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Drake placed a USD 1 million bet on Argentina winning FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France are set to square off in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final in Qatar. While France are looking to make history by winning their second successive World Cup title, Argentina want to lift the coveted trophy for none other than…

Eight have become four and, simply: wow. Every game was brilliant, from the underdog stories that saw Croatia and Morocco take out Brazil and Portugal to the chaotic brilliance of Argentina's shootout win over the Netherlands and the drama - not to mention high quality - of England's loss to France. The biggest week of the footballing calendar is…

On Saturday England played their 10th World Cup quarter-final, with France joining teams like Uruguay, West Germany, Portugal and of course Argentina in the list of teams standing in the Three Lions' way. It's always a fascinating point in a tournament for England, a country for whom success or otherwise at a major tournament seems to exist along…

When is Argentina vs Saudi Arabia on and what time does it start? Argentina vs Saudi Arabia will take place on Tuesday 22 November, 2022 - 10:00 (UK) Where is Argentina vs Saudi Arabia taking place? Argentina vs Saudi Arabia will take place at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, Qatar What channel is Argentina vs Saudi Arabia on in the UK? Argentina…

The blue and white striped Argentina jersey worn by Diego Maradona during the infamous "hand of God" 1986 World Cup tournament has been voted the greatest international football shirt of all time - but can you recognise it in this football kit quiz? With just days to go until the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, a poll of 2000 football fans has…

Inter Milan will host Napoli at the San Siro on Wednesday, as Serie A returns to action following the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Napoli lead Serie A by eight points over reigning champions AC Milan. The Partenopei are aiming for a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona. Although they lead the league after 15 games, there is still a long way…

ARSENAL remain in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over the transfer of Mykhaylo Mudryk. And his former boss Roberto Di Zerbi - whose Brighton side face Arsenal this weekend - says the Ukraine winger can one day win the Ballon d'Or. Elsewhere, Arsenal have been dealt a transfer blow as Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister prefers a move to…

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known to the world as Pelé and nicknamed by his admirers as O Rei (The King), is hailed by many as the greatest icon of the football world. Many of the numerous records and other achievements that Pelé set in his stellar career of 21 years from 1956 to 1977 remain unbroken to this day. The Brazilian legendary…

France's defence of their crown and Morocco's miraculous run. All to play Lionel Messi in his date with destiny. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the final in his last shot at World Cup glory as he bids to cement his legacy as the greatest player ever. But standing in his way are France…

Saudi Arabia's remarkable upset of Argentina at the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup was the latest, and one of the greatest, examples of a smaller nation completing a huge shock on the global stage. World Cup history is full of memorable David vs. Goliath wins, dramatic comebacks and defending champions suffering embarrassing defeats, as…

With Lionel Messi on the precipice of immortality, Argentina will be going all-out in the World Cup final against a France side potentially facing some key absences. See who will prevail as our betting picks break down this epic match. After a month of hard-fought matches, tactical battles, and tons of storylines, the World Cup reaches the pinnacle…

Two Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstars will clash for the ultimate prize in football, the FIFA World Cup trophy, when Argentina and France lock horns in Qatar on Sunday, December 18. Both 35-year-old Lionel Messi and 23-year-old Kylian Mbappe are the undisputed stars of their respective nations and while the Argentine is regarded as one of the…

Lionel Messi's date with destiny, France's defence of their crown, Morocco's miraculous run and Croatia's crusade for a second consecutive World Cup final. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the last four aiming to take his final shot at World Cup glory all the way as he bids to cement his…

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Netherlands to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final. Create your to stream all 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 ᵀᴹ live and free any time on your favourite device. It all begins on Wednesday morning, with Argentina taking on 2018 finalists Croatia, for a spot…

The World Cup always represents a prime opportunity for previously unheard-of players to put themselves into contention for a move to one of the world's finest clubs. Back in 2014, James Rodriguez shot to superstardom following his incredible performances for Colombia as they stormed to the quarter-finals in Brazil. Just weeks following the…

Atalanta and Napoli are surprisingly the new Serie A leaders after seven matches as we head into the International break. The two sides won key games on Sunday to keep their promising starts to the season going. Napoli won at AC Milan and Atalanta were victorious at Roma. The Rossoneri lost at home in an entertaining match that saw Luciano…

Second welcome first to Anfield in the final round of Champions League games with Liverpool almost certain to finish runners-up in Group A. To leapfrog the Serie A leaders, Jurgen Klopp's side would need to win by a margin more emphatic than the 4-1 thumping they suffered at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the opening round of matches. That…

The Old Trafford stadium, the homeground of Manchester United. The club, which has 13 Premier League titles, has been put up for sale by its current owners, the US-based Glazers familyImage: Ian Kington / AFP The Premier League (PL), England's top domestic football league, might have gone on a month-long break to accommodate the Fifa World Cup, but…

For once, you couldn't blame Matt Chapman's enthusiasm. "Nicky, you were rated 6lb below Istabraq going into that, have we seen, arguably, the greatest hurdler of the modern era just now?" Nicky Henderson, watery eyed at Newbury, 300 miles away from the scene of the Betfair Fighting Fifth, tried his best to play it cool. "Now now, hang on a minute,…

