France manager Didier Deschamps said it does not bother him "many people" want Argentina and Lionel Messi to lift the World Cup when they meet on Sunday. Deschamps is aiming to become just the second manager to win successive World Cups after Les Bleus' triumph in 2018. He also said there was no update on a virus in the French camp, but confirmed all players had trained. "We a...Full Story »

  One of the biggest beneficiaries of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be Man United's Harry Maguire. That's according to journalist Dean Jones, who believes the English centre-back's performance in Qatar could put him in a better position to 'salvage' his United career. Despite being named the 20-time league winner's captain by former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Maguire, 29, lost ...Full Story »

Luka Modric has vowed to continue his international career after captaining Croatia to victory over Morocco in the World Cup third-place play-off.The 37-year-old led his team-mates up to collect their bronze medals following a 2-1 win, as the 2018 runners-up once again impressed in the tournament.With Modric at the tail-end of his career, it was a rising star of Croatian football who opened the ...Full Story »

Luka Modric exited football’s biggest stage with a bronze medal after captaining Croatia to victory over Morocco in the World Cup third-place play-off.The Real Madrid midfielder, 37, has yet to call time on his international career but this was likely to be his last World Cup appearance as the 2018 runners-up took third spot in Qatar following a 2-1 win at Khalifa International Stadium.If ...Full Story »

Striker Gary Madine returned to haunt his former club Cardiff with a second-half equaliser that secured a 1-1 draw for Blackpool.Madine, who failed to find the net in 28 games for the Bluebirds across three seasons after joining from Bolton for £6million in 2017, scored with a deflected header in the 67th minute to rescue a point for the Tangerines, who up to then had been dismal.Cardiff h...Full Story »

That’s after serving up a festive feast for fans in a disposable CUP. Stockport County are selling a stunning £4.50 CUP filled with Christmas dinner favourites Credit: Twitter For just £4.50, the League Two club are offering supporters a delicious Christmas dinner. But there’s nothing cold-turkey about this slap-up meal. Complete with festive fowl, spuds, sprouts and pi...Full Story »

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United will make a January transfer bid for Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech. The well-reputed journalist has claimed that he expects Newcastle to make a move for Chelsea’s Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech. The 29-year-old was one of the stars of the Moroccan team who had a fairy-tale campaign at the World Cup. They ...Full Story »

France have been hit with a virus that could see the team's starting centre-back pairing miss the World Cup final, sources have told ESPN. According to sources, Raphael Varane has small symptoms of the virus and fellow defender Ibrahima Konate has not left his room after feeling unwell. France coach Didier Deschamps said they were taking precautions to stop a virus spreading through the squad ...Full Story »

Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced his retirement from international football after his country's World Cup exit at the hands of Morocco in the round of 16. Busquets, 34, was the only remaining survivor of the Spain side that won the World Cup in South Africa in 2010 and he had spoken of his desire to become the first Spaniard to win the competition twice. However, after falling ...Full Story »

Sensational reports emerged earlier this month that the 37-year-old was set to make the move to the Middle East. Cristiano Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a move to Al Nassr Credit: Getty Ronaldo is a free agent following his sacking from Manchester United and is searching for a new club. Marca claimed that Ronaldo had agreed a two-year deal that would see him earn a staggering £17...Full Story »

The ex-England captain broke his silence on Thursday in response to being called out by comedian Joe Lycett. David Beckham claims the Qatar World Cup 'has the power to be a force for good' Credit: AFP Lycett protested against Beckham's £15million-a-year agreement to be an ambassador for the emirate. He went viral for his money-shredding stunt last month after he issued an ultimatum to Be...Full Story »

Agustina Gandolfo was out celebrating her fella Lautaro Martinez reaching the World Cup final, where they face France on Sunday. Argentina Wag Agustina Gandolfo suffered a terrifying ordeal in Doha Credit: Getty The model is the wife of striker Lautaro Martinez and has been cheering her fella on in Qatar Credit: Instagram Security were called in to the incident, which occurred on Tuesday afte...Full Story »

Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Milinkovic-Savic enjoyed an impressive tournament with Serbia at the World Cup. The Lazio midfielder often featured in a more advanced role than he’s used to, with Dusan Vlahovic struggling with fitness. Clubs around Europe will have been keeping a close eye on Milinkovic-Savic during the tourname...Full Story »

Liverpool and Manchester United are said to be the two teams in the race to sign PSV and Netherlands sensation Cody Gakpo. That’s according to the transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, who told Dutch outlet Soccer News that the race for the 23-year-old will come down to the Premier League clubs as they are the only ones who can afford the Dutchman. Gakpo’s name has been on many team&...Full Story »

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will NOT be visiting France's squad for the World Cup final. Benzema's name is still in France's 26-man squad despite injury ruling him out of the tournament before kickoff. The veteran has since recovered and there has been talk of Benzema making the final squad. But Okdiario says this is a non-starter and that Benzema won't even travel to Qatar to support...Full Story »

Fernando Santos has officially been sacked as Portugal coach after he failed to lead his country past the the quarter-finals of the World Cup. · Won Euro 2016· Struggled at Euro 2020 and World Cup 2022· Cristiano Ronaldo drama overshadowed Qatar campaignWHAT HAPPENED? After eight years in charge and victory at Euro 2016, the 68-year-old has now left the job. He failed to repeat...Full Story »

Neymar was in tears as Brazil crashed out in the quarter-finals Brazil had been tipped for World Cup glory in Qatar by a self-proclaimed time-traveler - but fans have a theory that he 'changed' the tournament outcome by revealing the winner. The Facebook supporters group, which has more than 30,000 members, begin looking into the reasons for Brazil's failure despite him claiming to see it happ...Full Story »

THE World Cup's 'hottest fan' is still at the tournament - despite Croatia being knocked out in the semi-finals. Ivana Knoll ditched her usual colours as she watched France's 2-0 win over Morocco in Qatar. Ivana Knoll ditched her Croatia colours for France vs Morocco Ivana has been at all of Croatia's games in Qatar, and she still managed to get her football fix after Luka Modric and Co were ...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly looking to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona in the upcoming windows. According to a report from Fichajes, the highly talented winger has a €50 million release clause in his contract and the Blues are looking to bring him in. Graham Potter wants to improve his attacking options, and the newly appointed Chelsea manager has requested the signing of the Frenchman....Full Story »

A security guard has died after a fall at the World Cup's Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. The family of a security guard who died while on duty at the World Cup's Lusail Stadium in Qatar are seeking answers and hope to receive help to return the body of the 24-year-old to his homeland, Kenya, they said on Wednesday. John Njau Kibue suffered a serious fall on Dec. 10, tournament organisers the Supr...Full Story »