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 »

Manchester City have received a cheeky month-long loan for Erling Haaland to keep the striker fit during the World Cup - from a non-league club. The 22-year-old is effectively on holiday for over a month with the Premier League on halt as the Qatari competition goes on. But that does not mean that all football has come to an end. Deep down in the football pyramid away from the six-figure con...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has seemingly fired a message on motivation towards striker Tammy Abraham following his World Cup snub. WHAT HAPPENED? Mere days after Rick Karsdorp had been expelled from Roma's squad for a lack of professionalism that 'betrayed his teammates' in the eyes of Mourinho, the Portuguese manager has launched another probing attack, which is believed to be directed towards the out-of...Full Story »

Head coach Dean Brennan was delighted with his side’s character after 10-man Barnet overcame a Sam Woods red card to beat Chelmsford 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup first-round replay.Despite half-time substitute Woods receiving his marching orders for a lunge on Louis Dunne in the 64th minute, the Bees booked a date with Accrington thanks to Idris Kanu’s 74th-minute header.“I wasn&...Full Story »

Idris Kanu headed 10-man Barnet into the second round of the Emirates FA Cup, with a 1-0 triumph at Chelmsford securing a trip to League One side Accrington.Kanu popped up in the 73rd minute to nod in Ryan De Havilland’s cross minutes after substitute Sam Woods was shown a straight red card for a tough challenge on Chelmsford’s Louis Dunne.The National League side had the best of the...Full Story »

Cambridge will check on midfielder Lewis Simper ahead of their FA Cup first-round replay against non-League Curzon Ashton.Simper suffered a blow to the foot in the latter stages of Saturday’s goalless draw with Bolton in Sky Bet League One.Forward Sam Smith also took a knock in the game but has been passed fit.Defender Harrison Dunk could be rested.National League North side Curzon have a ...Full Story »

Jake Turner is set to return in goal for Gillingham when they host Fylde in their FA Cup first-round replay.Turner was in goal for the Carabao Cup win at Brentford but was replaced by Glenn Morris for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two defeat by Northampton.However, Morris suffered a shoulder injury against the Cobblers and looks set to miss out.Ben Reeves could start after returning as a late ...Full Story »

Derby midfielder Jason Knight is a doubt for the FA Cup replay against Torquay.Knight has a slight ankle injury which he sustained in the Carabao Cup defeat at Liverpool.Tom Barkhuizen is edging closer to a return following a hamstring problem.Defenders Curtis Davies and James Chester are not expected back until December.Gulls defender Dean Moxey is battling to be fit to face his former side.The...Full Story »

England WAGs night be able to see their beau's during the World Cup England boss Gareth Southgate hopes his players can see their significant others during their downtime in Qatar - but it all depends on covid. The Three Lions are gearing up to jet to the Middle East for the World Cup, and their families will follow them over to Qatar. But Southgate has warned his players they will monitor t...Full Story »