<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Soccer - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Soccer news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Can Hibs recover from calamity in Kosovo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hibernian&rsquo;s hopes of reaching the Conference League are in jeopardy after a shock 2-0 defeat by Malisheva, with head coach David Gray saying his team "were way below the levels required".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-hibs-recover-from-calamity-in-kosovo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-hibs-recover-from-calamity-in-kosovo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/italy-confirm-ancelotti-approach-before-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/italy-confirm-ancelotti-approach-before-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modric, 40, signs new AC Milan deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric - who turns 41 in September - signs a one-year contract extension at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/modric-40-signs-new-ac-milan-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/modric-40-signs-new-ac-milan-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arokodare forces Wolves training to be cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces the cancellation of a training session as he refuses to leave the pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arokodare-forces-wolves-training-to-be-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arokodare-forces-wolves-training-to-be-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson's journey to England star and  Man City record signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/andersons-journey-to-england-star-and-man-city-record-signing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/andersons-journey-to-england-star-and-man-city-record-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story']]></title><description><![CDATA[After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/motherhood-should-not-be-the-end-of-anyones-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/motherhood-should-not-be-the-end-of-anyones-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal set to make &pound;70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are set to make a &pound;70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-set-to-make-pound70m-bid-for-newcastles-guimaraes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-set-to-make-pound70m-bid-for-newcastles-guimaraes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers sign 'huge potential' in Partizan captain Dragojevic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers sign 20-year-old Serbia midfielder Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-sign-huge-potential-in-partizan-captain-dragojevic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-sign-huge-potential-in-partizan-captain-dragojevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal done]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City confirm the arrival of Elliot Anderson on a five-year deal, as the England player is tipped to become a "complete midfielder" at his new club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/anderson-gets-man-city-move-he-craved-as-116m-deal-done/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/anderson-gets-man-city-move-he-craved-as-116m-deal-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle and Liverpool plan Keegan tribute at season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United and Liverpool are in discussions over a tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park on Sunday 23rd August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-and-liverpool-plan-keegan-tribute-at-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-and-liverpool-plan-keegan-tribute-at-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football clubs urged to ease police cost burden on taxpayers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football clubs are urged to contribute more to the cost of match policing to ease the burden on taxpayers, as incident figures for the 2025-26 season are published.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-clubs-urged-to-ease-police-cost-burden-on-taxpayers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-clubs-urged-to-ease-police-cost-burden-on-taxpayers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Greece forward Tzolis for £34m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal sign "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for &pound;34m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-greece-forward-tzolis-for-34m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-greece-forward-tzolis-for-34m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho in a loan deal that will become permanent "if certain criteria are met".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/garnacho-joins-villa-on-loan-from-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/garnacho-joins-villa-on-loan-from-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Startup joins WSL newcomers Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup following her exit from Manchester City when her contract expired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goalkeeper-startup-joins-wsl-newcomers-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goalkeeper-startup-joins-wsl-newcomers-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnacho, Rogers and two clubs trying to balance the books]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can Chelsea afford Morgan Rogers? And why are Aston Villa pursuing a loan for Alejandro Garnacho rather than buying him?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/garnacho-rogers-and-two-clubs-trying-to-balance-the-books/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/garnacho-rogers-and-two-clubs-trying-to-balance-the-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabriel, 15, gets first senior Man Utd call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, 15, could make senior debut on Friday after receiving call-up for Rosenborg friendly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gabriel-15-gets-first-senior-man-utd-call-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gabriel-15-gets-first-senior-man-utd-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Codina on why she joined West Ham project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laia Codina won trophies and found a "new family" during her three-year spell at Arsenal - but she was ready for a change with West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/codina-on-why-she-joined-west-ham-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/codina-on-why-she-joined-west-ham-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iraola held talks with clubs before Liverpool move]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he was in talks with other clubs before the Reds swooped - then "things moved quite fast" to take him to Anfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iraola-held-talks-with-clubs-before-liverpool-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iraola-held-talks-with-clubs-before-liverpool-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway consider complaint over Balogun World Cup ban suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/norway-consider-complaint-over-balogun-world-cup-ban-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/norway-consider-complaint-over-balogun-world-cup-ban-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Emery work his magic again at Villa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa are back in the Champions League but must now cope with the loss of key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-emery-work-his-magic-again-at-villa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-emery-work-his-magic-again-at-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England U16 player fight was resolved quickly - FA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FA says a fight between two players at an England Under-16s camp was caused by an "internal matter".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-u16-player-fight-was-resolved-quickly-fa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-u16-player-fight-was-resolved-quickly-fa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull City owner 'disturbed' by transfer claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he is "disturbed" by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hull-city-owner-disturbed-by-transfer-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hull-city-owner-disturbed-by-transfer-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds in talks to sign Man City keeper Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United are in discussions with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-in-talks-to-sign-man-city-keeper-trafford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-in-talks-to-sign-man-city-keeper-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandur joined Rangers after Hull planned new number one]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur says he passed up the chance to be part of Hull City's return to the Premier League after being told they planned to sign a new number one this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pandur-joined-rangers-after-hull-planned-new-number-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pandur-joined-rangers-after-hull-planned-new-number-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle agree &pound;34m deal for Monaco's Bamba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Aladji Bamba is due to arrive on Thursday for a medical and to sign a long-term contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-agree-pound34m-deal-for-monacos-bamba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-agree-pound34m-deal-for-monacos-bamba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool confident of signing Barcola - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Scott favours a move to Arsenal, Bruno Fernandes is ready to commit his future to Manchester United, Liverpool are confident they will sign Bradley Barcola, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-confident-of-signing-barcola-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-confident-of-signing-barcola-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruiz &amp; Gavi's reward for World Cup win... 150kg of tomatoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their body weight in tomatoes when they return to their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ruiz-amp-gavis-reward-for-world-cup-win-150kg-of-tomatoes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ruiz-amp-gavis-reward-for-world-cup-win-150kg-of-tomatoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees, so why are English midfielders so in demand?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-month-two-record-transfers-why-english-midfielders-are-in-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/one-month-two-record-transfers-why-english-midfielders-are-in-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes glad of Rangers backing in appeal against ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes insists Rangers are right to contest the four-match touchline ban he received for describing as "disgusting" the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-glad-of-rangers-backing-in-appeal-against-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-glad-of-rangers-backing-in-appeal-against-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inter Miami under investigation after signing Casemiro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/inter-miami-under-investigation-after-signing-casemiro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/inter-miami-under-investigation-after-signing-casemiro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham win on Women's Champions League debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrexham Women celebrate their Champions League debut with a thrilling 4-2 victory against FC Pyunik in the first qualifying round semi-final at the Racecourse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-win-on-womens-champions-league-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-win-on-womens-champions-league-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Rodriguez on free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal bring in Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer - the Women's Super League side's sixth signing of the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-spain-goalkeeper-rodriguez-on-free/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-spain-goalkeeper-rodriguez-on-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle closing in on Liverpool forward Kiernan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-closing-in-on-liverpool-forward-kiernan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-closing-in-on-liverpool-forward-kiernan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea sign £117m Rogers - what will he bring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea's &pound;117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-sign-117m-rogers-what-will-he-bring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-sign-117m-rogers-what-will-he-bring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The defining moments of the 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[From historic World Cup debuts and emotional first victories, to new stars and the brilliance of legends - relive the defining moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-defining-moments-of-the-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-defining-moments-of-the-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia striker McNamara joins Everton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton sign Australia striker Holly McNamara on a free transfer from Melbourne City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/australia-striker-mcnamara-joins-everton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/australia-striker-mcnamara-joins-everton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could Burnham as PM mean for football?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is only into his second day as the UK's Prime Minister, but already people are wondering what this could mean for sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-could-burnham-as-pm-mean-for-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-could-burnham-as-pm-mean-for-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why England teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has a mindset coach who has worked with the All Blacks and ex-England cricketer Ashley Giles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-england-teenager-parkinson-has-a-mindset-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-england-teenager-parkinson-has-a-mindset-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The country that doesn't play football... yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-country-that-doesnt-play-football-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-country-that-doesnt-play-football-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ex-villa-striker-duran-joins-seventh-club-aged-22/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ex-villa-striker-duran-joins-seventh-club-aged-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone - Tuesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France's Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject latest Crysencio Summerville offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-and-arsenal-fight-over-kone-tuesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-and-arsenal-fight-over-kone-tuesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph in Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of fans take to the streets of Madrid as the Spain squad enjoy a bus parade after winning the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gallery-spain-celebrate-world-cup-triumph-in-madrid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gallery-spain-celebrate-world-cup-triumph-in-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble - what happens next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-opens-investigation-into-argentina-post-final-trouble-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-opens-investigation-into-argentina-post-final-trouble-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi says 'pain is immense' after losing World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-says-pain-is-immense-after-losing-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-says-pain-is-immense-after-losing-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea step up interest in Palace's Lacroix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea accelerate their interest in defender Maxence Lacroix after a fresh round of talks with Crystal Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-step-up-interest-in-palaces-lacroix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-step-up-interest-in-palaces-lacroix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-in-reported-talks-with-italy-would-england-come-calling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/guardiola-in-reported-talks-with-italy-would-england-come-calling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's message as BBC Sport delivers a record-breaking World Cup across TV, radio, online and social.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thank-you-for-making-this-a-world-cup-to-remember-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thank-you-for-making-this-a-world-cup-to-remember-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against Fifa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/uefa-president-boycotts-world-cup-final-in-protest-against-fifa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/uefa-president-boycotts-world-cup-final-in-protest-against-fifa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm proud of it' - Keegan looks back on career highlights and legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Keegan talks to Football Focus' Dan Walker in 2018 about some of the standout moments from his career - from winning World Player of the Year twice, to managing England and the iconic "I would love it" remark from the 1995&ndash;96 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-proud-of-it-keegan-looks-back-on-career-highlights-and-legacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-proud-of-it-keegan-looks-back-on-career-highlights-and-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts agree deal to sign Forest Green captain Mendy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers captain Laurent Mendy is set to become Hearts' 10th summer signing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-agree-deal-to-sign-forest-green-captain-mendy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-agree-deal-to-sign-forest-green-captain-mendy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodri's stock at all-time high as he adds to trophy collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodri cements status as one of the world's best midfielders after World Cup and Golden Ball triumphs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rodris-stock-at-all-time-high-as-he-adds-to-trophy-collection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rodris-stock-at-all-time-high-as-he-adds-to-trophy-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The positivity and vibrancy Kevin Keegan brought made him a cherished figure within the game, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gifted-charismatic-and-passionate-amid-highs-and-lows-keegan-obituary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gifted-charismatic-and-passionate-amid-highs-and-lows-keegan-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Rogers bring to Alonso's Chelsea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea's &pound;117m move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock, but how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-will-rogers-bring-to-alonsos-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-will-rogers-bring-to-alonsos-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keegan's double inspires Liverpool to 1974 FA Cup glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Keegan scores twice as Liverpool defeat Newcastle United 3-0 in the 1974 FA Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/keegans-double-inspires-liverpool-to-1974-fa-cup-glory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/keegans-double-inspires-liverpool-to-1974-fa-cup-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-liverpool-and-england-legend-keegan-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-liverpool-and-england-legend-keegan-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton sign defender Blundell on permament deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah Blundell, who has won three England caps, says it was an "easy decision" to make her Everton move permanent after leaving Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-sign-defender-blundell-on-permament-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-sign-defender-blundell-on-permament-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool sign midfielder Itamura from Feyenoord]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool sign attacking midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-sign-midfielder-itamura-from-feyenoord/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-sign-midfielder-itamura-from-feyenoord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea sign Man Utd striker Malard for £850,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[France forward Melvine Malard links up again with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, who gave her her debut at Lyon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-sign-man-utd-striker-malard-for-850000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-sign-man-utd-striker-malard-for-850000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup final watched by 15.8m people on BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain's victory in Sunday's World Cup final attracts a peak audience of 15.8 million on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-final-watched-by-158m-people-on-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-final-watched-by-158m-people-on-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manager Garcia to leave Belgium when contract expires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium manager Rudi Garcia will leave his role after the country's football association decided against extending his contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manager-garcia-to-leave-belgium-when-contract-expires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manager-garcia-to-leave-belgium-when-contract-expires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are Premier League transfer fees soaring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Morgan Rogers set to become the third &pound;100m-plus Premier League transfer of the summer, BBC Sport looks at how the market keeps growing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-premier-league-transfer-fees-soaring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-premier-league-transfer-fees-soaring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the BBC's closing World Cup montage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the closing montage of the BBC's coverage of the 2026 Fifa World Cup featuring all the highs, lows and colour from the biggest World Cup ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-the-bbcs-closing-world-cup-montage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-the-bbcs-closing-world-cup-montage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish quartet learn possible European opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian discover their pathways as the third qualifying round draws are made for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scottish-quartet-learn-possible-european-opponents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scottish-quartet-learn-possible-european-opponents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If we have learned one thing from Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure, it is that more is better. That could mean 64 teams at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-infantino-really-push-through-a-64-team-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-infantino-really-push-through-a-64-team-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina boss Scaloni leaves press conference in tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference in tears when talking about his future after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-boss-scaloni-leaves-press-conference-in-tears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-boss-scaloni-leaves-press-conference-in-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa sign Wolves midfielder Gomes in £38m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa move for Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-sign-wolves-midfielder-gomes-in-38m-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-sign-wolves-midfielder-gomes-in-38m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A date with history and we got there first' - Spain react to World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and his players react to winning their second World Cup title after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-date-with-history-and-we-got-there-first-spain-react-to-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-date-with-history-and-we-got-there-first-spain-react-to-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I turned on Ceefax, saw we'd drawn Red Star Belgrade, and almost fainted']]></title><description><![CDATA[As Irish Premiership champions Larne prepare to face Red Star Belgrade in Champions League qualifying on Tuesday, ex-Portadown defender Alfie Stewart reflects on facing the then European Cup holders 35 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-turned-on-ceefax-saw-wed-drawn-red-star-belgrade-and-almost-fainted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-turned-on-ceefax-saw-wed-drawn-red-star-belgrade-and-almost-fainted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-beckham-was-face-of-world-cup-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-beckham-was-face-of-world-cup-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/best-goal-best-player-best-fans-bbc-reporters-world-cup-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/best-goal-best-player-best-fans-bbc-reporters-world-cup-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup is over, and Marcus Rashford returns home not knowing if his future at club level lies with Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stay-or-go-at-28-rashford-faces-big-man-utd-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stay-or-go-at-28-rashford-faces-big-man-utd-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappe wins race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the goals from the race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot as Kylian Mbappe leads the way from Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mbappe-wins-race-for-the-2026-world-cup-golden-boot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mbappe-wins-race-for-the-2026-world-cup-golden-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: World Cup lessons &amp; Celtic's transfer standstill]]></title><description><![CDATA[What has the World Cup changed - and why are Celtic fans losing patience?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-world-cup-lessons-amp-celtics-transfer-standstill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-world-cup-lessons-amp-celtics-transfer-standstill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic revive chase for striker Hogh - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic rekindle interest in Norway-based striker and receive encouragement in hunt for a new goalkeeper...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-revive-chase-for-striker-hogh-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-revive-chase-for-striker-hogh-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lamine-yamal-completes-football-at-19-as-argentina-betray-messi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lamine-yamal-completes-football-at-19-as-argentina-betray-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sixteen-titles-in-five-years-why-spain-are-a-dominant-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sixteen-titles-in-five-years-why-spain-are-a-dominant-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-reaction-is-terrible-world-cup-final-turns-ugly-at-full-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-reaction-is-terrible-world-cup-final-turns-ugly-at-full-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup after extra time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain dominate Argentina 1-0, to win their second FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dominant-spain-beat-argentina-to-win-world-cup-after-extra-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dominant-spain-beat-argentina-to-win-world-cup-after-extra-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-the-world-cup-has-affected-your-premier-league-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-the-world-cup-has-affected-your-premier-league-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's Torres scores only goal of World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spains-torres-scores-only-goal-of-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spains-torres-scores-only-goal-of-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars shine at the World Cup final half-time show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira entertain the crowd at half-time in the World Cup final, with a special appearance from Ronaldo and Ronaldinho at the New York New Jersey Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stars-shine-at-the-world-cup-final-half-time-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stars-shine-at-the-world-cup-final-half-time-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swansea close in on deal for Motherwell's Just]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swansea City hope to tie up a deal for Motherwell's Elijah Just after he impressed for New Zealand at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/swansea-close-in-on-deal-for-motherwells-just/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/swansea-close-in-on-deal-for-motherwells-just/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win third-place play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-beat-france-in-10-goal-thriller-to-win-third-place-play-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-beat-france-in-10-goal-thriller-to-win-third-place-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant first half, turbulent second - Tuchel]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager praises his players as England beat France 6-4 for third place in the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brilliant-first-half-turbulent-second-tuchel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brilliant-first-half-turbulent-second-tuchel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rice fires England into early lead against France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France in the World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rice-fires-england-into-early-lead-against-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rice-fires-england-into-early-lead-against-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday and the start of the Premier League just over a month away, supporters are starting to think about how their side is shaping up for the new campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-the-world-cup-affect-arsenals-transfer-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-the-world-cup-affect-arsenals-transfer-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Villa's record signing Manzambi can spearhead new era]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a new era for Aston Villa - and Johan Manzambi, who has just joined in a club record deal worth more than &pound;50m - will be one of the poster boys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-villas-record-signing-manzambi-can-spearhead-new-era/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-villas-record-signing-manzambi-can-spearhead-new-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More games, more controversy - good and bad of biggest World Cup yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/more-games-more-controversy-good-and-bad-of-biggest-world-cup-yet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/more-games-more-controversy-good-and-bad-of-biggest-world-cup-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now']]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/defiant-tuchel-defends-decisions-and-says-loss-is-scar-we-carry-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/defiant-tuchel-defends-decisions-and-says-loss-is-scar-we-carry-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/they-made-him-a-defensive-player-trump-questions-kane-role-in-semi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/they-made-him-a-defensive-player-trump-questions-kane-role-in-semi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-like-to-leave-mark-on-opponents-laporte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-like-to-leave-mark-on-opponents-laporte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal as Saracchi gives up on return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho turns down a new contract with Celtic and joins Bursaspor as former loanee Marcelo Saracchi admits defeat in his bid to return to the Scottish champions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iheanacho-rejects-new-celtic-deal-as-saracchi-gives-up-on-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iheanacho-rejects-new-celtic-deal-as-saracchi-gives-up-on-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/white-house-defends-argentina-team-over-falklands-banner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/white-house-defends-argentina-team-over-falklands-banner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal want Villa's Rogers - Saturday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco Williams, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-want-villas-rogers-saturdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-want-villas-rogers-saturdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address after their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-urges-england-to-finish-strongly-in-emotional-address/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-urges-england-to-finish-strongly-in-emotional-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stick-with-tuchel-unless-guardiola-is-available-rooney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stick-with-tuchel-unless-guardiola-is-available-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ederson extends Atalanta contract after Man Utd move collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atalanta midfielder Ederson extends his contract after a move to Manchester United collapses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ederson-extends-atalanta-contract-after-man-utd-move-collapses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ederson-extends-atalanta-contract-after-man-utd-move-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It hurts' - Saints boss Eckert on Spygate judgement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert admits it has been "tough to read" judgement on his role in the scandal that saw the club kicked out of the Championship play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-hurts-saints-boss-eckert-on-spygate-judgement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-hurts-saints-boss-eckert-on-spygate-judgement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa complete club record Manzambi signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unai Emery makes his first summer signing by bringing in Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of just over &pound;50m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-complete-club-record-manzambi-signing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-complete-club-record-manzambi-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could follow as Gordon leaves Scotland as a legend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Gordon has retired as a goalkeeping legend with Heart of Midlothian and Scotland, but what is his legacy and who can succeed him with the national team?