Kick Off: Ten Hag wants Ronaldo out, Nkunku misses World Cup with injury

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Top Headlines

Ten Hag has told Man Utd bosses that Ronaldo should not play for the club again

Erik ten Hag has told Manchester United bosses that Cristiano Ronaldo should not play for the club again, sources have told ESPN.

France in trouble at Qatar: Nkunku officially misses World Cup with injury

France loses one of its attacking references. Christopher Nkunku, R.B. Leipzig striker, has seen his World Cup come to an end before it has even begun.

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up about 'toughest period' after death of baby son

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of his baby son earlier this year.

These Things Happen

Media oppression in Qatar: journalists' troubling experience, TV crew threatened

Grant Wahl, arguably US Soccer's most renowned soccer journalist, shared a troubling tale from his first day in Qatar. A Danish crew working for TV2 also received threats while doing a live broadcast from a roundabout in Doha. 

What Cristiano Ronaldo said to Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes during awkward handshake

Portugal winger Joao Mario insisted there is no rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes despite their awkward-looking handshake when meeting up for Portugal duty ahead of the World Cup.

Man United boss Ten Hag is seen for the first time since Cristiano Ronaldo's 'betrayal'

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been seen in public for the first time since Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell interview.

World Cup 2022: Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Manchester City dominate squads in Qatar

A tournament-topping 163 English-based players will be representing their nations at the World Cup in Qatar - but which domestic teams dominate and which nations have the most experience?

Man United considering Mbappe as Cristiano Ronaldo replacement?

Manchester United are reportedly considering Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe as a possible replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Neymar shows off incredible touch and Richarlison nails it

Brazil kick-started their World Cup preparation in unusual fashion after the national squad partook in an intense training drill.

Cristiano Ronaldo has just told the Glazers what no other Manchester United player has ever dared to

It's going to be fascinating to see whether Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview really will ruin his legacy at Manchester United.

'Sexiest woman alive' drags Ronaldo and Beckham into 'over-sexualisation' row

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac has again defended women who have been criticised for over-sexualising themselves with a dig at some of the biggest names in male sport - including Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham.

Three Manchester United players who could take Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt number if he leaves

The No 7 shirt might be available at Manchester United sooner than people expected following Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with Piers Morgan this week.

Manchester United delete Black Friday post minutes after Cristiano Ronaldo's 'marketing club' claim

Manchester United deleted a post on social media advertising several Black Friday deals minutes after a clip emerged of Cristiano Ronaldo accusing the Reds' owners of turning United into a 'marketing club'.

Real Madrid stars given FREE BMW cars - worth up to £109,000

Real Madrid stars have made the switch to electric after being given free BMW cars as part of a sponsorship deal between the club and the German company.

What They Say

Rangnick responds to Ronaldo's scathing remarks: "It’s not my job to judge that"

Former Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo‘s scathing remarks about the German.

Man City's Kyle Walker ribs Buakyo Saka with Arsenal leading Premier League

Man City defender Kyle Walker jokingly asked national team-mate Bukayo Saka whether Arsenal would 'stop winning' games at some point.

Wayne Rooney is 'bemused' by Cristiano Ronaldo's comments

Wayne Rooney is reportedly 'bemused' by Cristiano Ronaldo's comments about him but the Manchester United legend has decided not to publicly speak on the matter.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Santi Cazorla is keen to return to Arsenal despite not being back since he left

The little magician who always glided one step ahead has started to fall behind on his work. Santi Cazorla's to-do list is growing by the day.

In-Depth

11 Premier League players who won't appear at the World Cup

These guys won't be going to the World Cup and can instead put their feet up by the fire watching many of their club team-mates slugging it out in 35 degree heat. Doesn't sound so bad.

Ten icons who could be in their final World Cup - including 'BBC' & 'MSN'

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have defined a generation of football - but this is likely to be their final chance to win a World Cup.

Fixtures of the Day

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UAE VS Argentina 2022/11/16 15:30 UTC

Oman VS Germany 2022/11/16 17:00 UTC

Albania VS Italy 2022/11/16 19:45 UTC