The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Address issues at home before criticising Qatar over World Cup

Letters: Steve Tombs highlights the poor response to work-related deaths in the UK, while Christopher Bertram says holding the event in Qatar allowed many fans from Africa to attend, which would not have been possible in a European country

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

'Opposite of Messi' - Former Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo labelled 'flop' of the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo only scored one goal for Portugal at the World Cup following his exit from Manchester United last month

Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022

‘Players are hurting’: Steve Borthwick targets England revival in Six Nations

Steve Borthwick has left Leicester and signed a five-year contract with England and admitted: ‘I don’t think anyone thinks the timing is ideal’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Rule change means League of Ireland players face bans for betting on any football worldwide

PFA Ireland boss Stephen McGuinness has called on ex-internationals to stop working with betting companies

Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

RFU chief Bill Sweeney believes ‘right decision’ made in replacing Eddie Jones

Jones was dismissed earlier this month after a poor 2022 in charge of England and has been replaced by Steve Borthwick.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Argentina celebrate World Cup triumph – Monday’s sporting social

Rio Ferdinand urged Kylian Mbappe to stay positive.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Photos: Argentina beats France on penalty kicks to win the 2022 World Cup

Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory over France in the World Cup finals on Sunday, Dec. 18. See photos from the close match and fans' reactions to the game's outcome.

WEKU · Dec 19, 2022

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup

From the end of Messi’s wait for glory to the first Arab tournament, and the mixing of politics and sports.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022

Les Bleus return home as national heros despite World Cup loss

The France football team was expected to greet fans in Paris late Monday after their epic defeat to Argentina in an exhilarating World Cup final.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 19, 2022

Steve Borthwick not prioritising World Cup over Six Nations after taking over as England head coach

The former Leicester Tigers chief has signed a five-year deal to be England;s new head coach.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022