Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys predicted to top $10 mln at auction

Six football tops worn by Lionel Messi during last year's World Cup are set to go under the hammer and are tipped to fetch more than $10 million. [Photo/VCG] A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced Monday, estimating their … Continue reading Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys predicted to top $10 mln at auction

World Cup 2022: Hugo Lloris reveals the winning secret of French teams

Franceโ€™s Hugo Lloris is biddingย to become the first man to captain twoย World Cupย winning teams. In 1934 and 1938, the Italian captains were first Gianpiero Combi and then Giuseppe Meazza. In 1958 and 1962, the Brazilian captains were Hilderaldo Bellini and then Mauro Ramos. Lloris has been speaking about the Doha flu in the French camp. … Continue reading World Cup 2022: Hugo Lloris reveals the winning secret of French teams

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Player ratings as Ivan Perisic wins ‘Man of the Match’ Award

Croatia saw off a spirited but exhausted Morocco to win 2-1 and seal a third-placed finish at the World Cup. Zlatko Dalic's side were torn apart by Lionel Messi and Argentina in the semi-finals, but looked more like their old selves today as they controlled the game and produced the lion's share of the chances. … Continue reading Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Player ratings as Ivan Perisic wins ‘Man of the Match’ Award

10 World Cup highlights you can’t miss

Here are ten World Cup highlights as chosen by their team of reporters at the tournament. Saudi Arabia stun ArgentinaArgentina were cruising in their opening Group C game after Lionel Messi scored a first-half penalty. But the Green Falcons swooped after half time with Saleh Al-Shehri squeezing in a low shot to equalise and five minutes later … Continue reading 10 World Cup highlights you can’t miss

World Cup 2022: Buildup to the final, plus Croatia vs Morocco news

GIANNI INFANTINO (FIFA PRESIDENT) โ€œWe are convinced of the power of our game.โ€ A short phrase by Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, from his closing press conference at this winterโ€™s World Cup. Compared with his opening speech some four weeks previously, a wild-eyed address that went viral in a manner unusual for sports administrators, it appears harmless … Continue reading World Cup 2022: Buildup to the final, plus Croatia vs Morocco news

FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino gets approval to extend tenure until 2031

Gianni Infantino has secured backing from the FIFA Council to potentially extend his presidency until 2031 - beyond the 12-year limit envisaged in reforms of the scandal-plagued football body he helped to draw up. The job running world football pays around $3m (ยฃ2.46m) annually and he is unopposed to be re-elected in March. The FIFA … Continue reading FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino gets approval to extend tenure until 2031

World Cup 2022: Rio Ferdinand predicts Argentina vs France result

Rio Ferdinand reckons โ€œthe stars are aligning for Lionel Messiโ€ as Argentina prepare to take on France in the World Cup final on Sunday. Argentina comfortably overcame Croatia in the semi-finals 3-0 to reach Sundayโ€™s finaleย but it hasnโ€™t all been plain-sailing with Lionel Scaloniโ€™s side losing to Saudi Arabia in the group stage and needing … Continue reading World Cup 2022: Rio Ferdinand predicts Argentina vs France result

World Cup 2022: French players hit by cold virus ahead of finals with Messi-led Argentina

A cold virus is running through the France squad ahead of theย World Cupย final against Argentina on Sunday, affecting at least three players in the squad. Coach Didier Deschamps said two players with symptoms, defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot, were isolated earlier this week and didnโ€™t play in France's 2-0 semifinal win over Morocco. … Continue reading World Cup 2022: French players hit by cold virus ahead of finals with Messi-led Argentina

Portugal international footballer says Morocco deserve semi-final spot

Portuguese footballer Bruno Fernandes reacted positively to Morocco's triumph at the global football tournament in Qatar. Fernandes acknowledged Morocco as deserving FIFA World Cupโ„ข semi-finalists after seeing Portugal's campaign cut short by the Atlas Lions in Saturday's quarter-final. Youssef En-Nesyri headed home the game's only goal just before half-time as Morocco caused another upset at … Continue reading Portugal international footballer says Morocco deserve semi-final spot

World Cup 2022: Why French fans won’t care if Griezmann doesn’t score in Qatar

France are back in the semi-finals thanks in no small part to Antoine Griezmann's excellence in a new midfield role. With Antoine Griezmann in such stellar form, France are entitled to think big. The Atletico Madrid man turned in another sparkling performance against England in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022โ„ข, teeing … Continue reading World Cup 2022: Why French fans won’t care if Griezmann doesn’t score in Qatar