Gakpo focused on World Cup but flattered by United rumours
epa10328009 Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands score the 1-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group A soccer match between the Netherlands and Ecuador at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Abedin Taherkenareh

Gakpo focused on World Cup but flattered by United rumours

Dutch forward Cody Gakpo says he is fully focused on the World Cup and is flattered by transfer rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.

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German comeback to hold Spain, Morocco stun Belgium
epa10333403 Niclas Fuellkrug (L) of Germany scores the equalizer during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Spain and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 27 November 2022. EPA/Ronald Wittek

German comeback to hold Spain, Morocco stun Belgium

Germany salvaged a 1-1 draw in a mouth-watering clash against Spain, while Belgium suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco on Sunday.

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Boks end eight year drought to beat England at Twickenham
epa10330901 South Africa's Kurt-Lee Arendse (C) catches the ball during an Autumn International Rugby Union match against England at Twickenham in London, Britain, 26 November 2022. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Boks end eight year drought to beat England at Twickenham

South Africa finally ended their eight-year drought against England to secure an emphatic 27-13 victory at Twickenham in their final Castle Lager Outgoing tour on Saturday evening.

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Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland
epa10326271 Neymar of Brazil sits on the ground during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group G soccer match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 24 November 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland

Neymar is set to miss Brazil's next World Cup match against Switzerland after picking up an injury in their opening clash against Serbia.

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Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England
epa10328568 Harry Kane (L) of England in action against Tyler Adams of the US during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and the USA at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England

England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.

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Brazil begin World Cup bid as Ronaldo, Portugal for tough Ghana tie
epa10322819 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo attends a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group H soccer match against Ghana, at Al-Shahaniya SC Training Center, near Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/JOSE SENA GOULAO

Brazil begin World Cup bid as Ronaldo, Portugal for tough Ghana tie

Brazil kickstarts their World Cup campaign when they take on Serbia in their Group G opener, while Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal when they face Ghana on Thursday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Manchester United
File photo dated 27-08-2022 of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect, the club have announced. Issue date: Tuesday November 22, 2022.

Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Manchester United

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.

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Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina in World Cup opener
epa10320075 Lionel Messi (C) of Argentina reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 22 November 2022. EPA/Noushad Thekkayil

Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina in World Cup opener

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina after they came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win in their opening World Cup Group C encounter at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

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Messi ready for first test at World Cup
epa10317794 Argentina captain Lionel Messi and teammates during a training session of the team in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. Argentina will face Saudi Arabia on 22 November their group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Messi ready for first test at World Cup

Lionel Messi will get what is likely to be his last chance to win the World Cup on Tuesday when Argentina and the current champions France play in Qatar.

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