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 »

FORMER Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has been forced to temporarily stop playing football due to a heart problem. The Brazilian, 35, spent 15 years in Europe before returning to boyhood club Gremio this year. Ex-Liverpool ace Leiva has a heart problem Lucas has missed Gremio's pre-season after a heart problem was detected in routine screening. And he has been forced to quit football indef...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 »

England manager Gareth Southgate will take time to decide on his future after a heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final exit to reigning champions France that left him immensely proud of his players.Having reached the semi-finals four years ago and lost last year’s European Championship final at Wembley on penalties, their winter quest for glory in Qatar was ended in Saturday’s blockbu...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate will take his time before making any decision over his future after England’s World Cup quarter-final exit.Harry Kane scored one penalty but missed another as Southgate’s side were beaten 2-1 by reigning champions France in Qatar.England boss Southgate’s contract runs until after Euro 2024 but he was was non-committal when asked about his plans going forward.Ga...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 »

Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane – some of the biggest names in football history have illuminated the game’s grandest stage. But who will be named the tournament’s best player this year? Two former winners are present in Qatar, of course, with Lionel Messi again leading Argentina and Luka Modric captaining Croatia. But could the prize go to one of the young guns, su...Full Story »