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Alexi Lalas claims Canada was the 'BETTER team' and insists it should 'be incredibly proud' of its performance despite 1-0 loss to Belgium in its World Cup opener
23/11/22 23:59
Former USMNT defender and FOX Sports broadcaster Alexi Lalas said that the Canadian national team should feel proud of their efforts despite a 1-0 loss against Belgium. Belgium narrowly beat the Canadians in their World Cup opener in Group F on Wednesday. It was a frustrating defeat for the Maple Leafs as they dominated the game game but failed to take advantage of a penalty as Alphonso Davies' effort from the spot was saved by Thibault Courtois. ...read
Kevin de Bruyne claims he 'does NOT know why he was named Man of the Match' in 1-0 win against Canada as the midfielder admits Belgium 'did not play a good game' in the Group F clash
23/11/22 23:04Belgium was almost steamrollered by Canada but was rescued by an otherwise ineffectual Michy Batshuayi as he half-volleyed the ball into the back of the net to clinch the only goal of the game.Thibaut Courtois spares Belgium's blushes in narrow 1-0 win over Canada, while Youri Tielemans and Axel Witsel both had poor nights in midfield: PLAYER RATINGS after Roberto Martinez's men laboured to opening World Cup victory
23/11/22 21:38GERRY COX IN DOHA: Michy Batshuayi ensured Belgium got off to a winning start at the Qatar World Cup by scoring the only goal in a narrow 1-0 victory over Canada on Wednesday.Belgium 1-0 Canada: Dominant Maple Leafs suffer frustrating defeat in World Cup opener as Michy Batshuayi takes advantage of Alphonso Davies' heartbreaking early penalty miss to score the only goal of the game
23/11/22 15:00BELGIUM 1-0 CANADA - IAN HERBERT AT THE AHMAD BIN ALI STADIUM: In many ways it was the most captivating of all the surprises which the past few days have delivered up here.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.EXCLUSIVE: Burnley manager and BBC pundit Vincent Kompany missed their coverage of England's opening World Cup win against Iran due to a visa BLUNDER - leaving the Beeb red-faced
21/11/22 21:23EXCLUSIVE: The Manchester City legend, whose Burnley side currently sit atop the Championship, was due in Qatar as a key part of the broadcaster's coverage.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.Alphonso Davies declares himself 'ready to start' vs. Belgium after suffering a hamstring scare while with Bayern Munich, as left-back readies for first World Cup appearance
20/11/22 17:45Canada star Alphonso Davies has declared himself fit for the Maple Leafs' opening match of the World Cup vs. Belgium after suffering a previous injury scare on club duty.Belgium's record scorer Romelu Lukaku 'will MISS their first two World Cup games' after missing training in Qatar... with the Inter striker suffering from a thigh injury
20/11/22 14:22Belgium will reportedly be without Romelu Lukaku for the first two games of the Qatar World Cup after the Inter Milan striker failed to recover from a thigh injury.Canada begin 2022 World Cup against Belgium in Group F... 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?
