national team coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday. The rights activist HRANA news agency said 344 people have been killed and 15,280 arrested over the last two months of nationwide protests triggered by ...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has remained coy on his own nation's chances at the World Cup but has weighed in on England's hopes of lifting the iconic trophy for the first time since 1966 in Qatar. Messi will be looking to cap off his illustrious career by clinching the feat that has evaded him so far but hasn't included Argentina in his three favourites for glory. Lionel Scaloni's Argentina ...Full Story »

France striker Christopher Nkunku will miss the 2022 World Cup after suffering an injury in training on Tuesday, the French federation have confirmed. The RB Leipzig star suffered a sprain of his left knee and won't be able to return to take part as France look to defend their title in Qatar. France will play their opening game against Australia on Nov. 22. FIFA regulations allow teams to re...Full Story »

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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 »

Curzon Ashton manager Adam Lakeland expressed his “overwhelming pride” in his players after they lost 4-2 on penalties in their FA Cup first round replay at League One Cambridge.The replay at the Abbey Stadium ended 0-0 after extra time, as had the original tie, but shoot-out misses from Josh Hancock and Joe Dimaio sunk the National League One side as Cambridge set up a tie with Grim...Full Story »

National League North Curzon Ashton suffered penalty heartbreak as Cambridge progressed to the second round of the FA Cup with a 4-2 shoot-out win.The first round replay had ended 0-0 after extra time, as did the original tie, but penalty misses from Josh Hancock and Connor Dimaio proved decisive as League One Cambridge set up a tie with Grimsby.Cambridge dominated the first half, with Curzon ke...Full Story »

Hartlepool secured a second round FA Cup spot thanks to a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win over Solihull Moors.Pools were second best for most of the game against their National League opponents, but forced extra time with a late leveller to make it 1-1 and then triumphed on spot kicks.Home goalkeeper Ben Killip was their hero, giving an outstanding performance and saving a key penalty in the s...Full Story »

Bobby Wilkinson was beaming with pride despite seeing his Weymouth side lose 3-1 to AFC Wimbledon in their FA Cup first-round replay at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.There were 561 Terras fans that travelled to South London to support their National League South team and they were by far the better side during a goalless first half.However, Ayoub Assal found the back of the net and Ethan Chisle...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris has called on match-winner Lewis Walker to take his cup form into their league campaign.Walker scored the winner for the Gills two minutes from half-time to earn a 1-0 win for his side against AFC Fylde in their FA Cup first-round replay.The 23-year-old has scored three goals in the EFL Trophy to add to his FA Cup strike but is yet to net in 14 League Two appeara...Full Story »

A youthful Derby breezed into the FA Cup second round following a 5-0 replay victory over National League strugglers Torquay.Mark Ellis’ own goal, a William Osula effort – to add to the brace he bagged during initial contest in Devon – and Liam Thompson’s first-ever senior strike had the hosts firmly in the ascendancy at the break.A thumping Lewis Dobbin volley just past ...Full Story »

Gillingham avoided an FA Cup upset as Lewis Walker struck the winner in a hard-fought 1-0 first-round replay victory over National League North side AFC Fylde.The hosts’ passage into round two could have been made a lot more comfortable had Scott Kashket not missed a penalty after 10 minutes having been fouled by Fylde captain Alex Whitmore.Despite sitting 34 places below Gillingham in the...Full Story »

Gareth Bale has confirmed that despite his recent lack of games for LAFC, he'll be 100% ready for the World Cup. WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking at Wales' final press conference before they jet off for Qatar, talisman Bale confirmed he'll be ready for the opening game against the USA on November 21. It's a fixture that'll see Bale become the first captain to lead a Wales side out at the World Cup sin...Full Story »