Getty/GOALWorld CupQatarNo hopers or dark horses: Can Qatar compete at the World Cup?The World Cup has been plagued by controversy, but the host nation's coach and players just want to prove that they can compete at this level
Getty/GOALWorld CupK. MbappeKylian Mbappe: France's enfant terrible - and saviour?The forward lit up Russia 2018 as a teenager, but his character has been questioned repeatedly in the run-up to Qatar 2022
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoManchester UnitedRonaldo: I'm a strawberry people want to bite đ Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he's a ''strawberry that people want to bite'' when explaining his social media fame to Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
Getty ImagesLiverpoolC. JonesJones set to sign new Liverpool contractCurtis Jones is set to sign a new long-term contract with Liverpool, who are also continuing negotiations with Roberto Firmino over an extension.
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoManchester UnitedMan Utd players want Ronaldo GONE before end of World CupThe Daily Mail has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo has burnt bridges with some of the Manchester United squad and they want to see him gone ASAP.
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoWorld CupRonaldo ruled out of Portugal's clash with Nigeria Portugal boss Fernando Santos has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo won't play in their friendly against Nigeria due to gastroenteritis.
Getty/GOALWorld CupArgentinaThe most memorable matches in World Cup historyCameroon's epic encounter with Serbia is arguably the best game we've seen so far at Qatar 2022 - but does it make our all-time list?
Getty ImagesArgentinaWorld CupWorld Cup: Maradona 'Hand of God' ball sold for âŹ2.3m The iconic Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' ball has fetched nearly âŹ2.3 million at auction after being sold by former referee Ali Bin Nasser.
Al-NassrC. RonaldoAl Nassr FCWATCH: Ronaldo works out while watching Al-Nassr win on TVCristiano Ronaldo watched on from the gym as Al-Nassr celebrated a 2-0 victory over Al-Tai in the Saudi Pro League.
Getty ImagesChelseaFA CupChelsea post lowest xG total in FIVE seasons against City đŹChelsea's drab performance in the 4-0 thumping against Manchester City on Sunday saw them record their lowest expected goals total in five seasons.
Getty ImagesH. HwangSouth KoreaWATCH: Late Hwang strike sends South Korea through!Hwang Hee-chan scored in the 91st minute as South Korea came from behind to beat Portugal 2-1 and progress to the World Cup last 16.
Getty / GOALArgentinaL. MessiWATCH: Argentina heroes leave parade in helicopter đLionel Messi and his Argentina team-mates left Tuesday's open-top bus run via helicopter amid wild 2022 World Cup trophy celebrations in Buenos Aires.
(C)Getty imagesL. MessiArgentinaMessi breaks Ronaldo's Instagram record with World Cup win postLionel Messi has broken Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the most-liked Instagram post by a sportsperson, eclipsing his rival on and off the pitch.
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoWorld Cup'Today is for Portugal!' - Ronaldoâs World Cup rallying cryCristiano Ronaldo has delivered a rousing rallying cry ahead of Portugalâs last-16 encounter with Switzerland at the 2022 World Cup.
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoManchester UnitedRonaldo: Solskjaer did a 'good job' at Man Utd Cristiano Ronaldo admitted to Piers Morgan that he was fond of the old Manchester United manager, who he felt needed more time at the helm.
GettyC. RonaldoManchester UnitedRonaldo transfer 'never on the table' for SportingSporting CP president Frederico Varandas has insisted that a transfer return for Cristiano Ronaldo has ''never been on the table''.
FIFA/Goal CompositeWorld CupFantasy FootballThe Ultimate World Cup 2022 fantasy football guideđGOAL brings you everything you need to know about the 2022 World Cup fantasy football game
Getty ImagesEnglandWorld CupMaddison provides England injury update Leicester City star James Maddison has delivered an update on his fitness ahead of England's World Cup opener next week.
Getty ImagesTransfersChelseaRice admits 'you only get one career' amid Chelsea rumours đDeclan Rice admitted the World Cup has given him new career aspirations, breathing fresh life into rumours he could join Chelsea in the summer.
GettyB. FernandesPortugal'Don't touch me!' - Fernandes snaps at Portugal officialBruno Fernandes snapped back at a media officer trying to calm him down as he went on a tirade about the referee after Portugal exited the World Cup.
Getty ImagesGermanyWorld CupReferee Stephanie Frappart makes historic World Cup debutStephanie Frappart is the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match, as she takes control of Germany's fixture against Costa Rica on Thursday.
Getty ImagesUSAWorld CupHuge boost for USMNT as Pulisic cleared to play!The United States have confirmed that star player Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play in their World Cup last-16 clash with the Netherlands.
GettyEnglandT. Alexander-Arnold'Who did they stick with me?' - TAA on rooming with RamsdaleTrent Alexander-Arnold has revealed he was sceptical about Aaron Ramsdale when he first shared a room with the goalkeeper at England youth level.
Getty/GOALL. MessiWorld CupâI donât know how to stop Messi!â - De Jong has no secret planFrenkie de Jong has played alongside Lionel Messi at Barcelona, but the Netherlands star still admits that: âI donât know how to stop him!â
GettyL. MessiWorld Cup'Incredible my friend!' - Messi sent special message by SuarezLuis Suarez sent to a congratulatory message to Lionel Messi after Argentina secured a place in the World Cup final and hailed him as ''the best''.
NeymarBrazilNeymar can play the next World Cup â RonaldoBrazil legend Ronaldo believes Neymar âcan play the next World Cupâ after enduring more international heartache at Qatar 2022.
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoPortugalSantos unhappy with Ronaldo's reaction to being subbedPortugal manager Fernandos Santos admitted he wasn't happy with captain Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction at coming off against South Korea.
GettyL. MessiArgentinaMessi hints his playing days are numberedArgentina and Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi suggested he could end his playing career soon, depending in part on family responsibilities.
Getty ImagesTransfersPremier LeagueTransfer news and rumours: November 17GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from around the world.
Getty ImagesC. RonaldoPortugalRonaldo misses Portugal training with stomach bugManchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is out of Portugal training on Wednesday as he deals with a stomach illness.