20/11/22 13:24Canada make their first appearance at the World Cup for 36 years against a Belgium team desperate to finally fulfil their potential in what may be a last-gasp chance for their golden generation.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.Canada star Alphonso Davies is a doubt for his country's first World Cup match in 36 years vs. Belgium as he continues to recover from hamstring strain suffered with Bayern Munich
20/11/22 01:17Canada national team and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies is doubtful to start in his nation's first World Cup match in 36 years. Davies suffered a hamstring strain for Bayern November 5.Former Canada international Tosaint Ricketts claims 'young and fearless' Les Rouges can deal with Belgium at the World Cup thanks to 'playing at a high level in Europe'... but admits he 'gets chills' watching Eden Hazard
19/11/22 22:34Despite his fear of Hazard's dribbling skills, Ricketts has confidence in this team - which looks much better than teams in the past due its number of young players plying their trade in Europe.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.Qatar World Cup chiefs make ANOTHER U-turn as they urge fans to drive to matches to 'free up capacity for visitors', despite the tournament being billed as the most sustainable in history and having a state-of-the-art public transport system
19/11/22 20:00Prior to the tournament organisers promised that Qatar 2022 would be the most sustainable World Cup in history and carbon emissions would be severely limited thanks to public transport.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.REVEALED: England have picked an alcohol-free luxury beach resort and Belgium have a theme park with go-karts, while reigning champions France plumped for a lavish 'Arabian Palace'... where all 32 teams are staying for the Qatar World Cup
18/11/22 18:00The majority of the teams have chosen to be right in the thick of the action by staying in or around the capital city, Doha. Here is where all 32 of the nations competing are staying.Belgium 1-2 Egypt: Roberto Martinez's heavily fancied Belgium slip up on eve of the World Cup kick-off with a surprising warm-up defeat to Mohamed Salah's Egypt
18/11/22 17:01Belgium were beaten 2-1 by Egypt in a friendly international on Friday in a sobering defeat that belied their status as one of the fancied teams for the World Cup in Qatar.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...Harry Kane is the bookies' favourite to win a second World Cup Golden Boot, while France duo Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema are tipped to give the England captain a run for his money... but goal machine Robert Lewandowski is a 33-1 outsider!
17/11/22 21:00Sportsmail have decided to look at those who will be in contention for the Golden Boot following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Harry Kane is currently the favourite while Kylian Mbappe comes in second.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.Reims are 'set to be fined £22,000 per game until the end of the season, costing the club £504,000 in TOTAL, as their boss Will Still does not yet have the required UEFA Pro Licence to manage in Ligue 1'
16/11/22 16:48He had previously served as assistant to Garcia and has overseen an impressive start, remaining unbeaten in his six games in charge so far, as Reims have risen to 11th in Ligue 1.Newcastle's incoming Australian starlet, three African wonderkids and the 'next Erling Haaland' who EVERY club wants to sign... 10 teenagers who are poised to break out at the Qatar World Cup
16/11/22 09:58What better stage than the World Cup for a breakout star to emerge? Sportsmail has rounded up nine of the best wonderkids flying under the radar who could light up the World Cup.Eden Hazard hints at a possible summer exit from Real Madrid after an injury-ravaged three years that have seen him miss as many games as he's played... before tipping Brazil, France, Argentina for World Cup glory
16/11/22 09:19Despite admitting that it was 'impossible' to leave in this coming January window, he accepted that Real may ask him to move on over the summer, after a disappointing three-year stay in the Spanish capital.FIFA insist VAR at the Qatar World Cup will be faster and more accurate, as semi-automated offside technology - also seen in the Champions League - is implemented... but how exactly will it work, and could we see it in the Premier League soon?
16/11/22 09:02VAR technology became a significant talking point at the 2018 World Cup, with the tournament proving to be the catalyst for its widespread implementation across European football.World Cup RECAP: Qatari officials come under more scrutiny over their clampdown on media covering the tournament while England train for the first time and world champions France fly out
16/11/22 08:44Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news as Gareth Southgate's England begin their final preparations for Iran on Monday.World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
15/11/22 12:14Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.Eden Hazard admits he does not deserve to start for his country based on 'the last two seasons' following failed Real Madrid move and concedes the Belgium squad's prime was actually in 2018 as they prepare for World Cup in Qatar
15/11/22 12:14The Real Madrid forward acknowledged he has struggled for minutes but reiterated his intention to stay at the club and he will look at the 'pros and cons' in order to 'keep playing' after the World Cup.World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
15/11/22 12:14With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.World Cup LIVE: England stars jet off to Qatar as final preparations for the tournament begin... but are the hosts paying FAKE FANS to make it more of a spectacle?
