#World Cup Qualifiers Europe

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Tuesday 19 March, 2019

Chance

'We are on course to win a European Championship or World Cup in the next 8 years'

Tue 11:59 PM 11,626 Views 13 Comments

Harry Redknapp is excited by the potential of England’s youngsters.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Friday 25 January, 2019

Unimpressed

'Ozil is a wasted talent,' claims former Arsenal favourite

Jan 25th 2019, 12:24 PM 5,543 Views No Comments

Emmanuel Petit has heavily criticised the ex-Germany international’s recent performances.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Sunday 13 January, 2019

High Praise

World Cup-winning defender believes Van Dijk is the best centre-back on the planet

Jan 13th 2019, 3:12 PM 10,086 Views 10 Comments

Mats Hummels has been impressed by the Liverpool player’s recent performances.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Friday 14 December, 2018

Talking Point

The Raheem Sterling saga is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Premier League's racism problems

Dec 14th 2018, 1:34 PM 4,038 Views 10 Comments

Intolerance has been inextricably linked with top-level football for years.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Tuesday 4 December, 2018

Accolade

The man left out of Argentina's 2018 World Cup squad wins Serie A footballer of year award

Dec 4th 2018, 12:46 PM 8,378 Views No Comments

Mauro Icardi is the first player outside Juventus to win the award since Zlatan Ibrahimovic with AC Milan in 2011.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 3 December, 2018

Preview

Modric tipped to pip French stars to Ballon d'Or and end Ronaldo-Messi era

Dec 3rd 2018, 11:59 AM 3,887 Views 2 Comments

Six members of the France side that triumphed in Russia are among the 30 nominees

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 30 August, 2018

Omission

'I was aware of his history but that wasn’t anything to do with it'

Aug 30th 2018, 12:51 PM 37,524 Views 11 Comments

Wales boss Ryan Giggs says Neil Taylor was left out of the squad for footballing reasons.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Saturday 11 August, 2018

Thanks For The Memories

Spain and Barcelona legend Gerard Pique announces international retirement

Aug 11th 2018, 8:56 PM 10,449 Views 8 Comments

The 31-year-old made the last of his 102 international appearances in his country’s World Cup last-16 loss to Russia.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 18 June, 2018

Analysis

Unconvincing England have work to do

Jun 18th 2018, 10:20 PM 8,250 Views 20 Comments

Late drama got the Three Lions out of jail, as Harry Kane scored in stoppage time.

Liveblog

As it happened: England v Tunisia, World Cup

Jun 18th 2018, 6:55 PM 38,887 Views 55 Comments

England took on Tunisia in their opening 2018 World Cup encounter.

Ready To Go

Sterling gets the nod as England name starting XI to face Tunisia

Jun 18th 2018, 6:14 PM 8,273 Views 9 Comments

Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard and Jordan Henderson feature in midfield.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Saturday 16 June, 2018

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This one moment of class from Christian Eriksen highlights the difference between Peru and Denmark

Jun 16th 2018, 8:24 PM 9,386 Views 3 Comments

The Tottenham star produced the assist for the match-winning goal today.

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Lionel Messi misses a penalty as Argentina left frustrated by World Cup debutants Iceland

Jun 16th 2018, 3:54 PM 30,461 Views 70 Comments

The Barcelona superstar had a difficult afternoon.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 14 June, 2018

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The 22-year-old attracting Premier League interest who lit up today's World Cup opener

Jun 14th 2018, 8:05 PM 35,218 Views 23 Comments

Aleksandr Golovin has the potential to be a star of the tournament.

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Here is the first goal of the 2018 World Cup

Jun 14th 2018, 4:33 PM 8,328 Views 2 Comments

Russia have made the perfect start to the competition.

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'Maldini says, "I thought we were going to be playing at home today." It was all green'

Jun 14th 2018, 2:05 PM 37,624 Views 25 Comments

Charlie Stillitano recalls his involvement behind the scenes at the famous World Cup ’94 match.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 11 June, 2018

Test

Quiz: How much do you know about the 2018 World Cup?

Jun 11th 2018, 9:30 PM 37,821 Views 37 Comments

The much-anticipated competition in Russia gets underway on Thursday.

Speculation

Roma goalkeeper wants future resolved before World Cup amid reports of €65 million Liverpool bid

Jun 11th 2018, 8:56 PM 9,708 Views 6 Comments

Alisson wants clarity on where he will spend the 2018-19 season.

Mixed Fortunes

Good and bad news for Ireland ahead of must-win World Cup qualifier

Jun 11th 2018, 6:55 PM 5,543 Views 4 Comments

Louise Quinn is set to feature despite suffering a fractured nose, but Harriet Scott has been ruled out.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Saturday 9 June, 2018

Opinion

Power ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the 2018 World Cup

Jun 9th 2018, 7:15 AM 20,892 Views 17 Comments

Spain, Brazil and Germany are among the favourites.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 6 June, 2018

Omission

'Sane obviously wasn’t up to the standard of what he expected from him'

Jun 6th 2018, 10:39 PM 7,145 Views 1 Comment

Ex-Liverpool star Didi Hamann was surprised at the Man City youngster’s exclusion from the Germany squad.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 4 June, 2018

Change Of Plan

Mastercard ends controversial meals-for-goals campaign with Neymar, Messi

Jun 4th 2018, 11:59 PM 19,792 Views 7 Comments

The idea, due to run until March 2020, drew fire from many on social media.

