France’s Nkunku out of World Cup with injury
France striker Christopher Nkunku will miss the 2022 World Cup after suffering an injury in training on Tuesday, his national team have confirmed.
FFP could mean no January Barca signings
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Tuesday that the club may not be able to sign players in January due to financial fair play rules.
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz talks World Cup group vs. USMNT and England in Qatar
Carlos Queiroz speaks to ESPN about his second spell as Iran head coach and being pitted against England and the U.S. in Qatar.
Jimenez will play in Mexico-Sweden friendly
Mexico striker Raul Jimenez is set to return to the pitch for the first time since August in a pre-World Cup friendly against Sweden.
U.S.’ Acosta: We need to kick Bale to stop him
Kellyn Acosta said he and his United States teammates will need to get physical to stop his LAFC colleague Gareth Bale in their World Cup opener.
Coach: Iran players can protest at World Cup
Iran’s players are free to join in the protests over women’s rights while they are playing at the World Cup in Qatar, coach Carlos Queiroz said.
Sources: Ten Hag wants Ronaldo out of Man Utd
Erik ten Hag has told Manchester United bosses that Cristiano Ronaldo should not play for the club again, sources have told ESPN.
Portugal camp: Ronaldo-Utd rift won’t derail WC
Cristiano Ronaldo’s rift with Manchester United will not derail Portugal’s World Cup campaign, according to Benfica midfielder Joao Mario.
Senegal official: Mane out of ‘first WC games’
Senegal’s Sadio Mane will miss the “first games” at the World Cup because of an injury, a Senegal football federation board member said Tuesday.
Workers, sportspeople and fans talk candidly about Qatar
We speak with people from various walks of life — including migrant workers. These are their stories.