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Qatar became just the second host nation to be knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as they lost to Senegal. Hosts Qatar have become the first team to be eliminated from the World Cup 2022, after their 3-1 defeat to Senegal in Group A and the subsequent 1-1 draw between the … Read more

Champions at Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League, Portugal is a team used to winning and they are eyeing up a hat-trick of trophies in Qatar. This is a squad packed with talent and household names, who will be looking to redeem themselves following painful exits at both the 2018 World Cup and Euro … Read more

Thousands of empty seats could be seen inside the Al Bayt Stadium during the second half of Qatar’s World Cup opener against Ecuador on Sunday. The tournament began with a dazzling pre-match display which featured Morgan Freeman and Jung Kook, but on the pitch Qatar failed to excite the home supporters as they were two … Read more

How much do you know about the Saudi Arabian football team? What about the national side of Tunisia? Or Morocco? One of the brilliant things about international football tournaments is the exposure it gives us to players from around the world. But the sheer number and variety of teams can be intimidating. That’s where this … Read more

What does ‘£200,000,000,000 well spent’ look like for Qatar? It has an economy roughly the same size as Greece but its population of less than three million is more like Wales. In reality, the money doesn’t even have to go that far – its riches are divided between full citizens, an exclusive category which makes … Read more

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has made his World Cup predictions and belives that Qatar 2022 will produce plenty of surprises. With no clear favourite to win this year’s tournament, Hoddle believes there are at least six countries who could emerge as champions and that is not including various dark horses and minnows who could … Read more

Emile Smith Rowe has opened up about missing out on Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge so far and admits it is ‘annoying’. Smith Rowe has been limited to just 47 minutes of action in the 2022-23 campaign and has featured in just four Premier League games. The 22-year-old England international midfielder has missed most the … Read more

Manchester United plan to resolve Cristiano Ronaldo’s future before their first game back after the World Cup on 21 December. United released a statement on Friday explaining they have ‘initiated appropriate steps’ following the 37-year-old’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan. Reports suggest the club are now pushing to terminate Ronaldo’s contract, which expires in June. … Read more

Arsenal will win the 2022-23 Premier League title thanks to the World Cup in Qatar, believes former Gunners defender William Gallas. The Gunners are top of the table having won 12 of their 14 games and are five points clear of Manchester City, with the season now on pause for the World Cup. The Premier … Read more

Bernardo Silva insists there is no ‘strange atmosphere’ between Manchester United teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes in the Portugal camp. Ronaldo’s time at United seems destined to come to an end with United considering taking legal action against the striker following his controversial interview with Piers Morgan. Erik ten Hag has already told the … Read more