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Cristiano Ronaldo overlooked as Carlo Ancelotti denies Lionel Messi is greatest ever

Carlo Ancelotti was asked for his opinion on who the greatest footballer of all time is after Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their third World Cup earlier this month

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

Visionary Pele was the giant amongst giants and we will never see the like again

John Gibson remember the Brazilian icon, who sadly passed away on Thursday

Chronicle Live · Dec 29, 2022

Kylian Mbappe Takes on the Weight of His World

Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is ready for more.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022

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Zinedine Zidane backed by Ronaldo as new managerial opportunity presents itself

Zinedine Zidane is viewed as a prime candidate to replace Tite in charge of the Brazil national team to end his 18-month exile from football after leaving Real Madrid

Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022

Zinedine Zidane changes stance on management return after contact from Man Utd

Zinedine Zidane has been out of football management for 18 months and has already rejected approaches from Manchester United gauging interest in a return to the dugout

Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022

Lionel Messi joins exclusive club of World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or winners

Seven-time Ballon d'Or-winner Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup on Sunday after Argentina defeated champions France on penalties at Lusail Stadium in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

2022 World Cup final: Argentina 3-3 France (aet, 4-2 on pens) – as it happened

Kylian Mbappé scored only the second hat-trick in World Cup final history, but it wasn’t enough to deny Lionel Messi his destiny. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022

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Didier Deschamps’ most masterful work has been uniting a divided football nation

France and their serial winner of a manager stand on the verge of World Cup history

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

What Marco Materazzi really said to prompt Zinedine Zidane headbutt

Everton and the World Cup: Former Blues defender Marco Materazzi had a busy night for Italy against France in the 2006 final

Liverpool Echo · Dec 17, 2022

Everton defender wanted to 'attack' Howard Webb after joining Zinedine Zidane in infamous club

Everton and the World Cup: Blues defender John Heitinga saw red for the Netherlands against Spain in the 2010 final

Liverpool Echo · Dec 16, 2022

Correcting Past Golden Ball Mistakes at the World Cup

The tournament’s top player award hasn’t always gone to the most-deserving.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2022

World Cup 2022 briefing: Morocco’s pride in Islam should inspire us all

It is uplifting to see players practicing their religion and celebrating with their mothers on such a big global stage

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Todd Boehly can complete Lionel Messi bargain if Chelsea renew sneaky £208m transfer agreement

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues reached an agreement with Lionel Messi to bring him to Stamford Bridge eight years ago and Todd Boehly could rekindle that move in January

Football London · Dec 13, 2022

How to watch Argentina vs Croatia: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time for World Cup clash

World Cup news: Croatia are bidding to reach back-to-back World Cup finals as they take on Argentina for a place in Sunday's final in Lusail

Football London · Dec 13, 2022

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Football London · Dec 13, 2022

Croatia and Mateo Kovacic aim to repeat Lionel Messi plan to avoid key Zinedine Zidane mistake

Croatia and Argentina face-off in the first semi-final of the 2022 World Cup with Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic likely to be involved and facing the key task of stopping Lionel Messi

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2022

Head-butt from 2006 World Cup final left an imprint

Zidane’s hit on Materazzi still recognized 16-plus years later with statue in Qatar.

Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022

France star can avenge what Wayne Rooney did to his father in World Cup clash

Marcus Thuram's father Lilian was part of the France team which went up against a Wayne Rooney-inspired England in 2004, and the forward could feature against the Three Lions in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher on the England stars they want to emulate

England internationals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher have been reminiscing on their World Cup memories from childhood and the England stars they're looking to emulate

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Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Jamie Carragher names his best-ever World Cup XI using one player from each country

Pundits have picked their all-time World Cup XIs, using only one player from each country, with legends like Pele, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff proving popular

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Mauricio Pochettino names all-time World Cup XI and includes Zinedine Zidane in defence

Ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has included England hero David Beckham in his all-time World Cup XI and France legend Zinedine Zidane in an unfamiliar position

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

French FA dismiss Zinedine Zidane rumours and throw full support behind Didier Deschamps ahead of England tie

Didier Deschamps is set to remain in charge of France even if they lose to England in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

France chief forced to deny Didier Deschamps rumours before England World Cup clash

France boss Didier Deschamps' current contract with the French Football Federation expires at the end of the year, and Zinedine Zidane has been heavily tipped to succeed him in recent months

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Achraf Hakimi endured Fifa ban to emerge as Morocco’s World Cup ace

The Madrid-born full-back is starring for Paris Saint-Germain and is key to his country’s hopes of upsetting the 2010 champions Spain

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2022

The five most (in)famous World Cup penalty shootouts

Of the 30 penalty shootouts in a World Cup, only twice has the World Cup final itself come down to it (1994 and 2006).

Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2022

How immigration ‘made French football better’

From Polish miners to heroes of Algerian independence, immigrants have greatly influenced French football.

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