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Denmark 0-0 Serbia: Christian Eriksen and Co squeak through to last-16 - helping England win the group - as they set up meeting with Euro 2024 hosts Germany after nervy draw in Munich
25/06/24 20:54
In the end Serbia, chasing history at a major tournament, threw everything at it. Every attacking player in their artillery sent out into the battle, they left Munich with no regrets. When the final whistle blew they fell just short but did so full of pride. There was plenty on the line for both teams heading into this concluding Group C game but it was Serbian boss Dragon Stojkovic in particular who was keen to pull out all of the stops. Novak Djokovic, pausing his preparations for a potential Wimbledon appearance next week, was in attendance in Munich, while Serbia's water polo team got special dispensation to pause their Olympic Games preparations to cheer on the team against Denmark....read
UEFA bans Albanian forward Mirlind Daku for two games after 'inciting fans to chant 'f*** Macedonia' and 'f*** Serbs' with a megaphone', in the aftermath of 2-2 draw with Croatia
23/06/24 16:26UEFA has banned Albanian player Mirlind Daku on Sunday for two games at Euro 2024, after leading fans in nationalist chants. Daku has since apologised on social media.Descendant of Nostradamus - and the self-proclaimed 'greatest magician in the world' reveals his bold Euro 2024 predictions - and it's not all doom and gloom for England despite dire draw
21/06/24 08:33The Three Lions have endured a difficult start in Germany, labouring to a 1-0 win against Serbia in their opening game before being held to a dire 1-1 draw by Denmark on Thursday.Albania star issues statement after being caught leading fans' chants of 'F*** Macedonia' with a megaphone... as UEFA launches TWO investigations after Serbia's threat to QUIT the Euros
21/06/24 06:40Daku's statement came after UEFA launched two investigations into alleged incidents around Albania's 2-2 draw with Croatia on Wednesday, which led to Serbia's threat to pull out of the tournament.Micah Richards defends Phil Foden and claims he can be England's 'BEST player' at Euro 2024... but Rio Ferdinand argues there are THREE players ahead of him in the pecking order
20/06/24 16:28Rio Ferdinand argued that Foden's England team-mates would rather pass to three other stars - and that the status he has at Manchester City is diminished at international level.Revealed: What result England need against Denmark to qualify for Euro 2024 last-16 TODAY... Following Serbia and Slovenia's 1-1 draw earlier
20/06/24 15:53It feels like England can't spend more than three seconds ahead in a tournament match before someone starts shouting 'It's coming home!'. Here is the result England need against Denmark.What happens to England's group if Serbia pull out of Euro 2024? UEFA laws reveal the fate of Group C opponents if the Serbians follow through with threat to quit
20/06/24 12:41Chaos may erupt in Group C at Euro 2024 as Serbia have threatened to withdraw from the tournament. Here is what it would mean for England and their remaining Group C opponents.Slovenia 1-1 Serbia - Euro 2024 RECAP: Live score and updates as 95th-minute equaliser means England will WIN their group if they beat Denmark tonight
20/06/24 12:01Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for Slovenia vs Serbia for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.Revealed: How England can qualify for Euro 2024 last-16 TODAY... but is a draw against Denmark enough?
20/06/24 11:01As a nation without the tournament pedigree historically to necessarily justify consistently being regarded as favourites we do seem extremely quick to pull the trigger on that particular chant.England vs Denmark is Trent Alexander-Arnold's final audition, writes OLIVER HOLT. But Gareth Southgate knows playing safe at this Euros is not going to be enough
20/06/24 01:00OLIVER HOLT: Time is the most precious commodity at a major football tournament and Gareth Southgate bought himself a golden slice of it when England beat Serbia in their opening group game.Yes, Harry Kane is dropping too deep. But who can blame him when he's so rarely given the ball? Asks IAN LADYMAN
19/06/24 22:15It was the same in the Euros of 2021, where he did not score until England beat Germany in the last 16. Now we are in that place where for some strange reason Kane's value is under scrutiny.Anti-racism campaigners frustrated as UEFA's investigation into alleged monkey noises directed at England stars in win over Serbia will only finish AFTER the Euro 2024 group stages
19/06/24 20:32In a development that is understood to have triggered frustration among anti-racism campaigners, the governing body say dealing with the allegation is 'not a fast process'.FA will speak to UEFA about transport chaos after England's win over Serbia with thousands of fans left waiting into the early hours for trains in abysmal scenes in Gelsenkirchen
17/06/24 10:54MIKE KEEGAN: Thousands were left waiting for trains into the early hours while others had to abandon public transport and walk four miles on foot from the fan park amid abysmal scenesLISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Were England good in their opener or is the criticism fair?
