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‘I told a teacher I was going to make it as a footballer and got kicked out of class. After the 1990 World Cup, I went back to the school and said, "Do you remember me, you f**king bastard!"’ Paul Gascoigne on practising his autograph at school
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Gazza knew he would make it from a young age - and now tells us that he rubbed it in a teacher's face

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup FIFA pardon is as scandalous as it is unsurprising
By Peter Fitzpatrick published
The Portugal icon will not miss any games after his three-game ban was conveniently reduced a week after meeting Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino.

2026 World Cup draw procedures confirmed - with England avoiding familiar foes until the final
By Peter Fitzpatrick published
The 2026 World Cup draw takes place on Friday, 5 December, and the Three Lions could have a favourable route to the final as one of the highest-ranked sides

Explained: How many tickets qualified nations could get for World Cup 2026
By Callum Rice-Coates published
FIFA's approach to ticket sales for qualified nations at next year's World Cup could prove controversial

Five England players who would benefit from proposed FIFA squad expansion at 2026 World Cup
By Callum Rice-Coates published
There could be more players available for selection at next year's World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo at the White House
By Ewan Gennery published
Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House with President Donald Trump and Co. recently, but why?

Why there will be TWO Dutch teams at 2026 World Cup
By Ewan Gennery published
It's double Dutch in North America next summer

Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final?
By Ewan Gennery published
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?
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