Inter Milan and Juventus are battling to sign Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic in the January transfer window. That is according to the Daily Mail, which broke the news of the potential bidding war on Wednesday. So far this season, Pulisic has started only three Premier League matches. Injuries and fluctuating form have led the 24-year-old to drastically fall down the pecking order at Che...Full Story »

John Herdman believes his Canada side proved they belong at the World Cup after they outshone Belgium only to slip to a narrow defeat.Michy Batshuayi hit the only goal of the game as a lacklustre Belgium, ranked second in the world, began Group F with a barely-deserved 1-0 win.Canada – 39 places lower than Belgium in the rankings – had earlier missed a penalty as Alphonso Davies&rsqu...Full Story »

Canada missed a penalty and were controversially denied two more as Michy Batshuayi’s strike condemned them to a narrow defeat against Belgium on their first World Cup appearance in 36 years.Having finished third in the 2018 finals and boasting talent such as Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans and Thibaut Courtois, Belgium have been tipped to go deep into the tournament once more.But they ha...Full Story »

Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu lauded a result he saw as the greatest in the team’s history after they pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over Germany in their World Cup Group E opener.Having trailed to a 33rd-minute penalty from Ilkay Gundogan, Japan fought back to triumph at the Khalifa International Stadium with strikes in the 75th and 83rd minutes from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano, ...Full Story »

Japan produced another shock at the World Cup as late goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano saw them come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their Group E opener at the Khalifa International Stadium.Having trailed to a 33rd-minute penalty from Ilkay Gundogan, who also hit the post on the hour mark, Japan drew level with 15 minutes of normal time remaining when Doan fired in after Ma...Full Story »

Japan were trailing 1-0 with just 15 minutes to go before an incredible double whammy sucker-punched the four-time World Cup winners and claimed them a famous 2-1 victory. Japan secured a famous victory over Germany with a late rally Credit: EPA Ritsu Doan fired the Japanese level just moments after coming off the bench Credit: Reuters Takuma Asano then raced clear to fire Japan into the lead...Full Story »

The beaten finalists in Russia are not a patch on the team who knocked England out in the semi-finals four years ago. Hakim Ziyech and Luka Modric battled for possession in the Group F clash Credit: Getty Achraf Hakimi tested the goalkeeper with his long-range piledriver Credit: Getty And now they might struggle to even make it beyond the group stages after being forced into a stalemate by a ...Full Story »

Saudi Arabia put together one of the greatest World Cup shockers of all time when they beat Lionel Messi and co 2-1 in the group stage. Saudi Arabian fans erupted into wild celebrations after the win over Argentina One Saudi Arabian fan went so crazy he ripped a door off its hinges Saudi have sprung the biggest shock fo the World Cup so far Credit: PA Messi opened the scoring after just 10 m...Full Story »

France head coach Didier Deschamps has backed Kylian Mbappe to shine at the World Cup, labelling it “his competition” after the forward excelled in a comeback win over Australia.A number of injures rocked the France squad heading into the finals and they were stunned as Craig Goodwin opened the scoring after nine minutes before rallying to record a 4-1 win.Olivier Giroud scored twice...Full Story »

Tunisia held European Championship semifinalist Denmark to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup. Tunisia's Aissa Laidouni reacts to supporters during the World Cup group D soccer match between Denmark and Tunisia, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Coming three hours after Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in a shocking ups...Full Story »

Even the strictly sober Saudis must have fancied a Bud to toast the most remarkable result in their football history and one which is sending shockwaves through the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty From a goal down after ten minutes and three hair’s-breadth offside decis...Full Story »

NEYMAR has been labelled "arrogant" for altering his Brazil kit ahead of the World Cup. The South Americans are seeking to win the competition for a record-extending sixth time in Qatar. Neymar has added an extra star to his Brazil kit ahead of the World Cup They currently have five World Cup wins to their name, meaning they also have five stars on their kit. But Neymar has shared a picture ...Full Story »

Manchester United are interested in Juventus goalkeeper and Polish international Wojciech Szczesny. With David De Gea out of contract at the end of the season, bringing in a new goalkeeper could be a priority for Manchester United. Even if De Gea’s contract is extended, Martin Dubravka was only signed on loan, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Erik ten Hag bring in a number two ...Full Story »

FIFA have reportedly ordered to Belgium remove the word 'love' from the collar of their away strip just days before their World Cup campaign gets underway. It is the second demand that football’s governing body have made today after they threatened team captains with bookings if they choose to wear the OneLove armband in protest at Qatar’s human rights record. Belgium will play the...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has dismissed "rumours" about his fitness and said he is ready to lead Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. There have been suggestions that Messi has been missing parts of training sessions because of an ankle injury but the Paris Saint-Germain forward said he will play against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. "I'm feeling well," Messi told a news conference on Mond...Full Story »

Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after his late equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw against the United States.Wales’ first World Cup match for 64 years looked like ending in defeat after Timothy Weah rewarded the Americans’ first-half dominance with a clinical 36th-minute strike at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.But Bale was felled in the box eight minutes from...Full Story »

Gareth Bale proved Wales’ saviour as their first match at a World Cup for 64 years ended in a 1-1 draw against the United States.Timothy Weah put the Americans ahead with a clinical strike in the 36th minute of a first half that they dominated from start to finish.Wales seemed to have no answers until the half-time introduction of Kieffer Moore.But time was fast running out when Bale equal...Full Story »

The Netherlands seized the advantage in World Cup Group A as goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen sealed a 2-0 win over African champions Senegal.The Lions of Teranga are missing their talisman, Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane, at this tournament and though they battled hard, could not find a way past the debutant Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert.The win puts the Oranje, three times World Cup f...Full Story »

RAMPANT England announced themselves as serious World Cup contenders - as they equalled their best ever tournament result by demolishing Iran. Bukayo Saka netted a brilliant double after Jude Bellingham’s first international goal had powered England in front. Bellingham, 19, celebrates with Mason Mount Saka is congratulated for his first-half strike Raheem Sterling volleyed home the ...Full Story »

England’s quest for glory in Qatar got off to a dream start as Bukayo Saka’s brace helped Gareth Southgate’s men roar to a 6-2 victory against Iran in their World Cup opener.Having reached the semi-finals four years ago and finished as Euros runners-up last summer, the Three Lions arrived among the favourites despite a six-match winless run and Nations League relegation.England...Full Story »