17/06/24 09:02The Three Lions' performance has been labelled as 'underwhelming', but Mail Sport's Dominic King believes the win is an 'excellent start' to Euro 2024.Why Gareth Southgate was RIGHT to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold with Conor Gallagher: IAN LADYMAN on England's sobering truth
17/06/24 01:00IAN LADYMAN AT THE ARENA AUFSCHALKE: We were given almost 70 minutes here to see if we have answer to the Trent Alexander-Arnold puzzle and the truth is that we do not.'Simply not good!': European media are left unimpressed by Euro favourites England's hard-fought 1-0 win over Serbia, as L'Equipe give one defender 3/10 and Marca say 'Bellingham and little else'!
16/06/24 23:13There had been whispers of a new golden generation coming into the tournament but this crop failed to pass the eye test for Europe's cynical scribes.Superman Jude Bellingham was so good he overshadowed a team who didn't excel. OLIVER HOLT on England's heart, soul and engine in the 1-0 Euros opening win over Serbia
16/06/24 21:13OLIVER HOLT IN GELSENKIRCHEN: England began their European Championship campaign with a win but Bellingham was so good that he overshadowed it. He played like Superman.Serbia 0-1 England - Euro 2024 RECAP: Jude Bellingham wins it for the Three Lions
16/06/24 14:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for England vs Serbia for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.It is time for England to seize the moment and settle the debate around Gareth Southgate's legacy as Three Lions boss once and for all, writes IAN LADYMAN
15/06/24 21:38IAN LADYMAN: Southgate feigns indifference to the debate about his record. There are those of us who think the 53-year-old has advanced the cause of the national team beyond anybody's expectations.Aleksandar Mitrovic is hell-bent on showing he still has all the moves... as Serbia striker and avid chess player hopes to have England in checkmate
15/06/24 21:30CRAIG HOPE IN GELSENKIRCHEN: Mitrovic will be both in a hurry and as subtle as the brick he once threw, as a boy, through a train window. He has a point to prove and just 90 minutes.The unlikely bromance between England icon Terry Butcher and the Serbia coach named after a cartoon mouse!
15/06/24 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JOE BERNSTEIN: His support for England will be unwavering for Sunday's Euro 2024 opener against Serbia. But it does come with an unusual affection for the opposition.Gary Neville gives one major reason why he DOESN'T think England can go all the way and win the Euros ahead of their opener against Serbia
15/06/24 17:08All 26 members of the Three Lions' squad trained over the past few days after John Stones ' recovered from a bug but Gary Neville is not convinced they can go all the way.Mail Sport's experts - including Chris Sutton, Graeme Souness and Martin Keown - reveal their big-game predictions for England's opening Euro 2024 clash with Serbia
14/06/24 22:32England's Euros begin in less than 48 hours, with a feisty clash against Serbia pencilled in for Sunday evening. Here, Mail Sport's experts cast their predictions ahead of the Three Lions' curtain-raiser.Supercomputer predicts who is most likely to crash out of Euro 2024 early with current holders Italy among the tournament favourites in the most danger - but should England fans be concerned?
14/06/24 15:02Euro 2024 is here and many will be looking at their nation's path to the final. But for some there appears to be serious cause for concern that they will not make it out of the group stage.From a World Cup winner, to a Barcelona legend... to someone who played for Sussex County side Southwick FC! The playing careers of the 24 managers at Euro 2024 before they swapped the pitch for the dugout
14/06/24 12:31The cream of Europe's top stars head into the tournament looking to make their mark, but there's plenty that already have among the coaching staff in their playing careers.Euro 2024 kits ranked: France have gone retro, while Scotland have tapped into their tartan roots... but which team will have the best and worst shirts in Germany this summer?
