Fri 16 December, 2022

• Five players absent as France prepare to face Argentina in World Cup final (Video)
• Infantino confirms new 32-team Club World Cup, and revamped World Cup format to be revisited
• Prediction: Argentina vs France

Thu 15 December, 2022

• Morocco: A World Cup Fairytale
• World Cup semifinal outfield starters rested as remainder of Argentina squad train ahead of final (Video)
• France 2-0 Morocco: Three Things We Learned

Wed 14 December, 2022

• Macron salutes France and Deschamps: ´This team makes me very proud´
• France replace ill duo Upamecano and Rabiot for semi-final against Morocco
• Grant Wahl died due to burst blood vessel, US journalist´s wife reveals
• World Cup security guard dies after fall at Lusail Stadium
• Mbappe or Messi? Former Manchester United and France defender Mikael Silvestre gives verdict (Video)
• Lionel Messi cruises past Josko Gvardiol to set up Julian Alvarez in Argentina World Cup semifinal triumph over Croatia (Video)
• Departing South Korea boss Bento grateful for ´one of most beautiful experiences of my life´
• Messi: I am proud to be able to finish my World Cup journey playing this final
• Who are the potential candidates that could be in line to replace Gareth Southgate?

Tue 13 December, 2022

• Dalic acknowledges Croatia saw the ´true Messi´ and reveals he will remain in charge
• Argentina 3-0 Croatia: What Were The Main Talking Points As Lionel Messi Inspires Argentina To The World Cup Final?
• Argentina 3-0 Croatia: Majestic Messi one step from World Cup glory as Albiceleste reach final
• Messi becomes Argentina´s all-time leading scorer at World Cups
• Only ´unbreakable´ Croatia can stop Lionel Messi and Argentina, says ex-Germany defender Badstuber
• Capello: Southgate should stay as England boss if players are behind him
• “For me, Mbappe is going to be the best player for the World Cup” – 2002 World Cup winner Ronaldo (Video)
• Fabio Capello criticizes England for going for long balls from the back too frequently (Video)
• Rummenigge and Kahn appointed to new DFB advisory board

Mon 12 December, 2022

• Lenglet salutes ´legend´ Lloris, France ´completely ready´ to beat Morocco
• Hadji hails Morocco´s ´exemplary state of mind´
• Dalic success beyond wildest dreams as he targets greatest result in Croatia´s history
• Prediction: Argentina vs Croatia
• From Messi to Morocco: What Were The Five Main Talking Points Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals?

Sun 11 December, 2022

• Pepe says ´Portuguese flag´ Ronaldo is ´fine´ after World Cup exit
• Ronaldo consoled by Mbappe, Pele and LeBron James as Portugal captain ends World Cup career
• Ronaldo accepts World Cup dream is over – but no definitive decision made over Portugal future
• Carragher rues England´s lack of bravery in quarter-final defeat
• Five Players Whose Price Is About to Increase Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup
• Emotional Cristiano Ronaldo shoves taunting Morocco fan away while walking off after Portugal’s World Cup exit (Video)
• “It wasn’t our night” – Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson after England World Cup quarterfinal exit (Video)

Sat 10 December, 2022

• Tchouameni warns ´a group is being born´ as France reach World Cup semi-finals
• England 1-2 France: What Were The Key Talking Points As England Suffer World Cup Quarter-Final Heartbreak In Qatar?
• Morocco fans in Casablanca react to victory over Portugal as their team books place in World Cup semifinals (Video)
• Ex-England player Lee Hendrie doesn’t consider Olivier Giroud a threat for Gareth Southgate’s team (Video)
• Pepe slams ´unacceptable´ referee after Portugal suffer World Cup exit
• Brazil will now understand how much World Cup penalty shoot-out defeat hurts, says Sacchi
• Argentina and Netherlands being investigated by FIFA after fiery quarter-final
• Batistuta backs Messi to beat Argentina World Cup goals record against Croatia
• ´Never change´ – Pele pays tribute to Richarlison after Brazil exit World Cup
• Ronaldo benched again as Portugal boss Santos sticks with Ramos for Morocco tie
• Holland 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties): Main Talking Points As The South American Giants Punch Their Semi-Final Ticket In A World Cup Thriller
• No reason to fear Messi if Croatia repeat Neymar tactic, says Dalic
• ´Don´t talk s***´ – Neymar hits out at his former agent over Tite insult

