The World Cup is finally here – but not without its share of controversy and backlash. Here, theScore looks at the people who, for better or worse, will have the greatest impact on the tournament in Qatar. Gianni Infantino As human rights organizations called on FIFA to grant compensation in the hundreds of millions to […]

At every major tournament, numerous youngsters and underappreciated stars boost their reputation and value with standout performances. Here, theScore selects a potential breakout player for each national team at the 2022 World Cup. Group A Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo BSR Agency / Getty Images Sport / Getty Qatar: Akram Afif. Defender Boualem Khoukhi and goalkeeper Saad […]

N’Golo Kante will leave Chelsea next summer. The French footballer has been dealing with injuries recently and this fact prevented him from participating in the World Cup. However, when he returns to his best form, he can single-handedly decide matches with his outstanding contribution. According to Italian media, the French representative could end up in […]

Argentina scored a deep victory in the friendly against the United Arab Emirates. The match played in Abu Dhabi ended with the result 0:5. Julian Alvarez (17′), Angel Di Maria (25′, 36′), Lionel Messi (44′) and Joaquin Correa (60′) scored the winning goals for Argentina. This was the last match for the team led by […]

Albania suffered defeat in the first friendly of November. The Albanian national team lost to the reigning champion of Europe, Italy. The match played tonight at “Air Albania Stadium” ended with the result 1:3. The “Reds” were the first to take the lead in the 16th minute, thanks to a beautiful header by Ardian Ismajli. […]

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed the names of the best footballers he has worked with as a coach. In the list of the five best footballers he has worked with, the Italian chose the current duo of Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema, the Brazilian legend Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as Zlatan Ibrahimovic. “I […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that last year, after deciding to leave Juventus, he was close to transferring to Manchester City. The Portuguese star, however, ultimately turned down the chance to join Pep Guardiola’s team to return to Manchester United, where he made history on his first stint. “In 2021, I was close to transferring to […]

With the World Cup kicking off later this week, we’re sizing up the field. Taking squad lists, player fitness, and other intangibles into the equation, here’s how we think all 32 teams stack up heading into the competition. 1. Brazil ?? The most balanced team in the tournament. Brazil heads to Qatar eyeing a record-extending […]

Manchester United won in the last moments at Craven Cottage against Fulham with the result 1-2. United were the first to take the lead with Eriksen’s goal (14′). Fulham equalized with James (62′), but Garnacho (63′) scored in the final minutes for United to take three points and are now only three points behind Tottenham […]

Bruno Fernades has reacted to reports of a strained relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo. During today’s day, a video was shared from the gathering of the Portuguese National Team, on the eve of the start of the “Qatar 2022” World Cup. In the video published from the dressing room, Ronaldo was seen extending his hand to […]