Lewy rejects issue with Messi over Ballon d’Or

play Lewandowski has awkward exchange with journalist over Messi relationship (1:33)Robert Lewandowski denies having any ill feelings towards Lionel Messi over the 2021 Ballon d’Or award. (1:33) 10:27 AM ET Robert Lewandowski said there are no ill feelings towards Lionel Messi surrounding the 2020 Ballon d’Or and engaged in an awkward exchange with a journalist … Read more

England’s Williamson: No interest in Qatar WC

play Borden concerned following beer sales U-turn (1:09)Sam Borden wonders what else could change in Qatar following a last-minute reversal of beer sales in stadiums. (1:09) 11:06 AM ET England captain Leah Williamson said on Friday that she had no interest in watching the upcoming men’s World Cup in Qatar, adding that the tournament has … Read more

Sweet dreams! Spain order WC mattress toppers

play Borden concerned following beer sales U-turn (1:09)Sam Borden wonders what else could change in Qatar following a last-minute reversal of beer sales in stadiums. (1:09) 11:51 AM ET Spain‘s players will be sleeping on specially designed mattress toppers during the Qatar World Cup, in the hope that a good night’s sleep will help them … Read more

Qatar bans alcohol around World Cup stadiums

play Borden concerned following beer sales U-turn (1:09)Sam Borden wonders what else could change in Qatar following a last-minute reversal of beer sales in stadiums. (1:09) Nov 18, 2022 World Cup organisers have banned the sale of alcohol around stadiums in Qatar after last-minute showdown talks, FIFA announced on Friday. First reported by British newspaper … Read more

Vini Jr: ‘Dirty’ tackles could’ve cost me WC dream

play Why Messi thinks Brazil, France & England are the favourites for the World Cup (0:45)Lionel Messi shares his thoughts on the upcoming World Cup in Qatar and hopes Argentina start the best way possible in the group stage. (0:45) 3:26 PM ET Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior said he feared he would … Read more

Infantino slams Europe in remarkable speech

4:25 AM ET Gianni Infantino was speaking on the eve of the World Cup. Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lashed out at what he described as “hypocrisy” and “racism” from countries moralising about the Qatar World Cup and claimed Europe should “apologise for the next 3,000 years” for past … Read more

U.S.’s Ream ready for WC ‘dream’ after call-up

play Pulisic and USMNT teammates train with World Cup workers in Doha (0:44)Christian Pulisic and some of his USMNT teammates enjoy a kickabout with some World Cup workers in Doha. (0:44) 6:26 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Tim Ream said he had “made peace” with the fact that he probably wouldn’t be going to Qatar … Read more

Which players need a big World Cup? Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe?

play Why Brazil are World Cup favorites (1:33)Alejandro Moreno explains why Brazil are the clear-cut favorites to win the World Cup in Qatar. (1:33) 4:00 AM ET The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage for any player to showcase their skills. The most prestigious tournament in football is the place to shine if you … Read more