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Early World Cup final predictions as pundits prepare for Messi vs Mbappe

The countdown continues until the World Cup final with Kylian Mbappe and France standing in the way of Lionel Messi leading Argentina to their first win at the tournament since 1986

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Far from home, 10-year-old Ukrainian's dream of soccer stardom lives on

Ten-year-old Danylo Astion fled Ukraine with his family soon after Russia invaded but his dream of becoming a soccer star lives on in Vienna, where training for one of Austria's top teams has rekindled his lust for life.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022

Changing Lives FC: Inside the initiative transforming lives of UK's migrants and refugees

An initiative set up by Changing Lives FC chief David Simmons has helped support over 3000 vulnerable people - including a football team made up of migrants and refugees

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

'I'd just like to know why': Friend of slain John 'The Badge' Roberts' anger 10 years on from unsolved murder

No one has been brought to justice for killing devoted Newcastle United fan at his home in December 2012

Chronicle Live · Dec 16, 2022

Who was John 'The Badge' Roberts and how did he get his nickname?

A look back at the life of the football mad Gateshead murder victim whose killers have never been caught

Chronicle Live · Dec 16, 2022

Wolfe Tones star praises Argentina football bosses over Falklands War chant

The Argentina squad sang what translates to 'f***ing English in the Falklands, I don’t forget' after securing their place in the World Cup final

Dublin Live · Dec 16, 2022

Is the World Cup still the greatest show on earth?

Gideon Rachman on the good, the bad and the Messi of Qatar 2022

Financial Times · Dec 16, 2022

Kittle Shines As 49ers Hold on vs. Seahawks to Clinch NFC West Title

San Francisco became the first NFL team to clinch its division this season with the “Thursday Night Football” victory.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2022

Tottenham news: Fabio Paratici granted healthy windfall ahead of busy January transfer window

All the latest Tottenham Hotspur news and transfer gossip including updates on the FA Cup clash with Portsmouth, the European Super League and the benefits of sending players to the World Cup

Football London · Dec 16, 2022

Why Indians love World Cup football, even without India in it

In a country that has never played at the World Cup, passion for the sport comes alive during the event.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2022