World Cup

WE COULD BE HEROES: England's George Cohen, Gordon Banks and Ian Callaghan walk out before the match. Former England and Fulham defender George Cohen has died aged 83. Picture: PA Photos/PA Wire

George Cohen tributes - what became of England's 1966 World Cup heroes?

CROWNING GLORY: England right-back George Cohen meets Queen Elizabeth II before the start of the 1966 World Cup

George Cohen dies: England's best right-back, according to Sir Alf Ramsey

Manchester City - (16 players): 5,180 minutes played, 486 kilometres covered. Photo credit Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

How burnt out with Leeds United's players be following World Cup break?

Leeds United's Tyler Adams and Chelsea's Christian Pulisic are up for the USMNT Player of the Year for 2022. Pic: Getty

Where Leeds United players rank amongst the most burnt out from World Cup

EFFECTIVE: France looked much better for having old-fashioned No 9 Olivier Giroud leading their line in Qatar

What we learnt in Qatar: 'Tiki-taka' dying out but old-school No 9s are back

STARTING OUT: Emiliano Martinez - then known as Damian - playing for Sheffield Wednesday against Rochdale in 2014

From Millers to Messi: South Yorkshire's small parts in Emiliano Martinez's rise

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Was Argentina v France the best World Cup final ever?

The Argentina goalkeeper will be remembered for his penalty heroics during the tournament but a vital save in the last minute of extra time ensured the game went to penalties. The former Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham United goalkeeper also provided a key save in the last-16 tie against Argentina.

World Cup Team of the Tournament: England man makes the cut

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final (Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Geoff Hurst welcomes Kylian Mbappe to exclusive World Cup final club

Lionel Messi of Argentina is presented with a traditional robe by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, while Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, looks on during the awards ceremony after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France (Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

What was Lionel Messi wearing when he held aloft World Cup trophy for Argentina

CROWNING GLORY: Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's World Cup win

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and 33 extras - Stuart Rayner World Cup comment

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Messi's Argentina win epic World Cup final with France despite Mbappe hat-trick

PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER: Alexis Mac Allister playing for Brighton and Hove Albion against Leeds United last season

Who is Argentina's World Cup midfielder Alexis Mac Allister?

FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony: when is it and how to watch

The Lusail Stadium in Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony before the final game between France and Argentina today (Sunday, December 18).

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Lionel Messi celebrates after their sides third goal by Julian Alvarez of Argentina helped knock out Croatia. (Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi v Kylian Mbappe - a World Cup final to relish - Stuart Rayner

England's coach #00 Gareth Southgate reacts at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate set to stay on as England manager after World Cup exit

PLAYER TRANSFORMED: France forward Antoine Griezmann has been outstanding since being moved into midfield

Premier League players to feature in World Cup final

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric attends a training session at Al Erssal Training Site 3 in Doha on December 16, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup third place football match between Croatia and Morocco. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

When is Croatia v Morocco? Is it Modric's last major tournament?

TEAM-MATES AND RIVALS: Paris Saint-Germain colleagues Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe go head to head when Argentina meet France in the World Cup final

Count your blessings as Messi and Mbappe go head to head - Stuart Rayner comment

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gives a press conference Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on December 16, 2022 (Picture: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Gianni Infantino's 'best ever World Cup boast' met with criticism

France's Antoine Griezmann (left) during a training session at Al Sadd SC Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Sickness bug spreads through France squad just days before World Cup final

INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Tyler Adams (centre) enhanced his reputation whilst his Leeds United and USA team-mate Brenden Aaronson (right) also experienced a first World Cup, but Harry Kane (left) ended his time in Qatar on a low note

Could Leeds be winners from the World Cup break and who might be losers?

Messi and Alvarez for Argentina at Lusail Stadium in semi-final

How to watch France v Argentina in the Fifa 2022 World Cup Final

France's forward #07 Antoine Griezmann gestures during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final football match between France and Morocco (Picture: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Who was the last team to win back-to-back World Cups

MUCH TO PONDER: England manager Gareth Southgate at full-time following his side's World Cup quarter-final exit, with assistant Steve Holland in the background

Debate over England coach's nationality shows cupboard not as full as we'd like

Gareth Southgate has not yet had time to reflect on whether he wants to stay in the job he is contracted to for two more years and already the debate over who should be England’s next manager has started.