OFFICIAL

Here are all 32 confirmed squads for the 2018 World Cup

Jun 4th 2018, 8:46 PM 9,897 Views 16 Comments

Every country has now revealed their players for the upcoming tournament in Russia.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Saturday 2 June, 2018

Recovery

Major boost to Germany's World Cup bid as Neuer returns

Jun 2nd 2018, 4:56 PM 4,419 Views 2 Comments

The Bayern Munich stopper, a key man in Germany’s succesful 2014 World Cup campaign, had been doubtful for the Russia 2018 finals.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 23 May, 2018

Claim

England can win World Cup, says Loftus-Cheek

May 23rd 2018, 11:50 PM 5,937 Views 24 Comments

The 22-year-old is backing captain Harry Kane’s belief that they can win the tournament.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Friday 18 May, 2018

Potential

19-year-old Chelsea youngster set to train with England World Cup squad

May 18th 2018, 8:55 PM 12,452 Views 4 Comments

Mason Mount was praised by the national team coach, who has been monitoring him despite his good form coming overseas.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 16 May, 2018

Claim

Gary Lineker says England should 'write off' World Cup

May 16th 2018, 12:26 PM 10,059 Views 7 Comments

England head to Russia next month hoping to improve on a dismal 2014 campaign.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Tuesday 15 May, 2018

Change Of Heart

Russia to question reporter if he comes for World Cup

May 15th 2018, 4:13 PM 5,152 Views 3 Comments

Hajo Seppelt’s documentaries on doping among Russian athletes sparked controversy.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 14 May, 2018

Potential

England's U17 World Cup hero is considering leaving Liverpool this summer

May 14th 2018, 11:01 PM 13,754 Views 7 Comments

Rhian Brewster may not be at the Reds for very much longer.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 26 April, 2018

Legend

Ibrahimovic turns down World Cup comeback after speculation

Apr 26th 2018, 2:29 PM 7,084 Views 7 Comments

The former Manchester United striker previously announced his retirement from international football after Euro 2016.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 25 April, 2018

Blow

Oxlade-Chamberlain may miss World Cup after suffering 'a really bad injury'

Apr 25th 2018, 12:01 AM 9,144 Views 6 Comments

Losing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for the rest of the season is a “massive blow” for Liverpool, according to Jurgen Klopp.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 29 March, 2018

Hopeful

Dele Alli not guaranteed to start at World Cup

Mar 29th 2018, 10:55 AM 4,036 Views 6 Comments

The Tottenham star could face a tough fight to earn a place in England’s line-up when they meet Tunisia on 18 June.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Tuesday 27 March, 2018

Unimpressed

'98 World Cup winner heavily critical of Pogba and Griezmann

Mar 27th 2018, 4:08 PM 11,490 Views 12 Comments

Christophe Dugarry has called on the pair to start concentrating on France’s World Cup preparations.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 26 March, 2018

Bad Memories

'Ghost' of 7-1 Germany mauling still haunts Brazil

Mar 26th 2018, 9:36 PM 9,554 Views 7 Comments

Toni Kroos and Andre Schuerrle both scored twice over the 90 minutes as their opponents’ attack ran riot.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 21 March, 2018

Remember When

Brazil legend Ronaldo reveals reason behind famous 2002 World Cup haircut

Mar 21st 2018, 11:14 AM 12,662 Views 8 Comments

The 98-cap former international donned a unique hairstyle while going on to fire his country to their fifth World Cup title

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 12 March, 2018

Setback

Fears Harry Kane's World Cup hopes could be in jeopardy

Mar 12th 2018, 8:39 AM 10,074 Views 8 Comments

The England international striker collided with Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and limped off during the first half of Sunday’s clash.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 1 March, 2018

Fatigue

'They will never win the World Cup if there isn’t a winter break'

Mar 1st 2018, 5:43 PM 5,454 Views 9 Comments

Sven-Goran Eriksson says there is a big obstacle preventing the English national team from fulfilling their potential.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Friday 23 February, 2018

Coygig

'We’ve got ourselves in a great position in the group' - Key players return as Ireland prepare for vital qualifiers

Feb 23rd 2018, 3:20 PM 2,488 Views No Comments

Claire Walsh, Karen Duggan and Aine O’Gorman are among those included in the 24-player squad.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 18 January, 2018

As You Were

Ireland unchanged in latest Fifa rankings ahead of Nations League draw

Jan 18th 2018, 10:37 AM 5,961 Views 5 Comments

The Martin O’Neill saga aside, it has been an uneventful few months for the Boys in Green.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 10 January, 2018

Controversy

'Why don't the white players leave the field when Matuidi is insulted?'

Jan 10th 2018, 8:00 PM 12,263 Views 4 Comments

France legend Lilian Thuram has blasted the handling in Italy of the racist abuse directed at Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

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