The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

R Ashwin explains why Rahul Dravid and support staff opted to take a break from New Zealand tour

NEW DELHI: Veteran India off-spinner R Ashwin has defended India head coach Rahul Dravid's absence from the New Zealand tour, saying the support staff "needed a break" after putting in extensive work in preparation for the T20 World Cup.

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2022

Kylian Mbappe told he's only at "40 per cent of his potential" ahead of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe has lit up Ligue 1 and the world stage since bursting onto the scene as a teenager but the PSG star has been told he is only half the player he can be

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Catcalls dog Qatar's moment in the World Cup limelight

In his poem Die Lorelei, Heinrich Heine touched on the stillness of the Rhine in his portrait of the legendary mermaid who lured sailors to their doom on the rocks along the river. Just shy of 200 years after Heine's masterpiece, no siren songs have been required to attract footballers…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2022

From Stein to Sir Alex to Souness - the Scottish icons who shaped Archie Macpherson

OPPOSITION players were instantly filled with dread when they spotted Graeme Souness rampaging towards them during the brilliant but volatile…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2022

How to watch England vs New Zealand: TV channel and live stream details for rugby today

England and New Zealand collide for just the third time in eight years in a massive showdown at Twickenham today.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022

Liverpool sent blunt transfer message over Mason Mount and 'incredible' Chelsea team-mate

Liverpool have been urged to sign Chelsea midfield duo Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante by Brad Friedel

Liverpool Echo · Nov 19, 2022

England's fate confirmed as Mirror Football simulates 2022 World Cup campaign

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, so we simulated the tournament to see how England and the rest of the qualified nations could perform

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Jermain Defoe recalls first training memory with Tottenham and England captain Harry Kane

The former Tottenham Hotspur striker has been speaking about the current Spurs forward and England captain ahead of the World Cup

Football London · Nov 19, 2022

England squad priced as most valuable at World Cup ahead of France, Brazil and Portugal

England will head to Qatar with the most expensive squad at the World Cup thanks to the likes of Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham with Brazil, France and Portugal close behind

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Conor Gallagher awaiting England chance to ‘impress the whole country’ at World Cup

Fifth-choice heading into the Three Lions’ Group B fixtures, but the Chelsea midfielder believes he has the dynamism and determination to win himself a regular role whether off the bench or starting

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022