ENGLAND fans have claimed they were stripped naked and humiliated by stadium security staff after dressing as crusaders at a World Cup game. The expat pair - who have asked not to be named fearing reprisals from Qatar’s hardline Islamic regime - said they were turned away five times for wearing the "offensive" fancy dress. England fans have claimed they were forced to strip naked by Qata...Full Story »

Mount rejects latest contract offer Mason Mount has rejected Chelsea's latest contract offer, thought to be £200,000, according to the Daily Mail. Mount apparently seeks parity with fellow England star Raheem Sterling although Chelsea are still confident of getting their young talisman to sign. Young Argentine midfielder to join Sporting CP Sporting have secured the signing of young R...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has said goodbye to Manchester — hiring movers to pack up his cars and belongings. The Portuguese legend, 37, is currently at the World Cup in Qatar after leaving Man United. Cristiano Ronaldo has hired movers to pack up his cars and belongings Ronaldo's Cadillac Escalade and Bentley Flying Spur were seen being loaded on to a transporter on Tuesday But his £150,0...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Qatar 1-3 Senegal   Big teams after 1st game   USA fans seeing Gio Reyna 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 make his World Cup debut:   Qatar become the first hosts in the history of the World Cup to be knocked out after just two matches     England vs Iran             ...Full Story »

Brazil star Neymar says he is going through "one of the most difficult moments" of his career as an ankle injury threatens to cut his World Cup short. Neymar sustained ankle injury against Serbia Attacker expected to miss rest of group stage Could return if Brazil make it to knockout rounds WHAT HAPPENED? The attacker was forced off late in his side's 2-0 win against Serbia on Thursday a...Full Story »

The United States were dominant in attack but could not find a way past England as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their second 2022 World Cup game on Friday. The US were the better side in a game lacking in clear-cut chances. The closest threat came when Christian Pulisic rattled the crossbar with a ferocious effort midway through the first half, but neither side were able to break the deadl...Full Story »

Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard has suggested his side’s shock victory over Argentina this week could help the Middle Eastern nation’s bid to jointly host the 2030 World Cup.Saudi Arabia will face Poland on Saturday, knowing another three points would put them into the last 16 of this edition against the odds after their stunning come-from-behind 2-1 win over Lionel Messi’s sid...Full Story »

Enner Valencia ensured Ecuador got the very least they deserved as they battled back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group A match at the Khalifa Stadium.The Oranje led early thanks to a stunning strike from highly-rated PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo but did precious little else all game.Ecuador, in contrast, had a goal from Brighton wing-back Pervis Estup...Full Story »

Qatar are heading out of their own World Cup following defeat by Senegal in their second game.The hosts were beaten 3-1 by the African champions at Doha’s Al Thumama Stadium on Friday and their exit was later confirmed when Group A rivals Netherlands and Ecuador played out a 1-1 draw.Qatar still have a game against the Dutch to come but, after losing their opener to the South Americans, th...Full Story »

Match report as Senegal claim first World Cup victory to leave hosts Qatar facing group-stage elimination; Qatar will be first nation eliminated if Netherlands avoid defeat against Ecuador in Friday's other Group A game Qatar's Ismail Mohamad reacts after his shot is saved by Senegal's Edouard Mendy Hosts Qatar stand on the brink of elimination just two games into the World Cup after a 3-1 def...Full Story »

Forest Green could be boosted by Jordan Moore-Taylor’s return to fitness when they host Alvechurch in the FA Cup second round on Saturday.Moore-Taylor has missed the last month following a minor hernia issue but could return alongside Ben Stevenson (knock) for the weekend clash.Kyle McAllister was forced off at Oxford last week following a blow to the face and will join Armani Little, Udok...Full Story »

Wales coach Robert Page admitted his team had fallen well below the standards they set for themselves as defeat to Iran put them on the brink of World Cup elimination.Page refused to use Wayne Hennessey’s red card – only the third for a goalkeeper in World Cup finals history – as an excuse for the defeat, and said Carlos Queiroz’s team were well worth their win.Iran hit b...Full Story »

Accrington are set to be without Blackpool loanee Doug Tharme for Saturday’s visit of Barnet in the FA Cup second round.Tharme sat out the round one victory over Crawley earlier this month and Stanley boss John Coleman does not expect the defender to be granted permission to feature from his parent club.Joe Pritchard (hamstring) and Ryan Astley (knee) remain sidelined but are closing in on...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton will make changes for his side’s FA Cup second round clash with non-league Boreham Wood.Lewis Gibson and Lewis Gordon were both rested for Rovers’ midweek Papa Johns Trophy win at Colchester and are expected to return to the starting line-up.Ryan Loft could also feature after making a successful return from his recent hamstring injury in the first half...Full Story »

Wales headed into the game having secured a 1-1 draw with the USA in their opening group match. Iran, meanwhile, were put to the sword by England, with the Three Lions smashing six past them on Monday. So, if either side wanted to stake a claim for a spot in the last-16, they needed a win on Friday. And when all was said and done, Iran picked up the three points, leaving Wales’ qualif...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner has reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of the FA Cup second round tie against Sky Bet League Two Grimsby.Defender Zeno Rossi has stepped up his recovery from injury but remains a couple of weeks away from making a return.Bonner made a number of changes last time out in this competition but that was against non-league Curzon Ashton, when his side edged through a re...Full Story »

Ipswich have been dealt a blow ahead of their FA Cup tie against minnows Buxton with the news winger Marcus Harness is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.Harness suffered a knee injury during Tuesday night’s Papa Johns Trophy tie against former club Portsmouth at Portman Road, and is facing up to 10 weeks of recovery.Midfielder Greg Leigh made his first appearance since September a...Full Story »

Stevenage forward Danny Rose will hope to return for the FA Cup trip to non-league King’s Lynn after a head injury.The 28-year-old was substituted as a precaution in last Saturday’s League Two draw at Grimsby after taking a knock and was rested for the midweek Papa John’s Trophy win over Arsenal’s Under-21s.Manager Steve Evans made six changes for that match as a sickness...Full Story »

Billy Bodin is set to be fit for Oxford’s FA Cup second-round clash with Exeter despite picking up an injury in last week’s draw with Forest Green.The striker was substituted during the first half of the 1-1 draw but a scan has revealed no complications and he is ready to feature.Jodi Jones is back after missing last week whilst on international duty with Malta, but Kyle Joseph remai...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner has reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of the FA Cup second round tie against Sky Bet League Two Grimsby.Defender Zeno Rossi has stepped up his recovery from injury but remains a couple of weeks away from making a return.Bonner made a number of changes last time out in this competition but that was against non-league Curzon Ashton, when his side edged through a re...Full Story »