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-could-follow-as-gordon-leaves-scotland-as-a-legend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-could-follow-as-gordon-leaves-scotland-as-a-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chaos-v-calm-suttons-world-cup-final-and-third-place-predictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chaos-v-calm-suttons-world-cup-final-and-third-place-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/are-argentina-being-treated-favourably-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/are-argentina-being-treated-favourably-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds sign £34.1m defender Muharemovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United sign defender Tarik Muharemovic for &pound;34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-sign-341m-defender-muharemovic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-sign-341m-defender-muharemovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/keep-calm-and-carry-on-spain-trust-team-identity-to-deliver-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/keep-calm-and-carry-on-spain-trust-team-identity-to-deliver-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts sign goalkeeper Reus as Schwolow departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heart of Midlothian announce the imminent departure of Alexander Schwolow and the arrival of a replacement goalkeeper, Beau Reus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-sign-goalkeeper-reus-as-schwolow-departs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-sign-goalkeeper-reus-as-schwolow-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signs a new five-year contract at Anfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-midfielder-szoboszlai-signs-new-five-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-midfielder-szoboszlai-signs-new-five-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-reasons-for-england-to-be-cheerful-despite-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-reasons-for-england-to-be-cheerful-despite-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider potential simulation as mistaken identity, as seen at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/uefa-will-not-use-var-for-diving-like-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/uefa-will-not-use-var-for-diving-like-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: Can you name finalists since 1930?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we approach Sunday's World Cup final, test your knowledge of the teams who have made it to this stage before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-can-you-name-finalists-since-1930/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-can-you-name-finalists-since-1930/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham City sign Canada defender Levasseur]]></title><description><![CDATA[WSL newcomers Birmingham City have signed Canada international Marie Levasseur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/birmingham-city-sign-canada-defender-levasseur/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/birmingham-city-sign-canada-defender-levasseur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-world-cup-final-could-be-pivotal-in-ballon-dor-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-world-cup-final-could-be-pivotal-in-ballon-dor-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pele-at-the-azteca-england-in-66-ranking-the-best-world-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pele-at-the-azteca-england-in-66-ranking-the-best-world-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The financial winners and losers from the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-financial-winners-and-losers-from-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-financial-winners-and-losers-from-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Alan Shearer says Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel will not be fazed by criticism he has faced over the World Cup semi-final defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-did-not-deliver-but-his-time-with-england-is-not-up-shearer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-did-not-deliver-but-his-time-with-england-is-not-up-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does World Cup third place play-off count towards Golden Boot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the history of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the third-place play-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/does-world-cup-third-place-play-off-count-towards-golden-boot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/does-world-cup-third-place-play-off-count-towards-golden-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham captain Bowen to stay at club]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen will stay at the club for the forthcoming season in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-captain-bowen-to-stay-at-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-captain-bowen-to-stay-at-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/underdogs-history-and-late-goals-africas-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/underdogs-history-and-late-goals-africas-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened at Man City's loans exhibition day?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City welcome clubs to their training ground to showcase the talent that is on offer during the summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-happened-at-man-citys-loans-exhibition-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-happened-at-man-citys-loans-exhibition-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa sign defender Harviken from Juventus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa have signed Norway international Mathilde Harviken from Juventus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-sign-defender-harviken-from-juventus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-sign-defender-harviken-from-juventus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defender Esteve leaves Burnley to join RB Leipzig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former France Under-21s defender Maxime Esteve leaves Burnley to join Bundesliga club RB Leipzig for a reported fee of &pound;27.3m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/defender-esteve-leaves-burnley-to-join-rb-leipzig/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/defender-esteve-leaves-burnley-to-join-rb-leipzig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How have missed targets affected Newcastle's summer rebuild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United have missed out on Johan Manzambi and Victor Munoz this summer, but the club are targeting players who are "desperate" to join.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-have-missed-targets-affected-newcastles-summer-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-have-missed-targets-affected-newcastles-summer-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain 2010 v Spain 2026: How do the two XIs compare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do Spain's 2010 World Cup winners compare to the current contingent who are looking to match their feat in the 2026 tournament? BBC Sport takes a look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-2010-v-spain-2026-how-do-the-two-xis-compare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-2010-v-spain-2026-how-do-the-two-xis-compare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham sign forward Gago and defender Cascarino]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham sign Everton striker Kelly Gago and turn fellow France international Estelle Cascarino's loan move into a permanent deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-forward-gago-and-defender-cascarino/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-forward-gago-and-defender-cascarino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of tickets still available for England v France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 7,000 tickets are still listed on Fifa's ticket sites for Saturday's World Cup bronze medal match between England and France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thousands-of-tickets-still-available-for-england-v-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thousands-of-tickets-still-available-for-england-v-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign teenage Danish goalkeeper Damm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have signed Danish youth international goalkeeper Isabella Damm on a permanent transfer from Brondby IF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-teenage-danish-goalkeeper-damm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-teenage-danish-goalkeeper-damm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-rings-for-winners-as-trump-attendance-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-rings-for-winners-as-trump-attendance-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England missing final piece of jigsaw - Kane]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-missing-final-piece-of-jigsaw-kane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-missing-final-piece-of-jigsaw-kane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield United manager Wilder extends contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Wilder, in his third spell as Sheffield United manager, extends his contract until the summer of 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sheffield-united-manager-wilder-extends-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sheffield-united-manager-wilder-extends-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: How does Gordon rate in goalkeeping greats? Plus League Cup preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Gordon retires, League Cup preview and who's going to win the World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/listen-how-does-gordon-rate-in-goalkeeping-greats-plus-league-cup-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/listen-how-does-gordon-rate-in-goalkeeping-greats-plus-league-cup-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragojevic deal almost done for Rangers - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serbian midfielder close to completing Rangers switch, with Celtic defender on the way to France...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dragojevic-deal-almost-done-for-rangers-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dragojevic-deal-almost-done-for-rangers-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/effort-spirit-and-moments-but-do-england-lack-all-round-quality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/effort-spirit-and-moments-but-do-england-lack-all-round-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/new-york-issues-air-quality-alert-days-before-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/new-york-issues-air-quality-alert-days-before-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some England players disappointed by tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/some-england-players-disappointed-by-tactics-as-tuchel-questions-teams-dna/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/some-england-players-disappointed-by-tactics-as-tuchel-questions-teams-dna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transfer market 'difficult' for Celtic - Nicholson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic's lack of summer transfer activity is because they are struggling to compete with English Championship clubs and deal with agents, according to the club's chief executive Michael Nicholson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/transfer-market-difficult-for-celtic-nicholson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/transfer-market-difficult-for-celtic-nicholson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palace sign England Under-23 striker Lloyd-Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace sign last season's WSL2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/palace-sign-england-under-23-striker-lloyd-smith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/palace-sign-england-under-23-striker-lloyd-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham City sign French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/french-defender-rastocle-signs-for-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/french-defender-rastocle-signs-for-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All 11 last-minute winners at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all 11 winning goals scored in stoppage time at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-11-last-minute-winners-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-11-last-minute-winners-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/60-years-of-hurt-englands-world-cup-wait-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/60-years-of-hurt-englands-world-cup-wait-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-true-miracle-of-destiny-messi-and-lamine-yamals-incredible-first-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-true-miracle-of-destiny-messi-and-lamine-yamals-incredible-first-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly]]></title><description><![CDATA[England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-coach-on-pitch-messi-undid-englands-tactics-on-the-fly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-coach-on-pitch-messi-undid-englands-tactics-on-the-fly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you should care about World Cup third-place play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-you-should-care-about-world-cup-third-place-play-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-you-should-care-about-world-cup-third-place-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record crowd as Kerr returns to Gotham FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr makes her second debut for Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-crowd-as-kerr-returns-to-gotham-fc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-crowd-as-kerr-returns-to-gotham-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-regrets-tuchel-on-englands-defeat-by-argentina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-regrets-tuchel-on-englands-defeat-by-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gutted' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Kane gives his analysis on their defeat against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gutted-kane-disappointed-over-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gutted-kane-disappointed-over-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-shatter-englands-world-cup-dreams-in-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-shatter-englands-world-cup-dreams-in-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina celebrate progressing to World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champions Argentina celebrate at full time, after beating England 2-1 to make it through to their second successive World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-celebrate-progressing-to-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-celebrate-progressing-to-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez fires in equaliser for Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez equalises for Argentina against England in the 2026 World Cup semi final at the Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-fires-in-equaliser-for-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-fires-in-equaliser-for-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Substitute Lautaro Martinez is in the right place at the right time to head home Lionel Messi's 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final at the expense of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/late-martinez-header-sends-argentina-to-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/late-martinez-header-sends-argentina-to-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon puts England ahead against Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Gordon puts England 1-0 up against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gordon-puts-england-ahead-against-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gordon-puts-england-ahead-against-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England and Argentina national anthems drowned out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both England and Argentina's national anthems are drowned out by crowd noise, before the teams kick off their 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-and-argentina-national-anthems-drowned-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-and-argentina-national-anthems-drowned-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-special-team-beats-brilliant-individuals-how-silky-spain-flattened-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-special-team-beats-brilliant-individuals-how-silky-spain-flattened-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi]]></title><description><![CDATA[England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pressure-is-on-world-champions-argentina-in-semi-final-guehi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pressure-is-on-world-champions-argentina-in-semi-final-guehi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/extremely-happy-deschamps-gets-the-farewell-game-no-one-wants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/extremely-happy-deschamps-gets-the-farewell-game-no-one-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Scots back Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-scots-back-three-lions-against-argentina-or-it-is-anyone-but-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-scots-back-three-lions-against-argentina-or-it-is-anyone-but-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-final-half-time-to-last-up-to-25-minutes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-final-half-time-to-last-up-to-25-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain into World Cup final with victory over France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-into-world-cup-final-with-victory-over-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-into-world-cup-final-with-victory-over-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain into World Cup final after victory over France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-into-world-cup-final-after-victory-over-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-into-world-cup-final-after-victory-over-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gyokeres-part-of-alvarez-offer-wednesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gyokeres-part-of-alvarez-offer-wednesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dundee United and fellow Premiership side Falkirk&rsquo;s hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were beaten by lower-league opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/montrose-stun-dundee-utd-as-ayr-shock-falkirk-in-league-cup-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/montrose-stun-dundee-utd-as-ayr-shock-falkirk-in-league-cup-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-came-alive-in-the-semi-final-france-v-spain-player-ratings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-came-alive-in-the-semi-final-france-v-spain-player-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porro doubles Spain's lead over France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedro Porro plays a one-two with Dani Olmo and doubles Spain's lead against France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/porro-doubles-spains-lead-over-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/porro-doubles-spains-lead-over-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oyarzabal-coolly-converts-penalty-to-give-spain-lead-against-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oyarzabal-coolly-converts-penalty-to-give-spain-lead-against-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fenerbahce sign Greenwood from Marseille]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fenerbahce sign Mason Greenwood from Marseille on a four-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fenerbahce-sign-greenwood-from-marseille/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fenerbahce-sign-greenwood-from-marseille/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United agree a &pound;34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-agree-341m-fee-for-defender-muharemovic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leeds-agree-341m-fee-for-defender-muharemovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henderson &amp; Quansah only England absentees for Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/henderson-amp-quansah-only-england-absentees-for-argentina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/henderson-amp-quansah-only-england-absentees-for-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record buy O'Sullivan leaves Liverpool for Gotham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool club record signing Denise O'Sullivan leaves to join Gotham FC, just six months after joining the Reds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-buy-osullivan-leaves-liverpool-for-gotham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-buy-osullivan-leaves-liverpool-for-gotham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-sign-tielemans-for-35m-from-aston-villa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-sign-tielemans-for-35m-from-aston-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa are warned their new &pound;20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-warned-over-sportswashing-after-visit-rwanda-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-warned-over-sportswashing-after-visit-rwanda-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea agree a deal worth about &pound;850,000 to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-agree-fee-for-man-utd-striker-malard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-agree-fee-for-man-utd-striker-malard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGregor keen to 'build something special' with O'Neill amid exit talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcgregor-keen-to-build-something-special-with-oneill-amid-exit-talk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcgregor-keen-to-build-something-special-with-oneill-amid-exit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic's McGregor keen to build with O'Neill despite exit talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtics-mcgregor-keen-to-build-with-oneill-despite-exit-talk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtics-mcgregor-keen-to-build-with-oneill-despite-exit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All done deals in July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-done-deals-in-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-done-deals-in-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkinson eyes progress as Wrexham meet top clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrexham are set for a quartet of friendlies against Premier League opponents with Phil Parkinson confident his side will be better prepared for the Championship in 2026-27 than they were last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/parkinson-eyes-progress-as-wrexham-meet-top-clubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/parkinson-eyes-progress-as-wrexham-meet-top-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/secret-friendlies-and-promoting-youngsters-alonsos-first-week-at-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/secret-friendlies-and-promoting-youngsters-alonsos-first-week-at-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived]]></title><description><![CDATA[United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/balogun-expected-controversy-after-world-cup-ban-waived/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/balogun-expected-controversy-after-world-cup-ban-waived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: Name every team to have reached semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[You smashed our quarter-finalists quiz, now it's time to name every nation that's reached a World Cup semi-final!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-name-every-team-to-have-reached-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-name-every-team-to-have-reached-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton sign France forward Mouchon from Leicester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton sign France forward Noemie Mouchon on a free transfer from Leicester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-sign-france-forward-mouchon-from-leicester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-sign-france-forward-mouchon-from-leicester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi's lucky charm? Elfath to ref England v Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messis-lucky-charm-elfath-to-ref-england-v-argentina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messis-lucky-charm-elfath-to-ref-england-v-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London City to sign Diani for over £500k as spending spree continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses are set to sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-to-sign-diani-for-over-500k-as-spending-spree-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-to-sign-diani-for-over-500k-as-spending-spree-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London City Lionesses to sign Diani for over £500k]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses are set to sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-lionesses-to-sign-diani-for-over-500k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-lionesses-to-sign-diani-for-over-500k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth sign £25.7m striker Rodriguez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth announce the signing of striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Spanish club Elche in a deal worth up to &pound;25.7m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-sign-257m-striker-rodriguez/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-sign-257m-striker-rodriguez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do the World Cup semi-final line-ups show the world&rsquo;s best attacking talent plays outside the Premier League?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-rules-world-cup-defences-but-not-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-rules-world-cup-defences-but-not-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: From euphoria to uncertainty at Celtic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Champions again, but uncertainty surrounds Celtic's summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-from-euphoria-to-uncertainty-at-celtic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/podcast-from-euphoria-to-uncertainty-at-celtic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do Argentina sing about England and the Falklands?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While England see Argentina as football rivals, for Argentina the rivalry is much more than that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-do-argentina-sing-about-england-and-the-falklands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-do-argentina-sing-about-england-and-the-falklands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal agree fee for Trossard move to Besiktas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal agree a transfer fee of about &pound;17m (20m euros) to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Beskitas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-agree-fee-for-trossard-move-to-besiktas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-agree-fee-for-trossard-move-to-besiktas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge haul of fake Scotland and England football strips seized in raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trading standards seizure in Edinburgh found about 58,000 strips and is estimated to be one of the largest of its kind in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/huge-haul-of-fake-scotland-and-england-football-strips-seized-in-raid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/huge-haul-of-fake-scotland-and-england-football-strips-seized-in-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next at Liverpool for Argentina's proven winner Mac Allister?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a poor season at Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister is back thriving for Argentina - so what does his future look like at Anfield?