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 »

FOOTIE fans were left stunned by the BBC's decision NOT to broadcast the opening ceremony of the World Cup. Qatar 2022 officially got underway on Sunday afternoon with a glitzy ceremony at the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha. The national broadcaster eventually cut to their coverage of the opening match but didn't show the ceremony as it went on in the background But unlike tournaments of yesteryear,...Full Story »

An Ecuador fan angered Qatar fans at the World Cup by taunting them A jubilant Ecuador fan has angered Qatar supporters at the World Cup by asking "how much?" The South American side took on the host nation in Sunday's opening match of the tournament, producing a dominant display to win 2-0. After an early goal from Enner Valencia was controversially ruled out for offside by VAR, the former Ev...Full Story »

ENGLAND fans have come up with hilarious ideas to smuggle booze into World Cup games. Qatar U-turned earlier this week and banned alcohol from being sold at all World Cup stadia. Fans suggested bringing in beer hidden by a Coca-Cola sleeve And it means that the ONLY official World Cup site where fans can have a drink will be the Doha city centre official Fan Festival - selling just Budweiser ...Full Story »

Qatar has become the first FIFA World Cup hosts to lose their opening game, but that was not the only major embarrassment as hundreds of spectators seemed to leave the game at halftime. Enner Valencia scored goals in the 16th and 31st minutes as Ecuador defeated the home team 2-0. And for some ticket holders, that was it. By the time the final attendance at Al Bayt Stadium was announced in t...Full Story »

England's line-up for their opening World Cup match against Iran has leaked more than 15 hours before they take to the pitch. Gareth Southgate is expected to go on the offensive and start with a back four rather than a back three, which he has most regularly utilised since taking the job in 2016. Southgate has often plucked for a 3-4-2-1 formation although he did use a back four at times at the...Full Story »

Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in the first opening-game defeat for a host nation in the tournament's history. Valencia scored an early penalty and added a well-taken 31st-minute header to give the South Americans a commanding first-half lead as the Qataris looked overcome by the significance of the occasion. "Obv...Full Story »

The 29-year-old wore a tight ripped top showing off her curves with her country's name written on it. Paige Spiranac stunned fans in a USA tight top Credit: Twitter / @PaigeSpiranac Paige posted this selfie recently as she joked that Twitter was going to end Credit: Twitter: @PaigeSpiranac The snap of her has gone viral online amassing 5,000 likes in a matter of hours. She captioned her Twit...Full Story »

IT’S cam-ing home! The Iranian footie team are bound to have the hump after Camilla the psychic camel predicted a decisive win for the Three Lions. Camilla's owners Jenny and Vernon insist she's never wrong Credit: Paul Tonge The Sun on Sunday tasked ‘Mystic Millie’ with predicting the winner of tomorrow’s England vs Iran match. She walked straight over to the St Geor...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are on the same team but unfortunatelly for fans that have dreamed for it to be on the field, this time both superstars are collaborating with Louis Vuitton on a marketing campaing ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Piers Morgan to Ronaldo imagine the WC final and it’s between Portugal & Argentina:“You score 2 and Messi scores 2 and ...Full Story »

SAM ALLARDYCE reckons Gareth Southgate will quit as England manager even if he wins the World Cup. The former Three Lions boss also cast doubt on Southgate’s attacking intent ahead of tomorrow’s opener against Iran. Sam Allardyce believes Gareth Southgate will leave England after the World Cup Ex-Bolton and West Ham chief Allardyce said: “If Southgate doesn’t win the W...Full Story »

AC Milan consider Aouar deal AC Milan could make a move for Lyon star Houssem Aouar. Calciomercato reports the Serie A side have been approached by his agents about a possible deal and are considering offering him a contract. Aouar is ready to leave Lyon and could depart for free when his contract expires in the summer. West Ham preparing to lose Dawson Craig Dawson is reportedly looking for...Full Story »

France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left thigh during training on Saturday in Doha, the French federation have confirmed. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner felt a strong pain in his thigh during a sprint toward the end of the training session. After undergoing an MRI, it was confirmed that Benzema had suffered a muscle tear that would nee...Full Story »

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The right-back will be hoping for more than a brief stay in Qatar as the Three Lions chase glory. Trent Alexander-Arnold models Calvin Klein pants Credit: Calvin Klein via Instagram / @calvinklein The Liverpool star shows off his chiselled physique Credit: Calvin Klein via Instagram / @calvinklein And he'll surely have packed enough pairs of pants if his latest endorsement deal is anything to...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   flashback Wolves v Arsenal (stomach bug)Chef   World Cup 2022 Let's go !!   PSG would become The Most Loved Club in The world - if they make this Dream come true for Every Football Fan!   FC BARCELONA'S NEW STAR BOY - @alejandrobalde IS GOING TO THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP WITH SPAIN.   Argentina and Uruguay's National Te...Full Story »

German football association (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf has criticised FIFA for its attempts to restrict national teams' political activities when it comes to human rights. Speaking at Germany's first news conference in Qatar ahead of the World Cup, Neuendorf said on Friday he was particularly annoyed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino's letter two weeks ago urging teams to "focus on the fo...Full Story »