World Cup

'We were egotistical LOSERS!' – Steven Gerrard destroys ex-England team-mates as Liverpool legend makes observation on Gary Neville & Jamie Carragher's friendship

Steven Gerrard has labelled himself and his former England team-mates "egotistical losers", with the Liverpool legend making his feelings known on Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's bubbling friendship post-retirement. The former Liverpool midfielder, now 45, didn’t hold back as he opened up about the toxic culture that plagued England’s dressing room during the 2000s, and why rivalries with Manchester United and Chelsea ruined their chances of glory.

'I've only been here for a month!' – Kingsley Coman says he's just as good as he was at Bayern Munich as winger defends France call up following Al-Nassr transfer

Kingsley Coman has once again been called up by France boss Didier Deschamps for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches this month after the winger left Bayern Munich in the summer to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. The 29-year-old has defended the coach's decision to keep him in the squad, claiming he is just as good as he was when called up as an injury replacement in September.

'What f*cking luck you have!' – Gennaro Gattuso takes cheeky 'gel and perfume' dig at Fabio Cannavaro after taking surprise national team job ahead of World Cup while Italy boss stuck 'in the trenches'

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso revealed the details of his phone call with former World Cup-winning team-mate Fabio Cannavaro, who was appointed as the new head coach of the Uzbekistan national team earlier this week. The former midfielder had a cheeky dig at the Ballon d'Or winner for taking over a side that has already qualified for the World Cup while the Azzurri are "stuck in the trenches" in the battle to secure a place.

'I was nervous!' – Cristiano Ronaldo confesses using AI to craft speech at Portugal Football Globes gala after receiving 'special' honour

A "nervous" Cristiano Ronaldo has confessed to using AI to craft his speech at the Portugal Football Globes gala after receiving a "special" honour. After a record-breaking career taking him from Sporting CP to Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and now Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, the 40-year-old has rarely been caught off guard. But this time, he needed a little extra help.

Ex-Juventus & Netherlands star recounts terrifying car crash after wrecking his €300k Lamborghini

Former Juventus and Netherlands winger Eljero Elia explained after he survived a terrifying car crash on the A4 motorway in Netherlands after wrecking his €300,000 Lamborghini. The 38-year-old’s luxury car collided with two others near Leiden, leaving the vehicles badly damaged. Fortunately, no one suffered serious injuries as police launched an investigation into the incident.

'If I could, I would only play for the national team!' – Cristiano Ronaldo risks Al-Nassr backlash with strong admission of 'passion' for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has risked an Al-Nassr backlash by admitting he would only play for Portugal if he could. Ronaldo is showing no signs of slowing down despite being at the tail-end of his career at the age of 40. But in a candid interview, the iconic forward expressed a deep passion for representing his country above all else.

‘We have to push him into a different environment’ – Mexico boss Javier Aguirre urges Gilberto Mora to join a club in the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre believes Tijuana's rising star Gilberto Mora needs a new challenge abroad. After the 16-year-old’s standout performances for club and country, Aguirre urged him to “push into a different environment” by joining a European team competing in the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League.

'Flog the horse to make money!' – Lamine Yamal among superstars defended as ex-England & Chelsea star lashes out at 'financial reasons' ruining 'sacredness' of football

Ex-Chelsea star Joe Cole has taken aim at football's administrators, claiming that the over-saturation of the football calendar is putting stars at heightened injury risk, and diluting the quality of the overall product. Cole pointed towards PSG and Chelsea's current injury problems, as well Rodri's persistent fitness issues and Lamine Yamal's concerns, as examples of players being 'flogged for financial reasons'.

Jean-Philippe Mateta suggests he could leave Crystal Palace as France's newest striker targets 'Champions League and biggest trophies'

Crystal Palace hero Jean-Philippe Mateta has hinted he could leave the club in the near future as he wants to compete for the "Champions League and the biggest trophies". Mateta has displayed sublime form for Palace in recent years, having scored 30 Premier League goals in the last two seasons. The Frenchman also played a key role in the Eagles winning the FA Cup, beating Manchester City in the final.