Fri 9 December, 2022

• Martinez slams ´useless´ referee after penalty shoot-out heroics
• Modric empathises with Rodrygo after penalty miss – ´He will get stronger´
• Kane won´t change routine for potential penalty duel with Spurs team-mate Lloris
• Kane insists England have ´more belief than in 2018´ ahead of France showdown
• ´We´ll have to work collectively to stop Mbappe´ – Southgate outlines England´s plan to deal with Fr
• Southgate confirms Sterling will be involved against France
• Ronaldo is not being shown enough respect, says former Real Madrid team-mate Ozil
• ´There has been too much harmony´ – Vogts calls for more friction to get Germany back on track
• Deschamps suggests talking about World Cup worker death is ´disrespectful´
• ´He has been immaculate´ – Gerrard lauds Henderson´s England contribution
• Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk dismisses suggestion that Argentina are their first serious World Cup opponent (Video)

Thu 8 December, 2022

• Messi´s legacy will not be harmed if he fails to win World Cup, says Guedioura
• Olivier Giroud – An Underrated Record Breaker
• Prediction: England vs France
• Kylian Mbappe could score more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
• Fury warns Ronaldo: ´No matter who you are, age will get you´
• Can England Go All The Way at 2022 FIFA World Cup?
• Qatar 2022 CEO Al Khater says ´death is a natural part of life´ after migrant worker dies during Wor
• Ronaldo: Portugal will not be broken by outside forces
• Van Gaal not anticipating Netherlands-Argentina classic as World Cup ´starts for real´
• Tite vows Brazil will continue dancing despite criticism
• FIFA World Cup 2022: The 5 global heavyweights who endured a Group Stage nightmare in Qatar
• England stars Jack Grealish and Declan Rice display ball skills at hotel pool (Video)

Wed 7 December, 2022

• Prediction: Holland vs Argentina
• FIFA fines Croatia following fan abuse of Canada´s Serb goalkeeper
• France record goalscorer Olivier Giroud dedicates World Cup performances to injured absentees (Video)
• France not dependent on Mbappe despite game-changing form, insists Rabiot
• ´Instead of being in Qatar, I´m here in the rain´ – Halilhodzic left watching Morocco success from a
• A Look At All Eight Nations’ Route to the World Cup Final
• Moroccan reporter goes berserk after his country beats Spain on penalties (Video)
• Morocco 0-0 Spain (3-0 on pens): Three Things We Learned
• The England superstars who have been linked with a blockbuster Premier League move in 2023
• Portugal 6-1 Switzerland: What Are The Main Talking Points As The European Giants Put On A World Cup Clinic In Qatar?

Tue 6 December, 2022

• Five Biggest Disappointments of 2022 FIFA World Cup Group Stages
• Ferran Torres rues ´external factors´ following Spain´s World Cup exit
• Busquets silent on Spain future after ´cruel´ World Cup exit
• Eto´o apologises for role in ´violent altercation´, blames incident on fallout from Cameroon´s World
• Mbappe misses France training session ahead of England World Cup showdown
• ´My performance was a disaster´ – Tomiyasu slams own display in Japan´s defeat to Croatia
• Australia players wait for Lionel Messi selfies after defeat to Argentina (Video)
• Japan 1-1 Croatia (1-3 on pens): Three Things We Learned
• Southgate challenges England squad to make history against France

Mon 5 December, 2022

• Neymar´s technical abilities ´empower´ his Brazil team-mates, says Tite
• Brazil 4-1 South Korea: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Selecao Lay Down A Stunning World Cup Marker?
• Bento confirms South Korea exit after World Cup elimination to Brazil
• Brazil pay tribute to Pele as legendary striker watches South Korea success from hospital
• Kane salutes ´outstanding´ leader Henderson: ´He´ll keep pushing you´
• France´s appeal over disallowed Griezmann goal dismissed by FIFA
• Neymar named in Brazil XI on return as Selecao eye quarter-finals
• France 3-1 Poland: Three Things We Learned
• Prediction: Portugal vs Switzerland

