Rory McIlroy finishes year as European No 1 despite Jon Rahm’s victory in Dubai
Rory McIlroy finished the year as European No 1 for the fourth time in his career – and first since 2015 – despite Jon Rahm…
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Netherlands good enough to win the World Cup, says Louis van Gaal
Louis van Gaal believes the Netherlands can win the World Cup because his squad has a “higher average quality” than the group he led to…
Southgate is taking his biggest England gamble with loyalty to Harry Maguire
Of all the issues facing England before they open their World Cup campaign by facing Iran on Monday afternoon, nothing feels more pressing than the…
Fifa World Cup revenue up by more than $1bn after taking tournament to Qatar
Fifa has increased its World Cup revenue by more than $1bn (£840m) after taking the tournament to Qatar, the governing body has revealed. Gianni Infantino,…
Gareth Bale ready to seize moment as Wales’s World Cup ‘dream’ kicks off
He is the boy from Whitchurch, north Cardiff, about to lead Wales on the world stage. Gareth Bale’s first World Cup memories are a little…
Goalkeeper sent off for confronting fan who allegedly urinated in his drink
The non-league player Tony Thompson was “knocked sick” after a fan allegedly urinated in his drinks bottle during an FA Trophy tie. The Warrington Town…
‘Gutted’ Martin Boyle out of World Cup in Socceroos blow before France opener
Martin Boyle will miss the entire World Cup, in a major blow to the Socceroos’ attacking arsenal two days out from their first match against…