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Jill Scott backs England to win World Cup as she opens pitch named in her honour

Euro 2022 winner Jill Scott is backing England to add the World Cup to their trophy haul as she prepares for a new role as their biggest [...]

February 9, 2023 / Fixtures & Results

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s record against penalties

Emiliano Martinez added to his impressive penalty record as Argentina won a World Cup final shoot-out against France on Sunday night. [...]

December 19, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Passing the torch – how Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe dominated the World Cup

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe pushed each other to new heights at the World Cup. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 19, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

From 1930 to Hurst hat-trick, Argentina-France joins classic World Cup finals

Argentina and France served up one of the most dramatic World Cup finals in the competition’s history as Lionel Messi added the last remaining [...]

December 19, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Gareth Southgate’s most memorable matches as England manager

Gareth Southgate’s England reign will continue after he decided to remain in the job. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 18, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Today at the World Cup: Argentina go head-to-head with France in showpiece

The World Cup reaches its climax on Sunday as Argentina and defending champions France go head to head in the final at Lusail Stadium. [...]

December 17, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

World Cup glory beckons – the key talking points ahead of the final

Argentina and France go toe to toe on Sunday seeking World Cup glory. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 17, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

France following medical rules to prevent bug spreading ahead of World Cup final

France are following strict medical rules to prevent a sickness bug spreading through their squad ahead of Sunday’s mouth-watering World Cup [...]

December 16, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Gianni Infantino describes Qatar 2022 as greatest ever World Cup

Gianni Infantino called Qatar 2022 “the best World Cup ever” as the FIFA president sidestepped the subject of compensating migrant workers. [...]

December 16, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Zlatko Dalic hopeful Luka Modric will play for Croatia through to Euro 2024

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is hopeful the World Cup third-place play-off will not be the last game at a major tournament for his captain [...]

December 16, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Every shirt number on 2022 World Cup squad lists has scored in Qatar

France substitute Randal Kolo Muani’s goal against Morocco on Wednesday means every number on the World Cup squad lists, from one to 26, has now [...]

December 15, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

What former England managers did next after major tournament disappointment

Gareth Southgate is considering his future as England manager after their quarter-final exit at the hands of France at the World Cup. [...]

December 12, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

A closer look at the key men behind magical Morocco bid for World Cup glory

Morocco’s emergence as the surprise package of the World Cup has seen them become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the [...]

December 11, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

A look back at England’s World Cup results in Qatar after quarter-final defeat

England’s World Cup came to an end with an agonising 2-1 quarter-final defeat by France in Qatar. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 11, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

‘You need a bit of luck sometimes’ – Didier Deschamps after France beat England

France boss Didier Deschamps admitted “you need a bit of luck sometimes” after the reigning champions edged past England to reach the World Cup [...]

December 10, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Harry Kane takes responsibility for England exit and backs Gareth Southgate

Harry Kane took responsibility for England’s World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of France and has given manager Gareth Southgate his full [...]

December 10, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Gareth Southgate says England need to ‘nail’ quarter-final clash

Gareth Southgate says England are better prepared for World Cup success than four years ago and ready to “nail” holders France in Saturday’s [...]

December 9, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Major test and familiar setting – the key talking points as England face France

England face France on Saturday night in what could be a scintillating World Cup quarter-final. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 9, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Gareth Southgate says Ben White’s exit must be ‘respected’ amid bust-up reports

Gareth Southgate said it is important that Ben White’s departure from the World Cup for personal reasons is “respected” after a report emerged of [...]

December 9, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Memphis Depay hoping Netherlands deliver moment of magic to defeat Argentina

A World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Argentina evokes memories of famous goals over the decades and Memphis Depay is hoping another can [...]

December 8, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

England boosted by Declan Rice’s return to training

England have been boosted by the return of Declan Rice to training ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against France. Source: Sport [...]

December 8, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Tite vows to keep Brazil dancing ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Croatia

Brazil coach Tite has launched an impassioned defence of his side’s much-talked about goal celebrations in their World Cup win over South [...]

December 8, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

I love Jack a lot – Bernardo Silva praises Man City team-mate Jack Grealish

Portugal star Bernardo Silva loves Manchester City team-mate Jack Grealish and has been teasing the England forward during the World Cup about [...]

December 7, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Kyle Walker backs himself to keep Kylian Mbappe quiet in World Cup quarter-final

Kyle Walker will not underestimate his own ability as the England full-back looks set to be tasked with shackling Kylian Mbappe in the World Cup [...]

December 7, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Bukayo Saka: England have nothing to fear against France in World Cup last eight

Bukayo Saka believes England have nothing to fear as they prepare to take on reigning champions France in the World Cup quarter-finals. [...]

December 5, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Callum Wilson absent from England training due to minor muscle strain

Callum Wilson did not join England’s other non-starters at training on Monday due to a minor muscle strain. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 5, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Today at the World Cup – another milestone, another goal for Messi

Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th senior appearance as Argentina beat Australia 2-1 to seal their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. [...]

December 3, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Lionel Messi pays tribute to passion and energy of Argentina fans

Lionel Messi described Argentina’s relationship with their fans as “something beautiful” after they beat Australia 2-1 to reach the World Cup [...]

December 3, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

We’ll be ready if we’re put on the spot, says Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate says his team are mentally and physically ready for another penalty shoot-out – and he would not hesitate to ask Marcus Rashford [...]

December 3, 2022 / Fixtures & Results

Senegal boss Aliou Cisse could miss England clash due to illness

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse could miss their World Cup last-16 clash against England due to illness. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 3, 2022 / Fixtures & Results