15/11/22 08:27Follow Sportsmail's live blog as we take you through all the latest World Cup news ahead of the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday.World Cup news LIVE: England continue to gear up for their opening game against Iran, as the latest squads are revealed... with kick-off in Qatar just SIX days away
14/11/22 10:19Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates with the World Cup getting underway in just six days.WORLD CUP SQUADS: Your guide to EVERY team's full list of stars who will be looking for glory in Qatar
10/11/22 01:29With the World Cup now just days away, many nations are already getting putting their final touches in place before flying out to Qatar. Here is our up-to-date guide on all the squads announced.Belgium boss Roberto Martinez tells Romelu Lukaku he must be fit for at least one group stage match to be selected for the World Cup... after the Inter Milan striker suffered another injury setback
09/11/22 09:14Martinez will name his squad for Qatar on Thursday and is leaving it as late as possible to make a decision on the Inter Milan forward, who had been sidelined with a hamstring injury.The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games to come in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
08/11/22 22:00With the tournament - which runs from November 20 to December 18 - now approaching, Sportsmail gives you all the information you need.WORLD CUP GROUP GUIDE: Spain and Germany square off in the 'Group of Death', Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez will collide in the battle of the veterans and England lock horns with some familiar faces
02/11/22 20:00The group stage draw has come and gone, with all eight groups - each consisting of four teams - decided well in advance of the November 21 start date.England could face defending champs France in the quarters, bitter rivals Brazil and Argentina are on a collision course and Cristiano Ronaldo faces more heartbreak... your guide to the knockout stages at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
28/10/22 10:25With the World Cup just under six months away, Sportsmail has drawn up a guide to the knockout stages, showing who could play who once we've just started opening our advent calendars.World Cup fixtures and TV schedule: Your complete guide to all 64 games at the tournament in Qatar next month, including kick-off times, dates and how to watch EVERY match live
28/10/22 10:10A total of 32 teams, split into eight groups of four, will compete for the trophy in a tournament that will soon be expanded, with 48 teams to qualify for the 2026 edition.Holland icon Mark van Bommel 'feared for his LIFE' after crashing his £100,000 Porsche trying to escape a carjacker wielding a PISTOL in terrifying incident in Antwerp
26/10/22 16:28While parking in the garage below his city apartment, the Royal Antwerp manager was confronted by a man who pointed his pistol at him and told him to get out of the car.Brighton star Leandro Trossard is 'wanted on a free transfer by Atletico Madrid' with the in-form Belgian midfielder's deal up at the end of the season... but the Seagulls have a clause to extend his contract
18/10/22 15:38Leandro Trossard is reportedly attracting interest from LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid, he has has earned admirers from Chelsea and Arsenal, who are believed to be in the running to sign him.Substitute Radja Nainggolan is suspended indefinitely by Royal Antwerp after being caught smoking on the BENCH before their 3-0 defeat at Standard Liege - days after being arrested for driving without a licence
18/10/22 11:16Radja Nainggolan has tried to distance himself from his 'bad boy' image but he hasn't done himself any favours after being banned indefinitely by Royal Antwerp.World Cup 2022 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to Qatar to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
17/10/22 06:59With all the fixtures, kick-off times and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football getting underway on November 20 in Qatar.World Cup 2022 sweepstake: Download and print off MailOnline's essential kit for Qatar
17/10/22 06:58Simply print out our sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big kick-off on Sunday, November 20.Inter handed injury setback with Romelu Lukaku still struggling with muscular injury suffered SIX WEEKS ago... and the Belgian will undergo further tests with Simone Inzaghi hopeful of a return to face Fiorentina
14/10/22 16:12The Belgian forward suffered a muscular injury six weeks ago that continues to cause him issues, according to Italian outlet calciomercato.com, having returned to the club this summer.Karim Benzema leads the line, Kevin De Bruyne is the chief creator and Virgil van Dijk makes the cut despite his poor form for Liverpool... but does 700-goal man Cristiano Ronaldo feature in our combined European XI ahead of the World Cup?