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-next-at-liverpool-for-argentinas-proven-winner-mac-allister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-next-at-liverpool-for-argentinas-proven-winner-mac-allister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barrys-journey-from-accrington-stanley-to-world-cup-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/barrys-journey-from-accrington-stanley-to-world-cup-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/walked-for-47-of-the-world-cup-the-evolution-of-messi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/walked-for-47-of-the-world-cup-the-evolution-of-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Germany forward Baum from RB Leipzig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have signed Germany forward Lisa Baum on a permanent deal from RB Leipzig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-germany-forward-baum-from-rb-leipzig/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-germany-forward-baum-from-rb-leipzig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton sign Vuskovic from Spurs for club record £46m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton sign Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record fee of &pound;46m on a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-sign-vuskovic-from-spurs-for-club-record-46m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-sign-vuskovic-from-spurs-for-club-record-46m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The origin story of France star Michael Olise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The origin story of France star Michael Olise begins much closer to home than you might think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-origin-story-of-france-star-michael-olise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-origin-story-of-france-star-michael-olise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton close in on permament deal for Blundell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton are in advanced discussions with defender Hannah Blundell about a permanent deal following her successful loan spell last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-close-in-on-permament-deal-for-blundell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-close-in-on-permament-deal-for-blundell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London City's Asllani to sign one-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses captain Kosovare Asllani signs a one-year contract extension despite suffering a serious injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-citys-asllani-to-sign-one-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-citys-asllani-to-sign-one-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased security for England and Argentina tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/increased-security-for-england-and-argentina-tie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/increased-security-for-england-and-argentina-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's road to semi-final - every goal so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relive every goal Spain have scored on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, where a thrilling meeting with France at Dallas Stadium awaits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spains-road-to-semi-final-every-goal-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spains-road-to-semi-final-every-goal-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the goals from France's run to semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch every goal scored by France on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals and a mouth-watering tie against Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-goals-from-frances-run-to-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-goals-from-frances-run-to-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together']]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/easy-to-create-divisions-kane-says-england-are-completely-together/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/easy-to-create-divisions-kane-says-england-are-completely-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/timing-took-me-to-chelsea-rather-than-liverpool-alonso/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/timing-took-me-to-chelsea-rather-than-liverpool-alonso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/alonso-wants-to-keep-fernandez-at-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/alonso-wants-to-keep-fernandez-at-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the World Cup record-holders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the record-holders in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-are-the-world-cup-record-holders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-are-the-world-cup-record-holders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/most-clinical-least-creative-best-in-the-air-comparing-the-last-four/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/most-clinical-least-creative-best-in-the-air-comparing-the-last-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Sutton's World Cup semi-final predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the semi-final ties at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chris-suttons-world-cup-semi-final-predictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chris-suttons-world-cup-semi-final-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/borrowed-shoes-no-golden-boot-the-story-of-the-world-cups-greatest-scorer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/borrowed-shoes-no-golden-boot-the-story-of-the-world-cups-greatest-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are unprecedented times - England should enjoy them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/these-are-unprecedented-times-england-should-enjoy-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/these-are-unprecedented-times-england-should-enjoy-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match]]></title><description><![CDATA[First competitive game between teams since 2002 World CupGeorgia braced for potential flashpoints in Atlanta buildupIt has been billed as one of the biggest grudge matches in the history of international football. After England&rsquo;s players rode their luck against Erling Haaland&rsquo;s Norway on a steamy night in Miami, they spent Sunday recuperating at their base in Kansas City as thoughts turn to facing Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s team will take]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-on-collision-course-with-messi-and-argentina-in-world-cup-semi-final-grudge-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-on-collision-course-with-messi-and-argentina-in-world-cup-semi-final-grudge-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Written off as too old' - France beat up-and-coming Spain in 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain meet France in the last 16 of the 2006 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/written-off-as-too-old-france-beat-up-and-coming-spain-in-2006/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/written-off-as-too-old-france-beat-up-and-coming-spain-in-2006/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Maradona dominated England in 1986]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diego Maradona leads his Argentina team to victory against England in the quarter-final of the World Cup in 1986.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-maradona-dominated-england-in-1986/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-maradona-dominated-england-in-1986/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina v England 2002 - Redemption for Beckham]]></title><description><![CDATA[England meet Argentina in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-v-england-2002-redemption-for-beckham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-v-england-2002-redemption-for-beckham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina v England 1998 - Owen, Beckham and penalty pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[England meet Argentina in the last 16 of the 1998 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-v-england-1998-owen-beckham-and-penalty-pain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-v-england-1998-owen-beckham-and-penalty-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel and Bellingham need to cool tension with England so close to history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest episode of Thomas versus Jude does not have to descend into a drama and team cannot afford to be distracted heading into the World Cup semi-finalThomas Tuchel lobbed a grenade into the mix. Jude Bellingham picked it up and threw it back. There was an explosion of honesty in Miami, where everyone was struggling to maintain composure in the stifling humidity, and it needs to be dealt with before England try to reach a men&rsquo;s World Cup final for the first time on foreign soil.It is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-and-bellingham-need-to-cool-tension-with-england-so-close-to-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-and-bellingham-need-to-cool-tension-with-england-so-close-to-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He just wants to see the best version of us’: Harry Kane accepts Tuchel criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach scathing after win against NorwayCaptain says comments will keep players on their toesHarry Kane has insisted Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s strong criticism of England&rsquo;s performance after their quarter-final win against Norway in Miami was driven by their failure to bring their excellence from the training ground into matches.The England captain also suggested that Tuchel&rsquo;s words had been designed to keep the players on their toes before the semi-final against Argentina in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/he-just-wants-to-see-the-best-version-of-us-harry-kane-accepts-tuchel-criticism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/he-just-wants-to-see-the-best-version-of-us-harry-kane-accepts-tuchel-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team &lsquo;does not have any French players&rsquo;The former Spanish conservative prime minister Mariano Rajoy is facing growing accusations of racism after writing in a World Cup newspaper column that the French national team &ldquo;does not have any French players&rdquo;.Rajoy, who was in office from 2011 to 2018, pondered Spain&rsquo;s looming semi-final showdown with France in an article for the online newspaper El Deb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-spanish-pm-accused-of-racism-in-remarks-about-french-football-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-spanish-pm-accused-of-racism-in-remarks-about-french-football-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Bates obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former owner and chairman of Chelsea FC who bought the club for a pound and helped restore it to the top rank of English footballFor more than 20 years, Ken Bates, who has died aged 94, was synonymous with Chelsea Football Club, which he bought in 1982 from the Mears family, who had lost control after rebuilding the west stand.Haemorrhaging money, hugely in debt and about to sink into what was then Division Three, the London club cost him &pound;1. Two feuding, financially hectic decades later,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ken-bates-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ken-bates-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer is expected to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disastersKeir Starmer is expected to use his final week in office to push the Hillsborough law through its remaining stages in the Commons after months of delays.This bill aims to strengthen support for families seeking justice after major disasters and create new offences for officials who deliberately mislead the public or seek to block accountability. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/starmer-is-expected-to-use-last-week-in-power-to-push-through-hillsborough-law/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/starmer-is-expected-to-use-last-week-in-power-to-push-through-hillsborough-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We assess the teams who played in the last eight as the business end of the tournament approachesDidier Deschamps has seen it all before and certainly does not fear even the lowest of blocks. It is clear everyone is afraid of Les Bleus, which is understandable, and they are using it to their advantage. It is admirable how teams keep France quiet for lengthy periods but the game is too long to completely silence Kylian Mbapp&eacute; and Ousmane Demb&eacute;l&eacute;. Against Morocco an hour of pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-power-rankings-who-leads-the-pack-as-semi-finals-loom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-power-rankings-who-leads-the-pack-as-semi-finals-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big game Bellingham steps up again with show-stopping World Cup run for England | Andrew Beasley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid forward is thriving on the global stage as the first player to score twice in consecutive knockout matches at the tournament since Maradona in 1986England&rsquo;s World Cup journey has rapidly become the Jude&nbsp;Bellingham show. He scored twice to see off Norway on Saturday having also bagged a double in the previous round against Mexico. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder loves delivering on the biggest of stages.This is the greatest era of World&nbsp;Cup goal scoring, aided by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-game-bellingham-steps-up-again-with-show-stopping-world-cup-run-for-england-andrew-beasley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-game-bellingham-steps-up-again-with-show-stopping-world-cup-run-for-england-andrew-beasley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gianni Infantino hints at expansion to 64-team World Cup before 2030 event]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Definitely &#8203;an issue that will be examined and discussed&rsquo;Fifa president calls 48-team tournament a &lsquo;huge success&rsquo;Fifa officials will look at the possibility of expanding the World Cup by another 16 teams before the &#8288;2030 event, Gianni Infantino said in an interview. The Fifa president told Bluewin, a Swiss media outlet, that growing from 48 to &#8288;64 teams could make &#8288;sense.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s definitely &#8203;an issue that will be examined and disc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gianni-infantino-hints-at-expansion-to-64-team-world-cup-before-2030-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gianni-infantino-hints-at-expansion-to-64-team-world-cup-before-2030-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel unhappy with England display - so why do they keep winning?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-unhappy-with-england-display-so-why-do-they-keep-winning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-unhappy-with-england-display-so-why-do-they-keep-winning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cablegate: should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been disallowed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder got England back on level terms in fine fashion but pictures suggest illegal interference in the buildupNorway&rsquo;s goalkeeper, &Oslash;rjan H&aring;skjold Nyland, launches a goal-kick down the pitch two minutes into stoppage time at the end of the first half. The ball falls just inside England&rsquo;s half, near the touchline, where Elliot Anderson is able to gather possession and drive forward. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cablegate-should-jude-bellinghams-first-goal-against-norway-have-been-disallowed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cablegate-should-jude-bellinghams-first-goal-against-norway-have-been-disallowed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/animals-hand-of-god-and-beckham-argentina-and-englands-world-cup-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/animals-hand-of-god-and-beckham-argentina-and-englands-world-cup-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham blunts Norway as England make the semis | World Cup Daily – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Lars Sivertsen and Leander Schaerlaeckens as England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time to set up a semi-final against Argentina Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-blunts-norway-as-england-make-the-semis-world-cup-daily-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-blunts-norway-as-england-make-the-semis-world-cup-daily-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina’s World Cup built on ‘suffering’ faces its biggest test in England | Pablo Iglesias Maurer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defending champions have taken two of their three knockout-round matches to extra-time. England awaitsArgentina topple Swiss with two goals in extra timeSwitzerland hit out at VAR after &lsquo;mistaken identity&rsquo; checkThroughout the World Cup tournament &ndash; from the first match through to the 3-1 quarter-final win on Saturday &ndash; Lionel Scaloni has been asked one question over and over again: what&nbsp;does he consider the legacy of&nbsp;this Argentina side?Scaloni has been the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentinas-world-cup-built-on-suffering-faces-its-biggest-test-in-england-pablo-iglesias-maurer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentinas-world-cup-built-on-suffering-faces-its-biggest-test-in-england-pablo-iglesias-maurer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina set up England semi-final with extra-time victory over Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final with England after scoring twice in extra-time to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-set-up-england-semi-final-with-extra-time-victory-over-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-set-up-england-semi-final-with-extra-time-victory-over-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julián Álvarez’s extra-time stunner sinks 10-man Switzerland to send Argentina into semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did anyone think they would do it the easy way? If Argentina are to win this World Cup they will only get there via rollercoaster. A seemingly straightforward night&rsquo;s work against Switzerland became their tournament in microcosm, threatening to squander it all before finding salvation through a moment of unfettered genius.Just this once it did not come from the left boot of Lionel Messi. In fact, with his side labouring towards penalties midway through the second period of extra time, Mess]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/julin-lvarezs-extra-time-stunner-sinks-10-man-switzerland-to-send-argentina-into-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/julin-lvarezs-extra-time-stunner-sinks-10-man-switzerland-to-send-argentina-into-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham excels in parallel World Cup but cannot win trophy alone | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up against Norway&rsquo;s heart and skill and Florida&rsquo;s heat, talisman got England through &ndash; but there is much to fixJude against the sun. For much of this game there was a feeling of three separate entities struggling to assert their will in the heavy air of Miami Gardens. First, Norway, in their first World Cup quarter&#8209;final, who played with heart, skill and patience, and were by any Jude&#8209;free metric probably the better team.Alongside this, forcing itself centre stage,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jude-bellingham-excels-in-parallel-world-cup-but-cannot-win-trophy-alone-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jude-bellingham-excels-in-parallel-world-cup-but-cannot-win-trophy-alone-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham scores extra-time winner as England reach semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, as England come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-scores-extra-time-winner-as-england-reach-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-scores-extra-time-winner-as-england-reach-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham unimpressed after Tuchel criticises ‘lucky’ England’s performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach says team were &lsquo;sloppy&rsquo; and &lsquo;not fast enough&rsquo;Two-goal Bellingham responds: &lsquo;Yeah, well, whatever&rsquo;Jude Bellingham hit back at criticism of England&rsquo;s performance from Thomas Tuchel after his two goals against Norway booked a place in the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time.A virtuoso display from the Real Madrid star inspired a comeback victory after Andreas Schjelderup had given Norway the lead, with Bellingham scoring a controversial equ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jude-bellingham-unimpressed-after-tuchel-criticises-lucky-englands-performance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jude-bellingham-unimpressed-after-tuchel-criticises-lucky-englands-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham’s extra-time winner sinks Norway and sends England into World Cup semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s message was that it was time for England to thrive at the business end of the World Cup; the most exciting part. His players had to release the handbrake and go for it. They must not have any regrets against a Norway team that most of England expected them to beat. English arrogance? Or cold, hard realism?Happily for Tuchel, he had a player in Jude Bellingham who took him at his word. Every one of them. Bellingham had shone previously at this tournament but he moved to anot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellinghams-extra-time-winner-sinks-norway-and-sends-england-into-world-cup-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellinghams-extra-time-winner-sinks-norway-and-sends-england-into-world-cup-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was VAR right to overturn England penalty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have a penalty overturned following a VAR review after Djed Spence was judged to have initiated the contact with Norway's Oscar Bobb during the first half of extra time in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/was-var-right-to-overturn-england-penalty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/was-var-right-to-overturn-england-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina midfield great Rattin dies aged 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina great Antonio Rattin, whose sending-off at the 1966 World Cup led to the introduction of red and yellow cards, dies aged 89.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-midfield-great-rattin-dies-aged-89/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-midfield-great-rattin-dies-aged-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rate the players as England face Norway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rate the Norway and England players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rate-the-players-as-england-face-norway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rate-the-players-as-england-face-norway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's ban questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to England's Jarell Quansah being banned for two World Cup games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-official-refuses-to-answer-bbcs-ban-questions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-official-refuses-to-answer-bbcs-ban-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain beat Germany to win U19 Euros in Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain claim the Uefa Men's Under-19 Championship for the 10th time with a 2-0 victory over Germany at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-beat-germany-to-win-u19-euros-in-wrexham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-beat-germany-to-win-u19-euros-in-wrexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd and Liverpool want Gomes - Sunday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United and Liverpool make Joao Gomes contact, Chelsea open talks over Jonathan Rowe, an MLS side are looking to sign Mohamed Salah, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-and-liverpool-want-gomes-sundays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-and-liverpool-want-gomes-sundays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders St Mirren start with win as Linlithgow cause shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holders St Mirren start the defence of the Premier Sports Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win over Dumbarton as second-tier Greenock Morton suffer a shock defeat at home to Lowland League champions Linlithgow Rose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/holders-st-mirren-start-with-win-as-linlithgow-cause-shock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/holders-st-mirren-start-with-win-as-linlithgow-cause-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth's Jimenez set for Fiorentina loan amid investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth defender Alex Jimenez - suspended by his club while they investigate social media allegations - is set for a loan move to Fiorentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouths-jimenez-set-for-fiorentina-loan-amid-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouths-jimenez-set-for-fiorentina-loan-amid-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colourful, controversial and significant - ex-Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates, who has died aged 94, was a colourful and controversial figure - but also a significant one for English football, writes Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/colourful-controversial-and-significant-ex-chelsea-and-leeds-owner-bates-dies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/colourful-controversial-and-significant-ex-chelsea-and-leeds-owner-bates-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry City sign winger Tchaouna from Burnley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League Coventry City signed winger Loum Tchaouna from relegated Burnley for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coventry-city-sign-winger-tchaouna-from-burnley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coventry-city-sign-winger-tchaouna-from-burnley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurgen Klopp agrees a deal in principle to become the new head coach of Germany's men's national team after the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/klopp-agrees-to-replace-nagelsmann-as-germany-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/klopp-agrees-to-replace-nagelsmann-as-germany-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/south-africa-world-cup-midfielder-adams-dies-aged-25/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/south-africa-world-cup-midfielder-adams-dies-aged-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnacho absent from Chelsea pre-season training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alejandro Garnacho has not yet joined up with Chelsea for pre-season as the club actively look to sell the winger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/garnacho-absent-from-chelsea-pre-season-training/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/garnacho-absent-from-chelsea-pre-season-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | Belgium and the End Of The Golden Generation Klaxon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Look at it up there on the hill, shining in the sunlight, an almost imperceptible aura of melancholia surrounding it like a halo. Look at the ornate carvings, the faces etched across its flanks. There&rsquo;s Davor Suker! Preben Elkj&aelig;r! Ferenc Puskas! Is that &hellip; it is! It&rsquo;s Danny Mills, his face almost entirely worn away by the years of tourists rubbing it for luck. Yes, it&rsquo;s the End Of The Golden Generation Klaxon and it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-belgium-and-the-end-of-the-golden-generation-klaxon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-belgium-and-the-end-of-the-golden-generation-klaxon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Arsenal jeers to Swiss tears: Xhaka's redemption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Granit Xhaka has battled back from being booed by his own fans at Arsenal to being one of the most influential players for club and country as he looks to help Switzerland make history at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-arsenal-jeers-to-swiss-tears-xhakas-redemption/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-arsenal-jeers-to-swiss-tears-xhakas-redemption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comoros winger Said joins Wolves on three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves sign left winger Rafiki Said from Belgian side Standard Liege on a three-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/comoros-winger-said-joins-wolves-on-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/comoros-winger-said-joins-wolves-on-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-argentina-take-messi-off-penalties/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-argentina-take-messi-off-penalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing golf with Trump surreal - Kane]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Kane says he once played golf with United States President Donald Trump, describing the experience as "surreal".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/playing-golf-with-trump-surreal-kane/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/playing-golf-with-trump-surreal-kane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales defender Lockyer signs for Melbourne Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales defender Tom Lockyer agrees a deal to join Australian A-League side Melbourne Victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-defender-lockyer-signs-for-melbourne-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-defender-lockyer-signs-for-melbourne-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devlin joins Rangers after Hearts exit - what will he bring to club?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Cammy Devlin says it is "an absolute honour and privilege" to join Rangers under freedom of contract after leaving Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/devlin-joins-rangers-after-hearts-exit-what-will-he-bring-to-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/devlin-joins-rangers-after-hearts-exit-what-will-he-bring-to-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 34]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-34/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Man Utd youngsters to look out for in Finland and Norway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United's pre-season schedule begins before the World Cup final, and with so many senior players still missing, which youngsters could impress?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-man-utd-youngsters-to-look-out-for-in-finland-and-norway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-man-utd-youngsters-to-look-out-for-in-finland-and-norway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hey-jude-bellinghams-return-to-england-indispensability/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hey-jude-bellinghams-return-to-england-indispensability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill hints at Iheanacho &amp; Saracchi talks - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi be returning to Celtic? Elsewhere, Rangers are reportedly closing in on Cammy Devlin after his Hearts exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-hints-at-iheanacho-amp-saracchi-talks-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneill-hints-at-iheanacho-amp-saracchi-talks-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ad machine: how David Beckham conquered America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England midfielder is everywhere at this World Cup, having reached a popularity in the US other Britons have rarely achievedWatch US television for any length of time and the endless spume of adverts will eventually separate into three distinct types.The first are adverts for units of generic food-substance, each one essentially the same hand-sized grenade of glossy and salted microminced matter; but each also with its own industrialised repertoire of colours and noise and packaging r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-ad-machine-how-david-beckham-conquered-america/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-ad-machine-how-david-beckham-conquered-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/when-the-world-cup-finishes-the-football-continues-on-bbc-sport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/when-the-world-cup-finishes-the-football-continues-on-bbc-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow the new football season on BBC Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-follow-the-new-football-season-on-bbc-sport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-follow-the-new-football-season-on-bbc-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-it-time-to-give-record-breaker-pickford-the-credit-he-deserves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-it-time-to-give-record-breaker-pickford-the-credit-he-deserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial turf &amp; coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/artificial-turf-amp-coaching-revolution-how-norway-shaped-golden-generation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/artificial-turf-amp-coaching-revolution-how-norway-shaped-golden-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-goals-from-englands-2026-world-cup-campaign-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-goals-from-englands-2026-world-cup-campaign-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haaland has advantage over Man City team-mates]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney and Cesar Azpilicueta look ahead to England's match against Norway and feel that Erling Haaland will have an advantage over his Manchester City team-mates in the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/haaland-has-advantage-over-man-city-team-mates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/haaland-has-advantage-over-man-city-team-mates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/merino-the-unlikely-hero-again-as-spain-wait-for-lamine-yamal-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/merino-the-unlikely-hero-again-as-spain-wait-for-lamine-yamal-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lammens-error-spells-end-for-belgiums-golden-generation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lammens-error-spells-end-for-belgiums-golden-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-into-semi-finals-at-expense-of-belgium-after-merinos-late-winner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-into-semi-finals-at-expense-of-belgium-after-merinos-late-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Influential' Lamine Yamal has 'more to give' to Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport World Cup pundits Cesar Azpilicueta and Wayne Rooney look at how Lamine Yamal performed against Belgium and feel there is "more to come" from the Spain forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/influential-lamine-yamal-has-more-to-give-to-spain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/influential-lamine-yamal-has-more-to-give-to-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Merino&rsquo;s amazing moment arrived once more, an entire country circling the corner flag with him as football, which somehow always finds a way, provided another absurdly tall tale. The man who came on to score the late, late goals that took Spain into a European championship semi-final two years ago and a World Cup quarter-final four days ago, only went and did it again. And this time it was even better, his two-month old son Marco, who he has hardly seen, in attendance here. &ldquo;As]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/merino-puts-spain-into-world-cup-semi-finals-as-belgium-rue-costly-courtois-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/merino-puts-spain-into-world-cup-semi-finals-as-belgium-rue-costly-courtois-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd's Ederson move in doubt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United's attempt to complete a &pound;35m deal for Atalanta midfielder is in doubt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utds-ederson-move-in-doubt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utds-ederson-move-in-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/new-species-named-after-cape-verde-keeper-vozinha/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/new-species-named-after-cape-verde-keeper-vozinha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnley appoint Hayen as new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnley appoint Genk boss Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burnley-appoint-hayen-as-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burnley-appoint-hayen-as-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didier Deschamps&rsquo; decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finalsThe driving force behind France&rsquo;s semi-final win over Morocco in 2022, Antoine Griezmann, was watching on from the stands this time as Les Bleus powered past the Atlas Lions to reach a third consecutive World Cup semi-final.The 35-year-old, who recently completed a move to Orlando City, had not attended a France match since his international retir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kylian-mbapp-embraces-leadership-role-for-france-to-urge-team-humility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kylian-mbapp-embraces-leadership-role-for-france-to-urge-team-humility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina's football association signals it may have suffered a cyber attack after emails from its accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the dramatic win against Egypt at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hacking-worry-for-argentine-fa-over-world-cup-emails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hacking-worry-for-argentine-fa-over-world-cup-emails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen sell Keskinen to Odense after 'very good offer']]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen sell Topi Keskinen to Odense for an undisclosed fee, which Pittodrie manager Stephen Robinson describes as "a very good offer".