The World Cup is here with 32 teams arriving in Qatar eyeing up glory. This feels like a wide-open tournament with the climate still a factor despite shifting the dates to the cooler winter temperatures in the region, with games set to be played in over 20 degrees. The frantic build-up and alien schedule for international players looking to peak at…

Lionel Messi's final quest for elusive glory begins Tuesday when his Argentina squad faces Saudi Arabia in a 2022 World Cup match in Lusail, Qatar. Argentina have made four straight World Cup appearances, but haven't claimed the title despite typically being among the favorites. They lost to Germany in the final in 2014 but bowed out in the Round…

The first game of the 2022 World Cup will be played on Sunday, featuring the host nation Qatar versus Ecuador. Any bet placed on the winner of the 2022 Golden Ball coming from this opening game is probably unwise. However, this year's tournament features plenty of teams loaded with world-class talent. Soccer is undoubtedly a team sport but each…

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, as with anything football related these days, a lot of fans are talking about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Putting aside the latter's stage-managed moaning, many supporters are already plotting the results that would leave Messi and Ronaldo into a career-defining Argentina vs Portugal final. But there is another…

Lionel Messi's been here before. Four times before, to be exact. Now 35, he's unlikely to be here again. As Argentina prepare for their opening game of the Fifa World Cup against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the focus - as ever - is on their unparalleled number 10. After he led them to a first Copa America success since 1993 last year, the pressure on…

Champions Sharjah are the team everyone else will aim to topple between now and May. AL AIN Coach: Ivan Leko 2018/19 finish: 4th Star player: Caio Canedo (r) Major ins: Caio (Al Wasl), Mohamed Jamal (free, Al Jazira), Abderrahmane Meziane (free, USM Alger), Kodjo Fo Doh Laba (free, RS Berkane) Major outs: Marcus Berg (free, Krasnodar), Caio (free,…

When you discuss Group C at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, there's one name that immediately comes to everyone's lips-and that's Lionel Messi. In what might be his final tournament suiting up for La Albiceleste, the 35-year-old forward looks to cement his legacy with the one trophy that has eluded him in his career. But the story of Group C goes…

The FIFA World Cup kicks off on Sunday, November 20, as Qatar play Ecuador to open the tournament. The month-long tournament will see some of the world's best players compete in Qatar for prestigious individual and team honours. Two of the most esteemed trophies on offer are the World Cup Golden Ball and World Cup Golden Boot awards. Let's explore…

When Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi took to the stage of the 2006 World Cup aged 21 and 18 years old respectively, the world could never have imagined that the duo's battle to be the world's best would only just be drawing to a close 16 years later. Messi and Ronaldo are set to make their final bow on the biggest stage of them all in Qatar,…

The 2022 World Cup kicks off on November 20 in Qatar. Thirty-two teams dream of winning the most prestigious sports trophy in the world, yet only one team will lift the award. The World Cup offers football bettors the chance to wager on a variety of great markets before and during the competition. One of the most popular markets is the top scorer,…

Thursday will feature some top matches from La Liga and Serie A. Our football writers have picked out some exciting games from both leagues along with a match from the Eredivisie. Our football writers have compiled an exciting five-fold acca for you to explore. We tallied up the odds for this five-fold acca. You can get odds of 8.07/1 at Betway at…

France are the defending champions, Brazil are the record winners, and Argentina lifted the Copa America just last year. And PSG trio Mbappé, Neymar and Messi - MNM - just so happen to be three of the favourites' best players. Ligue1.com looks at how they've been doing for club and country, and what that might mean for their chances of glory in…

Lionel Messi could play his 1000th career game in the World Cup final in Doha on December 18. In what could prove to be a sensational outcome for the 35-year-old, Messi would have to play in just one of Paris Saint-Germain's two remaining league fixtures before the World Cup break. He would also need to feature in all of Argentina's World Cup…

It's a question that sparks a debate like no other in the sport. In this current generation, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominate the dialogue, with players like Neymar Jr. trailing close behind and Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland flipping the page for the next era. But if we go back to further generations, the number of iconic players the…

We've ranked 35 of the greatest Serie A players ever from'legend' to'The Godfather'. The Italian top-flight has played host to countless world class footballers throughout its illustrious history. Diego Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Marco van Basten are just a few household names that have graced the iconic league. And that's…

Football is one of the most loved sports in the world, and one of the reasons for this is the round-leather game's tendency to occasionally produce stunning upsets. Everyone loves a good underdog story, and football is often considered the sport of the underdogs as it has given us various David vs. Goliath fairytales throughout history. From Cup…

The biggest sports spectacle of this year will be held in Qatar from the end of November. It would be the 22nd edition of the global spectacle, which was first held in Uruguay in 1930 and which the Uruguayans eventually won. However, this would be the first World Cup to be held in the Middle East, making it even more exciting with many teams in the…

The last international break before the World Cup is done and that means, a smattering of pre-tournament friendlies aside, it's all off to Qatar next. Once everyone's played about 27 club games in the next nine weeks first anyway. So why not have a quick look at the current top 10 in the betting, then? We could think of literally no reason not to…

In the latest instalment of our World Cup, we reveal the players who have made the most World Cup appearances during their careers for their countries. As World Cups only come around every four years, only a select few play in several tournaments. Join us as we reveal the top ten. A footballer's career is a relatively short one, and although some…