Stuart Rayner

France's forward #12 Randal Kolo Muani (C) celebrates with teammates after he scored his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final football match between France and Morocco (Picture: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Mbappe v Messi - France set up World Cup final with Argentina

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Close up view of the World Cup 2018 Golden Boot awarded to Harry Kane of England before the UEFA Nations League A group four match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Golden Boot: How the award is decided if players finish level on goals

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Harry Maguire of England applauds fans after the 1-2 loss during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France at Al Bayt Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

England defender Harry Maguire told to ‘look elsewhere’

INSPIRATION: Sheffield-born Kyle Walker has become one of the best defenders in the world since coming through the Blades' academy

World Cup inspires future Sheffield United stars as Ndiaye drives on team-mates

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi and Argentina's goalkeeper #23 Emiliano Martinez celebrate with the crowd after qualifying to the next round after defeating Netherlands in the penalty shoot-out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium, north of Doha, on December 9, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Is this Lionel Messi's last World Cup? When did Argentina last win it?

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 12: Ben White of Arsenal during a training session at Al Nasr Leisure Land Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Ex-Leeds United defender Ben White speaks out after early England exit

Argentina players including Nicolas Otamendi celebrate in front of the Netherlands players after winning the penalty shootout against the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final (Picture: Elsa/Getty Images)

Argentina - you either love them for Messi or loathe them for their nasty antics

Compassion: Gareth Southgate released the shackles of England in players like Jude Bellingham, right, but it still ended in World Cup disappointment as they lost to France on Saturday night. (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Memo to Gareth Southgate: You've earned the right to take England to Germany

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England, applauds fans after the 1-2 loss during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France at Al Bayt Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate provides update on England future

Ousmane Dembele of France and John Stones of England compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final. (Picture: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Dave the Cat heading home from World Cup with England squad

Harry Maguire of England is consoled by Gareth Southgate, after the team's 2-1 defeat to France in the World Cup quarter-final in Qatar on Saturday night. (Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Harry Maguire leads players in calling for Gareth Southgate to fight on

Jude Bellingham of England protests to Referee Wilton Sampaio during the video assistant referee review on a possible penalty incident during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France (Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Referee in England-France game had a 'shocker' - even a Frenchman admits it

England manager Gareth Southgate during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Gareth Southgate non-committal over future after defeat to France

England's John Stones, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Declan Rice during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

England v France player ratings: One Three Lions star scores 8/10

England's Harry Kane dejected at the end of the match during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

England exit World Cup after Harry Kane misses late penalty in loss to France

Will we see a repeat of this wonderful moment tonight against France?

England penalty shootouts - best and worst in history

Tyler Adams has paid tribute to American journalist Grant Wahl. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Jesse Marsch and Tyler Adams pay tribute to journalist who died at World Cup

The ex-Bradford City loanee has played in all of England's games in Qatar.

'Leaked' England line-up v France: Major calls made on Yorkshire stars

Danger man: Antoine Griezmann of France looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between France and Poland. (Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Forget Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann is France's true danger to England in World Cup

CENTRAL FIGURES: Barnsley-born John Stones and Sheffield's Harry Maguire are crucial for England but vulnerable to pace

Henderson the spanner in the works as Southgate mulls over back three or four

EXPECTATIONS: Enlgnad manager Gareth Southgate

Opportunity knocks for England ahead of 'final before the final' with France

England's Jude Bellingham celebrates Jordan Henderson's goal against Senegal on Sunday. Can Bellingham now reprise the exploits of Bryan Robson against France in a World Cup game this Saturday evening? (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Fast starts, late drama, ferocity and violence - the story of England v France

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England, speaks during the England Press Conference at the Main Media Center on December 09, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate takes extra security measures at Yorkshire home

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Emiliano Martinez of Argentina celebrates after the win in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham United man is the hero for Argentina

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Referee Antonio Mateu shows a yellow card to Jurrien Timber of Netherlands after his challenge on Marcos Acuna of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: 10 players walking suspension tightrope during Saturday's games

AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Croatia players celebrate their win via a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Croatia and Brazil at Education City Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil to reach semi-finals after penalty shootout win

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Harry Maguire of England takes to the field with teammates during the England training session on match day -1 at Al Wakrah Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

World Cup supercomputer makes prediction for England v France

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Ben White of England looks on during the England Training Session at Al Wakrah Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate address reports of bust-up in England training camp

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