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aberdeen-sell-keskinen-to-odense-after-very-good-offer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aberdeen-sell-keskinen-to-odense-after-very-good-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England defender Charles joins Man City from Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have signed England international Niamh Charles for &pound;500,000 from Women's Super League rivals Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-defender-charles-joins-man-city-from-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-defender-charles-joins-man-city-from-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesus reunites with Ronaldo as new Portugal head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorge Jesus is named Portugal's new head coach on a four-year contract to run through to the 2030 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jesus-reunites-with-ronaldo-as-new-portugal-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jesus-reunites-with-ronaldo-as-new-portugal-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham sign forward Salmon on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham have signed England forward Ebony Salmon on a two-year deal following her exit from Aston Villa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-forward-salmon-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-forward-salmon-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edwards leaves football chief role with Liverpool owners FSG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group announce the departure of Michael Edwards, the company's chief executive of football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/edwards-leaves-football-chief-role-with-liverpool-owners-fsg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/edwards-leaves-football-chief-role-with-liverpool-owners-fsg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City offer £10 match tickets for local residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City are to trial an initiative next season offering Premier League matchday tickets priced at &pound;10 for adults living in the local area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-offer-10-match-tickets-for-local-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-offer-10-match-tickets-for-local-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: England v Norway, Wimbledon and Alexia Putellas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, tennis, rugby union, cricket, cycling, rugby league and swimming? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sports-quiz-of-the-week-england-v-norway-wimbledon-and-alexia-putellas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sports-quiz-of-the-week-england-v-norway-wimbledon-and-alexia-putellas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner rules inquest needed into Nobby Stiles' death]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into his death will be held after a corner finds injury consistent with repeated head traumas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coroner-rules-inquest-needed-into-nobby-stiles-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coroner-rules-inquest-needed-into-nobby-stiles-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Spain defender Batlle on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Spain international Ona Batlle on a free transfer following her exit from Barcelona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-spain-defender-batlle-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-spain-defender-batlle-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal hail signing of ‘winner’ Ona Batlle after Barcelona summer exodus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batlle is fourth arrival after Stanway, Cerci and ReutelerManchester City sign Niamh Charles from ChelseaArsenal have confirmed the signing of the Spain full-back Ona Batlle for free after her departure from Barcelona, continuing the London club&rsquo;s busy start to the transfer window.The 27-year-old is their fourth signing, after Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci and Geraldine Reuteler, who arrived from Bundesliga teams on free transfers, and the club are understood to have been determined to com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-hail-signing-of-winner-ona-batlle-after-barcelona-summer-exodus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-hail-signing-of-winner-ona-batlle-after-barcelona-summer-exodus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exit strategies: how and why 27% of World Cup coaches have left their jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen coaches have been sacked or walked away from their national teams &ndash; here&rsquo;s a full rundownSabri Lamouchi Appointed on 14 January to succeed Sami Trabelsi after Tunisia lost on penalties to Mali in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Sacked after Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden in their opening group match. Said after the game: &ldquo;We have our pride. We need to react.&rdquo; The Tunisian FA said: &ldquo;The Federation Tunisienne de Football announces the termination of its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/exit-strategies-how-and-why-27-of-world-cup-coaches-have-left-their-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/exit-strategies-how-and-why-27-of-world-cup-coaches-have-left-their-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A bit of a rebel' - what can Celtic expect from forward Duran?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic are set to sign their first player in the transfer window - 24-year-old Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag - for a reported &pound;5.5m. But who is he?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-bit-of-a-rebel-what-can-celtic-expect-from-forward-duran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-bit-of-a-rebel-what-can-celtic-expect-from-forward-duran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Give me another medal!’: meet the hair stylist who has taken over the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay&egrave;ma on working with England stars, a new look for Raphinha and forging a friendship with Lamine Yamal&rsquo;s family Jay&egrave;ma has had a World Cup like no other. Who else but the London hair stylist has worked with footballers from England, Brazil, the United States and Canada, and hung out with Lamine Yamal and his family, while having no idea who Lionel Messi is until recently?Who else but Jay&egrave;ma has been to her first game of men&rsquo;s football and left before the end of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/give-me-another-medal-meet-the-hair-stylist-who-has-taken-over-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/give-me-another-medal-meet-the-hair-stylist-who-has-taken-over-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon]]></title><description><![CDATA[England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-boss-explicit-heckle-a-bit-of-fun-gordon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-boss-explicit-heckle-a-bit-of-fun-gordon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City sign Monga - how good is the 17-year-old?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City strike an early blow to Arsenal by signing teenager Jeremy Monga from Leicester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-sign-monga-how-good-is-the-17-year-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-sign-monga-how-good-is-the-17-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele adding a second as France prove too good for Morocco and move into the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-into-semi-finals-after-comfortable-win-over-morocco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-into-semi-finals-after-comfortable-win-over-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappé stunner ends Morocco resistance to send France into World Cup semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a relentlessness to this France that might make them irresistible. Morocco no doubt had the best of intentions, ideas of how they could hurt the side that had beaten them in the semi-final in Qatar, but France press so well that they soon accepted they had no option but to retreat and endure. France have such attacking quality that simply surviving isn&rsquo;t really a viable option.Kylian Mbapp&eacute;, once again, was the key figure, missing a penalty, scoring a stunning opener and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mbapp-stunner-ends-morocco-resistance-to-send-france-into-world-cup-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mbapp-stunner-ends-morocco-resistance-to-send-france-into-world-cup-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolute perfection!' Mbappe fires France ahead against Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the angles of Kylian Mbappe's opener for France against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/absolute-perfection-mbappe-fires-france-ahead-against-morocco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/absolute-perfection-mbappe-fires-france-ahead-against-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match-fixing has spread to chess and darts, Lords’ select committee told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Crystal Palace academy player gives evidence&lsquo;There is much more to be done&rsquo;, says Moses SwaibuMatch-fixing has increased at an &ldquo;extraordinary&rdquo; rate across the world, a select committee of the House of Lords has been told, with organised crime networks even infiltrating chess as they look to launder proceeds from drug and human trafficking.The international agreements committee heard startling testimony on Thursday about the rise of match-fixing as part of its scrut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/match-fixing-has-spread-to-chess-and-darts-lords-select-committee-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/match-fixing-has-spread-to-chess-and-darts-lords-select-committee-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Pulisic suffered leg fracture in US loss to Belgium, out for several weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milan forward was subbed out in a 4-1 lossPulisic had been criticized for his lack of availabilityChristian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his leg in the United States&rsquo; 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup last 16 on Monday, US Soccer announced.Pulisic suffered the injury in the second half in Seattle and was removed shortly afterward. He underwent X-ray and MRI scans on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury, which is expected to keep Pulisic out for several we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/christian-pulisic-suffered-leg-fracture-in-us-loss-to-belgium-out-for-several-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/christian-pulisic-suffered-leg-fracture-in-us-loss-to-belgium-out-for-several-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle face sliding doors moment over Bruno Guimarães in summer of upheaval]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Saudi spending restricted and a glut of departures and arrivals, the stakes are high for Eddie Howe and his captain, amid uncertain times on TynesideIs it the end of the road for Bruno Guimar&atilde;es and Newcastle or are they destined to share at least one more adventure?With Arsenal anxious to add the Brazil midfielder to their armoury and Guimar&atilde;es receptive to such advances, it remains hard to predict whether Newcastle&rsquo;s intransigent resistance will be broken. Continue rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-face-sliding-doors-moment-over-bruno-guimares-in-summer-of-upheaval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-face-sliding-doors-moment-over-bruno-guimares-in-summer-of-upheaval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the key dates for the 2026-27 football season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains the full list of key dates for the 2026-27 men's football season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-the-key-dates-for-the-2026-27-football-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-the-key-dates-for-the-2026-27-football-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's going on at Newcastle with Guimaraes' future in doubt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruno Guimaraes joined Newcastle in January 2022 and hoped to fulfil all his ambitions at the club. If he leaves to join Arsenal, what does it mean for the Magpies' direction?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-going-on-at-newcastle-with-guimaraes-future-in-doubt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/whats-going-on-at-newcastle-with-guimaraes-future-in-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['World Cup quarter-final is Norway's biggest event ever by far']]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwegian pundits look ahead to their World Cup quarter-final against England, which has been described as the "biggest event ever in Norway".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quarter-final-is-norways-biggest-event-ever-by-far/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quarter-final-is-norways-biggest-event-ever-by-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League pre-season - who are your club playing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup is still going on but Premier League clubs will soon begin their pre-season friendlies - who is your club taking on and when?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-pre-season-who-are-your-club-playing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-pre-season-who-are-your-club-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen of the past 15 shootouts at World Cups have been won by the team that went secondBy Opta AnalystAfter watching 120 minutes of football, you might not find observing a coin toss the most exciting dessert. Fans in the stadium care, though. Win a coin toss for a penalty shootout and you choose the end where they are taken &ndash; to much rejoicing from those behind the chosen goal. Another coin toss also allows the winner to choose whether to go first or second. But does that decision actu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/going-first-in-a-penalty-shootout-gives-teams-an-advantage-or-does-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/going-first-in-a-penalty-shootout-gives-teams-an-advantage-or-does-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland women appoint FA's Gray as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland Women appoint James Gray as their new chief executive officer following the recent takeover by Bay Collective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sunderland-women-appoint-fas-gray-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sunderland-women-appoint-fas-gray-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester United insist new stadium ‘not vanity project’ despite prospect of more debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plan unveiled for ground 350 metres from Old TraffordWorking cost of stadium previously stated as &pound;2bnManchester United have said their proposed new 100,000-capacity &shy;stadium may lead to further debt being loaded on the club but insisted it would be &ldquo;a sanity, not vanity project&rdquo;.Plans for United&rsquo;s new home were unveiled on Thursday and showed it would be built 350 metres north-west of the current Old Trafford. The club are about &pound;1.3bn in debt and in March 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-united-insist-new-stadium-not-vanity-project-despite-prospect-of-more-debt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-united-insist-new-stadium-not-vanity-project-despite-prospect-of-more-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddy Cusack inquest adjourned over evidence request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maddy Cusack died after being found unconscious at her family home in September 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maddy-cusack-inquest-adjourned-over-evidence-request/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maddy-cusack-inquest-adjourned-over-evidence-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures who worked with striker in his formative years recall a self-belief &ndash; even when his talent did not stand outThere is another version of reality in which Harry Kane is not England&rsquo;s greatest goalscorer but a goalkeeper. On his first day at Ridgeway Rovers, his first club, the coach Dave Bricknell asked whether anyone fancied going in goal. A six-year-old Kane threw up his hand &ndash; and he was pretty good.&ldquo;I thought I&rsquo;d found a goalkeeper,&rdquo; Bricknell says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-he-a-nice-guy-no-hes-a-good-guy-how-harry-kane-became-an-england-great/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-he-a-nice-guy-no-hes-a-good-guy-how-harry-kane-became-an-england-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US delivered their best modern World Cup performance – and also let themselves down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino&rsquo;s team delivered several thrilling performances on home soil. The way it ended was somewhat less exhilaratingSo now what? How are we supposed to think about this supposedly golden generation of the United States men&rsquo;s national team who have fallen short of expectations at this World Cup on home soil?How do we come to terms with the sense that this team beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opener &ndash; the most impressive performance in the program&rsquo;s history &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-us-delivered-their-best-modern-world-cup-performance-and-also-let-themselves-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-us-delivered-their-best-modern-world-cup-performance-and-also-let-themselves-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team for now, not a squad for later – Spurs are spending big but what is it for? | Jonathan Liew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham&rsquo;s strategies have changed over the years and this summer&rsquo;s transfer splurge marks a sharp turn away from the Levy yearsA couple of weeks ago, Sotheby&rsquo;s in London concluded one of its biggest art auctions. In all, the sale of 25 modern and contemporary works raised almost &pound;300m. Seated Nude With Necklace, by Modigliani, went for &pound;41.5m; La Belle Promenade, by Magritte, went for &pound;13.5m. And amid all the feverish commentary on the resilience of the Lond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/team-for-now-not-a-squad-for-later-spurs-are-spending-big-but-what-is-it-for-jonathan-liew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/team-for-now-not-a-squad-for-later-spurs-are-spending-big-but-what-is-it-for-jonathan-liew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Best player England has developed’: Olise’s rise from Hayes to the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the Bayern and France playmaker&rsquo;s early coaches tells the story of how a move to Reading kickstarted a careerIf Michael Olise wins the World Cup, there will be a corner of a Hayes housing estate that is for ever France. It is Olise&rsquo;s corner, a scrap of parkland grass among the west London suburban homes where a seven-year-old practised his football with his brother, Richard. &ldquo;Football in these conditions, it&rsquo;s just freedom,&rdquo; Olise told L&rsquo;&Eacute;quipe l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/best-player-england-has-developed-olises-rise-from-hayes-to-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/best-player-england-has-developed-olises-rise-from-hayes-to-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/late-goals-comebacks-and-upsets-is-record-breaking-world-cup-best-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/late-goals-comebacks-and-upsets-is-record-breaking-world-cup-best-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC expert Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-expert-suttons-world-cup-quarter-final-predictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-expert-suttons-world-cup-quarter-final-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Barcelona to Bromley: Inside Putellas' move to London City]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest signings in WSL history - but how did they persuade Alexia Putellas to join?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-barcelona-to-bromley-inside-putellas-move-to-london-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-barcelona-to-bromley-inside-putellas-move-to-london-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Barcelona to Bromley: Inside Putellas' move to LCL]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest signings in WSL history - but how did they persuade Alexia Putellas to join?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-barcelona-to-bromley-inside-putellas-move-to-lcl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-barcelona-to-bromley-inside-putellas-move-to-lcl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A World Cup free agent XI: summer bargains and top targets among clubless players]]></title><description><![CDATA[A goalkeeper with 27.5m Instagram followers and a forward whose future is opaque make our team of players looking for new clubsAs late bloomers and cult heroes go, few have made an impact on a World Cup quite like the goalkeeper who first defied Spain&rsquo;s attackers and, after Cape Verde&rsquo;s qualification for the knockouts, reduced Lionel Messi to a single goal. Vozinha departed Chaves in Liga Portugal 2 at the end of last season, having previously played in Cyprus, Slovakia and Moldova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-world-cup-free-agent-xi-summer-bargains-and-top-targets-among-clubless-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-world-cup-free-agent-xi-summer-bargains-and-top-targets-among-clubless-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has World Cup signalled end of chaos at corners?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the Premier League learn anything from the refereeing of corners at the World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-world-cup-signalled-end-of-chaos-at-corners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-world-cup-signalled-end-of-chaos-at-corners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to take a World Cup shootout penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-take-a-world-cup-shootout-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-take-a-world-cup-shootout-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalic leaves as Croatia coach after nine years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic steps down after nine years in charge following their defeat against Portugal in the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dalic-leaves-as-croatia-coach-after-nine-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dalic-leaves-as-croatia-coach-after-nine-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has your Premiership club brought in &amp; let go this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop shop for all the ins and outs in the Scottish Premiership during the2026 summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-your-premiership-club-brought-in-amp-let-go-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-your-premiership-club-brought-in-amp-let-go-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers sued for £500k by kit suppliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lancashire club is facing the proceedings after negotiations for a kit renewal deal broke down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/blackburn-rovers-sued-for-500k-by-kit-suppliers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/blackburn-rovers-sued-for-500k-by-kit-suppliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the duo visiting all 16 World Cup venues in a London cab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Ollie Jenks and Seth Scott, who are attempting to visit all 16 World Cup stadiums in a traditional London taxi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-the-duo-visiting-all-16-world-cup-venues-in-a-london-cab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-the-duo-visiting-all-16-world-cup-venues-in-a-london-cab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-want-officials-kicked-out-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-want-officials-kicked-out-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Sam Kerr’s return to the NWSL mean for the league, Gotham FC and the player herself?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s superstar striker returns to the US after a seven-year absence &ndash; and will find a vastly changed landscapeWhen Sam Kerr last played for the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League&rsquo;s Big Apple-adjacent club, it was called Sky Blue and the playing conditions were abysmal. The Australia striker spent three years (from 2015-17) accruing accolades for a team bereft of locker rooms or running water at its training facility.This month, she came back to a vastly evolved franchi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-sam-kerrs-return-to-the-nwsl-mean-for-the-league-gotham-fc-and-the-player-herself/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-sam-kerrs-return-to-the-nwsl-mean-for-the-league-gotham-fc-and-the-player-herself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A striker duel for the ages &amp; Qatar revenge - what to expect in quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Setting the scene for each of the four intriguing World Cup quarter-finals that begin on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-striker-duel-for-the-ages-amp-qatar-revenge-what-to-expect-in-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-striker-duel-for-the-ages-amp-qatar-revenge-what-to-expect-in-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goals galore - how dominant is Premier League wealth at World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores just how dominant the Premier League's wealth is at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goals-galore-how-dominant-is-premier-league-wealth-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goals-galore-how-dominant-is-premier-league-wealth-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup stars who could have played for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[While there is no shortage of talent in the England squad, a number of World Cup stars from other nations could have featured for the Three Lions if things had worked out differently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cup-stars-who-could-have-played-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cup-stars-who-could-have-played-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's meeting with Norway in the World Cup quarter-final revives memories of a commentary more famous than their rivalry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/your-boys-took-a-hell-of-a-beating-england-and-norways-football-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/your-boys-took-a-hell-of-a-beating-england-and-norways-football-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there such a thing as ‘the perfect penalty’ in football? – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pain of the penalty shootout is the cruellest fate in football. A single spot kick can easily decide the outcome of a game at a World Cup, making any advantage in taking a penalty crucial. So what can we learn about the best strategy for penalty kicks from statistics and research? Guardian Sport's Nikhita Chulani looks at what the data tells us about the art of the perfect penalty.World Cup glory could all come down to penalties. What&rsquo;s the best strategy? