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The reclusive superstar has proven himself a great captain with his actions on and off the field at the World Cup in Qatar

Who were the players who led Spain to their first-ever World Cup win and what has happened to them since?

Reports have emerged to explain why the Dortmund star barely featured in Qatar, but it's now time for all involved to embrace a clean slate

The country's greatest-ever player couldn't deliver Portugal the biggest prize of all, so can the next generation now step up in four years' time?

The Three Lions bowed out at the quarter-finals stages in Qatar after a tournament that raised the stocks of some but was forgettable for others

We're set for a thrilling race for the title and European spots when the WSL resumes in the New Year...

The Nigerian was renowned for his tough-tackling but he was also arguably ahead of his time, given his comfort on the ball.

The Three Lions may have come up short in Qatar, but this is unlikely to be the last time most of their players grace the World Cup stage

Who led Les Bleus to their first-ever World Cup trophy and what has happened to those players since?

The Dutch made it to the quarter-finals in Qatar but with plenty of talent coming through, they could do even better in four years' time.

After orchestrating his Old Trafford departure in a highly undignified manner, the Portuguese was guilty of more unprofessional conduct in Qatar.

Nigeria's 1998 World Cup team may have disappointed but in Jay-Jay Okocha they had arguably the most exciting talent Africa has ever produced.

The five-time winners will have gone 24 years without lifting the trophy by 2026, but they will still have a team capable of more than just competing

The Spurs striker had the chance to force extra-time at the Al Bayt Stadium but France triumphed 2-1 thanks to his horrific miss.

Morocco continued to carry Africa to World Cup history while denying Portugal a spot in the semi-final.

The Paris Saint-Germain defender has played a pivotal role in Morocco's magical run to the quarter-finals, where they will face Portugal on Saturday

The Brazilian star had what could have been a career-defining moment pulled out from under him, leading to yet another heartbreak and more tears.

A number of clubs from around Europe have been linked with the Portugal star, but which is the best fit?

The striking duo haven't always seen eye to eye, but they're proving a match made in heaven at Qatar 2022

The Romania legend may have been temperamental and inconsistent but for a short while during USA 94, he was the best player on the planet.

Lionel Scaloni's side blew a 2-0 lead in the dying stages of a heated encounter but held their nerve in the shootout to reach the last four.

The World Cup of shocks continued on Friday as wily Croatia dumped favourites Brazil out on penalties.

The Liverpool captain's influence on Gareth Southgate's squad, and on Jude Bellingham in particular, has been there for all to see in Qatar.

The forward has been working with a personal tactics coach since January in his bid to become one of the world's top players, and it's paying off.

The Inter ace is having a torrid time in Qatar, losing his place to Julian Alvarez, but one goal could change everything for the streaky striker

The Germans were 2-0 up after just 10 minutes against the Catalans, while there were plenty of other big results on matchday four...

The Spurs striker has upset plenty of people with his showboating and playacting in the past but his form at the 2022 World Cup has been superb

Roger Milla remains best known as a veteran forward with an iconic celebration but he was a terrific talent that Claude Roy once compared to Pele.

The 1986 World Cup offered plenty of entertainment, with the Argentines eventually going on to lift the trophy