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Group C Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Can Messi win World Cup?

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In what could be his last World Cup will Lionel Messi help Argentina claim football's biggest prize? Plus we take a look inside the Lusail Stadium

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Group B Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Is this England's time?

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Can the Three Lions roar again? Former World Cup Winner Frank Leboeuf tells us "England has all the talent to win the World Cup"

Football Now

Group A Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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World Cup Winner Frank Leboeuf believes Qatar can cause a "surprise" as we preview a competitive Group A

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Football: Poland fans react to World Cup qualification

Poland fans rejoice as they leave the Silesian Stadium after watching their side grab a World Cup final spot thanks to a 2-0 win over Sweden.

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Niall Quinn's Disco Pants: How football chants come to life

Tucked up on the north-east coast, barely an hour from the Scottish border, most of Sunderland’s trips on the road are long enough to write an entire songbook.

Football Now

What does the future hold for Women's football?

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Women's Football: Tackling obstacles and achieving success. How the game has taken on and beaten all the challenges it's faced.

Football Now

Which type of football fan are you?

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Football is the most watched sport in the world with 3.5 billion supporters, but which type of fan are you?

World News

UEFA to offer 10,000 free tickets for Champions League final

Free tickets will also be offered for the Europa League, Europa Conference League, and Women's Champions League finals.

Greece

Greece seeks tougher rules on football supporters' groups after murder

The 19-year-old victim was allegedly killed by supporters of a rival football team last week.

Art

French manga community celebrates release of 100th 'One Piece' comic

Over 250,000 copies of the world's biggest Japanese strip were printed ahead of the centesimal release of 'One Piece'.

Sport

Away supporters banned from Belgian football after fan violence

The Belgian Pro League has condemned incidents that took place at two top-flight football matches over the weekend.

Culture news

Olly Alexander back in betting for Dr Who: what are the latest odds?

The singer and actor has "categorically" denied any chance of taking Jodie Whittaker's place and becoming Doctor number 14. Who is next in line to lead the sci-fi empire?

Culture news

Paul McCartney gives up on signing fan autographs after six decades

The British music icon would rather have a conversation with diehards over being asked to sign random bits of paper.

Travel News

Comic Con returns to New York: Let the dress-ups begin

After a virtual event was held last year due to the pandemic, fans return to New York Comic Con in full force.

Sport

Hungary fined and given one-match fan ban for racist abuse

Hungary will have to host its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after fans directed racist abuse towards England players.

Russia

LEGO collector builds miniature toy city with shops and cafes

The bustling LEGO metropolis includes imposing buildings, sprawling shopping complexes, cafes, and parks.

United Kingdom

Lack of care for COVID-19 at EURO 2020 final 'devastating', says WHO

The World Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus did not "take a break" during Sunday's EURO 2020 final.

World News

WHO issues fresh warning to EURO 2020 fans in COVID-19 pandemic

The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases in Europe has risen by 10% in the last week.

Japan

Tokyo Olympics: Limited local fans allowed but no cheering

Up to 10,000 local fans will be allowed in each venue for the Olympic Games. But fan attendance may be stopped completely if COVID cases rise again

Sport

Finland asks football supporters to watch Euro 2020 from home

Finland's public health institute says they believe travel abroad should still be "limited to what is necessary" during the European Championships.