Ghana kept their World Cup campaign alive by edging South Korea in a 3-2 thriller as Mohammed Kudus and Gue-Sung Cho both scored twice in a rollercoaster Group H clash. The Black Stars needed to avoid defeat to avoid an…
Andre Onana ‘removed’ from Cameroon World Cup squad ahead of crunch Serbia match
Cameroon have made the decision to ‘remove’ first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana from their World Cup squad. The Inter Milan shot-stopper, who excelled in Cameroon’s opening match against Switzerland last week, was a surprise absentee when the line-ups for Monday’s crunch…
Qatar 1-3 Senegal: Dia and Diedhiou score
Qatar are on the verge of a group-stage exit in their home World Cup after suffering a second successive defeat against Senegal. The Middle East side battled valiantly but will be out with a game to spare if the Netherlands…
Joe Lycett did not shred £10k in David Beckham Qatar protest
Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed he did not really shred £10,000 during a protest against David Beckham’s role as an ambassador for the Qatar World Cup. Lycett livestreamed himself apparently destroying the cash on Sunday after the ex-England footballer did…
Saka scores twice as England thrash Iran in opener 6-2
England’s World Cup campaign opened in thoroughly convincing fashion as they outclassed Iran in Doha. The game was played out against the backdrop of more off-field controversy here in Qatar after England were forced to ditch plans to wear the…
World Cup teams won’t wear armbands seen as rebuke to Qatar
FIFA’s threat of on-field punishment for players forced World Cup teams to back down Monday and abandon a plan for their captains to wear armbands that were seen as a rebuke to host nation Qatar’s human rights record. Just hours…
Qatar to enforce beer ban around World Cup stadiums
The Qatari authority says it will enforce an alcoholic beer ban at World Cup stadiums and surrounding areas during the FIFA world cup, football governing body FIFA said on Friday. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision…
FIFA under pressure to ban beer sales completely in Qatar
World Cup host Qatar, is pressuring FIFA to stop the sale of beer at the eight World Cup stadiums, according to reports. The sale of alcohol is strictly controlled in Qatar, but it is due to be available in the…
Bayern Munich providing more players for Qatar World Cup than others
Bayern Munich have provided more players to the teams at the 2022 FIFA World Cup than any other clubside on the planet. Bayern Munich’s list of 17 players eclipses the 16 each from Manchester City and FC Barcelona, world governing…
Liverpool star snubbed as Luis Enrique reveals Spain’s 26-man World Cup squad
Liverpool midfielder Thiago will not be going to the World Cup with Spain. The 31-year-old has not been included in La Roja’s squad for the tournament in Qatar. Manager Luis Enrique has instead opted for Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Gavi, Pedri,…