13/06/24 21:06Most of these kits have already had their first outing in recent international breaks, with England first sporting their new look in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March.Serbia vow to exploit England's 'flaws' exposed in Iceland loss... as Harry Kane sounds warning over aerial threat ahead of England's Euro 2024 opener
13/06/24 18:22SAMI MOKBEL IN BLANKENHAIN: England face the Serbs in their first game of the tournament in Gelsenkirchen this weekend in a match England are expected to win.Euro 2024 10 stars to watch: DANNY MURPHY picks out the 21-year-old we'll all be drooling over, a resurgent striker who's a threat to England and a defender wanted by Liverpool and Man United
12/06/24 21:00DANNY MURPHY: I've rarely seen a player dribble past opponents with such ease and I'd be amazed if we aren't all drooling over the 21-year-old.John Stones is confined to his room as England look to prevent a sickness bug from spreading through their Euro 2024 camp, with Man City defender a doubt for Serbia clash
12/06/24 16:05CRAIG HOPE: The Man City defender was the only player to miss training at their Blankenhain base on Wednesday as he battles a sickness bug, and he is now a doubt for Sunday's Group C opener.Revealed: England's 'high-risk' clash with Serbia set to be the ONLY game at Euro 2024 where low-alcohol beer is served to fans in drastic move to prevent trouble amid hooliganism concerns
11/06/24 20:00MIKE KEEGAN: Around 40,000 England fans are expected at the Gelsenkirchen clash but those present will only be able to buy significantly-weakened drinks in a controversial move.Serbia's thuggish army of pro-Putin ultras have England fans in their sights: DAVID WILKES braved the bearpit of Belgrade... and received a terrifying four-word warning
09/06/24 01:00DAVID WILKES: Red Star Belgrade are at home tonight, but I'm glued to the action away from the pitch - in the human bearpit known as the North Stand off to my left.EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Serbia: Aleksandar Mitrovic will be relied heavily upon at their first Euros as an independent nation... as they look to upset England at Championship
04/06/24 15:56Following their declaration of independence in 2006, the country failed to reach four tournaments in a row, but will finally attend at this summer's tournament in Germany and will want to make their marks.FIFA World Rankings for all Euro 2024 teams... Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are favourite to lift the trophy HOWEVER two other teams rank higher on FIFA's list heading into the competition
03/06/24 12:02Excitement is building for the 2024 UEFA European Championship's as Germany are set to host the hotly anticipated tournament this month. Here is where all 24 teams rank with FIFA,Euro 2024 squad deadline day: When Gareth Southgate and Co will have to submit their final squad lists for Germany this summer
03/06/24 09:24The countdown for Euro 2024 is well and truly on as the final pieces of the puzzle are being put together. So when will the final squads be named? Here is everything you need to know.Euro 2024 kits revealed: How each nation will look in their swanky new home and away strips when they step out on the pitch for this summer's tournament in Germany
22/04/24 12:25Once the club football season ends, there is just the small matter of a European Championship for football fans to get their teeth in to.Chris Sutton calls England's Euro 2024 group 'pretty soft' after avoiding Netherlands and Italy and claims Denmark 'aren't as strong as they were'... while Alan Shearer says Gareth Southgate will be 'extremely happy'
02/12/23 20:12Chris Sutton believes England have been handed a 'pretty soft group' for the European Championships next summer after the draw was held on Saturday evening.James McAtee scores twice to secure comfortable 3-0 win over Serbia for England U21s in Euros campaign as Young Lions bounce back from shock defeat to Ukraine in October
18/11/23 19:04JACK GAUGHAN IN BACKA TOPOLA: Serbia, who had lost 9-1 against the Young Lions in October , were aggressive in attempting to unsettle the visitors in Backa Topola.Meet West Ham's Europa League opponents TSC Backa Topola: They were in the Serbian fourth division just 10 years ago and play in a tiny 4,500-seater stadium... but their fairytale rise has been funded by controversial Hungary prime minister Viktor Orban
21/09/23 13:48The little-known Serbian side crashed unglamorously into the competition by virtue of an awkward 7-1 aggregate defeat by Portuguese side Braga in Champions League qualifying.Fulham fear the FA will be swayed by calls for Aleksandar Mitrovic to receive a lengthy ban after shoving referee Chris Kavanagh despite other players escaping punishment for similar behaviour
21/03/23 22:30Fulham are concerned Aleksandar Mitrovic will not receive a fair trial amid the outrage at his actions in Sunday's FA Cup meltdown against Manchester United.Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban for shoving referee as FA insist three matches is 'clearly insufficient' - with Fulham planning to use 'Bruno Fernandes' defence as manager Marco Silva is also charged
