The striker is driven by a sense of destiny but to be remembered as an all-time great outside England requires big-game performancesFive days to win the Ballon d’Or. The way to do it: outshine Lionel Messi in Atlanta, then...
Read MoreWorld Cup victory for England next week could raise expectations the likely new prime minister can’t live up toAndy Burnham yesterday got himself clear of the magic number – the 323 Labour MPs who had to support him...
Read MoreThomas Tuchel’s message was that it was time for England to thrive at the business end of the World Cup; the most exciting part. His players had to release the handbrake and go for it. They must not have any regrets...
Read More⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 8pm local time/2am BST/11am AEST⚽️ Norway 1-2 England (aet) | Golden Boot | Mail EllaThe winner of this Argentina v Switzerland match will face England in the semi-finals:Lionel...
Read More⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail ScottEngland won their first five games against Norway, between 1937 and 1980, to the cumulative score...
Read MoreOutdoor fan parks allow football lovers to enjoy the messy euphoria – so long as they ditch the denimWorld Cup live – latest updatesOnce upon a time, the pub was the default choice for most football fans keen to...
Read MoreThe former England midfielder is everywhere at this World Cup, having reached a popularity in the US other Brits have rarely achievedWatch US television for any length of time and the endless spume of adverts will eventually...
Read MoreThe people of Bryne are proud of local hero’s rise to the top of world football as Norway prepare to face EnglandSurrounded by red hats, No 9 shirts and Erling Haaland action toys at her fabric shop in the small Norwegian...
Read More⚽ Kick-off time: 12pm local/3pm EDT/8pm BST/5am AEST⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Billy“I did my year abroad in Belgium and Germany in 2015/16, and my university in Germany had a big...
Read MoreJayèma on working with England stars, a new look for Raphinha and forging a friendship with Lamine Yamal’s family Jayèma has had a World Cup like no other. Who else but the London hair stylist has worked with...
Read More⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail ScottFrance have long demonstrated the benefits of diversity at the World Cup. Now Morocco are reaping...
Read MoreThe Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournamentThis has been the World Cup of characters, bold fashion statements,...
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