BRENDAN Cole has confessed he feels like a “bad dad” for failing to bond with his baby son and fears he might have to sell his house after being axed from Strictly Come Dancing. The TV star made the heartbreaking admission on Loose Women today as he spoke about becoming a dad for the second […]
STUNNING TV presenter Emma Louise Jones stole the show during England’s World Cup warm-up win over Costa Rica on Thursday night. The Leeds United host and radio star caught the eye of the Three Lions faithful as she perched behind Gareth Southgate after the cameraman seemed to take a keen interest in her. Fans were […]
JAPAN have been a feature of every World Cup since 1998 – and will be hoping to put up more of a fight than they did in Brazil four years ago. Back then, the Japanese crashed out in the group stages without winning a game, but there is hope that they can capitalise on a […]
IRAN face Lithuania as the nation plays their sixth friendly of 2018 ahead of their opening Group B World Cup game against Morocco next week. Carlos Queiroz’s side have won four from their last six games but face a tough World Cup group, with games against Spain and Portugal in the group stages. What time […]
FIFA is proposing to limit the number of players teams can sign to FOUR in the January transfer window. More than 150 representatives from Fifa, Uefa, the FA and the Professional Footballers’ Association attended a meeting of the Association of Football Agents (AFA) in Barnet on Wednesday. And as the Evening Standard reports, one of the […]
IT’S 16 years since Senegal burst on to the world scene with a stunning win over holders France on their way to the last eight in their first ever World Cup. This is their only appearance since then and they will be hoping to impress in a tough group containing Colombia, Japan and Poland. Here’s […]
AFTER a long 12-year absence Poland are aiming to return to the World Cup with a bang. With Robert Lewandowski proving himself lethal as they topped their qualifying group ahead of Denmark, the Poles have a real chance of causing an upset in Russia. Here’s all you need to know about the team who will […]
WOMEN have demanded for men who send snaps of their genitals via social media to be treated as sex offenders. Many women claimed they have been “bombarded” with the explicit photographs on social media and dating apps and were often abused when they asked for it to stop. Model Rebecca Sayers, 29, is just one of […]
WOMEN have demanded for men who send snaps of their genitals via social media to be treated as sex offenders. Many women claimed they have been “bombarded” with the explicit photographs on social media and dating apps and were often abused when they asked for it to stop. Model Rebecca Sayers, 29, is just one of […]
COLOMBIA had their best ever tournament in Brazil in 2014 by reaching the last eight – and are looking to go even further this time. Full of attacking talent, with no shortage of pace and goals, the Colombians have threatened to challenge the recognised big boys at a World Cup for years. Here’s all you […]
POST Malone has revealed a new face tattoo saying he’s “always tired” under his eye sockets – and some people can’t believe how relatable it is. It’s perhaps one of the stranger inkings out there, but the rapper can’t be accused of not being original… "Always Tired" new POST MALONE tattoos done by @chadrowetattoos photo […]
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC continued his late-career cash-in as he starred in yet another advert – for his own brand body products. The 36-year-old striker has been on camera a lot since his switch to LA Galaxy earlier this year. But it seems he is on TV for activities off the pitch than on it, including an advert […]
SWEDEN have reached their first World Cup finals since 2006 – and dumped out former ever-presents Italy in the process. Hopes will be high for the Swedes because when they do reach the finals they usually do well and haven’t failed to get out of the group since 1990. Here’s all you need to know […]
LEWIS HAMILTON heads to Montreal aiming to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of seven wins at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Brit finished third behind Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel two weeks ago in a Monaco Grand Prix that will not live long in the memory. When is the Canadian Grand Prix? The Monaco Grand Prix […]
DRIVERS of high-polluting vehicles will be charged £12.50 for driving anywhere in London from 2021, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced. Khan confirmed plans to expand the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) on Friday, which will now extend to the outskirts of the capital. Tens of thousands of cars and vans will face the daily charge, with the […]
DRIVERS of high-polluting vehicles will be charged £12.50 for driving anywhere in London from 2021, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced. Khan confirmed plans to expand the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) on Friday, which will now extend to the outskirts of the capital. Tens of thousands of cars and vans will face the daily charge, with the […]
WORLD champions Germany head to Russia to defend the title they won so dramatically in Brazil. Some of the stars of that side have retired, but they’ve been efficiently replaced by young, hungry talent – making the Germans one of the big favourites to win the World Cup. Here’s all you need to know about […]
MEXICO are hoping to progress past the last-16 stage for the first time since 1986 in Russia. The South Americans are nothing but consistent and last failed to get out of the group stages at a World Cup way back in 1966. Here’s all you need to know about the side drawn in Group F […]
SIXTEEN years after their fantastic performance on home soil, South Korea head to Russia looking to reach the same heights. They secured a fourth-placed finish in those finals in 2002, but have twice failed to get out of the group stages since and qualified in unspectacular fashion with a 0-0 draw against Uzbekistan. Here’s all […]
GROUP G outsiders Tunisia are participating in their first World Cup since 2006. The North Africans have never made it past the group stages of the tournament and last won a game at the finals way back in 1978. Here’s all you need to know… In a nutshell: North African nation back in the World […]
PANAMA have qualified for their first World Cup finals after 40 years of trying. The tiny Central American country’s dramatic 2-1 win over Costa Rica sparked wild scenes – and they will be keen to give some of the big boys (and England) something to think about in Russia. Here’s all you need to know… […]
UNRECOGNISABLE wax statues of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un have appeared at a trade fair in China and are getting laughs from the public. The poorly made wax figures were part of a trades show in Shanghai this week called the Kitchen & Bath China exhibition. The three life-size figures look nothing like […]
WHETHER they’re fun or frightening, entertaining or execrable, the World Cup Finals simply aren’t the same without a mascot for people to enjoy. …Or vilify. From exotic animals to indeterminate objects and even fruit and vegetables, the tournament has witnessed some weird and not always wonderful mascots since the first official one was launched in […]
GARETH SOUTHGATE takes charge of England in his first major tournament as a manager with the Three Lions looking to make their mark inRussia. Qualification was a breeze – but despite going through unbeaten there is still the impending sense of doom that usually accompanies a World Cup involving England. Could this finally be the […]
SWITZERLAND might have only qualified through the playoffs – but they are set to be a real force at Russia 2018. Packed full of young attacking talent and experienced pros, the Swiss will be seeking a first quarter-final since 1954. Here’s all you need to know about the Group E challengers. In a nutshell: The […]