20/03/23 20:23Mitrovic was red carded after barging into referee Chris Kavanagh amid a foul-mouthed tirade and the FA say the standard three-game suspension is 'clearly insufficient'.The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.'A day I never wanted to live': Italy boss Roberto Mancini pays tribute to Sinisa Mihajlovic after his death at 53 as he praises his former assistant coach for 'fighting like a lion' - saying he will 'always stay by my side'
17/12/22 09:36The Serbian manager was diagnosed with the disease in 2019 and had continued as Bologna coach up until the start of the 2022-23 season as he managed his condition, before leaving his role.Neymar accidentally reveals a detail on his phone gives fans an insight into his mindset as he nears fitness for Brazil's knockout game against South Korea after picking up ankle injury
05/12/22 01:58While there is doubt over whether Neymar will be fit to take his place in Brazil's World Cup knockout match against South Korea, an image on his phone shows where his mind it at'It is a game with a lot of emotion': Granit Xhaka denies claims he tried to goad Serbia's bench, after grabbing HIS CROTCH during World Cup clash... as Switzerland team-mate Xherdan Shaqiri opts against 'eagle-hand' celebration that landed fine in 2018
03/12/22 00:45Switzerland's Granit Xhaka has denied claims that he attempted to rile up the Serbian team despite replays showing the midfielder making an offensive gesture towards the bench.Manuel Akanji adds insult to injury by waving farewell to defeated Serbia and 'shouting bye' after Switzerland qualified for the group stages with feisty 3-2 win at their rivals' expense in heated Group G finale
02/12/22 23:35The Manchester City centre-back was photographed with his arm above his side waving in the direction of the Serbian side at the final whistle, with the rest of his side huddled on the pitch.Dusan Tadic ran the show in the first-half but couldn't make the same impact after the break for Serbia... while Breel Embolo and Granit Xhaka played key roles as Switzerland booked a last-16 place... PLAYER RATINGS from the Group G finale
02/12/22 22:37Switzerland have reached the last-16 of the World Cup after a 3-2 win over Serbia on Friday night. Sportsmail rates each of the players on their performances.Referee Ismail Elfath applauds Vincent Aboubakar's late headed winner against Brazil... before showing him a second yellow for taking his shirt off having securing late win for Cameroon
02/12/22 22:23Aboubakar scored the only goal of a largely uneventful game against Brazil with a brilliant header back across goal, before sprinting to the corner flag and ripping off his shirt in celebration.Serbia 2-3 Switzerland: Murat Yakin's men hold on to victory and seal their spot in the last-16, with Remo Freuler's brilliant team goal the difference in fiery clash with European rivals
02/12/22 15:00JAMES ST DENIS: Switzerland's World Cup journey continues after they came from behind to beat Serbia 3-2 in a crazy five goal thriller marred by crowd trouble.WORLD CUP RE-CAP: Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal as they bid to top group H against South Korea, as favourites Brazil face Cameroon
02/12/22 08:35Read Sportsmail's live blog for all of Friday's news and updates from the World Cup in Qatar, with four games from Group G and H.Dusan Vlahovic denies 'ABSURD' reports that he's had an affair with Serbian team-mate's wife... after national media outlets claimed that was the reason for the Juventus striker's lack of minutes during Qatar World Cup
30/11/22 19:39The Juventus forward has started both of Serbia's World Cup group games from the bench and even failed to make it onto the pitch for their 3-3 draw with Cameroon.World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.Serbia must beat Switzerland to stand any chance of reaching the last-16 of the 2022 World Cup from Group H... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
30/11/22 00:34Serbia are in need of a victory when they face Switzerland in the final game of Group G. With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.FIFA launch probe into Croatian fans' behaviour after Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan was subjected to abusive banners, songs and verbal insults in World Cup defeat on Sunday - while his phone number was leaked online
29/11/22 12:42Borjan was targeted by banners, songs and a tirade of verbal insults based on his ethnicity during a 4-1 defeat, which condemned the Canadians to an exit from the World Cup after the group stage.WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.Cameroon's cast-off goalkeeper Andre Onana claims he 'always behaved in a way to lead to success' as he speaks out on being thrown out of their World Cup squad in a row with his manager
29/11/22 09:54The Inter Milan star, 26, was removed from the country's playing squad for Monday's thrilling 3-3 draw against Serbia after a reported shouting match with manager Rigobert Song over playing style.Cameroon's gripping 3-3 draw with Serbia hailed as the 'match of the tournament' on social media... as fans admit the six-goal thriller was an 'unexpected World Cup classic'
28/11/22 13:04Fans have labelled Cameroon's clash with Serbia the 'game of the tournament' after a dramatic 3-3 draw in the World Cup.Aboubakar's SCOOP! Cameroon substitute nets an audacious World Cup goal of the tournament contender with the help of VAR review after the flag went up... but would he have tried it if he'd known he was onside?