10/10/22 13:27Who's earned the spot between the sticks? What's the defensive pairing? How did we fit all the attacking talent in? And, perhaps who has missed out on a spot in this star-studded team?'It's difficult to say anything about that now': Leandro Trossard remains tight-lipped on his Brighton future amid interest from Chelsea and Arsenal... after the Belgian winger TORE Liverpool apart at Anfield on Saturday, continuing his impressive start
04/10/22 17:12Leandro Trossard scored a scintilating hat-trick during the Seagulls pulsating 3-3 draw with Liverpool on Saturday and the Belgian winger has begun the Premier League campaign in fine form.Brazil's depth is ludicrous, Argentina look dangerous and don't rule out Croatia... but it was a DISASTROUS week for France and England - so, how do all 32 teams rank ahead of the World Cup?
28/09/22 17:00The final international break ahead of the Qatar World Cup is over. In just over seven weeks the hosts, playing in their first World Cup, will take on Ecuador in the opening game of the tournament.Belgium 2-1 Wales: Still bored Kevin? De Bruyne inspires Belgians to victory over Robert Page's side with a goal and an assist in Nations League clash... before Kieffer Moore pulled one back
22/09/22 17:23TOM COLLOMOSSE IN BRUSSELS: After Kevin De Bruyne said he was bored of playing Wales so often, Rob Page's men decided to let him have some fun.Kevin De Bruyne says he's 'BORED' of playing Wales, with the midfielder complaining Belgium 'always face the same teams' as they meet Rob Page's side for a NINTH time in the last 10 years
22/09/22 16:04The comment comes after Belgium faced Wales in their World Cup qualifying and Nations League groups, with the two teams playing this evening in the final round of Nations League group fixtures.Youri Tielemans reveals he is happy to join up with Belgium on international duty and leave behind struggling Leicester - as he admits things are 'tough' at the Premier League's bottom side... but does NOT regret staying with the Foxes
20/09/22 09:39The Foxes are bottom of the Premier League with one point from seven games and have conceded 11 goals in their last two games, with Tottenham thrashing them 6-2 on Saturday.DC United's club-record signing Christian Benteke brings Premier League pedigree but has also suffered with injuries and goal droughts - so with Wayne Rooney's side rock bottom, can the Belgian striker bag the goals to turn their season around?
31/08/22 21:11Benteke brings experience and pedigree at the top level. But at 31, his best years are behind him and it's not all been plain sailing at Palace, with injuries, low confidence and goal droughts.Inter Milan are handed a massive setback with Romelu Lukaku 'set to miss this weekend's Milan derby' with a thigh injury... with Belgium star now in a race against time to play for his country next month
30/08/22 10:21Inter confirmed on Monday the 29-year-old striker suffered a left thigh strain in training on Sunday morning, his first injury since returning to the club on loan from Chelsea.Big Ben touches down! Newest MLS star Christian Benteke 'arrives in Washington D.C. to meet his new teammates' as Wayne Rooney adds ANOTHER marquee man to his squad
08/08/22 05:13Marquee MLS signing Christian Benteke has touched down in the nation's capital as he readies to start life under Wayne Rooney at DC United, according to reports.Leeds are handed a transfer blow as target Charles De Ketelaere lands in Italy to complete a medical at AC Milan ahead of his imminent £29m switch from Club Brugge... as fans turn out in droves to welcome the midfielder
02/08/22 08:35Leeds transfer target Charles De Ketelaere has touched down in Italy ahead of his imminent £29million transfer to AC Milan from Club Brugge. Fans flocked to greet the 21-year-old at the airport.REVEALED: Gregg Berhalter's USA squad will stay on the luxurious Pearl in Doha for the Qatar World Cup, where a suite costs up to $16,500 a NIGHT and the players can use a limousine service to get around
26/07/22 13:13The USA's 2022 World Cup squad will be based in a luxurious Doha hotel where a suite can cost up to $16,500 a night when they arrive for the tournament in Qatar this winter.REVEALED: England pick an alcohol-free luxury beach resort and Belgium have a theme park with go-karts, while reigning champions France plump for a lavish 'Arabian Palace'... where all 32 teams are staying in Qatar as FIFA announce World Cup bases
