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Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after winning the Golden Ball award
Adam Bate 18/12/22 10:19pm

Messi's World Cup win confirms his status as the greatest

How Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina to ensure he goes down in history as the greatest player of all time.

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez has been one of the stars of the World Cup
Adam Bate 15/12/22 1:14pm

Alvarez key to Messi and Argentina's success

How Julian Alvarez emerged as the perfect foil for Lionel Messi in Argentina’s emotional ride to the World Cup final.

Argentina's Lionel Messi is enjoying a stellar World Cup with the help of a team built to bring the best out in him
Adam Bate 12/12/22 10:00am

Echoes of '86 from Messi's Argentinian band of brothers

Argentina's workmanlike team playing to support a genius is a template that has worked before as Lionel Messi chases his World Cup win.

World Cup 2022 21/11/22 9:00pm

World Cup schedule: All the results from Qatar

With the World Cup now at the final stage, here's all you need to know about this year's tournament, from key dates to kick-off times.

Harry Kane endured penalty disappointment in England's World Cup defeat to France
Adam Bate 12/12/22 9:29am

Will World Cup stars really be ready when club football resumes so soon?

Physically and psychologically, this World Cup has placed huge demands on players – and the Premier League is just around the corner.

Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's penalty shootout win over Netherlands
Football 09/12/22 9:00pm

World Cup hits and misses: Brazil out but Messi marches on

Lionel Messi's World Cup dream is alive despite Wout Weghorst's best efforts as Emiliano Martinez is the hero, while Juranovic stars against Brazil.

Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates after the World Cup win over Brazil
World Cup 2022 09/12/22 9:00pm

Tireless Croatia make Brazil dance to their tune

Brazil had sambaed their way through this World Cup but in the quarter-finals they came up against a Croatia team who found the right moves.

Croatia players celebrate after beating Japan but would they be at a disadvantage in a second penalty shootout?
Adam Bate 09/12/22 10:06am

Strange penalty shootout myth exposed

Why teams winning a penalty shootout at a tournament are at a disadvantage in the next shootout and the neuroscientists trying to help overcome the problem.

PSV and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo
Adam Bate 08/12/22 10:00am

The rise of Cody Gakpo explained by his tactics coach

How the Liverpool-bound Cody Gakpo became one of the most talked about players in Europe with help from an individual tactics coach.

World Cup 2022 19/12/22 3:15pm

How did EFL players fare at the World Cup?

A total of 30 players represented the Sky Bet EFL at the World Cup - Sky Sports takes a look at how each individual fared in Qatar.

History shows Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar still have time to make this World Cup their own
Adam Bate 07/12/22 10:00am

Eight teams left... there is still time for Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar

Only eight teams remain in the World Cup but history shows us that what happens next will define careers - the tournament is just getting started.

Goncalo Ramos is Portugal's new hero after his hat-trick against Switzerland
Adam Bate 06/12/22 10:48pm

How Ramos replacing Ronaldo transformed Portugal

Portugal were a team transformed by Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement Goncalo Ramos and his former coach explains how the youngster changed everything.

Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert has an inspirational story to share
Adam Bate 02/12/22 9:44am

Noppert's remarkable rise to Netherlands No 1 explained

From being an out-of-work second-tier goalkeeper to becoming the Netherlands No 1, Andries Noppert's journey to the World Cup explained by those who know him best.

Ghana's Mohammed Kudus has impressed at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Adam Bate 01/12/22 12:41pm

Inspirational Kudus giving Ghana the right to dream

Mohammed Kudus is more than Ghana's World Cup star, he is an example of the next generation of footballer emerging through the prolific Right to Dream academy.

Gareth Bale is one of a number of superstar names who have looked well past their peak at this World Cup
Adam Bate 30/11/22 10:00am

World Cup looks a tournament too far for some ageing stars

From Gareth Bale to Eden Hazard, the World Cup is full of old favourites trying to recapture their magic but it has been a tournament too far for some.

Phil Foden celebrates his goal in England's 3-0 win over Wales at the World Cup
Adam Bate 29/11/22 10:31pm

Foden's best position for England might be misunderstood

Phil Foden had a big impact for England when moved to the left and that should come as no surprise given his club form. Are we getting Foden wrong?

Darwin Nunez was pocketed by Pepe as Uruguay failed to score against Portugal
World Cup 2022 28/11/22 12:44pm

World Cup hits and misses: Nunez pocketed by Pepe as Bruno shines

Sky Sports' writers reflect on Monday's matches as Cristiano Ronaldo can't get Bruno Fernandes' goal and Darwin Nunez can't get anything from Pepe.

Declan Rice and England were tested throughout their draw with the United States
Adam Bate 25/11/22 9:58pm

Reality check for England but World Cup ambitions remain

England’s ambitions checked after underwhelming goalless draw but Gareth Southgate’s team should still believe.

From Luis Suarez and Enzo Francescoli through to today, Uruguay's footballing miracle continues
Adam Bate 16/11/22 9:22am

Uruguay’s football miracle shows no sign of stopping

Uruguay once led the way in football but the legacy of that success continues – how does this country of with three-and-a-half million people still compete?

Football 01/11/22 10:00am

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Image from Hugo Ekitike set for Premier League move? Eintracht Frankfurt star ready for next step after Bundesliga breakthrough

Hugo Ekitike set for Premier League move? Eintracht Frankfurt star ready for next step after Bundesliga breakthrough

Ella Toone and Lauren James have been immense for England in last two group-stage games

All the ways losing to France has actually benefitted England

Why fans doubt Madueke – and why they might be wrong

Features

Image from Hugo Ekitike set for Premier League move? Eintracht Frankfurt star ready for next step after Bundesliga breakthrough

Hugo Ekitike set for Premier League move? Eintracht Frankfurt star ready for next step after Bundesliga breakthrough

Ella Toone and Lauren James have been immense for England in last two group-stage games

All the ways losing to France has actually benefitted England

Why fans doubt Madueke – and why they might be wrong

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