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John Herdman believes Canada “showed that they do belong” at the World Cup despite losing their opening match 1-0 to Belgium on Wednesday. Making their World Cup return after a 36-year... exodus, Canada dominated the first half and should have gone ahead when they were awarded a penalty after Yannick Carrasco handled Tajon Buchanan’s shot. […] The post Herdman: Canada ´showed they belong´ despite World Cup opener defeat to Belgium appeared first on Soccer News.

Luka Modric insists Croatia are not at the World Cup “just to participate” and their “ambitions are big” despite their lacklustre start against Morocco. Runners-up to France... four years ago, Croatia’s quest to go the extra step in Qatar began with a goalless draw against Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium. Indeed, Croatia failed to […] The post Modric warns ´Croatia will be better, our ambitions are big´ following Morocco stalemate appeared first on Soccer News.

For the second straight day, a World Cup favorite stumbled. Spain made up for it by scoring 7 goals on Costa Rica.

Sky Sports' Peter Smith and Nick Wright analyse some of their favourite stars to keep an eye out for during the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Their one to watch for day five is AC Milan and Portugal star... Rafael Leao.

Luis Enrique described Gavi’s abilities as “out of the ordinary” following his scintillating World Cup debut for Spain. Barcelona teenager Gavi marked his major tournament bow by... scoring an exquisite volley as Luis Enrique’s team thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday, becoming the third-youngest goalscorer in World Cup history. Only Brazil great Pele in 1958 […] The post Gavi performances ´not normal´ - Luis Enrique lauds Spain´s teenage sensation appeared first on Soccer News.

Richarlison scored twice as Brazil opened their World Cup campaign with a routine 2-0 win over Serbia. The Tottenham forward broke the deadlock with a close-range finish just after the hour mark at... the Lusail Iconic Stadium. Richarlison then sealed the points with a stunning acrobatic effort 17 minutes from time as Tite’s side made […] The post Brazil 2-0 Serbia: Richarlison at the double as Selecao make winning start in Group G appeared first on Soccer News.

Richarlison's second-half goals earned World Cup favourites Brazil a deserved 2-0 win over Serbia in their Group G opener in Lusail.

Saudi Arabia's sports minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal says he would love to see Cristiano Ronaldo playing in his country's league and backs potential Saudi investment in Manchester... United and Liverpool.

Cristiano Ronaldo still has what it takes to play at the top level of club football, says Bernardo Silva, who insisted it was none of his business what his Portugal team-mate decided for his future.... Ronaldo scored Portugal’s opener in a 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday – a goal that sparked the match at […] The post Ronaldo´s future is his decision, says Portugal team-mate Silva appeared first on Soccer News.

School, banks and government offices closed early on Thursday, and just about everyone was off work, unless they were serving beer or frying something.

Harry Kane may be England’s key attacker, but the threat of him potentially missing their second World Cup match against the United States was perhaps not as concerning as it once might have... been. Three Lions captain Kane hobbled out of a dominant 6-2 win over Iran in the team’s Group B opener. Kane had […] The post England v United States: Three Lions primed to cope despite Kane concerns appeared first on Soccer News.

Romelu Lukaku is unlikely to start Belgium’s second World Cup fixture against Morocco despite making his return to team training, according to head coach Roberto Martinez. Lukaku has only made... five appearances for Inter during an injury-hit season, and he was absent as Belgium began their Group F campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over […] The post Lukaku back in Belgium training but unlikely to start against Morocco, says Martinez appeared first on Soccer News.

Jose Mourinho says Japan’s shock World Cup win over Germany was “not a crazy surprise,” criticising European football’s “big focus on individuals and egos.” The... Samurai Blue produced an inspired comeback from 1-0 down as second-half goals from Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano stunned Hansi Flick’s side at the Khalifa International Stadium. The four-time champions, […] The post Mourinho: Japan´s shock win over Germany ´a fantastic achievement, but not a crazy surprise´ appeared first on Soccer News.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups, but Portugal required a couple of late goals to rescue a nervy 3-2 win against Ghana on Thursday. Just two days after having his... Manchester United contract terminated by mutual consent, free agent Ronaldo converted a penalty to break down a stubborn Ghana […] The post Portugal 3-2 Ghana: Ronaldo makes World Cup history as Selecao leave it late appeared first on Soccer News.

Gareth Southgate does not feel any pressure for England to produce a political statement akin to Germany’s team photo at this World Cup. England, like Germany, were planning to support the... OneLove campaign - which promotes “inclusion and sends a message against discrimination of any kind” - by having their captain wear an armband bearing […] The post Southgate wary of England trying to ´escalate´ World Cup demonstrations appeared first on Soccer News.

Argentina are tasked with atoning for their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia, while France and Denmark are also in action at the World Cup on Saturday.

England and Wales are back in World Cup action on Friday as the teams in Groups A and B play their second matches of the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in five World Cups as his penalty helped Portugal secure a 3-2 win over Ghana in a thrilling Group H encounter.

Saudi Arabia says it wants its investors to take over Manchester United and Liverpool – and hopes Cristiano Ronaldo comes to play in its domestic league.

Gareth Southgate says England have to accept criticism over the OneLove armband, with Gareth Bale adding that Wales "weren't too happy" about not being allowed to wear it.

Harry Maguire has kept his focus on England at the World Cup while Manchester United have been making headlines back home. Despite early upsets and drama at Qatar 2022, United have dominated the news... agenda, first with the release of Cristiano Ronaldo and then with the announcement of the Glazer family exploring the possibility of […] The post ´Really easy´ for Maguire to ignore Man Utd drama while away at World Cup appeared first on Soccer News.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first ever player to score in five different World Cups after finding the net for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday. The 37-year-old, who is currently without a club... after mutually parting ways with Manchester United on Tuesday, converted a second-half penalty to give Portugal the lead. That was Ronaldo’s eighth […] The post Ronaldo makes more history by scoring at a fifth World Cup appeared first on Soccer News.

Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says the government “will definitely support” any private sector bids for Manchester United and Liverpool. Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of... Liverpool, announced earlier this month it would welcome new investment at the club, while the Glazer family said they will explore a sale of United. With fellow Premier League […] The post Saudi Arabia government ´would definitely support´ bids for Man Utd and Liverpool appeared first on Soccer News.

FIFA has said Welsh supporters will be permitted to display rainbow-coloured hats and flags at Friday’s World Cup game against Iran, according to the Football Association of Wales (FAW).... Wales’ LGBTQ+ supporters group, known as the Rainbow Wall, is being represented at the tournament in Qatar, but several fans were reportedly told to remove and […] The post Wales receive FIFA assurances over Rainbow Wall hats ahead of Iran fixture appeared first on Soccer News.

Dani Alves believes Kylian Mbappe “has still not understood” the value of playing with “geniuses” Lionel Messi and Neymar in Paris Saint-Germain’s attack. Mbappe is the... leading marksman in Ligue 1 this season with 12 goals - one more than Brazil international Neymar - while he is just 11 away from breaking Edinson Cavani’s club […] The post Mbappe must take advantage of ´geniuses´ Messi and Neymar, says Dani Alves appeared first on Soccer News.