JACK GAUGHAN IN JEDDAH: There was a young lad, who could only have been eight, knocking a ball about with his brother not far from the historic Al-Balad, Jeddah’s old town, on Tuesday afternoon. Dusty car bonnets took a beating, the child nervously fidgeting each time his control deserted him in an unmistakable way that … Read more
LIVERPOOL captain Virgil van Dijk said the standard of his performances last season slipped below his usual high standards but the centreback thinks he is back to his best this campaign and is “important” to the team’s success. The 32-year-old, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2020, has been one of the standout … Read more
FIFA has given Australia 25 days to bid for the 2034 World Cup Australia could battle it out for hosting rights with Saudi Arabia But the Asian confederation are backing the Saudi bid By Ollie Lewis For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:31 BST, 5 October 2023 | Updated: 09:40 BST, 5 October 2023 Australia is still … Read more
Lionel Messi’s World Cup hotel room will be turned into a ‘small museum’ following Argentina’s victory in the tournament, with the University of Qatar space set to be opened for public viewing Lionel Messi was an integral part of Argentina’s World Cup win in Qatar The 35-year-old was named player of the tournament after netting seven … Read more
Lionel Messi is the star of a mural in Buenos Aires just DAYS after he lifted the World Cup trophy with Argentina, as the talisman continues to be honored for giving his country their first World Cup win since 1986 Lionel Messi and Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy last weekend in Qatar And it … Read more
A video shared on social media has shown what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was going to say in his message calling for world peace ahead of kick off at the World Cup final. CNN had reported FIFA rejected Zelensky’s request to share his message which he had planned to broadcast before Argentina faced France on … Read more
Bitter French press shamelessly claim Argentina’s third World Cup final goal SHOULDN’T have been allowed… because ‘two emotional substitutes were already on the pitch’ before Lionel Messi scored! Argentina beat France on penalties to win the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday Lionel Messi scored twice in the final, but his second goal was controversial … Read more
‘We will return!’: Kylian Mbappe posts defiant three-word message on social media after France’s devastating World Cup final loss against Argentina… with the Golden Boot winner already looking ahead to 2026 France were beaten by Argentina in the World Cup final on penalties Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick but it was still not enough for … Read more
‘LIV players trying to say hi to Rory’: Golf glamor girl Paige Spiranac hilariously compares rebel golfers to Salt Bae chasing after Lionel Messi at the World Cup after it emerged stars on breakaway tour CAN play at the Masters in 2023 By Jack Bezants For Dailymail.Com Published: 05:05 GMT, 21 December 2022 | Updated: … Read more
Emiliano Martinez continues to taunt Kylian Mbappe by holding a baby DOLL with the French star’s face on it – while standing next to his PSG team-mate Lionel Messi – during Argentina’s chaotic victory parade around Buenos Aires By Arthur Parashar For Mailonline Published: 21:22 GMT, 20 December 2022 | Updated: 09:58 GMT, 21 December … Read more
LIVE Argentina win the World Cup – UPDATES: All the latest reaction as the champions prepare to fly back to Buenos Aires after an all-night party in Doha By Dan Ripley and Ben Willcocks and Will Pickworth For Mailonline Published: 10:58 GMT, 18 December 2022 | Updated: 12:01 GMT, 19 December 2022 Follow Sportsmail’s blog … Read more
World Cup LIVE: All the latest on Gareth Southgate’s future plus reaction after Lionel Messi magic puts Argentina through to the final… while Morocco look to spring ANOTHER shock when they face France By Arthur Parashar For Mailonline Published: 08:10 GMT, 14 December 2022 | Updated: 16:58 GMT, 14 December 2022 Follow Sportsmail’s live blog … Read more
LIVE Argentina 2-0 Croatia LIVE: South Americans closing in on World Cup final after scoring TWICE in five minutes, with Alvarez doubling lead after the City star won penalty converted by Messi By Dan Ripley for MailOnline Published: 14:58 GMT, 13 December 2022 | Updated: 20:29 GMT, 13 December 2022 Follow Sportsmail’s live blog for … Read more