Football

Several of Red Devils’ main players are missing from their tour of US due to World Cup, visa issues

Biggest global sporting event set for some rocky times ahead as controversies surround 2022 edition

Twelves boys were dramatically rescued from deep inside a Thai cave after being trapped for more than a fortnight

Former Paris St Germain boss was chosen to replace long-serving manager Arsene Wenger in May

28-year-old joined Premier League in 2014 but has fallen out of favour under manager Jose Mourinho

World record-holder trained with Stromsgodset last month and Borussia Dortmund in March

38-year-old last played for Socceroos in final group game against Peru at 2018 World Cup in Russia

Hundreds of thousands gathered during parade down Champs-Elysees to cheer the World Cup winners

France striker failed to score single goal in entire tournament but was still integral part of attack

Portugal captain to be officially introduced to public after record Italian move

France claim World Cup title with 4-2 win over Croatia but gained few neutral admirers along the way

France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years defeating a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in Moscow

The World Cup is over, but for one month it united the entire world in a festival of sport that has no parallel

Real are likely to be in market for top-class forward after selling all-time leading scorer Ronaldo

Infantino, Putin both hail impact of mega event in dispelling illusions about country

European nations clash in biggest game in sport as they bid to become champions of the world

Five teenage footballers drowned in a river in southeast Bangladesh moments after they played a friendly match

Antonio Conte has parted ways with the Stamford Bridge club after winning a Premiere League and FA Cup title

Defensive midfielder has been pivotal in Les Blues’ run to the final

Former Napoli man Sarri expected to take charge at Stamford Bridge

Inter Milan winger scored stunning equaliser in Croatia’s come-from-behind win over England

England manager says they ‘left everything out there’ during 2-1 defeat to Croatia

Fans all across country celebrate side’s 2-1 win in semi-final over England

There are 15 members in the only amputee football squad in the Gaza Strip

Coach plays down impact of fatigue after three consecutive games that went to extra time

Hosts of 2022 edition already excited at prospect after seeing popularity of Russia 2018

France defeated Belgium with a 1-0 victory to book their ticket to the World Cup final in Saint Petersburg

Les Blues midfielder tweeted after his side defeated Belgium to reach World Cup final

Les Blues claim 1-0 win over Belgium thanks to Umtiti’s headed goal in second half

Golden generation’s final World Cup ends in disappointing manner at semi-final stage against France

Rescue dominates front-page headlines in Thailand

RFEF president Luis Rubiales announces decision in a board statement

Former Real skipper became in charge of La Roja after Lopetegui was sacked on eve of mega event

Country on brink of first-ever final as they take on England in semi-final

Southgate’s men claimed 2-0 win over Sweden to progress into final four where they take on Croatia

Hosts were expected to be knocked out in first round but made first quarter-final in 48 years

British media told the country to forget all plans and support Three Lions as they face Croatia in the semi-final

Les Blues set Belgium date in first World Cup semi-final after 2-0 win over Uruguay

Two legends of this era, most likely played their final World Cup games for Argentina and Portugal respectively

Klopp, Ronaldo, Stones all urge players to stay strong

Belgium will need their frontman firing if they are to get better of tournament favourites

Three Lions starting to dream of first World Cup in 52 years

Battle heats up as glory comes within touching distance of sides

From Ronaldo to John Stones said they were closely following attempts to rescue the team

Deschamps’ men impressed against Argentina but have found it difficult to maintain consistency

Three Lions defeated Colombia in a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory to reach the final eight in Russia

Sweden reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years

Former England star says he has joined DC United to compete and win

Brazil star striker scores one, creates another to help team enter quarters

Midfielder says he is satisfied with team’s performance against Belgium