World Cup

Southgate at loggerheads with Real Madrid over Jude Bellingham
There’s no doubt whatsoever that the star of English football this season other than Harry Kane is Jude Bellingham. Whilst Kane is...
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Journalist tips Eddie Howe for major job when he leaves Newcastle United
There’s little point denying what a magnificent job Eddie Howe has done at Newcastle United since he took over at the club....
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“I completely understand” – Man City ace is controversial Southgate pick for England
On the day when Gareth Southgate left Raheem Sterling out of the England squad for the fifth call-up running, eyebrows were likely...
Video: Southgate attempts to explain why Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling left out of England squad again
Ahead of yet another international break in this stop-start Premier League season, England manager, Gareth Southgate, attempted to underline his reasons why...
Collymore’s column: Ten Hag isn’t Man United class, Tottenham title talk is ridiculous, FIFA and UEFA are too passive where addiction is concerned and more!
In his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, former Liverpool attacker Stan Collymore discusses some of football’s biggest talking points, including why Saudi Arabia...
Agent’s column: Rashford was wrong to party, Saudi World Cup was obvious, addicted footballers must be helped, 3pm blackout must remain and influencers are here to stay
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms the host of the 2034 World Cup after potential bidder pulls out
The host of the World Cup in 2034 will be Saudi Arabia as FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the tournament will return...
Lionel Messi crowned Ballon d’Or 2023 winner for record-extending eighth time
Lionel Messi has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or after a memorable 12 months for the 36-year-old .  The...
Video: French fans chant “Mbappe” and boo Premier League star at Ballon d’Or ceremony
French fans have not forgotten the actions of Aston Villa star Emi Martinez following Argentina’s World Cup win over France last December...
Video: World Cup winning pundit can’t believe people are saying Messi doesn’t deserve Ballon d’Or
It was reported on Wednesday that Lionel Messi is set to win his record-extending eighth Ballon d’OR in what has been a...
Video: Liverpool star costs national team points with penalty miss
Colombia travelled to Ecuador on Tuesday night as part of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign but Los Cafeteros could only come away...
Video: Lionel Messi inspires Argentina on return with sensational brace to break another record
A Lionel Messi brace helped Argentina to a 2-0 win over Peru on Tuesday night as the Inter Miami star broke yet...