Ref’s Rap: Dream Job

With months to go to the Fifa World Cup, Qatar is dressing in its finest to host the biggest showpiece on earth in November and December, writes JEROME DAMON.

Woeful United walloped at Watford

Ismaila Sarr and Troy Deeney’s quickfire second-half goals secured a first victory for Nigel Pearson’s Watford over Manchester United as the Hornets moved level with Norwich at the bottom of the table.

Argentina playing as a team without Messi – Scaloni

Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi’s absence has forced Argentina to play as a team, though he hopes the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will return to the international fold.

Nacho hopes to come up against Ronaldo at World Cup

Spain defender Nacho Fernandez hopes he gets the chance to face Portugal star and Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup.

Ibrahimovic reveals he’s going to WC

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has declared he will be going to the World Cup – although he refused to state whether he will play at the tournament.

Messi dreams of winning WC

Argentina star Lionel Messi dreams of winning the 2018 Fifa World Cup and warned his international teammates it could be their last chance.

Russia 2018: The major issues with the WC 100 days away

From Neymar’s broken foot to VAR receiving the green light, there are plenty of talking points as the World Cup looms 100 days away.

Ex-United forward Forlan has a new club, aged 38

Former Manchester United and Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has joined Hong Kong outfit Kitchee at the age of 38.

Brussels out! Uefa switch Euro 2020 games to London

Wembley Stadium will stage an extra four matches during Euro 2020 after Uefa announced Brussels will no longer be used as a venue for the tournament.

Africa granted nine World Cup slots

Fifa has confirmed that nine African countries will to advance to the Fifa World Cup finals when the competition expands to 48 teams in 2026.