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By Richard & David de Winter - Sports Editor @TLE_Sport  @rgdewinter  @davidjdewinter The boys preview the World Cup which starts in Russia on Thursday. In part one: Groups A-D, including Spain, Portugal, France and....Saudi Arabia

The 50 competitors took to their modified ride-on motors, hitting speeds of more than 50mph.

10 June 1998. On a balmy Wednesday afternoon in France, the 16th FIFA World Cup was about to commence. On Auntie Beeb, Des Lynam, he of the moustache, insouciant demeanour and oak-panelled cadence, welcomed millions of viewers to the latest edition. On the pitch, it was Brazil versus Scotland. There were stars everywhere. Cafu, Dunga, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Colin Calderwood. It was home nation versus the joga bonito nation. It was the fiesta of football. Except… I was not remotely...

FIFA has officially approved the use of the controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in the World Cup which kicks off in Russia on Thursday

Members of the public took part in the London naked bike ride.

The 83-year-old, who was the oldest player in Sir Alf Ramsey's 1966 final starting XI, died on Tuesday after a two-year battle with dementia

Let’s be honest, England’s kit for the World Cup is decidedly average. It looks like nothing more than a generic white Nike sports shirt with an England badge on. You’re better off saving your £60 for a flutter on the tournament. But, just as on the field, we’re used to kit disappointment by now aren’t we? Have we had a decent England shirt since the one sported by Glenn Hoddle’s side at France 98? (Make yourself feel old by reflecting...

Could our team of England rejects beat Gareth Southgate's World Cup team? You decide.

Officers will be patrolling airports in a bid to prevent any of the estimated 1,900 hooligans subject to bans from attending the Russia World Cup.