Sun 4 December, 2022

• England 3-0 Senegal: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Three Lions Book Their Quarter-Final Ticket With A Statement?
• ´We are not a golden generation´ – Courtois refutes Belgium tag after dire World Cup campaign
• FIFA may row back on introduction of three-team groups for 2026 World Cup – Wenger
• Saka and Foden get the nod for England, Sterling out due to ´family matter´
• Morocco must raise game to meet historic Spain challenge, says Bounou
• Bento hopes Neymar fit to face South Korea
• Brazil coach Tite wishes Pele good health in ´difficult moment´
• “It’s not as easy as it looks on paper” – Arsene Wenger on England and France reaching World Cup quarterfinals (Video)
• Netherlands players and staff party after beating USA to reach World Cup quarterfinals (Video)
• Netherlands 3-1 USA: Talking points as Oranje book quarterfinals place
• Kane will ´come alive´ for England against Senegal, says Rooney
• Prediction: Brazil vs South Korea

Sat 3 December, 2022

• Argentina 2-1 Australia: What Were The Main Talking Points As Lionel Messi Fires Argentina To The World Cup Quarter-Finals?
• Cameroon 1-0 Brazil: Three Things We Learned
• England v Senegal: Rice wary of threat posed by Teranga Lions in last 16
• “It’s one for the team” – Cameroon goalkeeper Devis Epassy on winning Man of the Match award in shocking victory over Brazil (Video)
• Australia player finds Denmark tactical instructions on the pitch (Video)
• Netherlands 3-1 United States: Oranje ride their luck but Dumfries inspires quarter-final progressio
• South Korea 2-1 Portugal: Three Things We Learned
• Serbia 2-3 Switzerland: Talking points as controversy again looms over deserved Swiss triumph

Fri 2 December, 2022

• Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal reacts to Dutch press criticism (Video)
• Ghana 0-2 Uruguay: What Were The Key Talking Points As Both Ghana and Uruguay Come Crashing Out Of The World Cup?
• Prediction: England vs Senegal
• Son ´so f****** proud´ as South Korea defy the odds to reach last 16
• Costa Rica 2-4 Germany: Talking points as Germany wins for Spain
• Alonso pins Uruguay´s World Cup exit on late penalty in Portugal defeat
• South Korea 2-1 Portugal: Dramatic Hwang winner incredibly puts Taeguk Warriors through
• Kompany considered for Belgium job
• Pulisic ´looks pretty good´ after injury – Berhalter
• Croatia 0-0 Belgium: Three Things We Learned

Thu 1 December, 2022

• Grealish expresses ´regret´ over Almiron comments
• Bierhoff ´angry´ after Germany crash out of World Cup
• Luis Enrique would have ´had a heart-attack´ if he knew Spain were briefly heading out
• Veteran Dani Alves explains his place in the Brazil squad in Qatar ahead of Cameroon clash (Video)
• Morocco supporters celebrate place in World Cup round of 16 in streets of Qatar (Video)
• Prediction: Argentina vs Australia
• Japan 2-1 Spain: Main Talking Points As The Samurai Blue & La Roja Punch Their Knockout Stage Ticket On A Stunning Night
• Martinez rues ´huge disappointment´ after Belgium crash out of World Cup
• Tunisia 1-0 France: Talking points as Les Bleus remain finish top despite defeat
• Pulisic determined to be fit for USA´s World Cup clash with Netherlands
• France file complaint to FIFA over disallowed Griezmann goal
• Prediction: South Korea vs Portugal
• Poland 0-2 Argentina: Three Things We Learned
• Klose salutes ´exemplary´ Germany striker Fullkrug – ´Football needs such guys´

Wed 30 November, 2022

• Scaloni annoyed by quick turnaround before last-16 date with Australia
• Messi: Argentina ´strengthened´ after penalty miss to seal last-16 spot
• Prediction: Ghana vs Uruguay
• Japan v Spain: ´Fearless´ La Roja paying no mind to wider context around final group game
• Messi to surpass Maradona with new record for Argentina World Cup appearances
• England star Foden ´felt pressure´ to perform against Wales on first World Cup start
• ´Imagine we then concede in the last 15 seconds…´ – Luis Enrique taking no chances even if Spain end
• Herdman wants to lead Canada at home World Cup after laying foundations in Qatar
• Adams thrilled by ´battling´ USA as Ream salutes his captain after Iran win

