World Cup

3 September 2019

FIFA reveals 2022 World Cup logo

FIFA has unveiled the official emblem of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

18 June 2019

Platini questioned by investigators over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar

Michel Platini’s detainment for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is “in no way an arrest”, according to a statement released on behalf of the former UEFA president.

18 June 2019

Platini detained for questioning over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

9 June 2019

Women’s World Cup: Delight and debate over BBC’s all-female punditry team

Football fans watching the BBC’s coverage of England and Scotland’s World Cup opener expressed their surprise and delight at the unusual sight of an all-female punditry team.

7 June 2019

England’s run of semi-final misery

England’s hopes of a first trophy in 53 years are over after losing to Holland in the semi-finals of the Nations League.

6 June 2019

Powell believes England can become ‘household names’ by winning World Cup

Hope Powell says England Women are in a strong position to make themselves “household names” by winning the World Cup for the first time.

17 May 2019

Liverpool will challenge again next season, insists defender Dejan Lovren

Defender Dejan Lovren believes Liverpool will be title contenders again next season as they are still improving under Jurgen Klopp.

14 February 2019

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay announce joint World Cup 2030 bid

Chile president Sebastian Pinera has announced his country, along with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, will bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

12 February 2019

I'm glad he saved my header – Pele in moving tribute to 'magic' Gordon Banks

England World Cup winner Gordon Banks passed away on Tuesday, and Brazil great Pele penned a touching tribute to his friend.

12 February 2019

Shilton: 'Gentleman' Banks was my hero and friend

After World Cup winner Gordon Banks died aged 81, Peter Shilton paid tribute to his former England colleague.

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