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PSG chief explains why mega-rich club won't be signing Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is searching for his next club after having his contract terminated by Manchester United but Nasser Al-Khelaifi has ruled Paris Saint-Germain out of the race to sign him

Daily Mirror

World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch

The quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup begin Friday. Favorites France, Brazil, Argentina are through — as is England, the Netherlands and 2018 finalist Croatia along with Morocco taking on Portugal.

WEKU

How have England’s players rated at the World Cup so far?

We have been recording how England’s players have performed during Qatar, so who’s standing out and who’s struggling to make the grade?

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Hearts boss Robbie Neilson on the 'huge' Scottish Cup Euro guarantee with Hibs derby on horizon

The Jambos earned guaranteed European group stage football this season after finishing third in the Scottish Premiership standings and reaching the Scottish Cup showpiece last term.

Edinburgh Live

St Mirren star Keanu Baccus describes 'special' Lionel Messi encounter and opens up on World Cup family regret

The Buddies midfielder is back in Paisley after a memorable trip to Qatar that saw him go toe-to-toe with superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Christian Eriksen.

Daily Record

I can beat Lionel Messi from the penalty spot, says Dutch keeper amid Argentina star’s subpar spot-kick stats

The prospect of facing Lionel Messi from the penalty spot in the World Cup quarter-finals does not scare Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert.

Evening Standard

Jamie Carragher names his best-ever World Cup XI using one player from each country

Pundits have picked their all-time World Cup XIs, using only one player from each country, with legends like Pele, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff proving popular

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Virgil van Dijk debunks Lionel Messi theory ahead of Netherlands vs Argentina clash

The Netherlands and Argentina will meet in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday, with the match-up between Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk exciting many

Daily Mirror

World Cup history hangs over Argentina-Netherlands quarter-final, while also enriching it

Argentina vs Netherlands is not just any World Cup fixture, and this quarter-final is one laced with symmetry and symbolism on both sides

The Independent UK

Argentina handed Netherlands warning as they seek revenge for "painful" Dennis Bergkamp

Netherlands and Argentina are set for their sixth World Cup meeting in the quarter-finals on Friday, with their famous encounter in 1998 still fresh in the memory

Daily Mirror

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite Cup knockout blows

Doha: Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

Bangkok Post

Mauricio Pochettino names all-time World Cup XI and includes Zinedine Zidane in defence

Ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has included England hero David Beckham in his all-time World Cup XI and France legend Zinedine Zidane in an unfamiliar position

Daily Mirror

Sport's highest earners including MLB and NFL stars as Aaron Judge inks massive contract

Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge was given a nine-year extension on Wednesday after a legendary season in which he set the new single-season American League home run record with 62

Daily Mirror

World Cup Predictions Redo: Picking From the Quarterfinals On

Who will win it all in Qatar? Now that the quarterfinal field is set, our panel takes another crack at predicting the outcome for the World Cup.

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'He looks fake' - St Mirren star Baccus on facing Lionel Messi at World Cup

The St Mirren midfielder was handed the mammoth task of keeping Messi quiet at the World Cup.

Football London

Arsenal target move for 'next Lionel Messi' and look to repeat Gabriel Martinelli transfer trick

Arsenal have been linked with a move for a youngster dubbed the "next Lionel Messi", but face stiff competition to land him

Manchester Evening News

‘We have Messi’ - Paris Saint-Germain hand Cristiano Ronaldo transfer snub after Man United exit

Ronaldo is still a free agent and one European giant has effectively ruled themselves out of the race.

Daily Mirror

'Inspiring' Cristiano Ronaldo faces defining Portugal decision after World Cup snub

Cristiano Ronaldo was lauded by Portugal's potent debutant Goncalo Ramos after being dropped by Portugal, but he could still lead by example - if he adapts to a lesser role

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The Independent UK

Virgil van Dijk says Netherlands are not focusing on just stopping Lionel Messi

Messi has once again proved Argentina’s inspiration in Qatar

Daily Record

Keanu Baccus details 'surreal' Lionel Messi World Cup experience as St Mirren hero likens superstar to 'Madame Tussauds waxwork'

Keanu Baccus featured against Lionel Messi whilst playing for Australia in Qatar earlier this month.

Evening Standard

Virgil van Dijk refuses to focus on Lionel Messi ahead of Netherlands vs Argentina at World Cup 2022

Virgil van Dijk refused to reveal how the Netherlands would attempt to deal with Lionel Messi in their World Cup quarter-final tie.

Reuters

Soccer-Dutch skipper Van Dijk dodges Messi questions

Virgil van Dijk deflected several questions about his looming confrontation with Lionel Messi but admitted the Netherlands would be cautious in their approach against Argentina in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 power rankings: how the remaining eight teams shape up

We cast our eye over the quarter-finalists’ key strengths and assess who is most likely to lift the trophy in Qatar

The Independent UK

World Cup: The best moments so far from Lionel Messi magic and shock upsets to group stage drama

Amid controversy and continued human rights concerns surrounding Fifa and Qatar off the pitch, it’s been an exhilarating ride so far on it

Sports Illustrated

World Cup Power Rankings: Evaluating Every Quarterfinalist

Some of the world’s best squads are rounding into peak form as the tournament approaches its home stretch.

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