Football

Saka, Bellingham inspire Southgate’s men as they open World Cup with victory

Ibrox club nine points behind Celtic in Scottish Premiership

Seven countries issue joint statement after warning from FIFA

Confident Martinelli says he doesn’t pay attention to people that don’t know how hard he works

Iran coach feels Southgate's side is probably most talented, most competitive team in World Cup

According to source Belgian forward will miss first two World Cup games as he recovers from hamstring injury

Striker Valencia scores twice as hosts lose World Cup opener for first time

Three Lions will kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday

Fans from South Asia, South America welcome Brazil national team with fervour

Defender is set to start country’s first match since 1958 when they face United States

Turnovers predicted to cross billions of dollars when event kicks off in Qatar on Sunday

Three Lions will eye win over Iran when they start their World Cup campaign

Incumbent Infantino secures another four year stint after no challenger emerged for title

Twelve-year build-up to 2022 Qatar extravaganza will kick-off on Sunday

Brazilian Football Confederation denies rumours of talks with City manager Guardiola

Netherlands captain says they want to make their own opinion by meeting migrant workers

Star forward withdrawn from 2022 World Cup squad after undergoing surgery

Star forward says Man Utd manager tried to call for two minutes on purpose

Enrique’s side beat minnows 3-1 after young forward first goal in over two years

Dortmund striker says ‘I tell you that the fight is not over for me’

With Qatar hosting Fifa World Cup, South Asians in region still prefer to bat and bowl

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