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-there-such-a-thing-as-the-perfect-penalty-in-football-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-there-such-a-thing-as-the-perfect-penalty-in-football-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Newcastle target Manzambi is in demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johan Manzambi has been one of the World Cup's breakout stars, so can Newcastle United win the race to sign the Freiburg midfielder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-newcastle-target-manzambi-is-in-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-newcastle-target-manzambi-is-in-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Switzerland midfielder Reuteler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Switzerland midfielder Geraldine Reuteler following her exit from Eintracht Frankfurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-switzerland-midfielder-reuteler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-switzerland-midfielder-reuteler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Sweden's top scorer who hopes to play for Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robbie Ure is thriving with Allsvenskan leaders IK Sirius, but Scotland may have competition from Ukraine for the in-form striker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-swedens-top-scorer-who-hopes-to-play-for-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-swedens-top-scorer-who-hopes-to-play-for-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Neymar the first to bookend his international career with goals at the same venue? | The Knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: national team colours that are different from flags; Senegal&rsquo;s goal difference record setters; and Scotland&rsquo;s unbeaten 1974 tournamentMail us with your all of your questions and answers&ldquo;Neymar&rsquo;s consolation penalty against Norway at the World Cup means his first international goal, scored on his first cap, was in the same stadium (MetLife) as his last international goal on his final cap,&rdquo; writes Griffin Cant. &ldquo;Are there any other players who have bookend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-neymar-the-first-to-bookend-his-international-career-with-goals-at-the-same-venue-the-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-neymar-the-first-to-bookend-his-international-career-with-goals-at-the-same-venue-the-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/benitez-refuses-to-rule-out-scotland-interest-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/benitez-refuses-to-rule-out-scotland-interest-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-31/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unusual-or-predictable-how-europe-is-dominating-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unusual-or-predictable-how-europe-is-dominating-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gregor Kobel is Switzerland's penalty hero, after pulling off a stunning shootout save from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez to help set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/switzerland-beat-colombia-on-penalties-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/switzerland-beat-colombia-on-penalties-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch every penalty from Switzerland v Colombia shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the full penalties as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in the shootout to advance to the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-every-penalty-from-switzerland-v-colombia-shootout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/watch-every-penalty-from-switzerland-v-colombia-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva's successor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who left for Benfica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fulham-appoint-arbeloa-as-silvas-successor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fulham-appoint-arbeloa-as-silvas-successor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England on course to face Argentina in semis? See their path to final]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the World Cup final after progressing to the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-on-course-to-face-argentina-in-semis-see-their-path-to-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-on-course-to-face-argentina-in-semis-see-their-path-to-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers is Arsenal's main target - Wednesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal make Morgan Rogers their main target, Liverpool interested in Mexico teenager and Everton eye England defender Spence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rogers-is-arsenals-main-target-wednesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rogers-is-arsenals-main-target-wednesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the presidents’ meddling: the Balogun scandal shows how Fifa can break football | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspension of the USA striker&rsquo;s red card after Trump&rsquo;s intervention has shown what Gianni Infantino&rsquo;s organisation is trying to turn the sport into: scripted entertainmentFrites 4 Cheats 1. Tintin 4 Tonto 1. Some good news here, perhaps. It seems Gianni Infantino was right after all. Football has united the world. Mainly football has united the world in gleeful satisfaction at the USA exiting its own World Cup tournament as soon as possible following the great and glorious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-presidents-meddling-the-balogun-scandal-shows-how-fifa-can-break-football-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-presidents-meddling-the-balogun-scandal-shows-how-fifa-can-break-football-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tears-of-relief-messi-adds-another-incredible-chapter-to-world-cup-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tears-of-relief-messi-adds-another-incredible-chapter-to-world-cup-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shades-of-keane-and-gerrard-in-bellingham-display-rooney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shades-of-keane-and-gerrard-in-bellingham-display-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-investigating-alleged-racist-abuse-of-ishowspeed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-investigating-alleged-racist-abuse-of-ishowspeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-make-incredible-late-comeback-to-beat-egypt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-make-incredible-late-comeback-to-beat-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-and-belgium-midfielder-onana-ruptures-acl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-and-belgium-midfielder-onana-ruptures-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-header-seals-dramatic-argentina-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fernandez-header-seals-dramatic-argentina-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi rescues Argentina with equaliser against Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi scores a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt to level the game at 2-2 during their match in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-rescues-argentina-with-equaliser-against-egypt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-rescues-argentina-with-equaliser-against-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAR controversially rules out Egypt goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostafa Zico has his goal for Egypt ruled out following a VAR review, for a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build up, during their World Cup last 16 match in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/var-controversially-rules-out-egypt-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/var-controversially-rules-out-egypt-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi denied from penalty spot by 'brilliant' Shobeir save]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi misses his second penalty of the 2026 World Cup, as his effort is saved by Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-denied-from-penalty-spot-by-brilliant-shobeir-save/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-denied-from-penalty-spot-by-brilliant-shobeir-save/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qarabag's Duran poised for Celtic medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombian forward Camilo Duran is poised to become Celtic's first summer signing, arriving for an undisclosed fee from Qarabag, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/qarabags-duran-poised-for-celtic-medical/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/qarabags-duran-poised-for-celtic-medical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England players to get hoarding warning after freak Henderson injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-players-to-get-hoarding-warning-after-freak-henderson-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-players-to-get-hoarding-warning-after-freak-henderson-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal set to sign Meslier on free transfer after Leeds exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are set to seal the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-set-to-sign-meslier-on-free-transfer-after-leeds-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-set-to-sign-meslier-on-free-transfer-after-leeds-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea's Bartel closing in on move to Juventus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea midfielder Julia Bartel is closing in on a move to Italian club Juventus this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelseas-bartel-closing-in-on-move-to-juventus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelseas-bartel-closing-in-on-move-to-juventus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-scotland-learn-from-history-making-norway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/can-scotland-learn-from-history-making-norway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Liverpool's pre-season plans as Iraola starts work]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has arrived at the club's training ground and is preparing to start work with his new squad ahead of the Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/inside-liverpools-pre-season-plans-as-iraola-starts-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/inside-liverpools-pre-season-plans-as-iraola-starts-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa's Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' - McAllister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifas-balogun-decision-could-lead-to-football-cesspit-mcallister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifas-balogun-decision-could-lead-to-football-cesspit-mcallister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach was 'happy' to have Maddy Cusack on team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Morgan, Maddy Cusack's coach at Sheffield United, gave evidence earlier on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coach-was-happy-to-have-maddy-cusack-on-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/coach-was-happy-to-have-maddy-cusack-on-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can Stoke City keep spending on transfer fees?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains how Stoke can manage the Championship's Squad Cost Rules this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-can-stoke-city-keep-spending-on-transfer-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-can-stoke-city-keep-spending-on-transfer-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after the Folarin Balogun controversy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/la-liga-chief-critical-of-complicit-silence-surrounding-fifa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/la-liga-chief-critical-of-complicit-silence-surrounding-fifa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The superstar double act that became England's Wonderwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-superstar-double-act-that-became-englands-wonderwall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-superstar-double-act-that-became-englands-wonderwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk named Durham boss two years after Leicester sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willie Kirk has been appointed head coach of WSL 2 side Durham two years after he was sacked by Leicester City Women's team for having a relationship with a player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kirk-named-durham-boss-two-years-after-leicester-sacking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kirk-named-durham-boss-two-years-after-leicester-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Squires on … England’s World Cup classic in Mexico and a Trump novelty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our cartoonist looks at the big stories from the World Cup as England reach the last eight but the US slump outBuy David&rsquo;s cartoons | Some of his favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-englands-world-cup-classic-in-mexico-and-a-trump-novelty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-englands-world-cup-classic-in-mexico-and-a-trump-novelty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-european-backlash-over-trump-intervention-wont-worry-infantino/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-european-backlash-over-trump-intervention-wont-worry-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/overturn-this-belgium-taunt-us-and-say-trump-move-fired-them-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/overturn-this-belgium-taunt-us-and-say-trump-move-fired-them-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injustice drove Belgium to win over USA - Rangers' Raskin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/injustice-drove-belgium-to-win-over-usa-rangers-raskin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/injustice-drove-belgium-to-win-over-usa-rangers-raskin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play part?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-shambolic-end-for-the-american-dream-did-balogun-saga-play-part/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-shambolic-end-for-the-american-dream-did-balogun-saga-play-part/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/belgium-make-light-work-of-us-to-set-up-quarter-final-tie-with-spain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/belgium-make-light-work-of-us-to-set-up-quarter-final-tie-with-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Total calamity!' US gift Belgium a third goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA goalkeeper Matt Freese with a huge error in judgement as he gifts Belgium's Hans Vanaken the ball, leaving him with an easy finish that defender Tim Ream could've done more to stop. Errors all around as Belgium take control of the round of 16 tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/total-calamity-us-gift-belgium-a-third-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/total-calamity-us-gift-belgium-a-third-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ronaldos-world-cup-career-ends-in-tears-as-pandering-martinez-departs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ronaldos-world-cup-career-ends-in-tears-as-pandering-martinez-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-into-quarter-finals-after-merinos-late-winner-against-portugal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-into-quarter-finals-after-merinos-late-winner-against-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/super-sub-merino-delivers-killer-goal-for-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:14:00 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2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beever-jones-signs-new-contract-until-2030-with-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beever-jones-signs-new-contract-until-2030-with-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Germany striker Cerci on free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Germany striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-germany-striker-cerci-on-free/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-germany-striker-cerci-on-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How England used five mini games to beat Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-england-used-five-mini-games-to-beat-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-england-used-five-mini-games-to-beat-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How England's epic night at the Azteca unfolded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relive all the drama from England&rsquo;s 3-2 win over Mexico, as Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s team progressed to a quarter-final meeting with Norway on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-englands-epic-night-at-the-azteca-unfolded/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-englands-epic-night-at-the-azteca-unfolded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An incredible night when England heroes were made]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a spine-tingling night of drama, emotion and pure theatre in one of sport's most atmospheric arenas, England delivered one of their greatest performances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/an-incredible-night-when-england-heroes-were-made/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/an-incredible-night-when-england-heroes-were-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England win epic tie against Mexico to reach quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane converts a penalty as 10-man England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-win-epic-tie-against-mexico-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-win-epic-tie-against-mexico-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham scores two in 98 seconds to silence the Azteca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham scores two goals in 98 seconds to give England a 2-0 lead over Mexico during their last 16 match at the Mexico City Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-scores-two-in-98-seconds-to-silence-the-azteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-scores-two-in-98-seconds-to-silence-the-azteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-offers-stay-up-or-catch-up-for-england-v-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-offers-stay-up-or-catch-up-for-england-v-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump thanks Fifa after USA striker Balogun's ban suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/trump-thanks-fifa-after-usa-striker-baloguns-ban-suspended/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/trump-thanks-fifa-after-usa-striker-baloguns-ban-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for &pound;43m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-sign-toure-for-43m-what-will-he-bring-to-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-sign-toure-for-43m-what-will-he-bring-to-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea's Santos considered as Man Utd look to solve midfield issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, are Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos now heading Man Utd's list of midfield targets?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelseas-santos-considered-as-man-utd-look-to-solve-midfield-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelseas-santos-considered-as-man-utd-look-to-solve-midfield-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands welcome home Cape Verde players after stunning World Cup run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thousands-welcome-home-cape-verde-players-after-stunning-world-cup-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thousands-welcome-home-cape-verde-players-after-stunning-world-cup-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico fans fail in bid to wake up England players]]></title><description><![CDATA[England players feel little to no impact of Mexico fans attempting to disturb their sleep by letting off fireworks outside their hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-fans-fail-in-bid-to-wake-up-england-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-fans-fail-in-bid-to-wake-up-england-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England have struggled against low block - could they use it to beat Mexico?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England face Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup in Mexico City - Thomas Tuchel could change tactics to combat the hosts and the altitude to book a place in the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-have-struggled-against-low-block-could-they-use-it-to-beat-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-have-struggled-against-low-block-could-they-use-it-to-beat-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid sign Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-sign-defender-dumfries-from-inter-milan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-sign-defender-dumfries-from-inter-milan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England battling history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-battling-history-as-well-as-mexican-nation-in-azteca-cauldron/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-battling-history-as-well-as-mexican-nation-in-azteca-cauldron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford set to sign Burnley forward Anthony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brentford are nearing a move for Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony for a &pound;15m fee rising to &pound;17m with add-ons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-set-to-sign-burnley-forward-anthony/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-set-to-sign-burnley-forward-anthony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stay-humble-the-premier-league-feud-about-to-hit-world-stage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stay-humble-the-premier-league-feud-about-to-hit-world-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-enter-the-azteca-where-football-kings-are-crowned/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-enter-the-azteca-where-football-kings-are-crowned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sassuolo and Bologna in Bowie transfer talks' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sassuolo and Bologna are reportedly in talks with Hellas Verona about Kieron Bowie, while Celtic are linked with Norwegian striker Tobias Lauritsen and three clubs are said to be chasing former Rangers loanee Mikey Moore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sassuolo-and-bologna-in-bowie-transfer-talks-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sassuolo-and-bologna-in-bowie-transfer-talks-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-return-luxury-watches-gifted-by-youtuber/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-return-luxury-watches-gifted-by-youtuber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina&rsquo;s captain leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worthI would be shocked if the record for the most goals scored by a player in a World Cup &ndash; Just Fontaine&rsquo;s 13 in 1958 &ndash; is not broken this summer. That is how elite the world&rsquo;s top forwards are. They are all pushing each other to keep scoring more. We are so lucky to be watching them at the same time.I also believe, because of the skill set req]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lionel-messi-and-footballs-ageless-wonders-can-excel-into-their-40s-emma-hayes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lionel-messi-and-footballs-ageless-wonders-can-excel-into-their-40s-emma-hayes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A footballing deepfake: how Bruno Fernandes fell victim to an unlicensed betting operator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illegal online casinos are producing fake BBC stories and AI-generated videos in an attempt to deceive customersRespect of copyright law has never ranked highly in the list of priorities for unlicensed sports betting operators. Crests of famous clubs and &shy;photographs of star players are routinely used to promote brands that could not care less about image rights and trademarks, because these operators know any kind of enforcement is impossible.Illegal gambling platforms &shy;operate almost e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-footballing-deepfake-how-bruno-fernandes-fell-victim-to-an-unlicensed-betting-operator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-footballing-deepfake-how-bruno-fernandes-fell-victim-to-an-unlicensed-betting-operator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-28/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Norway story - 28-year wait for their biggest-ever party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway have waited 28 years for an appearance at the World Cup - now they face Brazil hoping to make history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-norway-story-28-year-wait-for-their-biggest-ever-party/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-norway-story-28-year-wait-for-their-biggest-ever-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France find a way past Paraguay and what awaits England in Mexico? - World Cup Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Barney Ronay and Philippe Auclair as France beat a spiky Paraguay side to reach the quarter-finalsRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On the podcast today; a masterclass in the dark arts from Paraguay, who somehow didn&rsquo;t receive a yellow card until after the game had finished. Ultimately a Kylian Mbapp&eacute; penalty was enough to see France through to the quarter-finals where they will pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-find-a-way-past-paraguay-and-what-awaits-england-in-mexico-world-cup-daily/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-find-a-way-past-paraguay-and-what-awaits-england-in-mexico-world-cup-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Here to write our own chapters’: England not daunted by unique occasion of Mexico game, says Tuchel]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Impossible&rsquo; to adapt to altitude but players coping, says coach Aguirre trying to keep El Tri &lsquo;grounded&rsquo; before Azteca matchThomas Tuchel has admitted England are enduring a challenging adaptation in Mexico City but is convinced his team will be ready to &ldquo;write our own chapters&rdquo; when they face the World Cup co-hosts at Estadio Azteca.The last-16 match against Mexico in their fabled home ground is the most eagerly anticipated of this summer and its logistics h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/here-to-write-our-own-chapters-england-not-daunted-by-unique-occasion-of-mexico-game-says-tuchel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/here-to-write-our-own-chapters-england-not-daunted-by-unique-occasion-of-mexico-game-says-tuchel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-survive-paraguays-disgraceful-and-embarrassing-dark-arts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-survive-paraguays-disgraceful-and-embarrassing-dark-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philippe Diallo: former goalkeeper has &lsquo;fallen into disgrace&rsquo;Remarks came in run-up to France v Paruguay matchThe French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned Jos&eacute; Luis Chilavert after the former Paraguay goalkeeper said Les Bleus are &ldquo;a squad from Africa&rdquo;.&ldquo;I condemn in the strongest possible terms the racist remarks made by Jos&eacute; Luis Chilavert against the French national team, which undermine the values of respect, fraternity,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/french-football-chief-condemns-chilaverts-remarks-that-les-bleus-are-a-squad-from-africa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/french-football-chief-condemns-chilaverts-remarks-that-les-bleus-are-a-squad-from-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England braced for a Mexican whirlwind as Tuchel strives for calm amid the chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldronIt was somehow in keeping with the bedlam that has gripped Mexico since Tuesday night when their team beat Ecuador to set up a World Cup last-16 showdown with England on Sunday. There was talk of an incoming storm, which is forecast to bring the risk of flooding and affect a game talked up as arguably the biggest in Mexico&rsquo;s history. There was a figurative one, too.The k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-braced-for-a-mexican-whirlwind-as-tuchel-strives-for-calm-amid-the-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-braced-for-a-mexican-whirlwind-as-tuchel-strives-for-calm-amid-the-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappé and France ditch ‘tuxedos’ to play ‘dirty football’ and beat Paraguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this occasion, France kept the champagne football on ice. Which was probably just as well, given the temperature. As Philadelphia broiled in an Independence Day heatwave, the World Cup favourites were forced to drop a gear or two but still had too much for a Paraguay team that set out for a fight but were ultimately no more than a nuisance.In the annals of France-Paraguay encounters this was more France 98, a 1-0 French victory in extra time, than Sweden 58, where Just Fontaine embellished hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mbapp-and-france-ditch-tuxedos-to-play-dirty-football-and-beat-paraguay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mbapp-and-france-ditch-tuxedos-to-play-dirty-football-and-beat-paraguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty against a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-overcome-resolute-paraguay-to-reach-quarter-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-overcome-resolute-paraguay-to-reach-quarter-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico could bring the best out of  Tuchel's England]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport World Cup pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards feel the way Mexico play could bring out the best of Thomas Tuchel's England side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-could-bring-the-best-out-of-tuchels-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mexico-could-bring-the-best-out-of-tuchels-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium play Americans in the last-16 on MondayUS have enjoyed strong support at home at the World CupA raucous, pro-US crowd is expected in Seattle for the Americans&rsquo; last-16 match against Belgium on Monday, but the Red Devils say that they don&rsquo;t fear the atmosphere that will await them.&ldquo;I think we just have to &hellip; show balls on the pitch,&rdquo; left-back Maxim De Cuyper said on Friday. &ldquo;Try to play your own game. If you play against 80,000 supporters or with 80,00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/belgium-players-say-they-will-need-balls-to-nullify-home-crowd-against-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/belgium-players-say-they-will-need-balls-to-nullify-home-crowd-against-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disgusting' Paraguay went 'way too far' against France]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss Paraguay's attempts to get under France's skin at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/disgusting-paraguay-went-way-too-far-against-france/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/disgusting-paraguay-went-way-too-far-against-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has your Premiership club brought in &amp; let go? - Summer 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop shop for all the ins and outs in the Scottish Premiership during the2026 summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-your-premiership-club-brought-in-amp-let-go-summer-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-your-premiership-club-brought-in-amp-let-go-summer-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to score his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mbappe-coolly-fires-france-into-lead-from-penalty-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mbappe-coolly-fires-france-into-lead-from-penalty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/james-doubtful-for-mexico-tie-but-quansah-fit-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/james-doubtful-for-mexico-tie-but-quansah-fit-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League quartet want Scott - Sunday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth's Alex Scott wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid's radar, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-quartet-want-scott-sundays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-quartet-want-scott-sundays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s World Cup exit revives questions over Alphonso Davies injury management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s World Cup run ended without Alphonso Davies playing against Morocco, reviving debate over the injury that derailed the team&rsquo;s biggest starComing into this World Cup, Canada&rsquo;s hopes hinged on the form of their one world-class player, Alphonso Davies. This has been the case for every major competition they have entered since he made his international debut in 2017, and it&rsquo;s easy to see why: over the last nine years, Davies has transformed Canada&rsquo;s fortunes.Af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/canadas-world-cup-exit-revives-questions-over-alphonso-davies-injury-management/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/canadas-world-cup-exit-revives-questions-over-alphonso-davies-injury-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[AsMorocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unbeaten-in-34-matches-why-morocco-are-world-cup-contenders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unbeaten-in-34-matches-why-morocco-are-world-cup-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton agree £24m deal for Chelsea winger George]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton agree a deal worth up to &pound;24m including add-ons to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George, subject to personal terms and a medical.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-agree-24m-deal-for-chelsea-winger-george/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-agree-24m-deal-for-chelsea-winger-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We were better than them’: Marsch bullish despite Canada’s World Cup exit to Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada coach says his side &lsquo;totally controlled the match&rsquo;Ouahbi: &lsquo;It takes some nerve to say when you lose 3-0&rsquo;Jesse Marsch spoke of his pride in his Canada side after their last-16 exit to Morocco, claiming they were the better team and challenging his players to keep producing the levels they have reached in this tournament.