2022 FIFA World Cup Latest News

Brazil and Croatia have announced their starting XIs for a highly anticipated first quarter-final at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Both teams enter the game in good form, with Croatia being unbeaten in 10 successive games, while Brazil Brazil have lost just one of their last 19 games - the...

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has explained how he told Cristiano Ronaldo he would not start against Switzerland, also revealing his reaction before dismissing talk the captain threatened to leave the camp. Ronaldo, 37, saw himself dropped to the bench for the first time in a World Cup match since the...

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to rumours he "threatened to leave" his country's World Cup camp after being dropped to the bench. On Thursday, a report by Portuguese publication Record had claimed that Ronaldo wanted to walk out of the camp after showdown talks with coach Fernando Santos following...

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has announced that Luis Enrique has left his role as Spain coach and also confirmed his successor. Spain were knocked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup by Morocco after losing to 3-0 on penalties. Enrique had been charge of Spain since 2018 and guided...

The Portuguese Football Association released a statement over shock claims that captain Cristiano Ronaldo "threatened to leave" the camp after being benched by coach Fernando Santos. Portuguese publication Record had stated that Ronaldo "threatened to leave" Portugal's camp after their 6-1 win over Switzerland - the first World Cup game...

Durban-born Keanu Baccus has explained why he ended up kicking Lionel Messi when he faced the Argentina superstar with Australia at the World Cup. Baccus, the younger brother of former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Kearyn Baccus, plays for St Mirren in Scotland and faced Messi in the round of 16 at...

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise believes that Cristiano Ronaldo may have to accept a change in role and become more supportive of his teammates instead of being the main man. The 37-year-old started his first World Cup game since 2006 on the bench, as Portugal coach Fernando Santos opted...

With Spain getting knocked out by Morocco, one of Lionel Messi’s three World Cup favourites were already eliminated. The Argentina captain has played a superb tournament so far, scoring three goals and setting up one more in four games. After his side’s last 16 win over Australia, Messi discussed his favourites...

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed rumours that he has already agreed to a whopping €200 million deal with Al Nassr. The 37-year-old just can't get out of the headlines in recent days. He is currently a free agent after parting ways with Manchester United following his bombshell interview with...

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has explained the reason behind Morocco's success at the 2022 FIFA World Cup - something he already predicted ahead of the tournament. Mosimane was speaking at a press conference after his Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools (PMSS) programme had partnered with Curro...