Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp hints at Virgil van Dijk absence for Man City Carabao Cup tie Man City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium for a Carabao Cup clash on Thursday night. Manchester Evening News · Dec 17, 2022
BBC vs ITV: Who won the battle for our World Cup screens? Let’s bring in Peter Walton; now let’s ignore Peter Walton The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
World Cup final: The critical team selection decisions Lionel Scaloni and Didier Deschamps must make One has big call to make with his starting tactics in Qatar, while the other must choose between sticking or twisting in defence The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
France battle virus on eve of World Cup final DOHA: France is taking “as many precautions as possible” to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening preparations for their World Cup final showdown on Sunday with Argentina, says coach Didier Deschamps. Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022
Danny Lafferty had a hard time convincing his kids he was team-mates with Argentina World Cup star Lafferty and Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez played together at Rotherham United Irish Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
FIFA blocked English ref from taking World Cup final after Argentina’s dressing room chants Anthony Taylor was asked to remain in Qatar for the knockout stages, but was not considered for the World Cup final due to his nationality and Argentina's involvement Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
Kye Rowles wants Hearts STAY as Robbie Neilson expects him to remain for a 'good period longer' The capital club brought the defender to Tynecastle over the summer and he made a solid start before suffering an injury that ruled him out for an extended period. He's only played 10 times so far. Edinburgh Live · Dec 17, 2022
Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps The Real Madrid striker has recovered quickly from the thigh injury that appeared to rule him out on the eve of the Qatar World Cup The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
Whatever the Ending, Qatar World Cup Duly Delivered A World Cup that has defied all expectations reaches its climax on Sunday when Lionel Messi could join Diego Maradona in Argentine immortality by taking the south Americans to the title or France could become the first nation to retain it since 1962. Both scenarios would be an appropriate final… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022
The man who was jailed after working on Qatar’s World Cup Miguel Delaney explores the case of Abdullah Ibhais, who was imprisoned after offering advice on payment issues at a labour camp in Al Shahaniya The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
World Cup Final tactical bonanza as Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe blockbuster not the whole story The eyes of football fans across the globe will turn their attention to Qatar on Sunday for the showpiece. Daily Record · Dec 17, 2022
Harry Maguire edged out as Arsenal star is hailed England's best player at the World Cup Stan Collymore gives Manchester United defender Harry Maguire an honourable mention but crowns Bukayo Saka ahead of Jude Bellingham as his Three Lions star of Qatar Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
Ange Postecoglou happy with Celtic transfer attention as he hints at further January activity Josip Juranovic has clubs across Europe watching him after impressive displays for both the Hoops and most recently with Croatia in the World Cup finals on their run to the semi-finals. Glasgow Live · Dec 17, 2022
Manchester United transfer decision leaves Edu with major Gabriel Jesus replacement headache Arsenal may recruit a new striker in the January transfer window to replace Gabriel Jesus after the striker underwent surgery on a sustained knee injury picked up at the World Cup Football London · Dec 17, 2022
Chronicle Live · Dec 17, 2022 Neil Warnock backs Newcastle to finish top four but tips big rival to drop out Newcastle headed into the World Cup break in third after a stellar season so far
Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022 Lionel Messi, Man Utd woe and retirees: Where Argentina's 2014 World Cup final XI are now Lionel Messi is the only member of the Argentina XI that lost the World Cup final to Germany at the Maracana Stadium in July 2014 to still be part of the national side
Wales Online · Dec 17, 2022 World Cup 2022 Golden Boot standings: Top scorer list and latest odds ahead of final and third-place play-off With the final this weekend, the race to be top scorer is heating up
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022 Morocco’s World Cup Success Boosts Academy that Gave Players a Start At a football academy near Rabat, 100 young Moroccans hope to emulate the success of alumni who took the national team to a World Cup semi-final and will play in a third-place game on Saturday. Morocco spent $13 million to build the Mohammed VI Football Academy in 2010 when the…
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Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022 Gareth Southgate offers hint to FA over England future after World Cup heartbreak Gareth Southgate is expected to let the Football Association know whether he will continue as England manager ahead of the team's Euro 2024 qualification campaign
Wales Online · Dec 17, 2022 Is Croatia v Morocco World Cup third-place play-off on BBC or ITV? Kick-off time and live stream info Croatia take on Morocco in the third-place play-off in Qatar
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022 World Cup 2022: buildup to the final, plus Croatia v Morocco news – as it happened France continued to battle the outbreak of a cold virus as Croatia and Morocco prepared to play off for third place in Qatar
Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2022 Messi? Mbappé? Or can Griezmann tip balance in France Argentina World Cup final? Three and a half weeks on from the defeat to Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium, Argentina's players will stride onto the pitch at the same venue for the 2022 World Cup final against France. Much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth followed the loss to Hervé Renard's side…
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022 Didier Deschamps’ most masterful work has been uniting a divided football nation France and their serial winner of a manager stand on the verge of World Cup history
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022 How Julian Alvarez became Argentina’s perfect foil for Lionel Messi Alvarez was only expected to play a minor part in Qatar. Instead, he has achieved about as much as any Argentina player not called Lionel can expect: second billing