Football

Portuguese forward reveals that he didn’t join Man City because Ferguson stopped him from doing so

South Americans will begin their campaign on Tuesday against Saudi Arabia in Group C

Star forward believes Brazil, France and England are favourites, but adds ‘anything can happen’

World Cup hosts step up diplomatic and media riposte, threatening legal action to defend their name

Teammate Mario says striker’s problems at Man Utd will not damage country’s World Cup prospects

Global players’ union says Qatar-bound football stars are at greater risk of injury due to congested calendar

Coach says his team wants to make history by reaching World Cup second round for first time

Lawmaker behind review of English football says independent regulator will soon be seen

Companies offer luxury yachts, more accommodation options to fans opting to stay in tourism hotspot

England, Netherlands first to touch down in Qatar as FIFA president pleads for peace

Country to play in World Cup after 64 years as captain announces he’s ready to lead

Veteran defender says it was ‘one of big dreams’ to represent his country in his fifth mega event

Forward Duke says their main priority is to head into daunting opener against France fully prepared

Kenyan security guard expelled from Qatar rues suffering, lost lives, unpaid wages

Premier League club say they will examine ‘full facts’ before taking any action

Hjulmand makes comment after FIFA rejects team’s request to wear special jerseys advocating human rights

Striker comes unscathed along with Messi, Neymar in club’s final match before World Cup against Auxerre

Exorbitant accommodation, transport prices irk football lovers willing to witness first mega event in region

Man United midfielder questions decision to award tournament to 2022 hosts Qatar

Serie A title holders produce last-gasp 2-1 victory over Fiorentina before World Cup break

Portuguese star says he feels ‘betrayed’ by manager Ten Hag, other senior executives

Argentine teenager comes off the bench to score stoppage-time goal in 2-1 win in Premier League

Football’s biggest show to start on November 20 with focus sharply on hosts

Coach Southgate urges players to shut out noise as they seek first major title since 1966

Midfielder says misfiring striker will be ‘powerful weapon’ in their bid for World Cup glory

Spalletti’s side hold their nerves to claim 3-2 win, stretch Serie A lead to 11 points Spalletti’s side

Bayern coach says German winger can be ‘even better’ at WC after guiding club to 2-0 win

Manager ecstatic after Gunners move five points clear at the top of Premier League with win against Wolves

Chelsea manager says his side needs to regroup after World Cup following their defeat to Newcastle

Spurs manager reveals he plans to meet club’s hierarchy, but his own future is off the agenda

Arsenal manager urges his Qatar-bound players to focus on consolidating their place at the top of Premier League

Coach Enrique includes injury-prone forward in list of 26 players, with veteran defender Ramos overlooked

Manager sees no reason to concern himself by change at boardroom level until things are ‘not positive’

Tottenham striker is recovering from fracture he suffered on his left eye

Coach Sanchez names 26 players including attacking trio Afif, Ali, Al-Haydos

German club beat Terzic’s side 4-2 for latter’s fifth straight away defeat in Bundesliga

Manager says he can’t imagine leading any other club longer than the Citizens

Rights groups want president Infantino to commit money for Qatar’s migrant workers

Uprooting calendar to fit in mid-season World Cup has resulted in injuries, fatigue

Los Blancos bag 2-1 win to cut gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to just two points

International managers nervous as they anxiously await health reports of their stars

Fernandes sends team into League Cup last 16 with third goal in 4-2 win

Veteran striker named by manager Santos in 26-man squad for football showpiece in Qatar

Coach Martinez takes risk on unfit Inter Milan striker and Hazard as he reveals 26-man squad

Maddison, Milson, and Gallagher in England’s World Cup squad

New manager Jones says he is confident to make big impact at the club

Cautions his American team before they play opener against Wales on November 21

Tottenham manager says striker is running on empty just weeks before World Cup

Coach Deschamps announces names of 25 of a possible 26 players for Qatar event

Guardiola’s men increase pressure on Blues boss Potter with 2-0 victory