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Question marks: England head coach Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad selection has been in the spotlight. (Photo by Barrington Coombs/Getty Images)

2022 World Cup preview: What’s the deal in group B?

England need to find their form and have the perfect group to do it in

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 06: General view inside the stadium during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 06, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Expect no charity from football’s elite

We should let go of the hope that our favourite clubs are going to act altruistically in English football’s looming financial crisis

In the last few weeks, as Bale’s behaviour has wavered and the criticism increased, Zidane has become his staunchest defender. (Reuters/Javier Barbancho)

Defiant Bale down but not out at Real Madrid

Two seasons on he remains but Madrid face PSG again at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, with the Welshman’s future still in doubt

Wales’ Gareth Bale celebrates. (Reuters/Rebecca Naden)

Bale’s latest act of rebellion poses new problem for Zidane

Again, Bale has stirred the nest. Again, Zidane’s patience will be tested.

Real Madrid unveil new signing Eden Hazard. (Getty Images)

Caution: Hazardous transfer window in operation

Eden Hazard’s transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid has been the highlight of the summer transfer window until now

See no evil: Like Jesus

Winners need a devil in the detail

This World Cup is proving that the best footballers must have the evil eye as well as boring old ball skills

Zidane coming back, with only 11 games left in La Liga and almost nothing to play for, is a surprise, particularly after he left on the incredible high of yet another European triumph. (Reuters)

Zidane hopeful Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final

Ronaldo appeared to sustain a knock to his ankle as he bundled home a 14th-minute equaliser for Real at the Camp Nou

Pundits recall Gentle Giant John Charles as Wales face Portugal in Euro 2016 semis

Gareth Bale has called on the Welsh and their fans to "find their inner dragon", but can the team do what no other has done before?

Gareth Bale was unveiled as a Real Madrid player after his prolonged transfer from Tottenham Hotspur. (AFP)

Blatter questions Gareth Bale’s €100m signing

Fifa President Sepp Blatter has doubts about whether football Gareth Bale was worth a world-record €100-million.

In-form Bale heaps misery on Arsenal

Gareth Bale stole the spotlight yet again as the Tottenham star inspired his side to a crucial 2-1 win over north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday.

Bale-out is a Real threat to Spurs

Gareth Bale’s fabulous form for Spurs has made him a prime target for big European clubs

Dani Alves: Right back on fast forward

Dani Alves: Right back on fast forward

The best defence is attack, according to the all-rounder Dani Alves, who has helped to reverse Barcelona’s fortunes and propel them to success.

Tottenham

Tottenham, Everton book FA Cup semifinal spots

Tottenham Hotspur and Everton have beaten their quarterfinal opponents in the FA Cup to set up derby clashes with Chelsea and Liverpool respectively.

Bale still confident

Bale still confident

Gareth Bale, Tottenham Hotspurs’s flying winger, has set his sights on getting the North Londoners back into the Uefa Champions League.

Spurs’ Bale ready to make hay against Man United

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale is set to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday despite suffering a slight hamstring strain.

Tevez nominated, Berbatov snubbed for award

Carlos Tevez has been nominated for England’s player of the year award, but Dimitar Berbatov was overlooked by his fellow pros.

Inter crash as Bale inspires Spurs to victory

The chinks in Inter Milan’s armour were exposed again by Gareth Bale in Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-1 Champions League win on Tuesday.

Spurs fightback keeps Jol hanging on

Tottenham marked the 125th anniversary of the club’s formation with an extraordinary fightback to earn a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa that may just have been enough to save manager…

Gunners pull clear as Liverpool, Chelsea stumble

Arsenal pulled clear at the top of the English Premier League after coming from behind to beat north London rivals Tottenham 3-1 on Saturday. The victory at White Hart Lane left…

Reds on top after Derby demolition

Liverpool brandished their credentials as potential English Premiership champions with a 6-0 demolition of Derby on Saturday as champions Manchester United continued to recover…