26/07/22 13:10Most of the teams have chosen to stay in or around Doha, with England, Germany, Belgium and Portugal among eight who will be based elsewhere in the country.Sweden 1-0 Belgium: Swedes set up Women's Euros semi-final showdown with hosts England on Tuesday - as defender Linda Sembrant's 92nd-minute winner breaks Red Flames' hearts
22/07/22 18:00Sweden produced a miraculous last-gasp effort to see off Belgium and ensure it would be them that would head to Bramall Lane to face England on Tuesday night.Italy 0-1 Belgium: Tine De Caigny's goal just after half-time sees Red Flames create history at Euro 2022 as they reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time
18/07/22 17:59Coupled with Iceland's draw to France in the other Group D fixture, Belgium's win sent them through to the quarter-finals to face Sweden.Belgium's base has a theme park and go-karts, the Germans have a 'wellbeing centre' with Himalayan salt cave, the French an 'Arabian Palace' with champagne at £330-a-pop and England a bolthole by the beach - inside the 2022 World Cup team hotels
17/07/22 14:00Qatar has created 40 base camps, which include accommodation and training facilities, across the country, and football associations around the world are making their choices.France 2-1 Belgium: Hot favourites book their Euro 2022 quarter-final spot as Griedge Mbock Bathy nets winner after Belgians had equalised
14/07/22 18:02France's Kadi Diani opened the scoring, Belgium's Janice Cayman then poked the ball home on a rare foray forward, but Griedge Mbock powered in a header as France went in 2-1 ahead.Hazard ditches the hamburgers! Real Madrid pleased to see their £150m man has returned from his summer break in 'perfect condition', as promised, after three off-seasons of 'getting carried away' since moving from Chelsea
14/07/22 15:59The Belgian winger has had three off-seasons of 'getting carried away' and returning up to five kilos overweight amid huge struggles with injury and fitness since his £150m move from Chelsea.Leeds line up loan move for RB Leipzig's Tyler Adams and want Charles de Ketelaere but 'are behind AC Milan'... as Leicester are also linked with the Club Brugge forward and Whites seek a replacement for Manchester City-bound Kalvin Phillips
01/07/22 22:49USA international Adams worked with Leeds boss Jesse Marsch at New York Red Bulls and Leipzig and is said to be highly regarded by Elland Road director of football Victor Orta.Southampton are in negotiations to sign Manchester City midfielder Romeo Lavia for £10m - with the Saints looking to beat Leeds to the promising 18-year-old's signature
29/06/22 12:38City were reluctant to let Lavia leave but will insert a buy back clause and sell-on for the teenager who made his first team bow in the Carabao Cup last season.Leeds 'begin talks with RB Leipzig's Tyler Adams and Red Bull Salzburg prospect Mohamed Camara'... as director of football Victor Orta seeks to replace Kalvin Phillips by targeting midfielders at boss Jesse Marsch's former clubs
26/06/22 14:08England midfielder Phillips is expected to agree terms with City next week after Leeds finalised a £45m deal with the Premier League champions, leaving a considerable gap to fill.Romelu Lukaku 'shot himself in the foot' with interview admitting he wanted to leave Chelsea, insists Ally McCoist - who claims there is 'no way back' for the £97.5million striker at Stamford Bridge
22/06/22 23:06Lukaku joined from Inter Milan for a club-record £97.5million last summer but endured an underwhelming season, angering the club by telling Sky Sports Italia he was keen on a return to Inter.Furious Chelsea fans rage at £98.5m flop Romelu Lukaku, as it emerges he 'called Simone Inzaghi to ask about a return to Inter Milan, the night before a Champions League clash with Real Madrid'... in which he missed a sitter
20/06/22 10:10The £98million Belgian striker is poised to re-sign for his old club Inter on loan after just one underwhelming season with Chelsea. And it has emerged Lukaku took the lead in the negotiations.Kevin De Bruyne's 'glorified friendlies' moan is proved right, Frenkie de Jong pushes his price tag up and Erling Haaland leaves Manchester City fans hungry for more... 10 things we learned from the Nations League
15/06/22 21:00It was a wretched camp for England that has left many fans questioning Gareth Southgate's future, but what about the rest of Europe? Which countries are showing promise ahead of the World Cup?'We've had two points taken away from us': Belgium boss Roberto Martinez left furious at 'comical' VAR decision after Wales 87th minute equaliser... as he calls for an explanation following the initial offside call