&ldquo;We totally controlled the match,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We were the ones more likely to win the game, but goals change games so they could si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-were-better-than-them-marsch-bullish-despite-canadas-world-cup-exit-to-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-were-better-than-them-marsch-bullish-despite-canadas-world-cup-exit-to-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada knocked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada become the first of co-hosts to exit the 2026 World Cup, after being beaten 3-0 by Morocco in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/morocco-reach-quarter-finals-as-co-hosts-canada-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/morocco-reach-quarter-finals-as-co-hosts-canada-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ounahi gives Morocco the lead against Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Azzedine Ounahi scores the opener for Morocco against Canada in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ounahi-gives-morocco-the-lead-against-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ounahi-gives-morocco-the-lead-against-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he has moved on after confrontation with Dallas police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt says Dallas hotel incident is resolvedHassan accepts police apology after clashCoach waves Palestine flag after victoryEgypt coach Hossam Hassan said he considered the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team&rsquo;s hotel in Dallas.Video began circulating Thursday, a day before Egypt beat Australia in the round of the 32 at the World Cup, showing both men arguing with a Dallas police officer, apparently over a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-coach-hossam-hassan-says-he-has-moved-on-after-confrontation-with-dallas-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-coach-hossam-hassan-says-he-has-moved-on-after-confrontation-with-dallas-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca - Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel's team will not be worried about the difficult conditions when they play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-england-wont-fear-mexico-or-the-azteca-shearer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-england-wont-fear-mexico-or-the-azteca-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Olise: Origins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The origin story of France's newest superstar begins closer to home than you might think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/michael-olise-origins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/michael-olise-origins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The origin story of France's newest superstar begins closer to home than you might think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-world-cup-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-world-cup-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: Sportsound with Lennon, Levein &amp; Neilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the news from the World Cup plus Neil Lennon, Robbie Neilson, Craig McLeish and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/listen-sportsound-with-lennon-levein-amp-neilson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/listen-sportsound-with-lennon-levein-amp-neilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fenerbahce complete deal to sign Ake from Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fenerbahce sign Netherlands defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City in a deal that could be worth up to &pound;8.5m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fenerbahce-complete-deal-to-sign-ake-from-man-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fenerbahce-complete-deal-to-sign-ake-from-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!They couldn&rsquo;t, could they? They almost did. Fair play, Gianni Infantino, adding an extra knockout round has proved a worthy addition to the Geopolitics World Cup. Sure, the group stage occasionally dragged like a wet Sunday in February, with attendant Scottish and South Korean tears, and Uruguayan rage, but jeopardy is king content. And &ldquo;the 32&rdquo; signed off with an all-time classic that went close to delivering the greatest shoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-argentina-advance-but-for-cape-verde-theyll-always-have-for-ever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-argentina-advance-but-for-cape-verde-theyll-always-have-for-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi]]></title><description><![CDATA[After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-europes-top-clubs-are-eyeing-moroccos-teenage-sensation-bouaddi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-europes-top-clubs-are-eyeing-moroccos-teenage-sensation-bouaddi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is a hellhole’: Aramco makes its presence hurt in the shadow of the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oil giant&rsquo;s sponsorship deal with Fifa has featured prominently at matches in Houston. But 100 miles away in another Texas city, residents say the firm&rsquo;s refinery is exposing them to poisonous gases and long-term health problemsThe street is wide, its grass verges thick and scruffy after a week of rainstorms. Jamal Johnson will walk home straight down the middle carrying his plastic shopping bag, a jot of motion through the stillness. He lives in one of the modest wood-panelled h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/this-is-a-hellhole-aramco-makes-its-presence-hurt-in-the-shadow-of-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/this-is-a-hellhole-aramco-makes-its-presence-hurt-in-the-shadow-of-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxlade-Chamberlain signs new one-year Celtic deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England-capped midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signs a new one-year contract with Celtic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oxlade-chamberlain-signs-new-one-year-celtic-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oxlade-chamberlain-signs-new-one-year-celtic-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: How well do you remember the last 32?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup's last-32 ties were decided in a busy six-day spell. But how closely were you paying attention?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-how-well-do-you-remember-the-last-32/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-how-well-do-you-remember-the-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning, hotel security and spying - issues England face in Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico - and it's not the only issue they face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lightning-hotel-security-and-spying-issues-england-face-in-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lightning-hotel-security-and-spying-issues-england-face-in-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson eyes Scotland job with McCoist on staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Hibernian and Kilmarnock manager Bobby Williamson puts himself forward for the job as Scotland head coach leading a dream team of Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/williamson-eyes-scotland-job-with-mccoist-on-staff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/williamson-eyes-scotland-job-with-mccoist-on-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top]]></title><description><![CDATA[A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/in-spotlight-but-shunning-limelight-olises-unique-rise-to-top/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/in-spotlight-but-shunning-limelight-olises-unique-rise-to-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-16 matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brazil-going-out-chris-sutton-predicts-world-cups-last-16-matches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brazil-going-out-chris-sutton-predicts-world-cups-last-16-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football&rsquo;s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/eight-of-the-10-most-populous-countries-are-not-in-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/eight-of-the-10-most-populous-countries-are-not-in-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament&rsquo;s last 32 before the next round of games beginsLes Bleus look unstoppable &ndash; all six of our judges ranked them No 1. Sweden did their best to cope with the French front four but were blown away by the slickest operation in town. Even when an opponent is feeling comfortable, Michael Olise or Kylian Mbapp&eacute; can produce genius without notice, ripping apart the best-organised defences. &ldquo;I did say that I wanted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-power-rankings-undisputed-no-1-co-hosts-surge-and-giants-fall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-power-rankings-undisputed-no-1-co-hosts-surge-and-giants-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better | Jonathan Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but the continent&rsquo;s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higherFor Africa, this World Cup feels like one of those classic memes from the early days of social media. Is it a gold and white dress or a black and blue dress? Is it a duck or a rabbit? Has this been a good World Cup for Africa or one that underlines the problems of football on the continent? It probably depends where you&rsquo;re standing.For years, the Conf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/for-all-cape-verdes-heroics-africas-world-cup-could-and-perhaps-should-have-been-better-jonathan-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/for-all-cape-verdes-heroics-africas-world-cup-could-and-perhaps-should-have-been-better-jonathan-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survival is key for England in epic test or it will be a Mexican wave goodbye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Azteca tie is one of those World Cup occasions that transcend sport &ndash; and Tuchel&rsquo;s side face a challenge all about progress, not processNausea, cramps, shortness of breath. Time-lagged, unacclimatised, eyes bulging as the vertigo hits. Not to mention three times more likely to suffer unwanted swelling of the brain. Watching England play football at this World Cup has certainly been a physical trial at times. Not least for those back home hunkered around the screen, feeling the energy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/survival-is-key-for-england-in-epic-test-or-it-will-be-a-mexican-wave-goodbye/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/survival-is-key-for-england-in-epic-test-or-it-will-be-a-mexican-wave-goodbye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘An incredible man’: how Carlo Ancelotti has turned Brazil into potential World Cup winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian&rsquo;s man-management and decisiveness has shielded the talented Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o squad and made fans believe againBrazil arrived at the World Cup with several open wounds. Since Qatar in 2022 there were four changes of manager, 95 players called up and a political crisis, including the ousting of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president. It has been a big mess, with many uncertainties, and the mood among the fans was one of pessimism.But then Carlo Ancelotti arrived. G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/an-incredible-man-how-carlo-ancelotti-has-turned-brazil-into-potential-world-cup-winners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/an-incredible-man-how-carlo-ancelotti-has-turned-brazil-into-potential-world-cup-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/murals-flags-and-beef-dishes-messi-mania-takes-hold-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/murals-flags-and-beef-dishes-messi-mania-takes-hold-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arias strike sends Colombia into last 16 with victory over Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jhon Arias scores the only goal of the game as Colombia become the last team to book their place in the last 16 following a 1-0 win over Ghana in Kansas City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arias-strike-sends-colombia-into-last-16-with-victory-over-ghana/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arias-strike-sends-colombia-into-last-16-with-victory-over-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana can only have feared the worst when Luis Su&aacute;rez&rsquo;s number came up in the seventh minute. A day on from the 16th anniversary of one of the most infamous episodes in World Cup history, the Colombia forward who shares a name with the man whose handball broke the hearts of Black Stars supporters in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup returned to haunt them.Not long after coming off the bench, it was the Sporting striker who provided the assist for what turned out to be the win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jhon-arias-goal-sends-colombia-into-last-16-as-ghana-bow-out-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/jhon-arias-goal-sends-colombia-into-last-16-as-ghana-bow-out-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farewell-cape-verde-the-underdogs-the-world-cup-will-never-forget/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/farewell-cape-verde-the-underdogs-the-world-cup-will-never-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-overcome-cape-verde-in-extra-time-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-overcome-cape-verde-in-extra-time-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport explains how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-and-a-half-hours-that-left-englands-world-cup-tie-in-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-and-a-half-hours-that-left-englands-world-cup-tie-in-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a game, what a series of moments, what a display of spirit and skill from Cape Verde, a tiny island nation with a far-flung diaspora team, who took Argentina right to the brink of one of the great sporting shocks in Miami.How to tell the story of this game? Imagine being pounded around the head for 120 minutes, first slowly, then much more quickly, with moments of brilliance, narrative shifts, epic subplots and violent tonal contrasts, from the Messi-Vozinha double header, to the elite cine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cape-verde-threaten-shock-for-the-ages-before-argentina-break-hearts-in-world-cup-classic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cape-verde-threaten-shock-for-the-ages-before-argentina-break-hearts-in-world-cup-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a strike!' - Cabral hits brilliant goal to draw Cape Verde level in extra time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidny Cabral scores an incredible goal in extra time for Cape Verde as they equalise for a second time against Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-a-strike-cabral-hits-brilliant-goal-to-draw-cape-verde-level-in-extra-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-a-strike-cabral-hits-brilliant-goal-to-draw-cape-verde-level-in-extra-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina stunned as Duarte equalises for Cape Verde]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deroy Duarte stuns Argentina as he equalises for Cape Verde during their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-stunned-as-duarte-equalises-for-cape-verde/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentina-stunned-as-duarte-equalises-for-cape-verde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sensational-messi-finish-gives-argentina-the-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sensational-messi-finish-gives-argentina-the-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape Verde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-into-last-16-after-shootout-victory-against-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-into-last-16-after-shootout-victory-against-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I decided last minute!' - Salah on Panenka penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mo Salah explains it was a last-minute decision to "Panenka" his penalty for Egypt after they beat Australia in a shootout to progress to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-decided-last-minute-salah-on-panenka-penalty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-decided-last-minute-salah-on-panenka-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then, as Mat Ryan fell to his left, put the ball to his right. Harry Souttar and the 18-year-old Lucas Herrington had already missed for Australia and Egypt, having scored all of their penalties, were through. Abdelmaguid ran off to the corner, ripping off his shirt, and was soon joined by an ecstatic posse of Egyptian players. Mohamed Salah, who had converted a Panenka, was in tears, and the manage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-reach-world-cup-last-16-in-shootout-as-australias-goalkeeper-gamble-backfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/egypt-reach-world-cup-last-16-in-shootout-as-australias-goalkeeper-gamble-backfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised about Jonathan Morgan prior to Maddy Cusack’s death, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Sheffield United player Nina Wilson &lsquo;tried to escalate concerns&rsquo;Morgan to give evidence to inquest on MondayThe former Sheffield United goalkeeper Nina Wilson has told an inquest that she had &ldquo;tried to escalate concerns&rdquo; about the manager Jonathan Morgan prior to her teammate Maddy Cusack&rsquo;s death in 2023, but she did not feel she was listened to.Wilson, who told the hearing that she had ended her own football career when she was aged 25 because of those exper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/concerns-raised-about-jonathan-morgan-prior-to-maddy-cusacks-death-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/concerns-raised-about-jonathan-morgan-prior-to-maddy-cusacks-death-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea sign Japan midfielder Matsukubo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea sign Japan international Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year contract from North Carolina Courage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-sign-japan-midfielder-matsukubo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-sign-japan-midfielder-matsukubo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas | David Pleat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working at the 1986 World Cup match was unforgettable thanks to the most controversial goal in history and then the best I have seen liveWhen I took my first television work with ITV at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, I never imagined I would attend a game that would be an iconic &ldquo;I was there&rdquo; day. England against Argentina at the Azteca Stadium in front of 114,000 people featured, thanks to Diego Maradona, first the most controversial goal in World Cup history, then the best I have se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/my-mexico-1986-memories-of-maradona-the-azteca-and-a-commentary-faux-pas-david-pleat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/my-mexico-1986-memories-of-maradona-the-azteca-and-a-commentary-faux-pas-david-pleat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ange Postecoglou to manage Cristiano Ronaldo after landing Al-Nassr job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Tottenham manager signs two-year contractAl-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League last seasonAnge Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of the Saudi Pro League champions, &#8288;Al-Nassr, on a two-year deal as the Australian attempts &#8288;to revive his &#8288;career &#8203;after two bruising stints in the Premier League.&ldquo;A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou appointed as &#8288;head coach of the Al-Nassr first team. The contract spans two seasons,&rdquo; the club said in a st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ange-postecoglou-to-manage-cristiano-ronaldo-after-landing-al-nassr-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ange-postecoglou-to-manage-cristiano-ronaldo-after-landing-al-nassr-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham make move for Crysencio Summerville while Granit Xhaka stays at Sunderland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea and Manchester United also interested in wingerReal Madrid issue statement denying Fern&aacute;ndez contactFulham have joined the race to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham. The winger is expected to move this summer and is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs.Chelsea and Manchester United have been monitoring Summerville, who is likely to leave West Ham following their relegation from the Premier League, but it remains to be seen whether the Netherlands internat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fulham-make-move-for-crysencio-summerville-while-granit-xhaka-stays-at-sunderland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fulham-make-move-for-crysencio-summerville-while-granit-xhaka-stays-at-sunderland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How hard is it to cycle to New Jersey's MetLife stadium? &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[After we recently answered the question &ldquo;can you just walk to MetLife Stadium?&rdquo;, many of our viewers on social media asked the same question: &ldquo;what if you cycled there?&rdquo; So we accepted the challenge, and got our senior soccer editor, Alexander Abnos to jump on his bike to find out. Alex biked from his home in Brooklyn all the way to MetLife Stadium, renamed the New York New Jersey Stadium for the World Cup, and documented every mile of his journey.So was the free ride wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-hard-is-it-to-cycle-to-new-jerseys-metlife-stadium-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-hard-is-it-to-cycle-to-new-jerseys-metlife-stadium-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to turn BBC Sport alerts on or off for England v Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out how to turn BBC Sport alerts off (or on!) for England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-turn-bbc-sport-alerts-on-or-off-for-england-v-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-turn-bbc-sport-alerts-on-or-off-for-england-v-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark defender Thomsen signs two-year London City deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses sign Denmark international defender Janni Thomsen from Utah Royals FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/denmark-defender-thomsen-signs-two-year-london-city-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/denmark-defender-thomsen-signs-two-year-london-city-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slot, Nuno and Kelleher pay heartfelt tributes to 'wonderful' Jota]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, Caoimhin Kelleher, Arne Slot, Nuno Espirito Santo, Conor Coady and Paulo Goncalves share their memories of the former Liverpool and Wolves forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slot-nuno-and-kelleher-pay-heartfelt-tributes-to-wonderful-jota/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/slot-nuno-and-kelleher-pay-heartfelt-tributes-to-wonderful-jota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSL newcomers Crystal Palace agree deal for Enge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's Super League newcomers Crystal Palace are set to sign midfielder Sierra Enge from French side Strasbourg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wsl-newcomers-crystal-palace-agree-deal-for-enge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wsl-newcomers-crystal-palace-agree-deal-for-enge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After World Cup goals are last year's signings finally set to deliver for Newcastle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa both struggled in their first season at Newcastle, but five goals between at the World Cup them suggest things will be different next term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/after-world-cup-goals-are-last-years-signings-finally-set-to-deliver-for-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/after-world-cup-goals-are-last-years-signings-finally-set-to-deliver-for-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa sign Norway midfielder Kielland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway midfielder Justine Kielland joins Aston Villa from German club Wolfsburg, subject to visa approval.<br />
Kielland joined Norwegian side Brann in 2023. During her time there, she helped the club reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League, playing in 12 matches and scoring four goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-sign-norway-midfielder-kielland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/aston-villa-sign-norway-midfielder-kielland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge &ndash; it is time for the low blockIf any win will do then England do not have to worry about putting on an exhibition of attacking football against Mexico. They have no time to acclimatise to the altitude in Mexico City and will have to box clever if they are to handle the challenge of playing at more than 7,000ft (2,200m) above sea level at the Azteca Stadium.No wonder Thomas Tuchel predicted this World Cup would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-must-go-low-against-mexico-to-hit-heights-with-total-arsenalball/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-must-go-low-against-mexico-to-hit-heights-with-total-arsenalball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Stanway targets trophies after sealing ‘unbelievable’ move to Arsenal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stanway back in WSL after stint at Bayern Munich&lsquo;This is a massive club&rsquo; says England midfielderGeorgia Stanway believes Arsenal is the right place for her to win more trophies and further improve her game after completing her move to the north London club on a free transfer.Stanway, who helped Bayern Munich win four consecutive Frauen-Bundesliga titles, has moved to Arsenal following the end of her contract with the German club. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an unbelievable feeling and I&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/georgia-stanway-targets-trophies-after-sealing-unbelievable-move-to-arsenal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/georgia-stanway-targets-trophies-after-sealing-unbelievable-move-to-arsenal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Lioness Stanway from Bayern]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder Georgia Stanway says she is joining Arsenal to "win trophies and grow as a player".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-lioness-stanway-from-bayern/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-sign-lioness-stanway-from-bayern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manzambi dazzles as Switzerland stroll into last 16 with win over Algeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[No wonder Newcastle United are working overtime to wrap up a deal for Johan Manzambi. The secret, if there was such a thing, is well and truly out when it comes to the 20-year-old Freiburg forward who destroyed the Algeria defence to tee up Breel Embolo for Switzerland&rsquo;s opener in an ominously comfortable victory to reach the last 16. Granit Xhaka, as any good captain would, has tried to keep a lid on soaring expectations, but doing so just got that bit tougher after Switzerland recorded a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manzambi-dazzles-as-switzerland-stroll-into-last-16-with-win-over-algeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manzambi-dazzles-as-switzerland-stroll-into-last-16-with-win-over-algeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melting hot! When Ireland played Mexico in 43C heat at 1994 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the mercury rises amid a heatwave at this year&rsquo;s World Cup, we asked former Republic of Ireland players Jason McAteer and John Aldridge about the infamous match in Orlando&ldquo;Some of the boys were melting,&rdquo; says Jason McAteer as he recalls one of the most notorious matches in World Cup history. &ldquo;Especially Steve Staunton and Tommy Coyne, they really struggled in the heat.&rdquo;It was the group stage of the 1994 World Cup and the Republic of Ireland, having just defeated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/melting-hot-when-ireland-played-mexico-in-43c-heat-at-1994-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/melting-hot-when-ireland-played-mexico-in-43c-heat-at-1994-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-until-5am-for-england-mexico-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-until-5am-for-england-mexico-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He ended up in Preston!' - Murphy gives update on Bob the cat]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC commentator Danny Murphy provides an update on the fate of his cat Bob.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/he-ended-up-in-preston-murphy-gives-update-on-bob-the-cat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/he-ended-up-in-preston-murphy-gives-update-on-bob-the-cat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-ready-for-baleba-move-friday-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-ready-for-baleba-move-friday-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boycott of Israel games would cause 'significant and lasting harm' - FAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Football Association of Ireland says any boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel in the autumn would have potentially extensive repercussions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/boycott-of-israel-games-would-cause-significant-and-lasting-harm-fai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/boycott-of-israel-games-would-cause-significant-and-lasting-harm-fai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Spain are furious' - Cucurella has goal ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marc Cucurella sees his goal ruled out for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32 game in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-are-furious-cucurella-has-goal-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spain-are-furious-cucurella-has-goal-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It had been coming' - Oyarzabal puts Spain ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead against Austria, during their World Cup round of 32 match in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-had-been-coming-oyarzabal-puts-spain-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/it-had-been-coming-oyarzabal-puts-spain-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret location &amp; sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/secret-location-amp-sleep-devices-england-bid-to-combat-noisy-mexico-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/secret-location-amp-sleep-devices-england-bid-to-combat-noisy-mexico-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-wants-young-england-fans-to-stay-up-for-1am-world-cup-clash-but-should-they/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-wants-young-england-fans-to-stay-up-for-1am-world-cup-clash-but-should-they/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddy Cusack's coach her 'nemesis', mum tells inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cusack would still be alive if the coach of the women's team had not been employed, her mother says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maddy-cusacks-coach-her-nemesis-mum-tells-inquest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maddy-cusacks-coach-her-nemesis-mum-tells-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasner poised for Forest job as Pereira exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitor Pereira has left Nottingham Forest with the club poised to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/glasner-poised-for-forest-job-as-pereira-exits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/glasner-poised-for-forest-job-as-pereira-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The growing appeal of Scottish Premiership talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland looks at the reasons why Scottish top-flight players could be becoming more attractive propositions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-growing-appeal-of-scottish-premiership-talent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-growing-appeal-of-scottish-premiership-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FGR team closure 'sends message women not valued']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Forest Green Rovers women's captain Hattie Jones says the closure of the team suggests female football is not valued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fgr-team-closure-sends-message-women-not-valued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fgr-team-closure-sends-message-women-not-valued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League clubs interested in Japan's Nakamura]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan winger Keito Nakamura is keen to move to the Premier League this summer after attracting interest from several clubs, following his impressive World Cup performances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-clubs-interested-in-japans-nakamura/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/premier-league-clubs-interested-in-japans-nakamura/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Spurs' statement spending appears set to continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham are set to break their record transfer for the second time in a matter of days with the club's impressive performance off the field allowing greater flexibility for investment into the first-team squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-spurs-statement-spending-appears-set-to-continue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-spurs-statement-spending-appears-set-to-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uefa will not use red cards for players who cover mouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in Uefa competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/uefa-will-not-use-red-cards-for-players-who-cover-mouth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/uefa-will-not-use-red-cards-for-players-who-cover-mouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Arsenal midfielder Cazorla retires at 41]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla retires from playing at the age of 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-arsenal-midfielder-cazorla-retires-at-41/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-arsenal-midfielder-cazorla-retires-at-41/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump is avoiding the World Cup because it’s packed with good things he doesn’t like | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all its gloss and elitist governance, football will not bend to the will of a president so eager to demonise and excludeAt 4.38pm on 28 June Donald Trump dropped a Truth. Nothing unusual in that. Trump&rsquo;s Truth Social feed is relentless and ever-giving.That same afternoon he also Truthed at 3.58pm, 3.59pm, and twice at 7.42pm, all in the same instantly recognisable, weirdly cartoonish tone, as if a giant maize-based salted snack from a jaunty 1970s TV advert has been pumped full of vood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/trump-is-avoiding-the-world-cup-because-its-packed-with-good-things-he-doesnt-like-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/trump-is-avoiding-the-world-cup-because-its-packed-with-good-things-he-doesnt-like-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes biggest factor in McCrorie's Rangers return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross McCrorie is adamant Derek McInnes has the qualities to be a success at Rangers, saying the manager was the number one reason he turned down offers to remain in England for a return to Ibrox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-biggest-factor-in-mccrories-rangers-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-biggest-factor-in-mccrories-rangers-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are Man City breaking the bank for Anderson?