'Totally unacceptable' - Poland FA fumes at FIFA's Russia decisionThe Poland Football Association president has hit out at FIFA for allowing Russia to continue to compete in World Cup qualifyingRussiaPoland
France calls for Russia to be kicked out of 2022 World CupThere has been swift condemnation across the football world following Russia's invasion of UkraineFranceRussia
'I refuse to stand & listen to the national anthem of Russia!'The Juventus goalkeeper has called on FIFA and UEFA to take action and "hold the Russian Federation accountable for their actions"W. SzczesnyPoland
Poland and Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup qualifyingThe two nations are set to meet in March with a place in Qatar at stake, however the Poles say they will not take partWorld CupRussia
Poland, Sweden & Czech Republic oppose Russia WC qualifiersThe three nations have released a joint-statement in the wake of President Vladimir Putin's decision to send troops into UkraineRussiaSweden
Ronaldo 'will suffer' if Portugal face Italy - BonucciThe centre-back would cherish facing his former Juventus team-mate with a place in Qatar at stakeItalyPortugal
Promes set to be prosecuted for attempted manslaughterThe Spartak Moscow star will be tried for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident last yearNetherlandsNorway
World Cup 2022: How do European play-offs work?The final stage of the qualification process for UEFA teams, featuring the likes of Portugal and Italy, explainedWorld CupItaly
Will Cristiano Ronaldo be at World Cup 2022?The international prize is the only major one missing from the striker's glittering CV, but will his country even make it to Qatar?C. RonaldoWorld Cup
When is the World Cup 2022 play-off draw?The draw for the European play-offs took place in November as teams battle it out for a place at the Qatar showpiece next yearWorld Cup Qualification CAFWorld Cup Qualification AFC
Haaland misses out on World Cup dreamThe Borussia Dortmund star will not play at next year's tournament after defeat against the Oranje condemned his nation to third in Group GNetherlandsNorway
Could England form save Kane & Maguire's seasons?The pair have been underperforming for their clubs so far in 2021-22, but their starring roles for the Three Lions will have lifted their spiritsEnglandPremier League
Mancini reacts as Italy only make World Cup play-offsThe Euro 2020 winners will have to take the long route to the tournament in Qatar next year after drawing 0-0 with Northern Ireland on MondayItalyR. Mancini
Van Gaal takes training in a golf cart after bike accidentThe Dutchman's preparations for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Norway took on an unusual twistNetherlandsNorway
Azpilicueta responds to Ibrahimovic shoulder bargeThe Chelsea defender has shrugged off the shove from the AC Milan striker during Spain’s clash with SwedenZ. IbrahimovicSpain
Watch Ronaldo fume at coach after World Cup setbackThe Manchester United superstar can still help to book a place at next year’s showpiece in Qatar, but a star-studded side are now in the play-offsC. RonaldoPortugal
Bellingham, Gallagher & England's future world-class midfieldThe Three Lions have been caught short in the midfield in recent big games, but signs are that will be a thing of the past in the near futureEnglandFEATURES
Mbappe matches 63-year record as France reach World CupThe Paris Saint-Germain star struck three times in the first half before rounding off a fine evening as his team secured a place in the competitionK. MbappeFrance
Memphis passes Van Persie's all-time Netherlands recordThe Netherlands star gave his side a two-goal lead and jumped ahead of the ex-Manchester United forwards NetherlandsM. Depay
Video: Mbappe scores insane reverse backheel goal The PSG forward found the top corner with an incredible piece of skill ahead of his side's clash with KazakhstanK. MbappeFrance