11/06/22 21:55TOM COLLOMOSSE: Substitute Brennan Johnson's late equaliser was initially ruled offside, but referee Benoit Bastien was instructed to give it after a long pause while replays were checked.Wales 1-1 Belgium: Brennan Johnson scores his first international goal in the 87th minute to earn a first Nations League point for Rob Page's side against familiar foes in Cardiff
11/06/22 20:47TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aaron Ramsey produced a dazzling piece of skill to create a first international goal for Brennan Johnson and ensure Wales avoided a third straight loss of this Nations League campaign.Belgium 6-1 Poland: Roberto Martinez's side run riot by scoring FIVE second-half goals after falling behind to Robert Lewandowski's strike, with Leandro Trossard netting twice
08/06/22 20:41BELGIUM 6-1 POLAND: They dominated the second period and after goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Trossard, Leander Dendoncker and Lois Openda moved second in Group Four above Poland.Kevin De Bruyne blasts Nations League as 'unimportant' as Belgium star calls for better player welfare: 'We have a little more than three weeks of vacation every 12 months'
30/05/22 23:59Kevin De Bruyne blasts the Nations League as 'unimportant' as Belgium star bemoans lack of player welfare highlighting 'we have a little more than three weeks of vacation every 12 months'England's route to World Cup glory: Gareth Southgate's side will aim to end 56 years of hurt this winter but they might need to battle past Senegal, France, Belgium - and a showdown with Germany, Spain or Brazil - to do so
24/05/22 09:47Seven games stand in England's way of lifting the prestigious Jules Rimet trophy in December, with the final taking place the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium on 18 December.The World Cup is fast approaching with 64 games in the first EVER winter tournament... but the heat will still be stifling and fans must follow plenty of rules: All you need to know ahead of Qatar 2022
24/05/22 09:26The World Cup in Qatar gets underway on November 21 and runs until December 18 in what will be the first-ever winter edition of the tournament. Sportsmail takes you through the details.Divock Origi 'agrees personal terms with AC Milan' as the Liverpool cult hero finally closes on a free transfer exit after failing to play enough games this season to trigger a contract extension
19/05/22 12:16The Belgian is a cult hero at Anfield after scoring several iconic goals, but his contract expires this summer and he has not played enough games this season to trigger a contract extension.Belgium recall big-name stars Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard for June's Nations League matches - but Roberto Martinez drops Christian Benteke and Divock Origi
18/05/22 11:49Belgium have now returned to full strength with Lukaku, De Bruyne, Hazard and Thibaut Courtois making up a powerful-looking 32-man squad for their four matches next month.Antonio Cassano threatens to stop watching Barcelona if they sign Romelu Lukaku because the misfiring striker 'can't play three passes' and faces 'no competition' for his place at Chelsea
01/05/22 13:49Barca have been linked with Lukaku after a dismal season for the striker on his return to Chelsea - and ex-Real Madrid forward Cassano will boycott games if manager Xavi signs the Belgium hitman.Real Madrid 'will look to LOAN Eden Hazard out before the World Cup' so the £100m winger can play regularly - with fibula surgery set to cut short yet another injury-wrecked season for the Belgian superstar
04/04/22 15:16Hazard, who cost Real in the region of £100million when they signed him from Chelsea in 2019, has been plagued by injuries during his time in Spain and is sidelined once again.WORLD CUP FIXTURES IN FULL: Every important date for Qatar 2022 in the winter... including England's group-stage matches against USA, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland and Ukraine
01/04/22 18:48The exact match schedule - including kick-off times - will be decided at a later point in a break from tradition. FIFA want to work out the best programme for global television audiences.WORLD CUP DRAW - AS IT HAPPENED - It's a dream group for England as they face USA, Iran and Scotland, Wales or Ukraine in Qatar!
