Reasons for Ben White’s World Cup exit must be ‘respected’ – Gareth Southgate The Arsenal defender left the tournament for ‘personal reasons’, the Football Association said. The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 pens): Favourites knocked out of World Cup 2022 on penalties Brazil were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup at the quarter-final stage after losing to Croatia on penalties in the most dramatic fashion. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022
How tenacious Croatia executed perfect blueprint to upset Brazil Croatia 1-1 Brazil: Zlatko Dalic’s side stunted the Selecao with a superb gameplan and held their nerve on spot kicks The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
Croatia knock Brazil out of World Cup after penalty shootout Croatia 1-1 Brazil (Croatia win 4-2 on penalties): Marquinhos missed the crucial spot-kick as the five-time winners’ wait for a sixth goes on The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
Ian Wright and Arsenal fans make Gabriel Martinelli point amid Brazil snub and Neymar brilliance Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli didn't feature for Brazil in their quarter-final clash, with a moment of brilliance from Neymar not enough as Croatia progressed on penalties Football London · Dec 9, 2022
Kylian Mbappe escaped troubled neighbourhood to become France wonderkid and England worry In the deprived Parisian suburb of Bondy, where 23-year-old Kylian Mbappé was brought up in a tower block, cheers for his name will be louder and more heartfelt than anywhere. Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022
Croatia KNOCK OUT World Cup favourites Brazil on penalties - 6 talking points CROATIA 1-1 BRAZIL (PENS 4-2): PSG forward Neymar scored a sensational extra-time goal to put Brazil ahead but Petkovic levelled the score to send the pulsating World Cup quarter-final clash to penalties Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022
Netherlands vs. Argentina, FREE live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, where to watch the World Cup The Netherlands will meet Argentina in the quarterfinals of World Cup 2022 on Friday from the Lusail Iconic Stadium. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2022
Neymar equals Pele's record as Brazil's all-time leading goal-scorer NEW DELHI: The extra-time goal against Croatia in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals saw Neymar equal football legend Pele's record as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals on Friday. The Times of India · Dec 9, 2022
Harry Kane confident ‘fantastic’ Hugo Lloris will prove no match for England captain against France England captain Harry Kane has backed himself to score against Tottenham teammate and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final but revealed that neither will have an advantage when it comes to penalties. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022
England really believe World Cup win is possible this time, Harry Kane reveals Kane will lead England into their quarter-final meeting with France on Saturday The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
Argentina into World Cup semi-final after beating Netherlands on penalties – as it happened Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream is still alive after Argentina finally overcame the Netherlands in a dramatic, ill-tempered classic The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022
When is Strictly on tonight? Semi-final to air in new Sunday slot after England defeat The schedule for the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final has been shaken up this weekend after England's World Cup clash with France left BBC bosses deciding to move the live show to a new day and time slot Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022
Dancing footballers and fans bring joy to the game Letters: Doug Sandle, San Cassimally and Huw Beynon respond to Zoe Williams’s article about goal celebrations and the delights of watching the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022
Football London · Dec 9, 2022 Graham Potter can solve Chelsea dilemma by completing bargain £7m Dominik Livakovic transfer Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic has been one of the standout performers at the World Cup as he pulled off penalty shootout heroics to send his nation into the quarter-finals
Football London · Dec 9, 2022 Arsenal handed Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer twist despite dropping major hints over January deal Arsenal have been linked with a switch for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, but a transfer may not come easily amid a hint from the club in question
Manchester Evening News · Dec 9, 2022 Riyad Mahrez sets new target as youngster opens up on Man City breakthrough Here's your evening round-up of the latest Manchester City headlines.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal reject speculation over forward ‘threatened to leave World Cup’ The 37-year-old was left on the bench for his country’s 6-1 last-16 win over Switzerland by boss Fernando Santos
Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022 Steve McClaren 'lookalike' takes World Cup to all England matches and is hero among fans Retired teacher Andy Milne, from Northwich, Cheshire, takes a replica World Cup to England matches during the Qatar World Cup because so many Three Lions fans ask him for selfies
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022 Curse of the eighth penalty: World Cup shootouts by numbers Statistics show the effects of building pressure as the shootout goes on and pinpoint the one most likely to be missed
Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022 England warned Kylian Mbappe can destroy them in the blink of an eye by Didier Deschamps Kylian Mbappe is England's biggest worry in their World Cup quarter-final against France on Saturday night and manager Didier Deschamps has sent a further warning
Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022 Neymar equals Pele's Brazil scoring record with stunning goal at World Cup Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar scored his 77th goal for Brazil in their Qatar World Cup quarter-final defeat to Croatia at the Education City Stadium on Friday
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022 Neymar equals Pele’s goalscoring record for Brazil with World Cup strike against Croatia Neymar joined the legendary striker as his nation’s top all-time men’s scorer on 77 goals, while Marta has 115 for Brazil’s women’s team
Irish Mirror · Dec 9, 2022 Champions Cup team news: Leinster, Munster and Ulster name teams pool stage openers Garry Ringrose leads the team while Jason Jenkins and Charlie Ngatai - who brings his Top 14 experience from Lyon - make their Champions Cup bows for Leinster
Wales Online · Dec 9, 2022 Six million extra pints set to be drunk thanks to England World Cup quarter-final The 7pm kick-off time means fans are likely to be tempted out to their local early, delivering a possible £26 million boost to the sector