Championship return excites EFL chief ahead of plans for broadcast revamp Trevor Birch is currently considering the future direction of TV coverage. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Kylian Mbappe v Kyle Walker: The key battle that could decide England v France Les Bleus have arguably the World Cup’s stand-out performer – but Walker could be the ideal player to combat him. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Mark Warburton provides injury update on West Ham's Nayef Aguerd after Morocco's shock Spain win West Ham United centre-back Nayef Aguerd has been a big part of Morocco's run to the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals, but the defender was forced off during their shock win over Spain with an injury Football London · Dec 7, 2022
England fans warned about risks of gambling ahead of World Cup 2022 clash with France EXCLUSIVE: Research suggests 43 per cent of football fans will bet on the World Cup and there's a fear many could gamble more frequently due to the cost-of-living crisis Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022
Kris Boyd turns full England World Cup wind-up merchant as he pulls up Sky Sports sidekick and reveals Kylian Mbappe hope The Scot is on the Qatar 2022 breakfast show and, surrounded by Three Lions fans, hasn't missed the opportunity to have some cheeky banter. Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022
The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better? The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026 The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Eddie Jones insisted on key change to RFU statement before being sacked as England coach England's most successful rugby coach was keen that fans knew he was sacked and hadn't walked away from the job after over seven years in charge of the national side Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022
What Cristiano Ronaldo did at full-time after World Cup last-16 Portugal benching vs Switzerland World Cup news: Cristiano Ronaldo was left on the bench for Portugal's last-16 clash against Switzerland with his replacement Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick in a 6-1 win Football London · Dec 7, 2022
Five men sought after racial abuse at England v Hungary World Cup qualifying game Met Police want to find this man and four others Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022
Midfielder with €100m release clause to be offered new contract to fend off Liverpool 'interest' Former Arsenal midfielder Yunus Musah, now of Valencia, is said to be a target for both Liverpool and Chelsea after starring for the USA at the World Cup Liverpool Echo · Dec 7, 2022
AP PHOTOS: World Cup fans explore Qatar's artificial reefs Thirty feet (9 meters) deep into the waters of the Persian Gulf, angel fish swim in and out of rusted trucks and SUVs. Plastic bags and water bottles, blown in from the nearby shoreline, float across the ocean floor. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
World Cup 2022 news LIVE: Kyle Walker addresses media ahead of England’s quarter-final with France Plus Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future in doubt after being replaced by Goncalo Ramos, who hit a hat-trick as the Selecao thrashed Switzerland The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
World Cup 2022: Infantino hails ‘best ever’ group stage after rise of Africa and Asia – as it happened Gianni Infantino said this tournament’s group stages were the best the World Cup has ever had, while Declan Rice missed England training with illness The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022
Wordle, Queen, Ukraine and lateral flow: What people have been Googling in 2022 The Women’s Euros – won by England in the summer – also appeared in the top 10, as did the Rugby League World Cup Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes sends transfer message to Portugal sensation Goncalo Ramos Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes was in a jovial mood after Portugal stormed into the World Cup quarter finals with a thrashing of Switzerland in the Round of 16
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo finally responds to Saudi Arabia transfer after being benched at World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his silence on transfer links to Saudi Arabian outfit Al Hassr after he was dropped for Portugal's Round of 16 win over Switzerland at the World Cup
Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2022 Morocco’s Hakimi: From ‘difficult moments’ to World Cup stardom Born in Spain, Hakimi from a very young age was touted as a star prospect. He delivered on Tuesday.
Football London · Dec 7, 2022 Ian Wright and Gary Neville agree on Cristiano Ronaldo problem amid Lionel Messi World Cup claim Cristiano Ronaldo didn't start Portugal's last-16 tie with Switzerland following an outburst over being substituted against South Korea
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 ‘Disaster!’: Spanish Newspapers react to Spain’s World Cup exit on penalties La Furia Roja went down on penalties after a goalless draw with Morocco after extra-time
Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022 Granit Xhaka heads straight for Dubai as Arsenal star turns attentions back to Premier League title push Granit Xhaka is flying straight to Arsenal’s training camp in Dubai as he tries to get over crashing out of the World Cup with Switzerland.
Football London · Dec 7, 2022 Chris Waddle points out the Harry Kane similarity to him that leads to criticism The former England international winger has been speaking about the nation's captain and his impact on this World Cup
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022 Joke seedings system leaves Scotland in need of underdog mentality - Martin Hannan It shouldn’t really matter to those of us whose first sport is rugby union, but you have to admit that the round ball World Cup in Qatar has had…
Manchester Evening News · Dec 7, 2022 Erling Haaland promise could help Man City boss Pep Guardiola complete dream signing Jude Bellingham continues to dazzle on the World Cup stage after previously wowing Pep Guardiola.
Football London · Dec 7, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Al-Nassr transfer as Chelsea and Todd Boehly given boost Chelsea transfer news: Cristiano Ronaldo has given Todd Boehly a boost in possibly signing the Portuguese star after his recent admission on his next club
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Qatar finally pauses non-stop World Cup marathon - but fans may not even notice After 17 consecutive days of football which included 56 games, the tournament's first rest day comes with 24 of the 32 teams already eliminated