The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should not have stood. Argentina won the final in Lusail, Qatar, 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 3-3 following 120 minutes of action, with Messi scoring twice and Kylian Mbappe ba...Full Story »

The French FA has launched an official complaint after World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez taunted beaten France hero Kylian Mbappe. Argentina beat France to win World Cup Martinez mocked Mbappe during trophy parade France FA lodges official complaint WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final but that was not enough as Argentina bagged their thir...Full Story »

Eintracht Frankfurt chairman Axel Hellman claimed the club were offered the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan and subsequent mutual release from United, another story surrounding what could've been for Ronaldo has surfaced. Eintracht chairman Hellmann revealed they were offered the chance to sign the five-time Ball...Full Story »

Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday, just a day after France suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner missed the tournament in Qatar with a thigh injury and later declined an invite from French president Emmanuel Macron to attend Sunday's final at Lusail S...Full Story »

RIOT cops tear gassed fans in France tonight as clashes erupted across the country after Argentina's sensational World Cup win. Thousands of football fans poured into the streets in Paris, Nice and Lyon after France lost to Argentina 4-2 on penalties in Qatar. French police officers confront a fan on the Champs-Elysees in central Paris Riot cops clashed with fans on the famous Champs-Elysees ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is celebrating a dream, career-defining World Cup triumph as Argentina won the most dramatic final in history on penalties after Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick had kept holders France alive.After 63 matches and a thrilling month of action, Sunday’s breathless finale was the wildest conclusion anyone could have imagined to the first finals held in the Middle East and Arab worl...Full Story »

  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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Morocco coach Walid Regragui insists he had no regrets after his decision to name captain Romain Saiss and Nayef Aguerd in his starting line-up for their World Cup semi-final loss to France.Theo Hernandez struck early on but Morocco – the first African semi-finalists in history – more than matched their illustrious opponents before substitute Randal Kolo Muani’s first France go...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps saw his France side “dig deep” to beat Morocco and set up a World Cup final against Argentina before revealing a number of ill players have had to be isolated from the rest of his squad ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash.Lionel Messi and company may be waiting at Lusail Stadium on Sunday night but Les Bleus – who could become the first nation since the r...Full Story »

Holders France survived a scare before eventually seeing off a marvellous Morocco side to seal their place in a mouthwatering World Cup final against Argentina.Les Bleus – who could become the first nation since the revered Brazil side of 1962 to retain the trophy – were pushed all the way before securing a hard-fought 2-0 win to book a meeting with Lionel Messi and company at Lusail...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Morocco to Semi-Final!!Morocco 1-0 Portugal     France to Semi-Final!!England 1-2 France     Morocco and France with a trip to the World Cup final on the line. Yes please   HARRY KANE REALLY HIT IT OVER THE BAR     SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR.   The Reigning World Champions - FRANCE Have Qualified for t...Full Story »

AL KHOR, Qatar -- Gareth Southgate has admitted he is unsure whether to continue as England manager after his team crashed out of the World Cup at the quarterfinal stage on Saturday with a 2-1 defeat to France. The 52-year-old is under contract until 2024 and the Football Association are keen for Southgate to continue after guiding England to the semifinals four years ago in Russia and last sum...Full Story »

Harry Kane missed a late penalty as England’s World Cup dreams ended in a heartbreaking defeat to reigning champions France in a blockbuster quarter-final clash.Having reached the semi-finals in 2018 and finished as runners-up at last year’s European Championship, Gareth Southgate’s men were dreaming of a mouthwatering semi-final against Morocco.England’s hopes were dashe...Full Story »

Pepe scored in Portugal's 6-1 last-16 win over Switzerland The World Cup quarter-finals continue on Saturday and our tipster Jones Knows takes to the prediction chair to dig out some juicy betting angles. Morocco vs Portugal, Saturday 3pm Morocco's defensive numbers at this World Cup are nothing short of sensational. They have yet to concede a goal from an opposition player - their only goal ...Full Story »

HARRY Kane says England are brimming with belief — as the nation hopes they can beat France in tomorrow’s crunch quarter-final. Skipper Harry told fans confidence is surging that the Three Lions can go all the way to glory. Harry Kane says England are brimming with belief and is confident his team can knock France out of the World Cup 'We're not just here to reach a quarter-final,...Full Story »

Portugal coach Fernando Santos revealed he had a “frank conversation” with Cristiano Ronaldo to explain why he was dropping him, but insisted the veteran forward did not threaten to leave the World Cup. Reports in Portugal claim Ronaldo was ready to walk out on his country after learning he would be on the bench for the last-16 clash with Switzerland. The 37-year-old came on in t...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   The reason for the loss of the Senegal national team is the lack of laser     Kylian Mbappe     England 3-0 Senegal     France 3-1 PolandFrance to quarter final !!     Perez uses Doha metro instead of Real Madrid train     OLIVIER GIROUD BECOMES FRANCE’S ALL-TIME MEN'S TOP SCOR...Full Story »