Wilson misses training as England begin preparations for France quarter-final showdown

December 5, 2022

England revealed that Callum Wilson was absent from training session on Monday as a precaution due to a minor strain. … Read More

Pele stats: Goals, World Cup wins & all the Brazil legend’s trophies

December 5, 2022

The man known as The King in Brazil has a remarkable scoring record and a haul of honours to his… Read More

‘There’s only one Mbappe!’ – England star Saka denies World Cup comparisons with France forward

December 5, 2022

England's Bukayo Saka has played down comparison with France striker Kylian Mbappe ahead of the two nations' quarter-final clash.  ​Saka… Read More

Luis Enrique reveals Spain have taken 1,000 penalties in training to avoid World Cup shootout heartbreak

December 5, 2022

Spain manager Luis Enrique revealed that his players had been getting plenty of practice from 12 yards ahead of their… Read More

Explained: Japan’s ‘Samurai Blue’ nickname & national team colours

December 5, 2022

Have you ever wondered why Japan play in blue instead of white and red?  ​Football in Japan has grown considerably… Read More

‘I didn’t like it at all’ – Portugal boss Santos unhappy with Cristiano Ronaldo’s angry reaction to being subbed

December 5, 2022

Portugal manager Fernandos Santos admitted he wasn't happy with captain Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction at coming off against South Korea.  ​Ronaldo… Read More

Man Utd & Brazil star Casemiro names his idols as Ronaldo, Zidane & Scholes all figure

December 5, 2022

Casemiro may be one of the finest holding midfielders on the planet, but he grew up idolising playmakers such as… Read More

Lionel Messi opportunity giving Lisandro Martinez ‘goosebumps’ as Man Utd defender aids Argentina’s World Cup quest

December 5, 2022

Lisandro Martinez admits that the opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi gives him “goosebumps”, with Argentina chasing down World Cup… Read More

‘Mbappe is the quickest thing I’ve ever seen!’ – Cash reveals what it is like to face France’s flying forward

December 5, 2022

Matty Cash has described what it is like to face Kylian Mbappe, with the Polish defender saying the Frenchman is… Read More

Japan vs Croatia : Lineups and LIVE updates

December 5, 2022

The World Cup's surprise darkhorses Japan will strive to create further history, but Croatia’s golden generation stand in their way. … Read More