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Serbia and Cameroon produce World Cup thriller

The score finished 3-3 in the Group G meeting in Qatar. Serbia and Cameroon played out a pulsating World Cup encounter in Qatar which ended...

Fans in Qatar troll Germany after armband protest

The Germans had staged a ‘covered mouth’ protest earlier at the World Cup. Football fans in Qatar took a swipe at Germany during their match...

Germans salvage draw but World Cup hopes in the balance

Niclas Fullkrug’s goal rescued a point against Spain but Germany’s fate will be decided in the last round of group games in Qatar. Germany salvaged...

Watch: Football riots grip EU cities

Police deployed water cannons and tear gas against unruly crowds in several Belgian and Dutch cities. Violent scenes unfolded in the streets of multiple European...

Watch: Russia’s top football clubs in mass brawl

Tensions flared when Zenit St. Petersburg took on Spartak Moscow. Six players were sent off as the Russian Cup game between bitter rivals Zenit St....

Morocco beat Belgium in momentous World Cup win

Two second-half goals put the North Africans in the driving seat for a place in the knockout stages. Morocco earned a historic World Cup win...

Messi strikes to keep Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive

The Argentine captain scored as his team earned a crucial win against Mexico in Qatar. Argentina revived their chances of reaching the World Cup knockout...

Mbappe secures passage for France in Qatar

The striker scored twice as France ensured they qualified for the World Cup knockout stages with one game to spare. Defending champions France became the...

Hosts Qatar suffer early World Cup exit

The Middle Eastern nation endured a second successive defeat on Friday. Qatar have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after losing to Senegal in...

Fans allowed to wear rainbow hats at World Cup stadiums

The Welsh FA said it had guarantees from FIFA. The Welsh Football Association says it has been given assurances by FIFA that fans will be...

Brazil sweating on Neymar World Cup fitness

The forward suffered an ankle injury during the win against Serbia. Brazil began their World Cup campaign in Qatar with a victory against Serbia which...

Iran players sing anthem before dramatic World Cup win

The decision came in contrast to the team’s opening game in Qatar. The Iranian men’s football team sang their country’s national anthem ahead of their...

Watch: Richarlison wonder goal stuns Serbs

Brazilian football star was picked in the squad ahead of Firmino, and with skills like this, you can see why. Richarlison wonder goal already labelled...

Ronaldo makes World Cup history in Portugal victory

The forward scored a landmark goal as his team beat Ghana in Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo carved out another piece of history for himself when he...

Tech giant Apple linked to potential Man Utd bid – media

The US company and David Beckham are among the suitors tipped to go in for the Premier League club. The recent revelation that Manchester United’s...

World Cup star critical of German protest

Belgium captain Eden Hazard has echoed FIFA’s plea to focus on the football in Qatar. Belgium forward Eden Hazard has spoken out against Germany’s protest...

Spanish teen hailed after making World Cup history

Gavi scored in his team’s 7-0 rout of Costa Rica. Spanish midfielder Gavi etched his name into the history books in his team’s 7-0 demolition...

Japan fightback stuns sorry Germans

Two second half goals secured a sensational World Cup win for underdogs Japan. Just over 24 hours after Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi and Argentina,...

Process of selling Man Utd kicks off

The club's deeply unpopular owners look set to move on after nearly two decades in charge. Manchester United look set to become the latest Premier...

Messi calls for unity after Saudi Arabia shocker

Argentina have no room for error after their sensational defeat in the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi says that his side have no one to...

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United with immediate effect

The Red Devils have announced that they have parted ways with the football star Manchester United have officially parted ways with Cristiano Ronaldo, a little...

Iran players silent for anthem before World Cup defeat to England

The Islamic country's team lost 6-2 in its opener. https://youtu.be/V0ZrrQ16Q84 England’s World Cup challenge got off to a strong start after the Three Lions eased past...

Indian billionaire considering Liverpool bid – media

Liverpool's US-based owners are understood to be courting bids for the club. Mukesh Ambani, an Indian billionaire ranked by Forbes as being among the wealthiest...

Thousands march to demand justice over soccer stadium tragedy

The demonstrators called for a full investigation into the crush at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. Protestors took to the streets in Indonesia on Thursday...

Mourinho attacks player during sensational press conference

The football coach said he told the player to find another club. An unnamed AS Roma player has been told to find a new club...

Qatar rejects ‘racist’ French football team cartoon

A newspaper has been hit with accusations of Islamophobia. A caricature published by France’s Le Canard enchaine, which shows crudely drawn Qatari footballers dressed as...

Liverpool and Real Madrid clash headlines mouthwatering Champions League draw

The two European giants will meet in the round of 16 in a rematch of last season’s final Liverpool and Real Madrid clash headlines mouthwatering...

Tunisia at risk of Qatar 2022 World Cup ban

FIFA has warned North African nation of possible punishment. Tunisia risks being excluded from the upcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup in November if the North...

Decision reached in Neymar fraud case

Brazilian football superstar had been in danger of receiving a prison sentence. Prosecutors in Spain have dropped all charges against Brazilian football star Neymar, after...

Football star Pablo Mari stabbed in deadly supermarket rampage

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari was among the victims of the attack in Milan. Spanish footballer Pablo Mari is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in...

Ronaldo makes goalscoring return from exile

The forward hit the last of his team’s goals in a 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the Manchester United team with...

Watch: Socceroos accused of virtue-signaling over Qatar message

Australian players issued a plea ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month. The Australian men’s football team has faced accusations of social justice grandstanding...

Man jailed for El Clasico football match terror plot

Mohammed Yassi Amrani was ordered to fly a drone with explosives over a match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. A former bar worker has...

Staggering details leaked of ‘world record’ Mbappe contract – media

The French forward could reportedly earn $620 million at Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappe will eclipse Lionel Messi with the highest-earning deal in sports history if...

Watch: Manager ‘to deal with’ Ronaldo after early exit

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag appears on a collision course with the star striker. Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag...

Presidential candidate makes Neymar ‘tax pardon’ claim

Lula da Silva alleges that football ace Neymar is supporting Jair Bolsonaro due to a debt agreement. Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has endorsed President Jair...

Former football powerbrokers face retrial calls

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were cleared of corruption charges in July. Swiss federal prosecutors have confirmed that they have filed an appeal to see...

Manchester United star arrested again

Mason Greenwood is alleged to have breached bail conditions. Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested by Greater Manchester Police for allegedly breaching the...

Neymar faces calls for prison sentence

The Brazilian superstar faces fraud and corruption allegations related to his transfer to Barcelona. Paris Saint-German star Neymar is facing calls to be jailed for...

France hit with FIFA World Cup blow

N’Golo Kante is set to miss out on Qatar. France midfielder N’Golo Kante appears unlikely to be fit for next month’s World Cup in Qatar...

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