01/04/22 14:25The draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar takes place on Friday evening with all the qualified team set to discover their fate. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for the draw as it unfolds.
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- Everton 'offer Jarrad Branthwaite bonus incentive ahead of next season' - after Manchester United's attempt to lure centre back away from Goodison Park
- Napoli ready to increase offer for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour after £8m bid was rejected... with Antonio Conte also keen to reunite with Romelu Lukaku again
- Oscar Piastri wins over F1 fans with sense of humour as he and Lando Norris lock out front row of grid at Hungarian Grand Prix
- Kobbie Mainoo shows off a fresh new haircut ahead of Man United pre-season return after midfielder's Euro 2024 final heartbreak in Germany
- Everton's new £110 Castore home shirt makes disastrous debut in pre-season friendly as the club badge falls off jersey during draw in Ireland against Sligo
- McIlroy's wife is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn - after golf star's struggles were blamed on 'messy' life
- Ferrari star Carlos Sainz BRUTALLY trolls ex-McLaren team-mate Lando Norris with paddock taunt over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain
- Manuel Ugarte and Man United could be a match made in heaven, with the PSG star a ready-made replacement for Casemiro
- Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will have nightmares after exits from The Open... with game's giants cut down to size by torturous Troon
- Jude Bellingham is all smiles as he attends lavish party in London for launch of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's new drink days after Euro 2024 agony
- Lando Norris insists he doesn't need to 'act like an idiot' to beat Max Verstappen to F1 crown as the McLaren ace stars in Hungary practice
- Enzo Fernandez breaks cover as Argentina star is pictured for first time since sparking racism storm by singing controversial song
- Lando Norris 'expecting to win' Hungarian Grand Prix but pole star claims he does not need a victory to prove a point
- Marc Cucurella unveils bold new hairstyle to celebrate Spain beating England to win the Euros as Chelsea star lives up to promise
- Ollie Pope thanks 'lucky charm' Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal star watches England batsman dropped twice on way to scoring 121 runs vs West Indies
- Fans left baffled as Aaron Ramsdale appears in commentary box at England's Test cricket match against West Indies What a surprise
- Runs in the family! Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, hits superb century for England's Under-19s against Sri Lanka - and marks first Test ton with fist-pump
- Man United fans stunned as Joshua Zirkzee reveals he went to school with another Red Devils star after signing for £36.5m from Bologna
- Luke Littler, 17, 'SPLITS with his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21,' - with darts sensation 'very upset' as relationship ends
- Danny Dyer reveals what it was really like in the England WAG camp during the Euros in Germany 'Friction' with families over playing time
- Former tennis No 1 Ana Ivanovic reveals the ONE thing she won't let her football legend husband Bastian Schweinsteiger do in their relationship
- The end of the 'sex contract': Former Barcelona star Marc Bartra and his model girlfriend Jessica Goicoechea 'split Couple had a 'sex deal'
- Man United fans call for Harry Maguire to be reinstated as captain as wholesome video of the England defender emerges from first day of pre-season
- Escape to Manhattan, changing his phone number and getting his marriage back on track... how McIlroy bounced back from the US Open
- EXCLUSIVEHow religion, a psychiatrist on 'speed dial' and Gordon Ramsay's daughter repaired Britain's greatest swimmer Adam Peaty
- Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States... but Declan Rice and, Bukayo Saka will not join the Gunners
- Cole Palmer hits the gym just hours after England's Euro 2024 heartbreak as he begins preparations for the new season with Chelsea
- Harry Kane posts emotional farewell message to Gareth Southgate after England boss steps down, as the captain thanks him for 'helping the nation believe in our team'
- Three of Enzo Fernandez's French Chelsea team-mates unfollow him on Instagram after he filmed Argentina stars singing 'racist' song
- Emma Raducanu is flooded with comments about dating Carlos Alcaraz after his awkward response to a question about the Brit at his Wimbledon final
- Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider during shocking brawl over cyclist's refusal to dismount his bike close to busy London restaurant
- Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and hails move to the 'club of my dreams'
