The ball punched in by Diego Maradona for his “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction for nearly $2.4m.

France defender Raphael Varane said his Manchester United teammates were obviously affected by Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview.

What will Europe’s top clubs be doing while their star players are at the World Cup? Everyone, from Arsenal to Barcelona, has work to do.

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski will serve an extended three-game ban for his reaction to being sent off in his side’s 2-1 win at Osasuna.

Christian Pulisic has said it is a “dream” to be at a World Cup — one that was cruelly delayed five years ago on a waterlogged field in Trinidad.

The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee (SC) has hit back at accusations there are paid, fake football fans at the World Cup.

Eden Hazard has apologised to Real Madrid fans for failing to live up to expectations since joining the club.

Manchester United players do not expect Cristiano Ronaldo to be part of the squad when the Premier League resumes, sources have told ESPN.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s focus will be on winning what could be their final World Cup, but they could claim some records along the way.

Qatar’s Supreme Committee said it has apologised to a Danish film crew who were threatened by security staff as they broadcast in the capital Doha.