"Loris Karius had a game to forget in the 2018 Champions League final as he was fault for two of the goals in Liverpool\u0027s 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid. Karius didn\u0027t play for Liverpool again after the match and left the club at the end of his contract earlier this year. He is now at Newcastle and has spoken about his relationship with Jurgen Klopp and how he has moved on from the final."
"Chelsea are reportedly considering bids for Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix in the January transfer window after Armando Broja was ruled out for the rest of the season. Elsewhere, Jadon Sancho is still working on an individual training programme, Manchester United rival Juventus for the \u0027next Paul Pogba\u0027 and Real Madrid\u0027s pursuit of 16-year-old Endrick is explained."
"Lionel Messi was integral to Argentina’s win over Croatia as he scored a penalty and then produced some trademark brilliance for Julian Alvarez’s goal in the second half. After the match, pundit Roy Keane was full of praise for Messi and acknowledged that he was on another level even compared to those who had played at the top of world football over the years."
"Lionel Messi may be the star of the team, but Emiliano Martinez has made himself a national hero, says Pablo Zabaleta, after the keeper managed to keep out penalties that were taken by Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis. Despite Argentina blowing a 2-0 lead in normal time, Martinez still managed to make sure that his team were the last South American side standing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup."
"Cristiano Ronaldo\u0027s represenatives have reportedly dismissed reports that the 37-year-old is set to sign a deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Meanwhile, Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans could join Arsenal on a free in the summer, while Newcastle could snap up highly-rated midfielder Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama. Real Madrid are stepping up their interest in Endrick from Palmeiras."
"Ruben Dias has made an appeal to Portuguese media to back the national team ahead of their last 16 match against Switzerland. After Cristiano Ronaldo made a gesture when he was taken off in Portugal\u0027s 2-1 defeat to South Korea on Friday, the five-time Ballon d\u0027Or winner has been the subject of intense media scrutiny. Dias has called on the press not to try and cause divisions in the Portugal camp."
"Raheem Sterling is to return to England after an armed break-in at his home. The FA said prior to the England-Senegal last-16 match that Sterling would be absent owing to family reasons. It was reported by the BBC after the match that there was an armed break-in at his home, and the Chelsea player had returned to London to check on his family who were in at the time."
"Bukayo Saka scored and Jude Bellingham put on a five-star performance as England romped to a 3-0 World Cup last-16 win over Senegal to set up a quarter-final clash with defending champions France. After another outstanding performance, Roy Keane predicts Gareth Southgate’s young players won’t fear Kylian Mbappe and Co. “Will they be fearful of France? Absolutely not. Go and take them on,” he said."
"England boss Gareth Southgate praised the Three Lions’ “ruthlessness of execution” in their 3-0 win over Senegal to book a quarter-final date with France at the Qatar World Cup. England soared to a 3-0 win after a slow start, with goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka enough to emerge victorious and reach the latter stages of the tournament."
"Jordan Henderson scored the winner for England as he broke the deadlock against Senegal in the first round knockout game. The Liverpool midfielder has attracted some criticism over the course of the year after his performances for club and country but England team-mate Jude Bellingham praised him for his contribution and hit out at negative coverage of him."
"England are through to the Qatar World Cup quarter-finals following a 3-0 win over Senegal and 19-year-old Jude Bellingham was one of the stars. He has received praise for another dazzling performance, with team-mate Phil Foden suggesting that he can be the \"best midfielder in the world\". Roy Keane and Gary Lineker also singled the Dortmund player out for praise."
"“We are writing a complaint after Antoine Griezmann’s goal was, in our opinion, wrongly disallowed.\" So began the French Football Federation\u0027s post-match statement after they saw Antoine Griezmann\u0027s late equaliser against Tunisia ruled out for offside. Les Bleus appeared to have two qualms - one, that play had already restarted, and two, that the offside law had been incorrectly applied."
"Lionel Messi was impressive as Argentina finished their group campaign at the 2022 World Cup with a victory over Poland. The result ensures Argentina finish top of Group C and will face Australia in the last 16. Former England defender Rio Ferdinand said there is \"no-one like\" Messi while his ex-Argentina team-mate Pablo Zabaleta said he produced a \"top-class performance\"."
"Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic put his body on the line to score USA\u0027s winning goal against Iran as the Americans advanced to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Pulisic suffered an injury in the process and was taken to hospital as a \u0027precaution\u0027, although his participation in the knockout game against Netherlands is unclear. The game takes place on December 3."
"Marcus Rashford was England\u0027s standout performer as they beat Wales 3-0 in their final group game to reach the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup, where they will play Senegal. Manchester United\u0027s Rashford scored twice and had a hand in the other goal, having been handed a starting spot by Gareth Southgate. Rio Ferdinand Alan Shearer were both impressed by Rashford\u0027s display."
"Netherlands finished their group campaign at the 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Qatar to ensure they advanced into the last 16, where they will face USA. Despite being unbeaten, the Dutch have not been thrilling to watch at times. However, head coach Louis van Gaal hit back at criticism of their style and said \"everyone should be rather proud\" of their progress."
"The 2022 World Cup game between Portugal and Uruguay was interrupted as a protester ran onto the pitch at the Lusail Stadium. The man was carrying a rainbow flag and two messages on his t-shirt: ‘Save Ukraine’ and ‘Respect for Iranian Women’. He was chased and then escorted away by security officials. Portugal won 2-0 thanks to two goals from Manchester United\u0027s Bruno Fernandes."
"Hansi Flick has said that his German side must play as if it is a final so that they avoid getting knocked out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. After a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan, the Germans will take on Spain and hope that Luis Enrique\u0027s side do not thrash them 7-0, as they did to Costa Rica. Despite his side\u0027s dominant showing, Enrique told reporters he expects a tough game against Germany."
"Despite losing their opening game of the 2022 World Cup Canada certainly impressed a lot of people with the way they played against world No. 2 Belgium. They had their chances and only lost 1-0 against more illustrious opponents. After the game Canada manager John Herdman was extremely bullish on his team’s chances in their next game against 2018 finalists Croatia."
"Chelsea continued their impressive start to the Women’s Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. Emma Hayes\u0027 side have won all three of their Group A matches, scorng 11 goals and conceding none. Chelsea have won 10 games in a row in all competitions and are five points clear at the top of the group. Their next European fixture is at Real Madrid on December 8."