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson will become the most expensive British player, but why are Manchester City prepared to pay a record fee to sign the midfielder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-man-city-breaking-the-bank-for-anderson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-man-city-breaking-the-bank-for-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull sign goalkeeper Butland from Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoted Hull City sign goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hull-sign-goalkeeper-butland-from-rangers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hull-sign-goalkeeper-butland-from-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporting director Hughes set to leave Liverpool next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Hughes is overseeing Liverpool's current transfer window, but is expected to exit the club next summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sporting-director-hughes-set-to-leave-liverpool-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sporting-director-hughes-set-to-leave-liverpool-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England have 'big concerns' - so who would you pick to face Mexico?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who should play at right-back? Does Anthony Gordon deserve to start? Select and share your England team to face Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-have-big-concerns-so-who-would-you-pick-to-face-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-have-big-concerns-so-who-would-you-pick-to-face-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Glasner tarnish Palace legacy with move to new enemies Forest?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Oliver Glasner tarnish Crystal Palace legacy with Nottingham Forest move?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/would-glasner-tarnish-palace-legacy-with-move-to-new-enemies-forest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/would-glasner-tarnish-palace-legacy-with-move-to-new-enemies-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup's free agents looking for their next move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen players still at the World Cup have no club to return to once the tournament is over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cups-free-agents-looking-for-their-next-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cups-free-agents-looking-for-their-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-want-to-win-world-cup-for-him-portugal-carry-jotas-memory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-want-to-win-world-cup-for-him-portugal-carry-jotas-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonali's sale to Spurs - are Newcastle on wrong side of history with rules?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With midfielder Sandro Tonali set to join Tottenham for &pound;100m, the Newcastle side has been taken apart over the past year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tonalis-sale-to-spurs-are-newcastle-on-wrong-side-of-history-with-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tonalis-sale-to-spurs-are-newcastle-on-wrong-side-of-history-with-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/163m-tune-in-to-watch-england-beat-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/163m-tune-in-to-watch-england-beat-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/first-afcon-now-world-cup-senegal-trapped-in-football-hell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/first-afcon-now-world-cup-senegal-trapped-in-football-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronze renews contract with Chelsea until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[England international Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension with Chelsea until 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bronze-renews-contract-with-chelsea-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bronze-renews-contract-with-chelsea-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has been eliminated from the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team lists the full set of nations who have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-been-eliminated-from-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-been-eliminated-from-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England were 15 minutes from humiliation - the issues Tuchel must solve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the issues that remain for Thomas Tuchel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-were-15-minutes-from-humiliation-the-issues-tuchel-must-solve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-were-15-minutes-from-humiliation-the-issues-tuchel-must-solve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England fans face resale prices of at least £2,600 for Mexico tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico face paying a minimum of &pound;2,600 for one ticket on Fifa's resale site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-fans-face-resale-prices-of-at-least-2600-for-mexico-tickets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-fans-face-resale-prices-of-at-least-2600-for-mexico-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United]]></title><description><![CDATA[17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional dealShe switched allegiance from Wales to England this yearManchester United Women&rsquo;s youngest ever player, Layla Drury, is set to become the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the WSL club.The 17-year-old is set to sign a deal with the club for whom she made her senior debut in January in an FA Cup tie against Burnley. Drury also scored in that 5-0 victory, becoming Manchester United Women&rsquo;s youngest goalscorer. Con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-breaker-layla-drury-signs-first-professional-deal-with-manchester-united/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/record-breaker-layla-drury-signs-first-professional-deal-with-manchester-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs sign Fernandes for club record £85m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of &pound;85m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-sign-fernandes-for-club-record-85m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-sign-fernandes-for-club-record-85m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gueye-quits-senegal-until-coaching-staff-replaced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gueye-quits-senegal-until-coaching-staff-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton sign midfielder Hackney from Middlesbrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton sign midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for a fee of at least &pound;16m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-sign-midfielder-hackney-from-middlesbrough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everton-sign-midfielder-hackney-from-middlesbrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You can't catch your breath' - how will Azteca altitude impact England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores how playing football at high altitude affects the body and mind as England prepare to visit Mexico and their fortress Azteca Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-cant-catch-your-breath-how-will-azteca-altitude-impact-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-cant-catch-your-breath-how-will-azteca-altitude-impact-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London City Lionesses sign Germany striker Anyomi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany forward Nicole Anyomi joins London City Lionesses on a four-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-lionesses-sign-germany-striker-anyomi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-lionesses-sign-germany-striker-anyomi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Jose close in on deal for Scotland's Gunn - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland goalkeeper linked with MLS move plus domestic transfer news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/san-jose-close-in-on-deal-for-scotlands-gunn-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/san-jose-close-in-on-deal-for-scotlands-gunn-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-25/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From playing with the boys to fulfilling a WSL dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport meets 16-year-old Molly Stroud, who is set to leave Plymouth to join Manchester City's academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-playing-with-the-boys-to-fulfilling-a-wsl-dream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-playing-with-the-boys-to-fulfilling-a-wsl-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A goal, a red and a LeBron James shout: Folarin Balogun gets the spotlight in US’s wild World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The versatile striker was dangerous in his time on the field on Wednesday, but that time was prematurely ended with a surprising ejectionThe day after the US supreme court upheld birthright citizenship, Folarin Balogun &ndash; a player who wouldn&rsquo;t have even been on the pitch if not for the longstanding, constitutional law &ndash; pushed the United States through to the World Cup last 16. Just two days short of his 25th birthday, Balogun scored the opening goal in the US&rsquo;s 2-0 victor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-goal-a-red-and-a-lebron-james-shout-folarin-balogun-gets-the-spotlight-in-uss-wild-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-goal-a-red-and-a-lebron-james-shout-folarin-balogun-gets-the-spotlight-in-uss-wild-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-spent-6000-on-a-world-cup-trip-but-was-left-stranded-at-the-gate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-spent-6000-on-a-world-cup-trip-but-was-left-stranded-at-the-gate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino's USA side set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Belgium, but how costly will forward Folarin Balogun's red card prove?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/usa-march-on-but-will-balogun-red-card-prove-costly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/usa-march-on-but-will-balogun-red-card-prove-costly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balogun scores &amp; sees red as USA beat Bosnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun scores and is later sent off as the United States advance past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/balogun-scores-amp-sees-red-as-usa-beat-bosnia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/balogun-scores-amp-sees-red-as-usa-beat-bosnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany are no longer a tournament team and must reconnect with our own identity | Philipp Lahm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany&rsquo;s third early World Cup exit in a row is not down to a lack of talent or the name of the coach, but not knowing how they want to play I am stunned. Germany have been eliminated early from a World Cup for the third time in a row. I need time to recover from this. The key word that needs to be discussed is continuity &ndash; something the national team have lacked for a decade. German football hasn&rsquo;t decided how it wants to play. There are constantly new ideas, and time and aga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germany-are-no-longer-a-tournament-team-and-must-reconnect-with-our-own-identity-philipp-lahm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germany-are-no-longer-a-tournament-team-and-must-reconnect-with-our-own-identity-philipp-lahm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalscorer Balogun sent off for USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA forward Folarin Balogun is shown a straight red card for a challenge on Bosnia-Herzegovina's Tarik Muharemovic during their World Cup match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goalscorer-balogun-sent-off-for-usa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goalscorer-balogun-sent-off-for-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balogun gives USA deserved lead over Bosnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun gives the USA the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their round of 32 match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/balogun-gives-usa-deserved-lead-over-bosnia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/balogun-gives-usa-deserved-lead-over-bosnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-did-england-struggle-against-dr-congo-and-what-can-they-learn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-did-england-struggle-against-dr-congo-and-what-can-they-learn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty in dramatic end to match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youri Tielemans scores a dramatic late penalty in extra time to see Belgium advance to the last 16 after a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tielemans-scores-late-extra-time-penalty-in-dramatic-end-to-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tielemans-scores-late-extra-time-penalty-in-dramatic-end-to-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty to send Belgium into last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium score two late goals to force extra time against Senegal where Youri Tielemans scores a late penalty following a VAR review as Belgium win 3-2 to reach the last 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tielemans-scores-late-extra-time-penalty-to-send-belgium-into-last-16/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tielemans-scores-late-extra-time-penalty-to-send-belgium-into-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about England's last-16 opponents Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. Here is what you need to know about them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-you-need-to-know-about-englands-last-16-opponents-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-you-need-to-know-about-englands-last-16-opponents-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tielemans &amp; Trossard go from heated row to rescuing Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans go from arguing with each other during the hydration break to combining to get a crucial equalising goal against Senegal in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tielemans-amp-trossard-go-from-heated-row-to-rescuing-belgium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tielemans-amp-trossard-go-from-heated-row-to-rescuing-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane the one who saves Tuchel as England avoid another traumatic exit | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain played in deep horror of Iceland defeat and he rescued an England team who were sliding towards disasterWell maybe, you&rsquo;re gonna be the one that saves me. On a wild, boisterous, often agonising afternoon under the giant Victorian railway dome of the Atlanta Stadium, the Democratic Republic of Harry Kane progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup.With England playing like a team terrified of their own feet and 1-0 down to an excellent DR Congo, Kane decided something else was going]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harry-kane-the-one-who-saves-tuchel-as-england-avoid-another-traumatic-exit-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harry-kane-the-one-who-saves-tuchel-as-england-avoid-another-traumatic-exit-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the angles of Kane's brilliant winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the angles of Harry Kane's winning goal against DR Congo for England in their round of 32 game in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-angles-of-kanes-brilliant-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-angles-of-kanes-brilliant-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England avert disaster against DR Congo but they must be better in Mexico City | Jacob Steinberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was an almost Iceland in Atlanta but Thomas Tuchel will have to get it right from the start in the cauldron of AztecaIt was looking bleak out there. Ten years on, it was looking like Iceland all over again. The clock was ticking and the panic was rising. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), so impressive during that early surge at a disbelieving Atlanta Stadium, were starting to dream and England were about to become the punchline in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history.The o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-avert-disaster-against-dr-congo-but-they-must-be-better-in-mexico-city-jacob-steinberg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-avert-disaster-against-dr-congo-but-they-must-be-better-in-mexico-city-jacob-steinberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win over DR Congo 'our best game of the tournament' - Kane]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Kane believes the Three Lions' attacking play against DR Congo was the best they have shown so far in the World Cup after their 2-1 win in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/win-over-dr-congo-our-best-game-of-the-tournament-kane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/win-over-dr-congo-our-best-game-of-the-tournament-kane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane scores twice as England come from behind to reach last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kane-scores-twice-as-england-come-from-behind-to-reach-last-16/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kane-scores-twice-as-england-come-from-behind-to-reach-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England into last 16 - what is their path to the final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after progressing the last 16]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-into-last-16-what-is-their-path-to-the-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-into-last-16-what-is-their-path-to-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That was a rocket' - Kane scores winner for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "rocket" of a strike from Harry Kane gives England a late lead against DR Congo in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/that-was-a-rocket-kane-scores-winner-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/that-was-a-rocket-kane-scores-winner-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cusack 'struggled with girlfriend move']]></title><description><![CDATA[Her former club captain says the player's girlfriend moving clubs affected her mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cusack-struggled-with-girlfriend-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cusack-struggled-with-girlfriend-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Rangers make Scotland standout Ferguson marquee signing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland looks at what Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson would offer to a club where his family are so deeply ingrained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-rangers-make-scotland-standout-ferguson-marquee-signing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-rangers-make-scotland-standout-ferguson-marquee-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | France’s fab front four make them incomparable World Cup favourites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!We can all agree the Geopolitics World Cup has gone on far too long, so Football Daily is pleased to announce it is over. It monopolises everyone&rsquo;s time, changes sleeping, eating and drinking patterns, leaving everyone tired and poorer. No one wants to stay up for further 2am BST kick-offs or attempt to watch a couple of games a day. Frankly, the process has been completely futile since the first ball was kicked.Please hand over the trophy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-frances-fab-front-four-make-them-incomparable-world-cup-favourites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-frances-fab-front-four-make-them-incomparable-world-cup-favourites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The small Basque club that produced Arteta, Alonso and Iraola]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool managers all began their football journeys in the Basque region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-small-basque-club-that-produced-arteta-alonso-and-iraola/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-small-basque-club-that-produced-arteta-alonso-and-iraola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Would you say it to someone’s face?’ Ellen White on going from player to pundit]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s newsletter we speak to the Lionesses&rsquo; record scorer, who has been inducted to the hall of fame at the National Football MuseumFor a generation of England fans she was the talismanic striker the nation could always rely on to find the net at a major tournament, scoring a record 52 goals for the Lionesses across her 113 caps. But now that it is her turn to live through the stress and tension of watching games, Ellen White personifies what she has always been deep down: a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/would-you-say-it-to-someones-face-ellen-white-on-going-from-player-to-pundit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/would-you-say-it-to-someones-face-ellen-white-on-going-from-player-to-pundit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil embraces expectation after joining Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Neil expects "a very similar feeling" of trying to meet expectations after joining Rangers from Sunderland on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/neil-embraces-expectation-after-joining-rangers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/neil-embraces-expectation-after-joining-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa sign Denmark striker Vangsgaard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amalie Vangsgaard says she is "very excited for this new adventure" after joining Aston Villa from Juventus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-sign-denmark-striker-vangsgaard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/villa-sign-denmark-striker-vangsgaard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbingMail us with your all of your questions and answers&ldquo;Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup finals without winning the Golden Boot?&rdquo; asks Sam Edwards.With Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbapp&eacute; already on six goals and leading an elite bunch in the 2026 race, we may well see the men&rsquo;s record broken this summer. As it stands, Messi shares the record &ndash; as if he needs another one &nda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-scored-the-most-goals-at-a-world-cup-without-winning-the-golden-boot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-has-scored-the-most-goals-at-a-world-cup-without-winning-the-golden-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?]]></title><description><![CDATA[France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/united-free-and-brilliant-can-anyone-stop-france-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/united-free-and-brilliant-can-anyone-stop-france-masterclass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panenka to Paraguay: Germany’s 50-year penalty shootout streak is over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany once scored 22 consecutive penalties in major tournament shootouts. They missed three as Paraguay won 4-3 from the spotGermany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties, an outcome that feels unbelievable to anyone who has watched international football over the past 50 years. Paraguay beat them 4-3 in a shootout in Boston on Monday after their last-32 tie ended 1-1 after extra time.Germany had won six consecutive shootouts in all competitions before this, their only previous d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/panenka-to-paraguay-germanys-50-year-penalty-shootout-streak-is-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/panenka-to-paraguay-germanys-50-year-penalty-shootout-streak-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should teams bring on players just for penalty shootouts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the numbers behind late substitutes taking penalties in shootouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-teams-bring-on-players-just-for-penalty-shootouts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-teams-bring-on-players-just-for-penalty-shootouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why new Scotland head coach has tricky task]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke's successor as Scotland head coach may have a tricky task to sustain the national side's success over the long term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-new-scotland-head-coach-has-tricky-task/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-new-scotland-head-coach-has-tricky-task/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Squires on … World Cup penalty pain for Germany and the Netherlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our cartoonist on the latest knockout drama as Jonathan Tah does a Chris Waddle and Casemiro has a brat summerBuy David&rsquo;s cartoons | Some of his favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-world-cup-penalty-pain-for-germany-and-the-netherlands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-world-cup-penalty-pain-for-germany-and-the-netherlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams is rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive committee member says it was &lsquo;very bad idea&rsquo;Caf says its aim is to make tournament world classA plan to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian has learned.The proposal had been made by the Confederation of African Football&rsquo;s president, Patrice Motsepe, in February at a press conference in Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania. Had it been agreed it would have been put in place for the 2028 tournament. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/plan-to-expand-africa-cup-of-nations-from-24-to-28-teams-is-rejected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/plan-to-expand-africa-cup-of-nations-from-24-to-28-teams-is-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs sign Norway keeper Panengstuen from SK Brann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwegian international goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen says it is a "dream" move to join Women's Super League side Tottenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-sign-norway-keeper-panengstuen-from-sk-brann/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-sign-norway-keeper-panengstuen-from-sk-brann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My World Cup memory: heartbreak in the exam hall for England v Brazil in 2002 – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where were you when Ronaldinho lobbed David Seaman in England&rsquo;s quarter-final game against Brazil at the 2002 World Cup? Our head of newsletters, Toby Moses, was sitting in an exam hall for his English A Level exam. It was heartbreak for England more than two decades ago, but perhaps they can go a couple of steps further in this tournament. Bracketology | Golden Boot standings Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/my-world-cup-memory-heartbreak-in-the-exam-hall-for-england-v-brazil-in-2002-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/my-world-cup-memory-heartbreak-in-the-exam-hall-for-england-v-brazil-in-2002-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From developing photos in a toilet to a viral Messi shot: 40 years shooting the World Cup – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[From taking the photo that became the most-liked post on Instagram as of recording, to developing film in the stadium toilets, legendary World Cup photographer Shaun Botterill speaks with Guardian Australia's picture editor, Carly Earl, about how capturing the World Cup has changed throughout his 40-year career Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-developing-photos-in-a-toilet-to-a-viral-messi-shot-40-years-shooting-the-world-cup-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-developing-photos-in-a-toilet-to-a-viral-messi-shot-40-years-shooting-the-world-cup-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane will sign new Bayern deal - Tuesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane will extend his Bayern Munich contract, Manchester City plan major rebuild, while Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is a target for Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kane-will-sign-new-bayern-deal-tuesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kane-will-sign-new-bayern-deal-tuesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off facing another early World Cup exit. But we should have known better than to doubt Carlo Ancelotti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/45-minutes-from-brazil-humiliation-but-crafty-carlo-does-it-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/45-minutes-from-brazil-humiliation-but-crafty-carlo-does-it-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They needed that' - Havertz levels for Germany with header]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Havertz equalises for Germany against Paraquay in their last-32 tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/they-needed-that-havertz-levels-for-germany-with-header/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/they-needed-that-havertz-levels-for-germany-with-header/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That might just wake Germany up' - Paraguay take shock lead through Enciso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julio Enciso gives Paraguay the lead as they look to upset the odds by defeating Germany in the round of 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/that-might-just-wake-germany-up-paraguay-take-shock-lead-through-enciso/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/that-might-just-wake-germany-up-paraguay-take-shock-lead-through-enciso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski makes MLS move to Chicago Fire on deal till 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Barcelona striker joins for two and a half seasons37-year-old&rsquo;s 697 goals is third best total for current playersThe Chicago Fire on Monday officially announced their acquisition of Robert Lewandowski &#8288;through to the 2027-28 season. Poland&rsquo;s record goalscorer will occupy a designated player slot pending the approval of his visa &#8288;as well &#8288;as the &#8203;completion of an international transfer certificate.The club described Lewandowski, 37, as &ldquo;a global so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/robert-lewandowski-makes-mls-move-to-chicago-fire-on-deal-till-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/robert-lewandowski-makes-mls-move-to-chicago-fire-on-deal-till-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewandowski joins MLS side Chicago Fire until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski joins Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lewandowski-joins-mls-side-chicago-fire-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lewandowski-joins-mls-side-chicago-fire-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth reject Arsenal interest in Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth reject an enquiry from Arsenal for Alex Scott and say the midfielder is not for sale this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-reject-arsenal-interest-in-scott/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bournemouth-reject-arsenal-interest-in-scott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinelli scores stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/martinelli-scores-stoppage-time-winner-to-send-brazil-through-to-last-16/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/martinelli-scores-stoppage-time-winner-to-send-brazil-through-to-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/martinelli-scores-late-winner-to-send-brazil-through/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/martinelli-scores-late-winner-to-send-brazil-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casemiro equalises for Brazil with powerful header]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casemiro heads in Brazil's equaliser against Japan in Houston after a brilliant cross by Gabriel during their round of 32 encounter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/casemiro-equalises-for-brazil-with-powerful-header/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/casemiro-equalises-for-brazil-with-powerful-header/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaishu Sano gives Japan the lead over Brazil moments after escaping a second yellow card for a challenge on Matheus Cunha during their round of 32 game in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brilliant-finish-but-should-sano-have-been-on-the-pitch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brilliant-finish-but-should-sano-have-been-on-the-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool target Yan Diomande would prefer to join Paris St-Germain, as the French club aim to agree a deal with RB Leipzig for the Ivory Coast winger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-target-diomande-would-prefer-to-join-psg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-target-diomande-would-prefer-to-join-psg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheff Utd's Cusack feared mental health stigma - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Sheffield United player had feared being ridiculed and stigmatised, her inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sheff-utds-cusack-feared-mental-health-stigma-inquest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/sheff-utds-cusack-feared-mental-health-stigma-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesbrough's Hackney set for Everton move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton are close to agreeing a deal to sign Middlesbrough's highly-rated midfielder Hayden Hackney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/middlesbroughs-hackney-set-for-everton-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/middlesbroughs-hackney-set-for-everton-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Maresca? What Man City fans can expect from Guardiola's successor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola passes the baton on to Enzo Maresca, but why have Manchester City chosen the Italian as the Spaniard's replacement?