France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
Didier Deschamps confirms France will not replace injured Karim Benzema
France manager Didier Deschamps confirms that he will not replace Karim Benzema in Les Bleus' World Cup squad after the Real Madrid striker withdrew due to a knee injury.
Nov 20, 11:18
Martin Boyle warms up for Australia in September 2022
Australia's Martin Boyle ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Australia announce that Hibernian striker Martin Boyle is out of the 2022 World Cup due to a knee injury, with Melbourne City's Marco Tilio replacing him.
Nov 20, 10:55
Saudi Arabia players pose for a team group photo before the match in March 2022
How Saudi Arabia could line up against Argentina
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Saudi Arabia could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 Group C opener with Argentina.
Nov 20, 10:36
Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their fourth goal on November 16, 2022
How Argentina could line up against Saudi Arabia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 Group C opener with Saudi Arabia.
Nov 20, 10:27
Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on November 16, 2022
Preview:Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 20, 10:20
Palmeiras' Endrick celebrates scoring their second goal on October 25, 2022
Endrick father confirms PSG bid for Chelsea, Real Madrid-linked attacker
Paris Saint-Germain have opened negotiations with Palmeiras over a move for 16-year-old attacker Endrick, according to the Brazilian's father.
Nov 20, 08:59
Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for Borussia Dortmund on October 5, 2022
Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham 'has heart set on Real Madrid move'
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham reportedly has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid, but Los Blancos are refusing to match Dortmund's £131m asking price.
Nov 20, 08:38
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Aston Villa on November 3, 2022
Chelsea perform U-turn over Cristiano Ronaldo interest?
Chelsea reportedly perform a U-turn on their transfer stance over Cristiano Ronaldo and are ready to move for the 37-year-old if he leaves Manchester United in January.
Nov 20, 08:18
Australia team group before the match in September 2022
How Australia could line up against France
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Australia could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 Group D opener with France.
Nov 20, 07:49
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
How France could line up against Australia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2022 Group D opener with Australia.
Nov 20, 07:41
France players celebrate against Austria in the UEFA Nations League in September 2022
Preview:France vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between France and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 20, 07:34
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scores against Fulham on November 13, 2022
Alejandro Garnacho 'set for bumper new Manchester United contract'
Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly set to sign a new five-year contract that would see his weekly wages increase tenfold from £5,000 to £50,000.
Nov 19, 23:59
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured during Portugal training on November 19, 2022
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal training
Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal training ahead of their World Cup 2022 opener with Ghana on Thursday.
Nov 19, 23:38
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema pictured on September 6, 2022
France's Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup with thigh injury
France confirm that Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will miss the 2022 World Cup after sustaining a thigh injury in training.
Nov 19, 23:18
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
France's Karim Benzema suffers fresh injury, World Cup hopes in doubt
France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema suffers a fresh muscle injury which has reportedly thrown his World Cup hopes into major doubt.
Nov 19, 22:01
Novak Djokovic celebrates on November 16, 2022
Casper Ruud sets up ATP Finals final showdown against Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud will battle for ATP Finals glory following semi-final wins over Taylor Fritz and Andrey Rublev respectively.
Nov 19, 21:42
Bryony Page in action at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Great Britain end World Trampoline Championships with all-around team gold
Great Britain win all-around team gold while Bryony Page takes trampoline silver on the final day of the World Trampoline Gymnastics Championships in Sofia.
Nov 19, 18:35
Hector Bellerin in action for Barcelona on November 1, 2022
Jose Mourinho wants Barcelona's Hector Bellerin at Roma?
Roma manager Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to sign Barcelona right-back Hector Bellerin to replace Rick Karsdorp.
Nov 19, 18:28
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on April 23, 2022
Mauricio Pochettino opens door to Manchester United job in future
Mauricio Pochettino refuses to close the door on managing Manchester United in the future, having been heavily linked with the job before Erik ten Hag's appointment.
Nov 19, 18:09
FIFA president Gianni Infantino pictured on November 19, 2022
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accuses West of "hypocrisy" over World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accuses the West of "hypocrisy" in an impassioned defence of the 2022 World Cup amid concerns over Qatar's alleged human rights abuses.
Nov 19, 17:48
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema after winning the Ballon d'Or on October 17, 2022
France handed major Karim Benzema, Raphael Varane injury boosts
Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane reportedly return to full training ahead of France's World Cup 2022 opener with Australia in Group D on Monday.
