Bangladesh gearing up to support Argentina in World Cup final Millions in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday’s championship game in Qatar. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022
A-League Men Melbourne Derby pitch invasion leaves Australian football 'in tatters' After one of the ugliest moments in Australian football history, the game is left wondering how to pick up the pieces as authorities promise major sanctions. ABC News · Dec 18, 2022
World Cup 2022 briefing: Qatar’s big show comes to an end Despite the grimness surrounding Fifa’s often tawdry but carefully buffed spectacle, the tournament has shone on one front The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
Croatia defeats Morocco 2-1 for third place title at World Cup Luka Modrić led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place. WEKU · Dec 18, 2022
Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park fight after becoming RTE Sportsperson of the Year The Bray boxer, who also won the award in 2012 and 2020, has enjoyed another sensational year in the ring Irish Mirror · Dec 18, 2022
2022 Qatar World Cup: our final pick The Bangkok Post's prediction on match. Bangkok Post · Dec 18, 2022
Man Utd 'open' to second transfer swoops for Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham Manchester United are poised to reignite their interest in midfield duo Frenkie de Jong and Jude Bellingham after both caught the eye for Netherlands and England respectively at the World Cup Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022
Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot at World Cup DOHA: Croatia beat injury-hit Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to leave Qatar on a high after again surpassing expectations following their run to the final in 2018. Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022
Morocco star Achraf Hakimi confronted FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Croatia loss FIFA president Gianni Infantino was allegedly confronted by a desperate Achraf Hakimi after Morocco lost their World Cup third-place play-off to Croatia on Saturday Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
Argentina and France might be playing in the final but Qatar is the real winner of the FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup final might be a glamorous match-up between two superstar teams but regardless of who claims victory out of Argentina and France, the real winner will be Qatar, Samantha Lewis writes. ABC News · Dec 17, 2022
PSV boss Ruud van Nistelrooy's Cody Gakpo admission as Man Utd plot fresh transfer swoop Ruud van Nistelrooy has admitted that PSV would be unable to prevent Cody Gakpo from leaving the club in January if Manchester United were to table a mega-money bid Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
Argentina vs. France: How to watch and stream what could be an epic World Cup final In soccer, as in the rest of the life, it can be bad to openly want something too much. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 17, 2022
Argentina and Lionel Messi must overcome 'Drake curse' to beat France in World Cup final Argentina have been backed to win the World Cup final by Drake, leaving fans worried that Lionel Messi and Co. are destined to fall victim to the infamous 'Drake curse' Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
Today at the World Cup: Croatia edge out Morocco to clinch third place Argentina and France continued their preparations for Sunday’s final. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2022 Argentina vs France final preview: World Cup 2022 Much more than a Messi vs Mbappe clash, the World Cup final will be a date with history for Argentina and France.
Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022 Neymar hosts secret party for Brazil stars just hours after return from World Cup exit Neymar is reported to have hosted a secret party in the aftermath of Brazil's World Cup exit, with Manchester United star Antony among the famous names in attendance
The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2022 ‘Our game is in tatters’: Australian football reacts with shock to Melbourne derby violence Chaotic scenes that resulted in the abandonment of Aami Park match condemned
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022 Gareth Southgate set to stay on as England manager after World Cup exit Southgate has been mulling over his future since the World Cup defeat by France
Chronicle Live · Dec 17, 2022 Newcastle United notes: Pope's unseen moment of class, tactical consistency and Wood bonus Newcastle United goalkeeper showed why the team spirit at St James' Park shouldn't be questioned
Irish Mirror · Dec 17, 2022 Former Limerick hurler Shane Dowling gets engaged to partner at Adare Manor Shane, who was part of the Limerick hurling team for their All-Ireland win in 2018, took to social media to share the wonderful news
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022 Gareth Southgate decides to carry on in England job despite World Cup agony Gareth Southgate has decided to continue as England’s head coach after considering his future in the wake of the World Cup quarter-final defeat by France
Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022 LeBron James claims Kylian Mbappe is "one of the greatest of all time" despite being 23 The legendary NBA superstar is not known as much of a football fan but has praised Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on multiple occasions as he was asked his World Cup final prediction
Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2022 Croatia, Morocco’s World Cup Feats Can’t Be Overlooked Qatar’s two underdog stories produced all-time runs, even though they didn’t end up in the final.
Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022 Qatar has ultimate distraction with dream Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe World Cup final FIFA's decision to award the World Cup to Qatar was a controversial one, but with a star-studded final on Sunday, football's governing body could swerve scrutiny
Manchester Evening News · Dec 17, 2022 Rico Lewis makes Man City vs Liverpool FC prediction following win over Girona The Manchester City academy product starred in his side's friendly win against Girona on Saturday