Tue 29 November, 2022

• Wales 0-3 England: Main Talking Points As Gareth Southgate’s Side Breeze Their Way To The World Cup’s Knockout Stage
• Prediction: Cameroon vs Brazil
• Prediction: Japan vs Spain
• Courtois and Hazard dismiss ´lies´ amid Belgium rift rumours
• Suspended Onana shocked by Cameroon stance as he makes early World Cup exit
• Morata content with bench role if it means Spain go all the way
• Kane compares ´hype and noise´ around injury to Beckham and Rooney fitness scares
• Croatia facing FIFA charge following fans´ ´primitive´ abuse of Canada´s Serb goalkeeper
• Grealish responds to Neville claims: ´Southgate doesn´t have a problem with anyone´

Mon 28 November, 2022

• Portugal 2-0 Uruguay: Three Things We Learned
• Prediction: Canada vs Morocco
• Iran v United States: Berhalter happy to control destiny in repeat of ´most politically charged game
• Gakpo, Depay & Pulisic: The Three World Cup stars who are reportedly on Manchester United’s radar ahead of January
• South Korea furious over Bento dismissal and ´lack of fairness´ as Addo salutes Kudus
• Van Gaal does not regret targeting World Cup glory: ´The players believe´
• Portugal fans hitchhike from Lisbon to Doha to support their team (Video)
• Spain 1-1 Germany: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Two European Heavyweights Settle For A Single Point?
• “This is World Cup, this is not MLS Cup” – Iranian journalist tells USA media officer (Video)
• Prediction: Wales vs England
• Vertonghen appears to take swipe at De Bruyne and Hazard – ´I guess we are also too old up front´

Sun 27 November, 2022

• ´Upbeat´ Flick salutes Germany´s mentality after Spain stalemate
• Luis Enrique looks at the big picture after Germany peg Spain back
• Morata braced for ´tough´ Japan clash after Germany draw
• Prediction: Australia vs Denmark
• Prediction: Ecuador vs Senegal
• Gudelj defends Neymar challenge: ´I tried not to hit him hard´
• Ziyech found Belgium ´easier´ to play against than Croatia in famous Morocco win
• Saudi Arabia captain Al Faraj ruled out for remainder of World Cup
• Davies suggests England would be weaker without Kane as Allen defends Bale and Ramsey
• Poland striker Robert Lewandowski fulfills ‘childhood dreams’ by scoring first World Cup goal (Video)
• Brazil train without Neymar and Danilo ahead of Switzerland clash (Video)
• South Korea v Ghana: Taeguk Warriors targeting apparent lack of ´teamwork´ as Addo keeps faith
• France 2-1 Denmark: Talking points as Mbappe brace secures Les Bleus knockout phase

Sat 26 November, 2022

• Queiroz accuses Klinsmann of ´outrageous´ slurs against Iran, demands German quits FIFA job
• Argentina 2-0 Mexico: Main Talking Points As Lionel Messi Inspires La Albiceleste To A Crucial World Cup Victory
• Southgate should rest ´leggy´ Kane against Wales – Shearer
• ´Not at all´ – Flick dismisses suggestion Germany lost to Japan because of OneLove controversy
• Belgium v Morocco: Red Devils eye record-breaking victory in Doha
• “I can still help this team move forward” – Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne on playing for Belgium (Video)
• Carragher baffled by Southgate´s ´strange´ decision to overlook Foden
• England 0-0 USA: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Three Lions Miss Out On A Golden Chance?
• Bitesize Prediction: Belgium vs Morocco – 27/11/22

Fri 25 November, 2022

• Job not done – Iran boss Carlos Queiroz after shocking victory over Wales (Video)
• Wales supporters desperate after two stoppage-time goals give Iran victory (Video)
• Brazil 2-0 Serbia: Talking points as Selecao justify favourites label
• ´It´s the first World Cup without Maradona and you can feel it´ – Burruchaga
• Prediction: Spain vs Germany