Croatia ‘can hurt’ Argentina in semifinal, warns coach Scaloni Ahead of Tuesday’s match, Scaloni and his team reveal cautious optimism. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2022
Lionel Messi team-mate suggests Argentina stars "suffer" when they play alongside PSG star Argentina face Croatia in the 2022 World Cup semi-final with PSG superstar Lionel Messi in his last chance to win the tournament and cap off his illustrious career Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022
Pele’s health improving but Brazil legend, 82, remains in hospital after infection, doctors confirm The hospital treating football icon Pele has delivered a positive update on the Brazilian’s health. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022
Klinsmann Opines on World Cup Exits of Brazil and England Missed penalty kicks cost both Brazil and England in their World Cup quarterfinal losses, and FIFA analyst Jurgen Klinsmann shared his theories on both matches on Monday. Brazil had too little time to adjust mentally after a 117th-minute equalizing goal by Croatia and then left it too late to use… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 12, 2022
Women’s World Cup: England secure preferred training base for 2023 tournament in Australia England’s preparations for next year’s Women’s World Cup have been boosted after they secured their preferred training base in Australia. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022
Harry Kane backed to overcome World Cup penalty ‘trauma’ The England captain missed his second spot-kick as the Three Lions were knocked out The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022
Argentina star makes admission over World Cup 2022 bust-ups despite FIFA investigation Argentina's quarter-final win against the Netherlands was filled with plenty of controversy after the referee issued a record number of yellow cards for a World Cup finals game Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022
Matildas star Yallop in surgery success Matildas veteran utility Tameka Yallop grew up playing at the team's training base in Brisbane for the 2023 World Cup and can't wait to be part of it. AAP · Dec 12, 2022
Manchester United players' World Cup heartbreak will benefit Erik ten Hag Most of Manchester United's World Cup stars are returning to Manchester after being knocked out. Manchester Evening News · Dec 12, 2022
Tottenham hopeful Antonio Conte will sign new contract ahead of fresh talks this week Tottenham are set for a round of contract talks with Antonio Conte this week as they bid to tie the Italian down to a new long-term deal. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022
Erik ten Hag confirms five Man Utd contract decisions including PSG target Several Manchester United first-teamers are out of contract at the end of the season, but the club holds options to extend their stars' deals and avoid losing them for nothing Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022
'I was mad' - Man City's Zack Steffen opens up on USMNT World Cup squad omission The Manchester City goalkeeper is currently on loan at Championship side Middlesbrough Manchester Evening News · Dec 12, 2022
Argentina deny bad behaviour as Croatia start mind games ahead of World Cup 2022 semi-final Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has dismissed suggestions his team are guilty of ‘unsporting’ behaviour ahead of facing Croatia in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022
The next John Terry? Five young stars who could shine for England at World Cup 2026 With England’s 2022 World Cup now at an end, thoughts will immediately turn to the next cycle of major tournaments as the Three Lions finally look to end their long trophy drought. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022
Football London · Dec 12, 2022 World Cup referee sent home after Lionel Messi criticism as England official handed final chance The World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and the Netherlands was a stormy affair with 17 yellow cards, and amid criticism from Lionel Messi and others a decision has been made
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2022 Can history-makers Morocco win the World Cup? Fairytale run to the semi-finals has seen the Atlas Lions create footballing history but now France await.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 12, 2022 Harry Maguire could help ease Erik ten Hag's double Manchester United headache Man United captain Maguire has returned from the World Cup while Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez remain at the tournament
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022 France won’t ‘fall into a trap’ against Morocco, Raphael Varane insists The defending champions are just two victories away from becoming the first side to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962
Nottingham Post · Dec 12, 2022 Steve Cooper tipped as Gareth Southgate successor as England await decision The latest Nottingham Forest news as the England boss has cast doubts over his future with comments following the World Cup quarter-final defeat against France.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022 Human rights organisations say Fifa complicit in ‘serious abuses’ over unpaid workers in Qatar Amnesty International and other bodies have called on football’s governing organisation to rectify the issue and set up a fund for labourers to access ‘the compensation they deserve’ from Qatar
Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022 Harry Kane given time off by Tottenham as England stars' post-World Cup 2022 plans detailed Harry Kane was left dejected after his penalty miss against France saw England knocked out of the World Cup, and he'll take a break before re-joining Tottenham ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Brentford
Chronicle Live · Dec 12, 2022 New 'pivotal figure' emerges at Newcastle United to leave Eddie Howe delighted Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe feels he has anther dimension to his leadership group
Leeds Live · Dec 12, 2022 Leeds United's January chance as string of must-win games approach Leeds United face a pivotal January on and off the field
Liverpool Echo · Dec 12, 2022 Jamie Carragher slammed 'frighteningly ill-informed' coach after Liverpool penalty mistake The Liverpool legend became one of many England players to suffer penalty heartbreak at the World Cup back in 2006
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022 Next England manager: Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino among contenders if Gareth Southgate quits Gareth Southgate’s future as England manager is uncertain after their heartbreaking World Cup exit.