28/11/22 12:10Aboubakar wasn't able to properly celebrate his glorious lob of Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic because the assistant referee raised his flag for offside straight away.Unlucky sub Christian Bassogog is singled out for a yellow card even though the ENTIRE Cameroon squad rush onto the pitch to celebrate opener in goalfest with Serbia... then Serbia mimic their celebration at 2-1 and only Luka Jovic is booked
28/11/22 11:39The whole of Cameroon's squad flocked onto the pitch to celebrate their opening goal - which led to the referee singling out Christian Bassogog and booking him.Cameroon's No 1 goalkeeper Andre Onana is REMOVED from their World Cup squad after a shouting match with his manager over goalkeeping STYLES - despite Samuel Eto'o stepping in to conduct peace talks
28/11/22 09:45Onana sees his relationship with the team as 'irreversible' despite attempts from Cameroon Football Federation president and legendary striker Samuel Eto'o to mediate peace talks.WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Brazil and Portugal both in action as Groups G and H take centre stage... as Ben White misses England training
28/11/22 08:15Brazil take on Switzerland and it's Portugal versus Uruguay on another exciting day of World Cup. Follow all the action and latest news with our designated live blog here.Cameroon 3-3 Serbia: Scandal-hit Africans keep their World Cup dream alive in six-goal rollercoaster draw - with Vincent Aboubakar scoring brilliant SCOOP goal - after Andre Onana was SENT HOME
28/11/22 06:25Serbia head into the game off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Brazil. Meanwhile, Cameroon suffered a narrow defeat to Switzerland in their opening game. Follow along for live updates.France's star striker Kylian Mbappe poses with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner after Les Bleus book their spot in the World Cup last 16 thanks to his match-winning brace vs. Denmark
26/11/22 21:43French national team star Kylian Mbappe was pictured with Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, husband Jared Kushner and their children following Le Bleus' thrilling 2-1 victory over Denmark.PLAYER RATINGS: Richarlison showed predatory instincts to go with his flamboyance for Brazil, but Aleksandar Mitrovic offered precious little in Serbia's toothless attack
24/11/22 22:22Brazil kick-started their World Cup campaign in fine style with their 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday evening. Here, Sportsmail runs the rule over each player an rates them out of 10.Fans hail Richarlison after Tottenham star scores OUTRAGEOUS 'goal of the tournament' contender by flicking the ball up and scissor-kicking it home as Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 in their World Cup opener
24/11/22 20:53Richarlison has been lauded by fans around the world after scoring a spectacular volley in Brazil's World Cup opener against Serbia.Brazil 2-0 Serbia: Richarlison's double - including a STUNNING scissor-kick - earns World Cup favourites an opening victory over stubborn Serbs... but Neymar injury leaves a sour taste
24/11/22 15:00MATT BARLOW AT LUSAIL ICONIC STADIUM: Two goals in 11 minutes and the points were secure. That's nine in Richarlison's last seven appearances for Brazil now.Gabriel Martinelli has the 'arrogance' to succeed for Brazil, claims team-mate Thiago Silva as he hails the Arsenal star for 'playing without fear' and backs the forward to shine if he starts World Cup opener vs Serbia
24/11/22 11:03Despite his call-up being somewhat of a shock, Martinelli has been in brilliant form this season, contributing five goals and two assists as Arsenal sit top of the table at Christmas.'He isn't better than me, he just has a higher profile': Ghana star Mohammed Kudus makes bizarre claim about Neymar before dubbing the story 'fake news'... and then fires another dig at the Brazil forward - by insisting he 'respects the ELDERLY'
24/11/22 10:04The Ajax midfielder had a coming together with Neymar during a friendly ahead of the Qatar World Cup, before The Guardian reported he claimed Neymar was not a better player than him.WORLD CUP 2022 RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Portugal as they get their World Cup campaign underway, favourites Brazil play Serbia - while Harry Kane returns to England training
24/11/22 08:17Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Portugal and Brazil getting their campaigns underway TODAY.MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Issues around the OneLove armband still ripple while Japan received a heroes welcome at their hotel after beating Germany
23/11/22 22:44The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has caused a series of upsets on and off the pitch. In light of that, Sportsmail's MATT BARLOW pens his latest World Cup diary from Doha.Thiago Silva backs 'humble' Neymar to shine ahead of Brazil's World Cup opener against Serbia, as the veteran defender insists his countrymen will make the forward play better than he does for PSG
23/11/22 16:49Captain Thiago Silva knows Brazil face 'fierce competition' in Qatar but feels the squad are relaxed as they prepare to kick off their bid for World Cup glory.World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.Tournament favourites Brazil begin 2022 World Cup campaign against Serbia in Group G... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
21/11/22 19:55All eyes will be on Brazil's opening game against Serbia in Group G, with the Selecao favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits he would be open to NORTH KOREA hosting a World Cup as he claims 'only engagement can bring real change' despite unsuccessful trip to ask 'if they were ready to host part of a Women's World Cup' with South Korea
19/11/22 20:48The FIFA president - who is set to be re-elected for a third term - revealed that any nation is eligible to host an event, adding that his organisation wants to help unite the world.World Cup 2022 LIVE: FIFA and Qatar rocked by day of controversy just 24 hours out from the start of the tournament as Amnesty take aim at Gianni Infantino for 'brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms' while fan park fails to open on time
19/11/22 08:29Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just one day until Qatar 2022 gets underway. The hosts take on Ecuador in the curtain-raiser on Sunday.World Cup 2022 RECAP: Fans respond angrily as FIFA confirms a stadium concourse beer BAN 'due to pressure from Qatari royals'... while England's James Maddison misses a SECOND day of training
18/11/22 08:21Recap Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with just two days until the tournament starts, with coverage from MAX MATHEWS.Tricky quarter-finals may prove too much for England, Belgium and Spain - but Brazil can win it again with the pressure off Neymar: MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on EVERY team at the Qatar World Cup in his group-by-group guide