- Inside Spain's Euro 2024 celebrations: A special meeting with the King, Lamine shows his best dance moves and Rodri chants 'Gibraltar is Spanish'
- Luke Littler crashes OUT in the first round of the World Matchplay after 10-6 defeat by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen
- Casemiro lucky to escape without serious injury against Rosenborg after being on the receiving end of an awful challenge in Man United friendly
- Man United fans urge club to 'delete' bizarre social media post on Marcus Rashford as winger plays in the team's first pre-season friendly after Euro snub
- Carlos Alcaraz enjoys the 'perfect Sunday' as he dances to Dua Lipa on the heels of retaining his Wimbledon title - and watching Spain beat England!
- Marc Cucurella performs rendition of his own chant after hitting back at criticism from Gary Neville during joyous Spanish celebrations
- Paddy Pimblett wildly celebrates England's crushing Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain - as Liverpool-born UFC star screams 'f***ing get in' to English fans
- Michael Schumacher's brother, and former Formula One driver, Ralf, comes out as he shares picture with his partner on social media
- 'The worst kit we've ever had': Chelsea fans slam the club's new 'blue flame' inspired Nike home shirt... as the Blues hail a 'bold design'
- Furious Jude Bellingham fails to hide his anger as he kicks a drinks cooler after England's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain
- Man United confirm £36.5m signing of Joshua Zirkzee, with Erik ten Hag's side paying MORE than his release clause to land their man
- Jack Grealish takes to Centre Court to watch men's Wimbledon final - before his England team-mates go on to lose toSpain in Euro 2024 showpiece
- Conor McGregor speaks out after Donald Trump's assassination attempt and hails former president Shocking scenes in Pennsylvania
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends HILARIOUS message to Man United star Luke Shaw ahead of England's Euro 2024 final against Spain Ahead of the final
- Kylian Mbappe set to be put on a 'Cristiano Ronaldo-style fitness plan' at Real Madrid as Los Blancos prepare for France captain's long-awaited arrival
- We're not afraid of England! Spain's media say Harry Kane 'never wins anything' and tell the Three Lions they will 'suffer' in tonight's Euro final
- EXCLUSIVE'It's written in the stars!': Posh England fan who went viral for her Mail Sport interview confident of England triumph in Euros final
- DEAR ENGLAND: On the biggest day of their careers, a message to the Three Lions squad from the people who know them best ahead of Euro 2024 final
- Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a huge round of tequila shots in a German bar
- Barbora Krejcikova WINS Wimbledon women's singles title with breathless victory against Jasmine Paolini - as she survives remarkable comeback
- Lamine Yamal turns 17! Spain wonderkid enjoys lowkey birthday celebrations with his team-mates a day before Euro 2024 final
- EXCLUSIVEPosh England fan says she has been inundated with marriage proposals after going viral for her Mail Sport interview
- 'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
- England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
- Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
- Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
- Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
- EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
- Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
- Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
- Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
- Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
- How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner Sent England through
- Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes Had to cancel holiday
- Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
- England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor Defeat forced resignation
- Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
- Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
- Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
- Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
- Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
- EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
- Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
- Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
- Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
- Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
- Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
- Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
- Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
- Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
- De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
- Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
- Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions