Struggling Rangers facing acid Celtic test while tributes pour in for king of football Pele - Hotline David McCarthy manned the phones as Dons fans called for Goodwin to go and Lenny to arrive. Daily Record · Dec 30, 2022
2023 marks the start of football’s next era After the era-defining Qatar World Cup and careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the powers behind football’s sportswashing race will turn their attention to the club game as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland prepare to take centre stage The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022
Archie Macpherson: The greatest among football's icons? Pele was simply the best The former commentator remembers the Brazilian icon who died on Thursday at the age of 82 and 'seemed to have proprietorial rights to the World Cup'. Daily Record · Dec 30, 2022
Patrice Evra sets Manchester United a Cristiano Ronaldo challenge vs Nottingham Forest Man United return to Premier League action on Tuesday night when they face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford Manchester Evening News · Dec 24, 2022
Riyad Mahrez makes Man City 'mentality' admission following cup victory over Liverpool FC Man City progressed to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after defeating Liverpool on Thursday night. Manchester Evening News · Dec 23, 2022
Man City handed all-Premier League tie in Carabao Cup quarter-final after Liverpool FC win The draw for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup was made on Thursday evening and Manchester City were in the hat Manchester Evening News · Dec 22, 2022
Pep Guardiola provides Erling Haaland fitness update after Man City ace's pre-World Cup injury Haaland picked up an injury prior to Manchester City's break for the World Cup Manchester Evening News · Dec 22, 2022
Thierry Henry makes Erling Haaland goal prediction and tips Man City ace to break Premier League record Erling Haaland has registered 23 goals and three assists in 18 appearances in all competitions since joining Manchester City. Manchester Evening News · Dec 22, 2022
Barcelona 'drop interest' in Man City ace Bernardo Silva and more transfer rumours Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent seasons. Manchester Evening News · Dec 22, 2022
Enzo Fernandez has shown Liverpool how to solve their midfield issue and coach's comments prove it Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders praised Argentina's World Cup winning midfield during his press conference previewing the match with Manchester City Liverpool Echo · Dec 22, 2022
Kylian Mbappe: Global face of his race at FIFA World Cup 2022 The fervent embrace of the star by a community in dire need of a hero is noteworthy as racism rises across the world. The star's cold-shouldering of Macron after France's defeat in the final too is being seen as an image of Black defiance... The Times of India · Dec 20, 2022
The Questions for Mbappe After an All-Time World Cup Final Footnote Mbappé’s heroic hat trick capped a Golden Boot-winning effort, but he clearly wanted more for France—and there’s still more he can do to make that happen. Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2022
France fans hail Mbappe’s dazzling World Cup final performance Mbappe secured the golden boot with his hat-trick in the final and came close to winning a second World Cup. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022
Former Linfield star hailed as the 'Messi of League Two' after latest wonder goal The 25-year-old scored another stunning goal on Saturday Belfast Live · Dec 18, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 Why Argentina won this penalty shootout before it even began There was a huge disparity in support inside the stadium and Hugo Lloris may have regretted losing the coin toss before the shootout that decided this World Cup final
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022 ‘You can’t begrudge Messi’: Parisians react as France lose World Cup final Patrons of French capital’s bars go through gamut of emotions as Argentina eventually win out on penalties
The Times of India · Dec 18, 2022 Millions of Indian fans of Argentina, Messi rejoice in magnificent victory: PM Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Argentina on winning the World Cup and said the final will be remembered as one of the most thrilling football matches.
Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022 Messi’s Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup Lionel Messi’s Argentina overcome France in roller-coaster showpiece event concluded by Gonzalo Montiel’s spot kick.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 18, 2022 Gary Neville explains why it went wrong for Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup Former Man United defender Gary Neville has claimed that he 'felt sorry' for Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 18, 2022 Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville agree on World Cup final prediction France clash with Argentina in the World Cup final and Man United icons Neville and Keane have agreed on who they think will win.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022 World Cup 2022: buildup to the final, Southgate stays with England – as it happened England confirm that Gareth Southgate will continue as manager and Ángel di María is set to start the World Cup final for Argentina
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022 Argentina vs France confirmed lineups and team news for World Cup final Lionel Messi and Argentina face Kylian Mbappe and France for a shot at glory in Qatar
Daily Record · Dec 17, 2022 Can Rangers get Alfredo Morelos back to his best and how much is Josip Juranovic worth? - Saturday Jury The Record Sport team give their views on the big topics in Scottish football.
The Times of India · Dec 16, 2022 FIFA World Cup: Messi and Maradona kiss the sky as eternal final looms DOHA: "After the game is before the game." When Sepp Herberger, counted as among football’s earliest philosophers, first uttered this strange truism of the game, he would never have thought it would ring so true ahead of a World Cup final nearly seven decades later.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 England earn European glory and Messi magic carries Argentina – 2022 in pictures We take a look at another memorable sporting year in pictures.