Cristiano Ronaldo trained alone at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN, as he prepares to take a decision on his future. Ronaldo, who is without a club after leaving Manchester United last month, returned to Madrid after Portugal's exit at the World Cup in Qatar, where he made a second-half substitute appearance in their quarterfinal defeat to Morocco...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.   Five goals. Three assists.This World Cup has been a whole Messi highlight reel     Dybala's 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP in a NUTSHELL.     Argentina today:     Messi & Argentina to FinalArgentina 3-0 Croatia     Diaz & G Jesus out of further miss 3 monthsGet Well soon     We will miss ...Full Story »

AN INCREDIBLE decade-old photo of a young Julian Alvarez meeting Lionel Messi has gone viral. The pair combined to fire Argentina into a sixth World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez (bottom left) meeting Argentina icon Lionel Messi a decade ago Alvarez, 22, won a first-half penalty which Messi later converted. The Manchester City star then got a goal of his ow...Full Story »

FANS rejoiced as they realised Croatia's "hottest fan" Ivana Knoll's World Cup is NOT over - despite defeat to Argentina. Croatian hearts were broken after Lionel Messi condemned them to a 3-0 defeat in the semi-finals. Ivana Knoll has been dubbed the 'World Cup's hottest fan' It denied them a second consecutive World Cup final, following their loss to France in 2018. Croatia were inspired t...Full Story »

RICHARLISON has shown off a huge new back tattoo featuring himself alongside Neymar and Ronaldo. The Brazilian was left heartbroken after his side's World Cup exit last Friday, as they went down on penalties to Croatia in the quarter-finals. Richarlison shared his huge new back tattoo with his Instagram followers Now finding himself with a bit of time off, Richarlison has decided to get a hug...Full Story »

Lionel Messi will be playing in the World Cup final Lionel Messi has reassured fans that he will be available to play in Sunday's World Cup final after clutching his hamstring in the first-half. The Argentina star was exceptional against Croatia in the semi-final, scoring and assisting as they won 3-0 on Tuesday night. Messi is now just one game away from winning the World Cup with his beloved...Full Story »

Premier League giants Liverpool continue to be linked with a host of possible transfers targeting the center of the park after yet another name can be added to the growing list on Merseyside as previous contact with Ghana breakout star Mohammed Kudus has come to light. The Reds have reportedly gained ground on a possible move for Argentine starlet Enzo Fernández on the back of his breaki...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he's been scouting the World Cup for potential signings. Arteta was speaking after their Dubai Super Cup win against AC Milan. He said, "There are a few, and a few national teams as well. A lot of things they are doing are very interesting and it shows where the game is going, where it is evolving, but as for players - I'll keep that to myself! "We are looki...Full Story »

Chelsea could play a big role in the future of Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha should the Blues move for a certain Borussia Dortmund star. According to German journalist Christian Falk, should Chelsea sign wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko in the summer, Dortmund are interested in replacing him with Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha. Both players are out of contract in the summer and woul...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has spoken about Jadon Sancho Manchester United have put no set date on Jadon Sancho’s return to first team training after admitting the forward is struggling with physical and mental issues. Manager Erik ten Hag has placed Sancho on an individual training programme with coaches in Holland in an effort to arrest an alarming drop off in form and confidence. And while the club...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 »

Wolves and Everton want Atletico man Cunha Wolves are ahead of Everton in the race to sign Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid, says Fichajes. The 23-year-old forward has been in talks with the Premier League side and could make a January move, but the Toffees have not given up on landing him instead. Ajax target €10m Netherlands star Noppert Ajax are interested in signing Netherlands...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid have made Joao Felix, Matheus Cunha, Felipe and Mario Hermoso available for transfer in the January market as the LaLiga club look to balance their books by moving on between three and five players, sources have told ESPN. Atletico's finances were hit by their early elimination from the Champions League -- finishing bottom of group B behind FC Porto, Club Brugge and Bayer Leve...Full Story »

Lionel Messi beamed with pride after his magical display inspired Argentina to a resounding victory against Croatia and secured their place in the World Cup final.One of the greatest players in football history, the 35-year-old put in a man-of-the-match display in Tuesday’s Lusail Stadium semi-final against the 2018 runners-up.Messi converted a first-half spot-kick and watched Julian Alvar...Full Story »

Bobby-Joe Taylor scored twice in injury-time to give Dorking a dramatic 3-2 win over his former club Maidstone in the National League.Maidstone appeared to be heading for the victory until Taylor headed home in the second minute of time added on to draw level before he stole all three points with another header four minutes later.In just one of two games in the division that survived the freezin...Full Story »

Leaders Notts County opened up a four-point gap at the top of the National League with victory over Gateshead.Ed Francis and Ruben Rodrigues gave them a 2-0 win against the second-bottom visitors.With Wrexham’s clash with fellow promotion-chasers Chesterfield off due to a frozen pitch, the Magpies had the chance to put some distance between them and their rivals.Francis put the hosts ahead...Full Story »

Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his glittering career with a World Cup winner’s medal after opening the scoring in a magical display that helped Argentina comprehensively beat Croatia and reach Sunday’s final.The 35-year-old is one of the greatest to ever grace the field and will get his shot at glory against France or Morocco back at Lusail Stadium in what looks set to be...Full Story »