World Cup: Stunned Italian papers react to side’s dismal play-off defeat by North Macedonia

‘Nooooooooo!’: Stunned Italian papers react to their side’s dismal World Cup play-off defeat by North Macedonia as they write Roberto Mancini’s side have gone ‘to hell’ after failing to qualify for the finals in Qatar Italy were dumped out of the World Cup play-offs after a shock defeat in Palermo Relative minnows North Macedonia defeated … Read more

Italy boss Roberto Mancini insists it is too early to talk about his future after World Cup shock

Roberto Mancini is coy over his future as Italy manager after their humiliating World Cup play-off defeat by North Macedonia… as he bemoans ‘bad luck’ for missing out on a place in Qatar Italy were dumped out World Cup play-offs after 1-0 defeat by North Macedonia Azzurri dominated game with 32 shots on goal but … Read more

England: What Gareth Southgate will be looking for from the international break

While England’s friendlies against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast may not be the biggest test of the year, they could be opportune for Gareth Southgate ahead of this year’s World Cup. With Qatar on the horizon – and England one of the favourites – this international break could play a key role in the Three … Read more

Scotland boss Clarke admits he is not expecting Ukraine World Cup play-off to go ahead in June

‘It’s difficult to see’: Scotland manager Steve Clarke admits he is not expecting his side’s World Cup play-off against Ukraine to go ahead in June because of the ongoing conflict and suspension of football in the country Scotland had been due to face Ukraine in a World Cup play-off on Thursday The game at Hampden … Read more

IAN LADYMAN: England MUST continue to call out World Cup hosts Qatar over human rights abuses

IAN LADYMAN: Harry Kane FINALLY grasped the Qatar nettle, but England MUST continue to call out World Cup hosts over human rights abuses… just having a meeting about it feels underwhelming Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup this winter despite human rights concerns England have lagged behind other nations in addressing these concerns But … Read more

The FA will send a mainly female delegation to Qatar for the World Cup draw in April

The FA will send a predominantly female delegation to Qatar for the World Cup draw in April for the first time ever, with manager Gareth Southgate also set to be present The main three-person party will include recently appointed chair Debbie Hewitt Head of international relations Jane Bateman and chief executive Mark Bullingham will also … Read more

England: Gareth Southgate will meet with Marcus Rashford after axing him from his squad

Gareth Southgate reveals he will meet with Marcus Rashford to ‘find out what is going on’ with the out-of-sorts Man United star after he dropped the forward from his England squad for upcoming Wembley friendlies Gareth Southgate will meet with Marcus Rashford after his England axing Rashford was the big-name omission from Southgate’s England squad … Read more

Wales’ World Cup play-off semi-final tie against Austria will go ahead as planned this month

Wales’ World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria WILL go ahead this month – but they will then potentially have to wait months for a qualifying decider after Scotland vs Ukraine was put on hold due to Russian war Wales’ World Cup play-off semi-final tie against Austria will be held on March 24  FIFA have previously … Read more

Sergio Aguero insists he ‘is going to the World Cup’ this year as he eyes role with Argentina team

Sergio Aguero insists he ‘is going to the World Cup’ as the retired City legend eyes a role in Qatar with the Argentina national team after revealing he has ‘held talks’ with boss Lionel Scaloni Sergio Aguero revealed he has held talks with Argentina over a World Cup role  The striker will have a meeting … Read more

Jacob Ramsey is Aston Villa’s new breakout star – now he’s a contender for England’s World Cup squad

The Aston Villa limelight has been taken up by some quality midfielders over the years.  Gareth Barry and James Milner stepped into it and went on to win Premier League titles elsewhere. Jack Grealish, now England’s most expensive player, looks set to do the same with Manchester City this season. The newest name looked set … Read more