Mike Starling, The Week UK

Speed Read Ballon d’Or winner has suffered a thigh injury and will miss entire tournament 

By Mike Starling Published 20 November 22

In the Spotlight After reaching the final of the Euros, can the Three Lions go one step further in Qatar?

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 17 November 22

In the Spotlight The 33-year-old is ready to ‘give it everything’ as Wales return to the World Cup

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 16 November 22

feature Portugal captain feels ‘betrayed’ by Man Utd and believes he’s being forced out of the club

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 14 November 22

feature After lifting the Copa América in 2021, can he finally add a World Cup winners’ medal to his trophy cabinet?

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 14 November 22

feature Ben Stokes scored the winning run as England beat Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 13 November 22

feature Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed his 26-man squad

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 10 November 22

feature With Michael Sheen’s support behind them, Wales are ready for their World Cup return

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 10 November 22

The Week Recommends Pricing has been a ‘strong consideration’ for the latest DreamToys shortlist

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 9 November 22

Talking Point There are defensive question marks over Liverpool’s attacking full-back

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 7 November 22

In the Spotlight Red Bull star has surpassed records set by Schumacher, Vettel and Hamilton

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 31 October 22

In Pictures Kylian Mbappé tops the Forbes rich list ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated 26 October 22

feature English top-flight has confirmed the schedule for Boxing Day and New Year games 

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 25 October 22

feature Lionel Messi admits he’s ‘more afraid’, but Pep Guardiola sends warning to Man City stars

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 24 October 22

Under the Radar Portugal star has ‘almost certainly’ played his last game for United as he is dropped for Chelsea clash

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 21 October 22

In Pictures A guide to the eight venues hosting matches in the tournament

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 19 October 22

Speed Read The 33-year-old broke Iran’s strict dress code for women by competing without a hijab 

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 19 October 22

The Week Recommends Stay for the Italian design and Michelin-starred restaurants – but try to leave with the mini-bar…

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 18 October 22

In the Spotlight Real Madrid and France striker was named the world’s best male footballer in Paris

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 18 October 22

Under the Radar Financial crisis has seen the demise of Worcester and former champions Wasps

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated 17 October 22

The Week Recommends You may never want to leave this stunning Ottoman-inspired resort

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 10 October 22