Portugal has proven themselves once again on the international stage after rising above pre-tournament controversy involving iconic figure Cristiano Ronaldo to be one of the first nations to book passage into the round of 16 while currently sitting atop Group H and likely to emerge group winners. But their potential deep run during the knockout stage has suffered a severe body blow after repo...Full Story »

Gareth Bale has LAFC contract break clause Gareth Bale's contract at LAFC contains a break clause which means he could leave before the start of the new MLS season in February 2023, according to The Sun. LAFC are expecting Bale to return but his primary motive for joining the club was to get himself in top shape for the 2022 World Cup. Wales's early exit has thrown Bale's future plans into do...Full Story »

Ben White has left England's training base at the World Cup and will return home for "personal reasons", the FA have announced. The Arsenal centre-back is not expected to return to Qatar to play any more part in England's World Cup campaign. Ben White has left England's camp A statement from the FA read: "Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for perso...Full Story »

Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez believes the milestone appointment of a female referee at the men’s World Cup is a major step forward for the “very sexist” football industry.France’s Stephanie Frappart will make history on Thursday as the first woman to take charge of a match at the men’s tournament when she oversees the crunch clash between Suarez’s sid...Full Story »

Arsenal are weighing up joining the big money battle for West Ham captain Declan Rice. Football.London says Arsenal could join the race for Rice. The Gunners are now eyeing the midfielder. And West Ham are looking for £70m as Chelsea prepare an offer. Arsenal see Rice as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey and could join the bidding themselves.Full Story »

Manchester United could seal a 70m euro double signing this January if they firm up their interest in World Cup pair, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Red Devils are in need of reinforcements despite a bright start under new boss Erik ten Hag, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive departure following an astonishing interview leaving a major hole at the top of the pitch. This...Full Story »

THIBAUT COURTOIS has denied claims of a Belgium dressing room bust-up. And the ex-Chelsea goalkeeper declared the person responsible for the allegations will be axed from the national team if discovered. Thibaut Courtois has denied claims of a dressing room clash Reports claimed Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Jan Vertonghen had to be separated as tensions boiled over after the 1-0 defeat to...Full Story »

Gareth Bale plans to continue playing for Wales Gareth Bale has put rumours of his potential retirement from international football to bed following Wales' exit at the 2022 World Cup after a 3-0 defeat to England. Wales headed into their final group game against England needing a win to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the knockout phase. It was Wales' first World Cup finals appearan...Full Story »

AC Milan still working on Bennacer renewal AC Milan are eager to tie Ismael Bennacer to a new contract, Calciomercato says. The Algeria star has been pivotal for the Rossoneri and his current deal runs out in 2024. Milan hope to prevent him from being lured away from San Siro but talks have been going on for some time but there may have been a breakthrough as he has changed agent to Enzo Raio...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate said the “big business starts now” after Marcus Rashford’s brace helped England reach the World Cup knockout phase with a comprehensive victory against Wales.The 104th meeting of the old rivals ended with last year’s European Championship runners-up wrapping up top spot in Group B on Tuesday evening at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.Rashford’s brilliant ...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford’s brilliant brace helped England reach the knockout phase as group winners and brought Wales’ first World Cup appearance since 1958 to an end.Welsh hopes of progressing were hanging by a thread heading into a Group B finale in which Gareth Southgate’s men only needed to avoid a four-goal loss to progress to the last 16.The 104th meeting of the old foes was the f...Full Story »

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse knows his side must be prepared for a totally different type of football after securing their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Ecuador.The Africa Cup of Nations champions – without injured star forward Sadio Mane – needed to win to make it through from Group A, while a draw would have been good enough for Ecuador.After se...Full Story »

Izabel Goulart stole the show from the stands as Germany took on Spain (Image: Instagram @izabelgoulart) Sex-mad WAG Izabel Goulart has been Germany's No. 1 fan at the 2022 World Cup - and rocked a red bralette in the stands during their draw against Spain. The former Victoria's Secret Model who is engaged to German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, has been snapped watching on in Qatar while donning so...Full Story »

WAG Kennedy Alexa is hoping England outfox Wales in tonight's World Cup clash. The girlfriend of Leicester City's James Maddison wore a snake print bikini in a photograph she shared online. Kennedy Alexa started dating James in 2020 after she moved back to the UK from LACredit: Instagram James Maddison returned to training on Saturday and is hoping to feature in the squad chosen to face Wales...Full Story »

  Arsenal defender Ben White missed England's most recent training session ahead of their World Cup game against Wales. White hasn’t featured yet for England with Gareth Southgate opting for Harry Maguire and John Stones in defence, a pair who has helped him in previous tournaments so far. The Arsenal defender has been in impressive form this season, but it's going to be diff...Full Story »

  Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with a move for €50m World Cup forward Nico Williams. Williams is currently featuring at the World Cup with Spain, and any positive performance could increase interest from other clubs. With the January transfer window opening just a few days after the World Cup ends, players are firmly in the shop window this tournament. The Athletic Bi...Full Story »

  Juventus believe they can still prise Gabriel away from Arsenal Juventus are reportedly still hoping to buy Gabriel Magalhaes from Arsenal, according to Football London. Recently, the Brazilian centre-back renewed his contract with the Gunners, keeping him with the team through 2027. Ancelotti aiming to bring Richarlison to Real Madrid According to Todofichajes, Carlo Ancel...Full Story »

Mohammed Salisu broke the deadlock in the Group H clash when a free-kick into the box landed perfectly for him to lash home and then Mohammed Kudus got on the end of a Jordan Ayew cross to nod in his team's second. Korea fought back in the second half as Cho Gue-sung headed in twice in the space of three minutes, but Kudus popped up with the vital winner in the 68th minute. Despite his team's...Full Story »

Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song hailed his players’ “collective spirit” after they fought back from two goals down in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Serbia.Serbia led 2-1 at the interval after Strahinja Pavlovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored in first-half added time after Jean-Charles Castelletto had given Cameroon the lead.Aleksandar Mitrovic put Serbia 3-1 up early in the s...Full Story »

Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro is confident captain and talisman Enner Valencia will be fit and firing for his side’s decisive final World Cup group game against Senegal.Former West Ham and Everton striker Valencia has scored all three of Ecuador’s goals in the tournament so far but is carrying a knee injury.The 33-year-old struck twice in the 2-0 opening-night win over hosts Qatar and...Full Story »