Nov 19, 17:17
Iran's Mehdi Taremi celebrates scoring their first goal in September 2022
How Iran could line up against England
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Iran could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 Group B opener with England.
Nov 19, 08:04
England's Kyle Walker, James Maddison, Jack Grealish and Conor Gallagher during training on November 16, 2022
How England could line up against Iran
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 Group B opener with Iran.
Nov 19, 08:02
England players pose before a Nations League game in September 2022
Preview:England vs. Iran - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between England and Iran, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 19, 08:01
A general gymnastics shot from the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Great Britain's Comfort Yeates crowned world champion in women's tumbling
Comfort Yeates takes home the gold medal in women's tumbling as Great Britain post four more podium finishes at the World Trampoline Gymnastics Championships in Sofia.
Nov 18, 21:22
Joao Palhinha celebrates scoring for Fulham on September 16, 2022
Aston Villa 'rejected chance to sign Fulham's Joao Palhinha'
Aston Villa reportedly rejected the chance to sign Joao Palhinha from Sporting Lisbon before the 27-year-old made the move to Fulham in the summer transfer window.
Nov 18, 15:58
Luis Suarez in action for Uruguay on September 27, 2022
Luis Suarez 'turns down Gremio move'
Luis Suarez reportedly turns down the chance to sign for Brazilian giants Gremio as he prepares to leave Nacional as a free agent.
Nov 18, 15:38
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner pictured in 2013
Liverpool chairman confirms Fenway Sports Group are "exploring a sale"
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner confirms that Fenway Sports Group are "exploring a sale" of the Anfield club 12 years after their takeover.
Nov 18, 15:18
Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale pictured on November 18, 2022
Aaron Ramsdale: 'Dad might have heart attack if I start at World Cup'
Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale jokes that his father "might have a heart attack" if he starts for the Three Lions at the World Cup.
Nov 18, 13:51
England's James Maddison during a press conference on November 16, 2022
James Maddison misses England training again
Leicester City midfielder James Maddison misses England training for the second day in a row as the Three Lions gear up for their World Cup opener with Iran on Monday.
Nov 18, 12:54
General view of the FIFA World Cup Trophy on March 27, 2022
Qatar bans sale of beer at World Cup stadiums
FIFA announce that beer and other alcoholic drinks will not be served in stadiums during the 2022 World Cup, reversing their policy two days before the tournament starts.
Nov 18, 12:33
Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United training on October 12, 2022
Manchester United initiate "appropriate steps" in response to Ronaldo interview
Manchester United announce that they have initiated "appropriate steps" in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive TalkTV interview with Piers Morgan.
Nov 18, 12:13
Edu pictured with Brazil in 2019
Edu Gaspar appointed Arsenal's first-ever sporting director
Arsenal announce that Edu Gaspar has become the club's first-ever sporting director, with the 44-year-old being promoted from his technical director role.
Nov 18, 10:20
Ecuador players applaud fans after the match on September 2022
How Ecuador could line up against Qatar
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Ecuador could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2022 Group A clash with Qatar .
Nov 18, 08:33
Qatar's Hasan Al Haydos celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates in September 2022
How Qatar could line up against Ecuador
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Qatar could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2022 Group A clash with Ecuador.
Nov 18, 08:23
Ecuador players applaud fans after the match on September 2022
Preview:Qatar vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Qatar and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 08:15
A general gymnastics shot from the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Great Britain win team tumbling titles at Trampoline World Championships
Great Britain's men and women's tumbling teams both take home gold medals at the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Nov 17, 17:45
Liverpool owner John W Henry pictured on January 19, 2020
Fenway Sports Group partner reveal "a lot of interest" in Liverpool investment
Fenway Sports Group partner Sam Kennedy confirms that the firm has received "a lot of interest" from potential investors in Liverpool.
Nov 17, 17:20
Novak Djokovic pictured at the ATP Finals on November 14, 2022
Novak Djokovic eases into semi-finals of ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic beats Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-1 in just over an hour to book his spot in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals in Turin.
Nov 17, 17:04
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on April 23, 2022
Mauricio Pochettino confirms he is open to England job
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that he would be open to replacing Gareth Southgate as England manager.
Nov 17, 14:01
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