Love him or loathe him, Benzema will be missedThe striker may be a divisive figure but the best player in the world in 2022 deserved to grace the game's grandest stage one final time.FranceReal Madrid
Rooney regrets lashing out at booing England fans in 2010Wayne Rooney has expressed his regret at lashing out at England fans who booed the team during the 2010 World Cup.EnglandW. Rooney
White: 'The last thing I want to do is watch more football'Ben White has revealed that he never watched football on TV as a child and does not have many fond World Cup memories.B. WhiteEngland
Benzema reacts to World Cup-ending injury 😔Karim Benzema has reacted to the news that he will miss the entirety of France's World Cup campaign with a thigh injury.FranceK. Benzema
The best World Cup 2022 fantasy football defendersHere are the top picks for defenders in World Cup 2022 fantasy footballFantasy FootballArgentina
Benzema ruled OUT of World Cup 😧Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after he sustained a thigh injury in training, it has been confirmed.FranceK. Benzema
I can still do great things - HazardEden Hazard has admitted his level has dropped significantly since his last appearance at the World Cup, but still backs his technical ability.BelgiumE. Hazard
Can fans drink alcohol at the World Cup in Qatar?Everything you need to know about the rules for consuming alcohol at the World Cup in QatarQatar
Acosta reveals USMNT tactic to stop Bale in World Cup clashKellyn Acosta has revealed that the USMNT will have to "kick Gareth Bale all over the field" in order to stop him in their World Cup clash next week.G. BaleUSA vs Wales
Check mate! Messi and Ronaldo square up in iconic chess photoLionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have joined forces in one of the most iconic sporting images of the year ahead of the World Cup.L. MessiC. Ronaldo
Neuer gives Moukoko a not-so-subtle transfer nudgeManuel Neuer has given teenage starlet Youssoufa Moukoko a not-so-subtle transfer nudge as the Borussia Dortmund striker says he is happy at the club.GermanyY. Moukoko
Henderson hopes England can take inspiration from LionessesJordan Henderson is hopeful the Lionesses' European Championship triumph can inspire the men to World Cup victory.EnglandJ. Henderson
Kane claims he wasn't fazed by Arsenal 'rejection' 🤷Tottenham and England star Harry Kane has opened up on how it felt to be rejected by Arsenal when he was a youngster. H. KaneEngland
Hosts Qatar relishing World Cup openerQatar manager Felix Sanchez has expressed his excitement at kicking of the 2022 World Cup as his team prepare to face off against Ecuador.QatarQatar vs Ecuador
Leipzig reveal extent of Nkunku knee injuryRB Leipzig confirm Christopher Nkunku has torn a knee ligament after going to ground in a France training session ahead of the World Cup.C. NkunkuFrance
TAA admits England struggles ahead of World CupLiverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted that he is still yet to show his best form in an England shirt ahead of the World Cup.T. Alexander-ArnoldEngland
Qatar vs Ecuador: TV, live stream & kick-off timeWhere to watch the Qatar vs Ecuador World Cup opener in the United Kingdom, Unites States, India and more.EcuadorQatar
Berhalter's big decisions: Who starts up front? 👀The U.S. coach will face some tough calls at the World Cup that will determine the difference between success and failure.USA vs WalesUSA
England will make sure fans have no need for WC booze - DierEngland and Tottenham defender Eric Dier has brushed off concerns regarding the alcohol ban at World Cup stadiums in Qatar.E. DierEngland
Luis Enrique backs Messi for Qatar glory In a show of support for Lionel Messi, manager Luis Enrique has tipped Argentina to win the World Cup if he fails to do so with Spain.L. MessiArgentina
Infantino makes bizarre speech on eve of World CupFIFA president Gianni Infantino has addressed the press in Qatar in a speech that will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Qatar
How England should line up at the World CupThree Lions boss Gareth Southgate has some big decisions to make ahead of Monday's opening group-stage game with Iran.EnglandG. Southgate
The World Cup's most iconic moments everAhead of the start of Qatar 2022, GOAL picks out some of the most memorable goals, celebrations and fouls in the tournament's historyBrazilArgentina
Can the USMNT earn the respect they crave in Qatar?The U.S. has lofty goals in Qatar that could very well come down to how they do in their opener against WalesUSAUSA vs Wales
This is GOAL: The ultimate football app 📱From viral videos to breaking news, cult heroes to player ratings - we have everything you need all in one place ahead of the big kick off in Qatar!
Alvarez out to 'bring World Cup joy to Argentina' with MessiManchester City forward Julian Alvarez has hailed Lionel Messi as "one of a kind" and praised his Argentina team-mate's leadership qualities.L. MessiArgentina
Gallagher surprised by England call-up after Chelsea strugglesChelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher says he was surprised when he got called up to the England squad for the World Cup.C. GallagherChelsea
'He's got everything' - Shaw surprised by BellinghamLuke Shaw has heaped praise on England and Dortmund's Bellingham, claiming the youngster has "everything". J. BellinghamL. Shaw
Van der Sar reveals how Man Utd beat Arsenal to MartinezEdwin van der Sar has revealed that Ajax turned down an offer from Arsenal for Lisandro Martinez before the defender joined Manchester United.Manchester UnitedArsenal
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