Football

Man Utd forward describes Portuguese veteran as ‘one of my idols’, wishes him luck with new club

Spouses Gul, Amjad hosting villagers of Bhit Bhaiti for games at their place, with aim to lift their spirits

U14 girls and boys participate in two-day event on the eve of FIFA World Cup

Defender Fuller’s 81st-minute goal seals surprise 1-0 win, gives Germany lifeline

Ghana coach Addo says continent deserves more slots to reach latter World Cup stages

Qatar’s poor labourers buy fake merchandise to watch games at Asian Town stadium

Mexico's coach says his side needs to score a few goals

Midfielder impressed by versatile Brazil forward Rodrygo

Striker Mbappe has been central to Les Bleus’ progression to 2022 World Cup last 16

Argentina coach reminds fans Messi and co must beat Poland to reach World Cup last 16

Spain coach uses all technology at his disposal during players’ training

Winners in 2014 will have to beat Spain to stay alive in 2022 World Cup

Senegal claims first World Cup victory to leave hosts Qatar facing group-stage elimination

Late goals from Cheshmi and Rezaeian seal 2-0 win for Iran over Wales after goalkeeper Hennessey’s red card

Draw or defeat will leave Modric’s men needing to get something from Belgians later

2014 winners face second group stage exit in as many World Cups if they lose on Sunday

Win by three goals to nil puts women’s football team third in their group

Brazil forward scores brace in team’s 2-0 win over Serbia in opening match

Portuguese midfielder says football star should consult family before joining any club

Strikers stunning double sinks Serbia to get Brazil up and running

Portuguese star becomes first man to score at five World Cups as Portugal claimed a thrilling 3-2 win over Ghana

Uruguay and South Korea battled to a goalless 0-0 draw in their Group H opener

Midfielder Xhaka says his side can be one of the dark horses after 1-0 win

Manager says England's captain doesn’t have serious injury and is fit to play against the USA

French club get their Women's Champions League campaign up and running with win

Portugal coach says his men entirely focused on their opening Group H match against Ghana despite distractions

Coach won’t let complacency seep into the team after 7-0 rout of Costa Rica

Glazer family looking for escape hatch, which could fetch them top dollar

Canada coach not regretting decision after losing 1-0 to Belgium in World Cup

Belgium striker fires Red Devils 1-0 victory over Canada in opening game

News comes as relief for angry fans of one of the greatest Premier League clubs

Doan, Asano score to help Asian team beat European giants 2-1

Morocco struggles to return to a goalless draw against Croatia in their opening match

Coach says masked Son can play for South Korea against Uruguay

Portugal player exits ‘by mutual agreement’ and with no payoff

Denmark denied late VAR penalty as Tunisia hold on for draw

Kingdom made history by staging the biggest upset in FIFA World Cup thriller against Argentina, says PM Shehbaz

Saleh Al-Shehri, Salem Al-Dawsari score scintillating goals in team’s 2-1 win

Portugal defender says as a team we should focus on World Cup now and not other issues

Gay Australian footballer says he has lost respect for FIFA over decision to not wear One Love Armband

Midfielder says Three Lions wanted to ‘prove a lot of people wrong’ at World Cup

Wales coach praises captain after his goal from the spot salvages 1-1 draw with US

Spain winger wants to take rivalry with brother Inaki to biggest stage of World Cup

Gakpo and Klaassen score late goals to give Netherlands 2-0 victory over Senegal on World Cup return

Young fan with cerebral palsy, thanks England footballer for keeping promise to celebrate goal with special dance

Argentina superstar says it’s probably his last world cup and intends to enjoy every moment

Welsh skipper's late penalty earns a point for Wales against the USA in their World Cup 2022 opener

Portuguese forward says he is ‘bulletproof’ and denies Fernandes friction

Coach says France put their faith in French forward as injury-hit holders begin their defence against Australia

Australia coach doesn't want players to get overawed by illustrious opponents