17/11/22 22:30The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is now just days away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer.WORLD CUP SECRET SCOUT: Bayern stars Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala and Premier League pair Moises Caicedo and Brenden Aaronson are among 10 emerging players to keep an eye on in Qatar
17/11/22 22:00The competition will provide an opportunity for stars young and old to announce themselves on the global stage - so here's our SECRET SCOUT'S list of 10 emerging players to keep an eye on...World Cup 2022 news RECAP: England stars hold training session with migrant workers while France's Christopher Nkunku defends Eduardo Camavinga after his tackle ended his Qatar hopes
17/11/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup 2022 news and updates with England set for an open training session this morning.
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- Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
- Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
- Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
- EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
- Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
- Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
- Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
- Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
- Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
- Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
- Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
- Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
- YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
- Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
- Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
- Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
- Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
- After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
- The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
- The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
- Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
- Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
- Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
- Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
- Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
- The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
- Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
- Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
- Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
- Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
- Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
- Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
- Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final Struggling mid-match
- EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
- Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
- Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
- Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
- Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
- 'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
- Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
- Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
- Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
- Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
- Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
- Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
- Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
- Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
- Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
- Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
- Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
- Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
- Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
- Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
- Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
- Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
- Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
- Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
- England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
- Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
- Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
- Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
- Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
- Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
- Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
- Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
- Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
- Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
- United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
- Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
- Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
- Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford Happy England star
- Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
- Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
- Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
- Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
- Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
- Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
- Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
- Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
- Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
- Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
- Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
- Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s
- Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
- Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
- England fans laud Three Lions interim boss Lee Carsley for picking younger stars in his first squad - as they call on the FA to 'give him the permanent job'
- Kieran Trippier retires from England duty just hours before Lee Carsley names his first squad... leaving new interim boss with huge defensive dilemma
- Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus in bargain deal worth up to £12.5m after Italy winger turned down more lucrative offers from elsewhere
- Patrice Evra admits he regrets 'crazy' video where he kisses, spanks and bites a RAW CHICKEN... as he explains bizarre social media post
- Arsenal confirm £33m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - with the Spain international joining Mikel Arteta's side on a long-term deal
- EXCLUSIVEOasis will NOT play at Man City's Etihad Stadium next summer because of the ground's ongoing expansion Another venue instead
- Revealed: Sven-Goran Eriksson's ultimate world XI which contains Kasper Schmeichel and a Ballon d'Or winner out of position
- Liverpool unveil third kit for the 2024-25 season - with Reds set to wear the strip for the first time at Old Trafford in huge clash with rivals Man United
- Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases world title