Rangers showed their fighting spirit in Michael Beale’s first competitive game as boss as they came from behind twice to beat Hibernian 3-2 at IbroxHibs defender Ryan Porteous – linked with a move to the Light Blues – headed the visitors in front from a corner in the eighth minute and from then an open and entertaining game unfolded.Gers attacker Fashion Sakala levelled in the ...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 »

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 »

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 »

Arsenal are sudden leaders in the race for Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix. Marca says the Premier League table-toppers are the frontrunners to sign Felix, ahead of Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain. But The Athletic has reported that Jorge Mendes is pushing for his player to join Aston Villa. Mendes has a strong relationship with Villa's owners, the NSWE g...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan was delighted with the impact of his second-half substitutes as they came off the bench to inspire West Brom to a 2-1 win at Sunderland.Tom Rogic and Daryl Dike were introduced midway through the second half at the Stadium of Light, with the Baggies trailing to Amad Diallo’s first-half penalty.Rogic levelled when he fired home from the edge of the 18-yard box in the 70th mi...Full Story »

West Brom’s substitutes came up trumps as second-half goals from Tom Rogic and Daryl Dike secured a 2-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.The Black Cats claimed a first-half lead when Amad Diallo scored from the penalty spot, but Baggies boss Carlos Corberan made a host of second-half changes, throwing on both Rogic and Dike in an attempt to change things.Rogic levelled when ...Full Story »

THE World Cup's hottest fan was mobbed by a huge crowd of fans in Qatar in a clip she shared to Instagram. Croatian model Ivana Knoll, 30, was seen surrounded by swarms of adoring supporters who asked for photos and videos of the social media star. The model has pushed the limit of Qatar's modesty laws, garnering praise from her fansCredit: PA She was mobbed in Doha with adoring fansCredit: I...Full Story »

PSG are challenging Barcelona for Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante. Sport says the two clubs, who have been feuding for several seasons now, have been torpedoing each other and it is clear to the Blaugrana club that the Parisians are hindering negotiations with Kante. Barca have been talking to Kante for months now, positioning themselves to be at the forefront when the player makes a decisio...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly confirmed his international retirement in an Instagram post on Sunday after World Cup heartbreak against Morocco. WHAT HAPPENED? Portugal crashed out of the World Cup with a shock loss to Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Veteran striker Ronaldo was a second-half substitute but failed to make an impact and Portugal left Qatar with a whimper. The striker ha...Full Story »

Bayern Munich join the race for Gvardiol According to Foot Mercato, Bayern Munich are soon going to enter the competition for highly-rated Croatia and RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. Gvardiol has set the world alight with his performances for Croatia at the World Cup, with the report stating that already Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have placed large bids for him. Real...Full Story »

Barcelona will wait until the summer to consider Ousmane Dembele's contract situation. Sport says Dembele renewed his deal last summer, with a low release clause. The club and the player's people have taken a breath after that tension and won't speak about the matter again until the end of the season. Dembele is happy at Barcelona and they will try to find a formula that brings calm to ever...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 »

Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst has given his side of the heated post-match exchange between himself and Lionel Messi.· Heated affair in World Cup quarters· Players clashed after Argentina won· Weghorst and Messi exchanged wordsWHAT HAPPENED? The Netherlands' defeat to Argentina was feisty at best with a record 18 yellow cards being shown. There were a number of flashpoints, mos...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 »

Liam Manning has told his MK Dons team that they have to stop feeling sorry for themselves and start to fight after falling to a 2-1 League One defeat at home to Fleetwood.The Dons sit 23rd in the table, level on points with bottom side Morecambe after birthday boy Daniel Batty helped the Cod Army complete a come-from-behind victory.Warren O’Hora had given the home side the lead shortly af...Full Story »