Deschamps to lead France into next two tournaments as he signs new deal until 2026
Didier Deschamps has signed a new deal that will keep him as France head coach until June 2026, the French Football Federation announced.
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Which club will sign Jude Bellingham? The whys and why nots for Liverpool, Man Utd, City, Real and others…
Jude Bellingham is likely to be the hottest property of 2023. Here’s why he’ll join Liverpool, Man Utd, City, Chelsea and Real Madrid. And why he won’t…
The 2026 World Cup format is utterly dreadful, but it’s slightly less utterly dreadful than original plan
The 48-team 2026 World Cup is going to be a great big long mess under its new format, but at least it’s not quite as bad as what was initially ...
‘Anti-Emi Martinez rule’ to ‘come into force’ after Argentina star’s World Cup final ‘sh*thousery’
An ‘anti-Emi Martinez rule’ is reportedly set to be enforced as the International Football Association Board (IFAB) are to discuss several rule changes.
Pele was the greatest of his era and global football’s first true superstar
Pele arrived into a world game in 1958 that was on the cusp of enormous change. By the time he retired, he was global football’s first true superstar.
Mbappe labels Martinez mocking ‘futile’ as he finally responds to World Cup antics
France forward Kylian Mbappe says he won’t waste his energy on Emiliano Martinez’s “futile” attempts to mock him after the World Cup final.
Di Maria tells Rami to ‘go cry elsewhere’ over Martinez as duo argue about ‘biggest piece of sh*t in football’
Angel di Maria has told former France defender Adil Rami to “go cry elsewhere” over Emiliano Martinez’s celebrations after Argentina won the World Cup.
‘I’m not a fan’ – Martinez ‘showed a lack of class’ which shows why Arsenal boss Arteta sold him
Paul Merson has called out Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for showing “a lack of class” during Argentina’s World Cup celebrations.
Emery sends warning to Aston Villa keeper Martinez after Argentina celebrations
Unai Emery has warned Emiliano Martinez that he will need to “speak to him next week” over his celebrations as Argentina won the World Cup.
France legend Vieira slams ‘stupid’ Martinez over Mbappe ‘abuse’ in Argentina celebrations
France legend Patrick Vieira thinks Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez went too far with his celebrations after winning in the World Cup final.
Was the best World Cup final ever just followed by the best League Cup game ever?
Kevin De Bruyne was the oustandingly talented pr*ck in a League Cup treat we actively didn’t want, but lapped up like the hungry football addicts we are.
‘England paid the price’ at World Cup thanks to selfish Harry Kane, says everyone’s favourite pundit
“England paid the price” for Harry Kane “thinking about goals and the Golden Boot” at the 2022 World Cup, according to Graeme Souness.
Souness slams ‘vulgar clown’ Martinez who ’embarrassed himself’ and ‘crossed the line’ in Qatar
Graeme Souness did not like what he saw from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during and after Argentina’s World Cup final win against France.
Liverpool star James Milner recalls how he almost got ‘kidnapped’ at World Cup – ‘it’s game over’
Liverpool midfielder James Milner has recalled a remarkable story that almost resulted in him being “kidnapped” at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Tributes pour in as England World Cup winner George Cohen passes away aged 83
George Cohen, the right-back for England at the World Cup in 1966, has passed away aged 83, his former club Fulham have announced.
France lodge formal complaint against ‘abnormal’ Martinez as the Argentina star delivers fresh taunt
France have made a formal complaint about Emiliano Martinez’s conduct during their World Cup final defeat on penalties to Argentina.
FIFA address Salt Bae antics after World Cup final amid claims of Infantino nepotism
Salt Bae was welcomed on to the Lusail Stadium pitch to join the Argentina players while they were celebrating their World Cup win.
Mbappe ‘knew’ France would lose final on penalties as ’10-year-old’ would score past Lloris
Apparently we should have known from Mbappe’s face that France would lose the World Cup final shootout to Argentina.
Lovren insists critics ‘hate Croatia’ after ex-Liverpool star accused of ‘shouting’ Nazi salute equivalent
The salute Lovren is accused of shouting was used by the fascist Ustase movement during the Second World War, and is equivalent to the Nazi’s ‘Sieg Heil’.
Weghorst responds to ‘angry’ Messi spat after being called ‘stupid’ by the Argentina star
Wout Weghorst is pleased that Argentina star Lionel Messi at least “knows my name now” after they got into a confrontation at the World Cup.
Three reasons I have changed my mind on Gareth Southgate and England
England had a pretty good World Cup, even though they lost in the quarter-finals, so it’s time for one of our writers to revisit a pre-tournament Southgate opinion.
Let’s move on from Ronaldo, the GOAT, politics, diversity, Southgate and talk football
The Mailbox has talked and talked about the World Cup and has already started on 2026 but can we move on now?
Man City boss Guardiola reacts to new deal and congratulates Alvarez, Otamendi and Messi
Man City boss Pep Guardiola has congratulated striker Julian Alvarez on his World Cup success with Argentina.
Ex-Man Utd man explains why Argentina star will still be ‘furious’ despite World Cup win
Lisandro Martinez will still be “furious” over “absolutely crazy” decision not to start him in the final, according to former Man Utd defender Paul Parker.
Argentina forced to swap bus for helicopters as fans swarm streets during World Cup parade
Argentina’s triumphant World Cup-winning squad were forced to complete their victory parade in Buenos Aires with a helicopter flyover
Ranking the BBC and ITV pundits by World Cup controversy in Qatar: From Laura Woods to Gary Neville
From the FIFA despot’s “I am a migrant worker” sh*t to Messi’s “little robe”, Qatar has been a controversy haven, and the pundits were very much involved…
Hansi Flick agrees with Macron as irony lost on German boss who urges players to ‘concentrate on football’
Flick now agrees with president Macron, who used football as a politician to increase his cachet before insisting footballers should stick to football.
Man Utd target accused of ‘creating toxic atmosphere’ in France camp as teammates blame him for ‘leaks’
Man Utd target Benjamin Pavard has been accused of ‘creating a toxic atmosphere’ in the France camp after he was on the sidelines for much of the World Cup.
Jordan accuses Argentina hero of ‘cheating’ in World Cup final as ex-teammate reveals delight
Jordan believes the Argentinian’s antics went beyond gamesmanship in the final, but Jack Wilshere bloody loved it.
Let’s talk about the 2026 World Cup with its carbon footprint and dodgy hosts
The 2022 World Cup is over so let’s start talking about 2026 and all the problems of hosting the tournament in North America.
Giroud ‘pretended not to speak English’ as he and Mbappe snub ‘Cumdog’ World Cup shirt swap
‘Cumdog’ also claimed he ‘deserves a lot of credit’ for Messi’s display in the final after the message he sent him on Instagram.
Ex-Man Utd stiker urges France duo to be ‘cautious’ amid links with January move to Old Trafford
The young duo played a big role in dragging France back into the World Cup final but should think twice over a move to Manchester United.
England given ‘absolute joke’ referee against France as FIFA punishment for ‘moaning’, says Gullit
Our ‘moaning’ led FIFA to put Wilton Sampaio in charge of the quarter-final defeat to France, according to Ruud Gullit. The English media ‘never learn’.