Barcelona and Xavi have suffered a major blow as it has emerged that Ronald Araujo may not play this year after he required surgery on an injury picked up while on international duty. Araujo was injured after just five minutes against Iran, and was initially thought to be set to miss 2-3 weeks. A Barcelona statement revealed that "he has an avulsion fracture of the adductor longus tendon in h...Full Story »

England head to the World Cup buoyed by a rousing comeback against Germany but a late error by Nick Pope meant under-fire Gareth Southgate’s side had to make do with a 3-3 draw at the end of a frenetic second half.Among the favourites to triumph in Qatar having reached the semi-finals four years ago and finished runners-up at last summer’s Euros, hope and optimism has seeped away in ...Full Story »

The 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan was the last to be won by a non-European team. It went to Brazil, which featured Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, but since then, it's been all Europe: Italy (2006), Spain (2010), Germany (2014) and France (2018). Now, 20 years later, it seems the Old Continent may finally lose their grip on football's greatest trophy. If there is one thing Brazil and ...Full Story »

Robert Page insisted that Wales’ relegation from the Nations League’s top tier is not going to “derail” his World Cup-bound team.Wales’ send-off ended in a 1-0 defeat to Poland at Cardiff City Stadium and demotion from League A.Karol Swiderski, just as he had done when the two sides met in Wroclaw in June, came up with a second-half winner.Poland’s Karol Swide...Full Story »

EXCLUSIVE: England are in dire need of a boost to their confidence and Gareth Southgate might have just stumbled across a winning formula in baked beans and Jaffa Cakes this World Cup England players are set to be fuelled by Jaffa Cakes England players will be fuelled by baked beans and Jaffa Cakes in our bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966. The Three Lions will be staying a...Full Story »

Jack Grealish could be England's new Paul Gascoigne, according to Shaun Wright-Phillips Manchester City star Jack Grealish can be England's main man in Qatar, says Shaun Wright-Phillips. Pep Guardiola splashed the cash to draft in the playmaker last summer and City handed over a whopping £100 million to secure his services from Aston Villa. The 27-year-old had to cope with Guardiola's ro...Full Story »

GERMANY'S preparations for the World Cup face being thrown into disarray by the team's Wags. With many hotels in the country already fully booked throughout the tournament, the German management team are "despairing" over where the squad's partners and families will stay. Germany are having a nightmare booking accommodation for their WagsCredit: Reuters Model Izabel Goulart was previously a V...Full Story »

England captain Harry Kane has admitted to using a secret physio to keep him in tip-top condition ahead of the Qatar World Cup in just under two months time Harry Kane has been using a new secret physio ahead of the World Cup Harry Kane has revealed how a secret Spanish physio is keeping him injury free and getting him fitter than ever. The England captain will be hoping to down Italy on Frid...Full Story »

Harry Maguire has had plenty of critics in recent months but still looks set to start for England in Qatar. Gareth Southgate will keep faith with Harry Maguire going into the World Cup - because the rest of his central defenders are not good enough. The Manchester United captain has been a controversial figure in recent months as his club form has dipped resulting in him losing his first-team p...Full Story »

Robert Page insists Wales will forget about the World Cup on Sunday to try and stay in the top tier of the Nations League.Wales remain bottom of League A4 after losing 2-1 to Belgium on Thursday.But Poland’s 2-0 home defeat to Holland means Wales can climb off the bottom by beating the Poles in Cardiff on Sunday.Our #NationsLeague campaign concludes at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday! ...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara reportedly looks certain to miss this winter's World Cup tournament in Qatar. The Spain international would surely have been a key player for his country at this major tournament, but he's had his injury problems and it seems that's seen him fall out of favour with Luis Enrique, according to The Athletic. It will be interesting to see if Thiago can bounc...Full Story »

Jordan Henderson has no plans to ever give up on his World Cup dream. And he admits he wants to still be pulling on an England shirt in the twilight of his career - if his nation still needs him. Most people think if Henderson makes it to Qatar 2022 this winter at the age of 32 it will be his last shot at football's ultimate glory. But the Liverpool captain is having none of it - and admits h...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong may live to regret his decision to turn down a summer move to Manchester United as he looks to earn a place in the Netherlands squad for this year's World Cup. The Dutchman was relentlessly targeted by United in one of the main transfer sagas of pre-season but ended up staying at the Nou Camp after refusing to entertain the idea of joining the Red Devils. Un...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips injury England Man City news World Cup Manchester City and England star Kalvin Phillips is a doubt for the World Cup in Qatar due to injury. Phillips has picked up a shoulder problem which could require surgery and leaves him in a race against time to be fit for the tournament which starts in November. The former Leeds star was a regular at Euro 2020 for Gareth Southgate. But t...Full Story »

The Three Lions boss admits it is “not ideal” that Ben Chilwell, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips have struggled to feature this season. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are both struggling to get minutes for Manchester United Credit: EPA Gareth Southgate is concerned by the lack of action for some of his players Credit: PA A 28-man squad has been picked for the final two W...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho remains hopeful of forcing his way into England’s World Cup plans.The Manchester United midfielder was left out of Gareth Southgate’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Germany on Friday.That leaves the 22-year-old with little time and much to do to claim a place in the final group for this winter’s tournament in Qatar.Yet he put the ...Full Story »

Barcelona(opens in new tab) are plotting a sensational move for Lionel Messi, whose Paris Saint-Germain(opens in new tab) contract expires next summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab), Barca are monitoring Messi's situation closely with the aim of bringing him back to the Nou Camp. It would mark an emotional homecoming for Messi, who came through the club's aca...Full Story »

TYSON FURY and Harry Kane have led the tributes from the sporting world to The Queen following her death at the age of 96. In a sombre statement, Buckingham Palace today confirmed Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, had died - making her son, Charles, King. Her Majesty the Queen has passed away aged 96Credit: Getty Her Majesty, who reigned for 70 years, p...Full Story »

Queen Elizabeth II once gave a brutally honest answer when questioned if she would be watching an England fixture at the World Cup - leaving fans with a smile on their faces Queen Elizabeth II gave a brutally honest answer about watching England (Image: Getty Images) Queen Elizabeth II was well loved for her sense of humour during her 70-year reign - and once left football fans smiling when as...Full Story »

They could end up in jail because drinking rules in the Arab state are deliberately vague, says Radha Stirling. The vague drinking laws in Qatar could lead to disaster for footie fans during the World Cup And boisterous supporters will make easy pickings for police who target foreigners to rack up arrests and advance their careers, she claims. She added: “The World Cup has the potential...Full Story »