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Picture of the day – July 4

Jens Lehmann watches helplessly as Fabio Grosso’s extra-time shot hits the back of the net in the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Italy.

On This Day in 2010: Frank Lampard’s ‘goal’ that changed everything

It was the ‘goal’ that changed everything.

Qatar 2022 organisers promise World Cup ‘will be an affordable tournament’

Qatar has pledged to put on an “affordable” World Cup in two-and-a-half years’ time with a post-pandemic global recession looming.

Sani Haruna Kaita – The fool is us

My earliest memory of football was in 1998. I was five and must have been…

FIFA president Infantino confident of ‘discrimination-free’ World Cup in Qatar

Gianni Infantino is confident Qatar will deliver a “discrimination-free” World Cup when it gets under way in three years’ time.

Amnesty: Human rights play second fiddle to ‘politics and money’ at FIFA

Human rights continue to play second fiddle to “politics and money” at FIFA, according to Amnesty International.

FIFA reveals 2022 World Cup logo

FIFA has unveiled the official emblem of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

FIFA chief Infantino keen to expand Women’s World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand the 2023 Women’s World Cup from 24 teams to 32.

Platini questioned by investigators over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar

Michel Platini’s detainment for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is “in no way an arrest”, according to a statement released on behalf of the former UEFA president.

Platini detained for questioning over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

Women’s World Cup: Delight and debate at sight of all-female punditry team

Football fans watching the BBC’s coverage of England and Scotland’s World Cup opener expressed their surprise and delight at the unusual sight of an all-female punditry team.

England’s run of semi-final misery

England’s hopes of a first trophy in 53 years are over after losing to Holland in the semi-finals of the Nations League.

Powell believes England can become ‘household names’ by winning World Cup

Hope Powell says England Women are in a strong position to make themselves “household names” by winning the World Cup for the first time.

Liverpool will challenge again next season, insists defender Dejan Lovren

Defender Dejan Lovren believes Liverpool will be title contenders again next season as they are still improving under Jurgen Klopp.

A humble superstar – Tributes paid to World Cup winner Banks at moving funeral

Sir Geoff Hurst described Gordon Banks as a “superstar” on the pitch which contrasted with his self-effacing personality as footballers past and present turned out to pay their respects to the World Cup-winning goalkeeper.

Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity

It will be remembered as arguably the greatest save of all time and was the result of foresight, hard work and dedication.

Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity

It will be remembered as arguably the greatest save of all time and was the result of foresight, hard work and dedication.

Home Nations and Ireland meet to discuss 2030 World Cup stadium options

British football chiefs are meeting their Irish counterparts in Rome on Friday to discuss their potential joint bid for the 2030 World Cup, with a stadium shortlist being high on the agenda.