Reece James appears to have fired a dig at England manager Gareth Southgate on Ivan Toney’s Instagram post. Toney continued his fine form this season by netting a brace against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. His goals secured Brentford a crucial three points in an emphatic finish for the Bees. The forward made headlines this week after being a notable omissi...Full Story »

Brazil forward Neymar has hinted the World Cup in Qatar could be the last in his career. Neymar, 30, played in the past two World Cups but has yet to win a major title with the national team. "I'll play like it's the last," Neymar told Globo. "I talk to my father, we always talk, to play each game as if it were the last because you don't know what will happen tomorrow. "I can't guarantee that...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick had words of praise for two of his players with very different World Cup stories after watching his side come from behind to grab a dramatic 2-1 Championship win at Norwich.Young Australian midfielder Riley McGree equalised for the hosts just after the hour mark with a quite stunning volley, setting the scene for a dramatic finale which saw substitute Matts Cro...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins scored one and set up another as Northampton beat Carabao Cup giantkillers Gillingham 2-0 at Priestfield.Town started the day 19 places ahead of their hosts – who memorably knocked out Premier League side Brentford on Tuesday – and the gulf in quality was evident throughout.The visitors were only denied an opening-minute lead when Gills goalkeeper Glenn Morris saved well ...Full Story »

Uruguay international Darwin Nunez’s parting gift to Liverpool before his departure to the World Cup was two goals and a match-winning performance in the 3-1 victory over Southampton.Manager Jurgen Klopp, watching on from the back of the first tier of the Main Stand due to his one-match touchline ban but in constant communication with coach Vitor Matos, would have enjoyed his different per...Full Story »

PAUL GASCOIGNE recalls being caught by Sir Bobby Robson as he sipped a pina colada on the beach during the World Cup. England legend Gazza captured the nation's imaginations during Italia 90, with a string of breathtaking performances on the Three Lions' incredible run to the semi-finals. Paul Gascoigne reminisced about World Cup memories Sir Bobby Robson caught Gazza out as he enjoyed a drin...Full Story »

The Netherlands squad will meet migrant workers who helped build the stadiums for the World Cup in Qatar, coach Louis van Gaal said on Friday. The team will meet a group of about 20 migrants on Nov. 17 to talk about their working conditions and to give them the opportunity to join the players in training. The Dutch FA (KNVB) is one of the few football associations to criticise human rights a...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told national team managers hopeful of having their World Cup players rested this weekend: "Don't call me!" There is one last round of Premier League fixtures before the tournament starts but Guardiola has rejected the idea that he could give a helping hand to the countries heading to Qatar by rotating his squad when he picks his team to play Brentford a...Full Story »

Jesse Marsch says he doesn't care who wins the World Cup as his focus is solely on his work at Leeds. Marsch doesn't care about World Cup winner Leeds playing better in recent weeks Coach earned two caps as a player with USMNT WHAT HAPPENED? Marsch was asked about the World Cup ahead of Leeds' final game before players head to Qatar. When asked to pick a winner, Marsch was quick to point...Full Story »

PSG manager Christophe Galtier says his players are likely feeling apprehensive ahead of the team's final game before the World Cup. PSG in action on Sunday Last game before World Cup Players wary of injury WHAT HAPPENED? PSG play their final game before the World Cup on Sunday in Ligue 1. Galtier has acknowledged that some of his players are nervous about the possibility of picking up i...Full Story »

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has admitted he's in dreamland after being called up to the Spain squad for World Cup 2022. Fati back from injury Named in Spain squad Thrilled to be selected WHAT HAPPENED? The 20-year-old is off to the World Cup after being named in Spain's 26-man squad for the showpiece event by manager Luis Enrique. Fati has not played for Spain since October 2020, after...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says the current squad has a lot in common with the team that reached the World Cup final in 2014. Messi talks World Cup hopes Thinks current side is similar to 2014 finalists Calls on team to be united WHAT HAPPENED? Messi has shared his thoughts ahead of the tournament, with Argentina heading to Qatar as one of the pre-tournament favourites after winnin...Full Story »

Kyle Walker will head to the World Cup without any match action in six weeks after being ruled out of Manchester City’s clash with Brentford on Saturday.The England right-back has not played since suffering a groin injury that subsequently required surgery in the derby against Manchester United on October 2.That has not prevented him from being named in manager Gareth Southgate’s squ...Full Story »

Aleksandar Mitrovic will miss Sunday’s Premier League match against Manchester United because of a foot problem which could make the Serbia striker a fitness doubt for the World Cup.Defender Kenny Tete and midfielder Harrison Reed will serve one-match suspensions after collecting their fifth yellow cards of the season in last weekend’s defeat at Manchester City.Forward Bobby De Cordo...Full Story »

KIERAN TRIPPIER revealed he paid his dad's fine after killjoy council chiefs fined him in 2018 for flying a giant England flag in the garden. But the Three Lions star hopes Bury council will leave his proud old man alone when in Qatar. All of Trippier's extended family piled into his dad Chris' back garden when England reached the World Cup semis in Russia four years ago. Asked if it will b...Full Story »

Paul Pogba passed a self-imposed knee test by dancing around his living room - convincing fans he's going to the World Cup. The French superstar has been out of action since picking up an injury in pre-season after moving to Juventus from Manchester United. The 29-year-old underwent surgery in September to expedite a return to action, but his progress was derailed after he picked up a thigh inj...Full Story »

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England manager Gareth Southgate has officially announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Big names like Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham are in as expected, while the inclusion of Leicester City playmaker James Maddison is probably the biggest story from today’s announcement. The Foxes star has been in superb form in the...Full Story »

Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 and advance to last 16 of the Carabao Cup.A turgid first half was followed by a frantic second which delivered all six goals – Anthony Martial cancelled out Ollie Watkins’ opener within seconds, then Marcus Rashford struck after a Diogo Dalot own goal had put the visitors back in front.Bruno Fernandes then fired United ...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris must decide whether to freshen up his side for the clash with Northampton following their Carabao Cup heroics against Brentford in midweek.Midfielder Olly Lee is a doubt after missing the third-round victory on penalties because of a tight quad.Midfielder Ben Reeves also sat out the GTech Community Stadium showdown with an unspecified knock and his fitness is being mo...Full Story »