Kick Off: Pogba to miss World Cup, Ukraine appeal to FIFA to ban Iran

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L’Equipe: Pogba out for three weeks with thigh injury as World Cup hopes falter

L’Équipe report this afternoon that Paul Pogba’s hopes of making the France World Cup squad are all but over as the midfielder picked up another injury, this time a thigh issue that will keep him out of action for the next three weeks.

Ukraine appeal to FIFA for Iran to be BANNED from the World Cup

The Ukrainian FA have appealed to FIFA for Iran to be kicked out of the World Cup in Qatar.

Croatia announce the preliminary sqaud for 2022 World Cup: Kovacic, Modric in

Croatia have become the latest country to release their provisional World Cup squad ahead of the tournament kicking off in Qatar next month.

Match Report

Verona 1-3 Roma: Visitors fought hard to secure 3 pts against 10-man hosts

Roma fought hard to secure all three points against a 10-man Hellas Verona in an edgy 3-1 win away from home.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Lukaku suffers muscle injury

Romelu Lukaku underwent instrumental tests today at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano, after the muscle strain found in training yesterday morning.

Chelsea send Reece James to Dubai as he hopes to keep his World Cup dreams alive

England international Reece James has been sent to Dubai in a bid to keep his World Cup dreams alive as he recovers from injury.

Gerard Pique in contention for Spain World Cup squad

Details continue to leak out about Luis Enrique’s preliminary list for the World Cup, but Gerard Pique is perhaps one of the most surprising ones.

Grealish and his girlfriend Attwood transform into Grease's Danny and Sandy

Jack Grealish transformed into Grease's Danny Zuko as he celebrated Halloween on Monday night with his girlfriend Sasha Attwood, who dressed up as Sandy Olsson.

Barcelona announce Champions League squad with major absences

Barcelona will travel to face Viktoria Plzen this week in the Champions League in the knowledge that there is little to be gained. Already guaranteed a Europa League spot ahead of Viktoria, the result will not change their fate.

Arsenal and England 'are handed a HUGE boost over Bukayo Saka's injury'

Arsenal are optimistic that Bukayo Saka has not sustained a serious injury and are hopeful that he'll be fit for Sunday's derby against Chelsea, according to reports.

What They Say

Ibrahimovic hilariously reveals why he believes Ligue 1 is now boring

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC believes there's no life after "God" in France.

Lewandowski admits he's 'not happy' after Barcelona's early exit from UCL

Robert Lewandowski has admitted he is bitterly disappointed after Barcelona's elimination from the Champions League, but feels the team can use the experience to improve moving forward.

 Neville mocked by Richards after Ronaldo blanked Man United icon

Gary Neville has been brutally mocked by fellow pundit Micah Richards after the Manchester United favourite was blanked by former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barca coach Xavi is "convinced" trophies will arrive at club in 2023

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has asked for patience because he is clear that the results will come. He feels the team are on the right track and believes trophies will be won.

Klopp says judgement on his team should be reserved until the end of the season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is "not 100 per cent fair" to judge whether his team has reached the end of its successful cycle and that such an assessment should be made at the end of the season.

Fixtures of the Day

Champions League

Porto VS Atletico Madrid 2022/11/01 17:45 UTC

Liverpool VS Napoli 2022/11/01 20:00 UTC

Viktoria Plzen VS Barcelona 2022/11/01 20:00 UTC

Bayern Munich VS Internazionale 2022/11/01 20:00 UTC

Sporting CP VS Eintracht Frankfurt 2022/11/01 20:00 UTC

Rangers VS Ajax 2022/11/01 20:00 UTC

Marseille VS Tottenham 2022/11/01 20:00 UTC