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-maresca-what-man-city-fans-can-expect-from-guardiolas-successor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-maresca-what-man-city-fans-can-expect-from-guardiolas-successor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWSL all-time record goalscorer Sam Kerr confirms league return by joining Gotham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia captain back in league she left in 2019Striker won 11 major trophies in spell at ChelseaSam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League (NWSL) after spending the past six and a half years with Chelsea.Gotham announced on Monday they had signed the striker to a deal through 2030. The move marks a return to the NWSL for Kerr, who played for Sky Blue &ndash; which later became Gotham &ndash; from 2015-17. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nwsl-all-time-record-goalscorer-sam-kerr-confirms-league-return-by-joining-gotham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nwsl-all-time-record-goalscorer-sam-kerr-confirms-league-return-by-joining-gotham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maresca to pay Chelsea compensation - but why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Maresca signs three-year Manchester City deal after agreeing to pay compensation to former club Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maresca-to-pay-chelsea-compensation-but-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maresca-to-pay-chelsea-compensation-but-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | Canada see off South Africa but fail to quench our endless World Cup thirst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Following the bumper end to the record-breaking group stage in which a whopping 16 Geopolitics World Cup matches were completed over 54 hours, Football Daily has now gone &ndash; at the time of writing &ndash; nearly 36 hours with just one single GWC match for company and is now experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms; a miserable glimpse into our post-GWC future in which &ldquo;colleagues&rdquo;, &ldquo;families&rdquo; and &ldquo;the growing pil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-canada-see-off-south-africa-but-fail-to-quench-our-endless-world-cup-thirst/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-canada-see-off-south-africa-but-fail-to-quench-our-endless-world-cup-thirst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh football bosses reveal £150m cost to improve facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football officials say it will cost &pound;150m to deliver the facilities the game needs across Wales amid a surge in participation figures across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/welsh-football-bosses-reveal-150m-cost-to-improve-facilities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/welsh-football-bosses-reveal-150m-cost-to-improve-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Pep and find scoring options: Maresca’s Manchester City in-tray]]></title><description><![CDATA[New manager needs to gain true backing from the hierarchy by stepping out from Guardiola&rsquo;s shadowHow Enzo Maresca follows Pep Guardiola is the searing question he has to answer &ndash; from fans, pundits, football scribes and, more vitally, where it matters: on the pitch. In 10 era-defining years Guardiola claimed 20 titles (including three Community Shields). Maresca was at his side for the treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League of 2022-23. This is one calling card for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/follow-pep-and-find-scoring-options-marescas-manchester-city-in-tray/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/follow-pep-and-find-scoring-options-marescas-manchester-city-in-tray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices | Jonathan Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of the critiques of this tournament have proven valid and warranted, even as the action on the pitch has delighted us &bull; Predict the winner | Daily podcast | Download our appThe football has taken over. Ultimately, that&rsquo;s what always happens. Football is an incredibly resilient sport, the World Cup an incredibly resilient tournament. It has withstood authoritarian leaders and corruption scandals, the horrific exploitation of migrant workers and military dictatorships, and it looks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cups-two-competing-realities-brilliant-action-and-off-field-injustices-jonathan-wilson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cups-two-competing-realities-brilliant-action-and-off-field-injustices-jonathan-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnley fail with Edwards approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Edwards turns down an approach from Burnley, leaving the Clarets still looking for a new manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burnley-fail-with-edwards-approach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/burnley-fail-with-edwards-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes &amp; Postecoglou]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Scotland fans are dreaming of David Moyes or Ange Postecoglou replacing Steve Clarke, but could either man be a realistic prospect?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harsh-reality-behind-scotland-fans-calls-for-moyes-amp-postecoglou/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/harsh-reality-behind-scotland-fans-calls-for-moyes-amp-postecoglou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerr joins NWSL side Gotham FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian international Sam Kerr has joined Gotham FC on a four-year deal following her departure from Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kerr-joins-nwsl-side-gotham-fc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kerr-joins-nwsl-side-gotham-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/africas-world-cup-success-leaves-asia-looking-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/africas-world-cup-success-leaves-asia-looking-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup exit leaves South Korean football in crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[After crashing out of the World Cup, BBC Sport investigates the rise and fall of South Korean football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-exit-leaves-south-korean-football-in-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-exit-leaves-south-korean-football-in-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big brother' Van Dijk key to Dutch World Cup dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is still the main man for his national team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-brother-van-dijk-key-to-dutch-world-cup-dreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-brother-van-dijk-key-to-dutch-world-cup-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide - Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about the Three Lions at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-tuchel-is-still-searching-for-solutions-out-wide-shearer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-tuchel-is-still-searching-for-solutions-out-wide-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: How well do you know the group stage in numbers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest ever group stage at a World Cup is over - test yourself on the numbers of the first round of games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-group-stage-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-group-stage-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/move-over-messi-and-ronaldo-the-new-generation-shining-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/move-over-messi-and-ronaldo-the-new-generation-shining-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco&rsquo;s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-netherlands-v-morocco-is-more-than-just-a-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-netherlands-v-morocco-is-more-than-just-a-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Everton defender Godfrey joins Rangers on loan from Atalanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Everton defender Ben Godfrey is determined to help Rangers "achieve what it deserves" after signing on loan from Atalanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ex-everton-defender-godfrey-joins-rangers-on-loan-from-atalanta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ex-everton-defender-godfrey-joins-rangers-on-loan-from-atalanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not reach the knockout stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/clarke-says-standing-down-easy-decision-after-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/clarke-says-standing-down-easy-decision-after-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football triplets make historic debut for Guernsey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A set of 16-year-old triplets make their debut for Guernsey as the island side finishes third in the Cherry Godfrey Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-triplets-make-historic-debut-for-guernsey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-triplets-make-historic-debut-for-guernsey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/south-korea-football-coach-quits-as-president-calls-for-probe-into-world-cup-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/south-korea-football-coach-quits-as-president-calls-for-probe-into-world-cup-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ferguson to assess Bologna future' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Lewis Ferguson reportedly told Bologna he will assess his future after the World Cup, while Wolfsburg are said to be closing in on Celtic-linked goalkeeper Tjark Ernst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ferguson-to-assess-bologna-future-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ferguson-to-assess-bologna-future-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pampered, protected &amp; primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's players got everything they asked for at this World Cup. So why did they not perform on the pitch in the US?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pampered-protected-amp-primed-so-why-didnt-scotland-players-perform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pampered-protected-amp-primed-so-why-didnt-scotland-players-perform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-22/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/great-stories-little-jeopardy-does-the-new-world-cup-format-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/great-stories-little-jeopardy-does-the-new-world-cup-format-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-are-canadian-heroes-the-forgotten-hosts-making-world-cup-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-are-canadian-heroes-the-forgotten-hosts-making-world-cup-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eustaquio scores in injury-time to take Canada through to the last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Eustaquio scores the only goal of the match against South Africa as Canada progresses to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/eustaquio-scores-in-injury-time-to-take-canada-through-to-the-last-16/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/eustaquio-scores-in-injury-time-to-take-canada-through-to-the-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria &amp; Austria defend 'unexpected' draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/conspiracy-or-chaos-algeria-amp-austria-defend-unexpected-draw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/conspiracy-or-chaos-algeria-amp-austria-defend-unexpected-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father figure Carlo Ancelotti will have a plan for Brazil. He always has a plan | Rodrygo]]></title><description><![CDATA[For anyone outside the dressing room it is hard to predict what the Mister will do but he will be prepared for Japan on MondayThe 2022 Champions League semi-final. The Santiago Bernab&eacute;u. More than 60,000 fans in the stands, and Manchester City leading 1-0. I was on the Real&nbsp;Madrid bench when Carlo Ancelotti called me over and told me to get on the pitch, play aggressively and decide the match.I stepped on to the field in the 68th minute. In the 90th minute, I equalised but we still t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/father-figure-carlo-ancelotti-will-have-a-plan-for-brazil-he-always-has-a-plan-rodrygo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/father-figure-carlo-ancelotti-will-have-a-plan-for-brazil-he-always-has-a-plan-rodrygo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Sport expert Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-sport-expert-sutton-predicts-world-cups-last-32-matches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-sport-expert-sutton-predicts-world-cups-last-32-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugarte has 'most serious injury footballer can face']]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup defeat by Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ugarte-has-most-serious-injury-footballer-can-face/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ugarte-has-most-serious-injury-footballer-can-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player]]></title><description><![CDATA[His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-bellingham-became-tuchels-most-important-player/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-bellingham-became-tuchels-most-important-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Palace and Sunderland top Premier League World Cup goals chart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace and Sunderland lead the Premier League&rsquo;s World Cup scoring charts after the 2026 group stage, ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crystal-palace-and-sunderland-top-premier-league-world-cup-goals-chart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crystal-palace-and-sunderland-top-premier-league-world-cup-goals-chart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to win a World Cup penalty shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-win-a-world-cup-penalty-shootout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-win-a-world-cup-penalty-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/best-team-moments-matches-and-players-of-world-cup-group-stage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/best-team-moments-matches-and-players-of-world-cup-group-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-names-dark-horses-and-subplots-reasons-to-watch-each-last-32-tie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-names-dark-horses-and-subplots-reasons-to-watch-each-last-32-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/knockouts-are-here-what-is-englands-path-to-the-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/knockouts-are-here-what-is-englands-path-to-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austria score dramatic late equaliser against Algeria as both progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria and Austria produce an incredible finish to their Group J meeting, with both teams scoring in injury time to secure the point they need to reach the World Cup knockout stages - and send home Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/austria-score-dramatic-late-equaliser-against-algeria-as-both-progress/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/austria-score-dramatic-late-equaliser-against-algeria-as-both-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England last-32 tie on BBC - see full schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-last-32-tie-on-bbc-see-full-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-last-32-tie-on-bbc-see-full-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria and Austria both qualify for last 32 after dramatic injury-time goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria and Austria each score injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw, a result which sees both sides qualify from Group J and into the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/algeria-and-austria-both-qualify-for-last-32-after-dramatic-injury-time-goals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/algeria-and-austria-both-qualify-for-last-32-after-dramatic-injury-time-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi comes off the bench to become the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches, as Argentina defeat Jordan 3-1 in their final game in Group J.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-comes-off-the-bench-to-score-as-argentina-beat-jordan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-comes-off-the-bench-to-score-as-argentina-beat-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maestro Messi scores again and breaks another record in the process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and becomes the first player to score in seven World Cup games in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maestro-messi-scores-again-and-breaks-another-record-in-the-process/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maestro-messi-scores-again-and-breaks-another-record-in-the-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bye-bye, Scotland' - Clarke's leaving letter to Tartan Army]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke's letter to the Scotland fans in full following his departure as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bye-bye-scotland-clarkes-leaving-letter-to-tartan-army/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bye-bye-scotland-clarkes-leaving-letter-to-tartan-army/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England labour past Panama to qualify for last 32 as group winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane help England secure a 2-0 win over Panama, as Thomas Tuchel's side qualify for the World Cup last 32 as winners of Group L.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-labour-past-panama-to-qualify-for-last-32-as-group-winners/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-labour-past-panama-to-qualify-for-last-32-as-group-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Huge relief' - Bellingham puts England ahead against Panama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham does enough to get just ahead of his defender and poke the ball home from Bukayo's Saka corner and put England ahead against Panama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/huge-relief-bellingham-puts-england-ahead-against-panama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/huge-relief-bellingham-puts-england-ahead-against-panama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Celtic reacting quickly enough to 'wake-up call'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have Celtic learned lessons from last season as Martin O'Neill sounds "wake-up call" warning?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/are-celtic-reacting-quickly-enough-to-wake-up-call/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/are-celtic-reacting-quickly-enough-to-wake-up-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: England through, Scotland wait goes on and joy for Cape Verde – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9917; Latest news from the 16th and final day of the groups&#9917; Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail TahaAmid all the joy, there&rsquo;s the treatment of Iran. They were denied permission to stay in Seattle after their draw against Egypt, reports Ben Fisher.We&rsquo;ve got to have another look at Cape Verde&rsquo;s celebrations. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-england-through-scotland-wait-goes-on-and-joy-for-cape-verde-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-2026-england-through-scotland-wait-goes-on-and-joy-for-cape-verde-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France earn favourites tag and Cape Verde make history | World Cup Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Philippe Auclair as France beat a much-changed Norway and Cape Verde progress Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-earn-favourites-tag-and-cape-verde-make-history-world-cup-daily/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-earn-favourites-tag-and-cape-verde-make-history-world-cup-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the secret to Wallsend Boys producing so many top-level football players?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson is the latest in a line of successful footballers from a club that focuses on the wellbeing of young peopleNot many local football clubs can claim to have produced the most expensive British footballer of the day. Wallsend Boys, a grassroots team in working-class north Tyneside are about to do it for a second time.With Elliot Anderson on the brink of a deal with Manchester City worth &pound;116m, eclipsing the fee paid by Real Madrid for Gareth Bale in 2013, another chapter in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-the-secret-to-wallsend-boys-producing-so-many-top-level-football-players/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-the-secret-to-wallsend-boys-producing-so-many-top-level-football-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup is undressing the myth of Trump’s American homogeneity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup has become a rebuke to Trump&rsquo;s homogeneous vision of America, revealing a tournament &ndash; and a US team &ndash; shaped by migration and diversityFollowing the Department of Homeland Security on social media is a bit like wandering through a casino at 4am. Sooner or later, you&rsquo;ll see something that makes you go: How did we get here?There was one of those moments earlier this month. Days after the US opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 romp over Paraguay, D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cup-is-undressing-the-myth-of-trumps-american-homogeneity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cup-is-undressing-the-myth-of-trumps-american-homogeneity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran waiting to see if they are through to last 32Salah injury fears played down after 1-1 drawIran&rsquo;s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has said Fifa&rsquo;s president, Gianni Infantino, must &ldquo;stand up&rdquo; to the US after reiterating his belief that the co-hosts have treated his team &ldquo;very unfairly&rdquo;.Iran will qualify for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time if results go their way in the next 24 hours, but after a dramatic draw against Egypt in Seattle, in which S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/this-must-never-happen-again-iran-coach-hits-out-at-the-us-and-tells-infantino-to-stand-up-against-hosts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/this-must-never-happen-again-iran-coach-hits-out-at-the-us-and-tells-infantino-to-stand-up-against-hosts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement was muted before the event, but the joy, noise and colour from visiting fans has captivated people in the US, Canada and Mexico&bull; Do you live in a host city? We want to hear from youWhile Kansas City is the smallest of the 16 host cities, it has a history of punching above its weight and &ndash; armed with our own compelling soccer history to buoy us &ndash; organisers and the community worked hard to ensure that we wowed visitors and viewers alike. Hiccups with shuttle buses and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-dreaded-the-world-cup-but-am-now-embracing-it-how-the-tournament-won-over-most-people-in-host-cities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-dreaded-the-world-cup-but-am-now-embracing-it-how-the-tournament-won-over-most-people-in-host-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-star Belgium through as New Zealand sent packing from World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leandro Trossard struck twice as Belgium demolished New Zealand 5-1 to clinch top spot in Group G and march into the World Cup&rsquo;s last 32, &#8288;while the All Whites&rsquo; tournament dreams &#8288;crumbled.Belgium finished above Egypt on &#8203;goal difference after they both ended with five points from three matches, followed by Iran on three points and New Zealand on one. In the other match in the group, Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran. Belgium &#8288;will next face one of the eight best third]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-star-belgium-through-as-new-zealand-sent-packing-from-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-star-belgium-through-as-new-zealand-sent-packing-from-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bielsa exits World Cup with admission: ’I haven’t left anything to Uruguayan football’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach to depart after Uruguay exit with Spain lossBielsa: &lsquo;I am responsible for all the disappointment&rsquo;Marcelo Bielsa said he had left nothing to Uruguayan football after overseeing their elimination from the World Cup.Uruguay failed to win a game in a group that included Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia and their exit was confirmed with a 1-0 defeat by Spain in Guadalajara during which the 40-year-old goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was withdrawn at half-time after his error handed Spai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bielsa-exits-world-cup-with-admission-i-havent-left-anything-to-uruguayan-football/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bielsa-exits-world-cup-with-admission-i-havent-left-anything-to-uruguayan-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold War Steve on … England’s haunted team-building barbecue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third in a special series of World Cup 2026-themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cold-war-steve-on-englands-haunted-team-building-barbecue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cold-war-steve-on-englands-haunted-team-building-barbecue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale continues after Saudi Arabia draw secures Argentina tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the full-time whistle Cape Verde&rsquo;s players formed a huddle around their head coach, Bubista, eyes straining at the tiny moving images on a mobile phone. They sought the certainty that a dream had come true and, when the outcome nearly 1,000 miles away in Guadalajara was confirmed, erupted in unfathomable joy. Dailon Livramento, the centre-forward, leapt on to the back of his teammate &ldquo;Diney&rdquo; Borges. Everyone in view grabbed the nearest person to embrace and then came all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cape-verdes-world-cup-fairytale-continues-after-saudi-arabia-draw-secures-argentina-tie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cape-verdes-world-cup-fairytale-continues-after-saudi-arabia-draw-secures-argentina-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-defends-full-back-selection-after-james-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-defends-full-back-selection-after-james-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel searches for solutions to overcome Panama’s low block]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach has selection dilemmas, not helped by Rice and James being doubts, after a series of poor performances against deep defencesIn an ideal world, the only selection conundrum before England face Panama would be whether to rest Harry Kane or let the striker use a dead rubber against Group L&rsquo;s fourth seeds as a chance to keep up with Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbapp&eacute; and the other Golden Boot contenders.Yet any hope Tuchel had of giving the reserves a run out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thomas-tuchel-searches-for-solutions-to-overcome-panamas-low-block/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thomas-tuchel-searches-for-solutions-to-overcome-panamas-low-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rest-your-best-or-go-strong-norway-face-questions-as-haaland-left-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rest-your-best-or-go-strong-norway-face-questions-as-haaland-left-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 passes, all 11 players - Dembele scores 'magic' goal for France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every member of France's starting XI gets involved as a 17-pass move is put away by Ousmane Dembele to seal his hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match at Boston Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/17-passes-all-11-players-dembele-scores-magic-goal-for-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/17-passes-all-11-players-dembele-scores-magic-goal-for-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq to boost hopes of reaching last 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr produce a goal and an assist each as Senegal dismantle 10-man Iraq 5-0 at Toronto Stadium, boosting hopes of a World Cup last-32 spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/senegal-thrash-10-man-iraq-to-boost-hopes-of-reaching-last-32/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/senegal-thrash-10-man-iraq-to-boost-hopes-of-reaching-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal salvage hopes of World Cup last-32 place with rout of 10-man Iraq]]></title><description><![CDATA[The substitute Pape Gueye scored a pair of sensational second-half goals from long range as Senegal got a much-needed boost to their goal difference with a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their Group I finale.Isma&iuml;la Sarr added his third &#8288;goal of the tournament, &#8288;the first &#8203;of four after half-time for the Lions of Teranga, who sealed a third-place group finish and are vying for one &#8288;of the eight third-place spots in the last 32. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/senegal-salvage-hopes-of-world-cup-last-32-place-with-rout-of-10-man-iraq/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/senegal-salvage-hopes-of-world-cup-last-32-place-with-rout-of-10-man-iraq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group I at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brilliant-dembele-hat-trick-helps-france-see-off-norway-to-top-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brilliant-dembele-hat-trick-helps-france-see-off-norway-to-top-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea close in on Lacroix - Saturday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, while three Premier League clubs are chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-close-in-on-lacroix-saturdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-close-in-on-lacroix-saturdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the final round of group fixtures nearing a conclusion the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-each-team-need-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-each-team-need-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the World Cup prize money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team break down the prize money on offer at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-the-world-cup-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-the-world-cup-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dembélé hat-trick fires France past Norway to seal top spot in World Cup group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does anyone at the World Cup have the defensive strength to deny this hyper-mobile, supremely varied French attack? Not, it turns out, a second-string Norway, who were torn apart in the first half in Boston, as Ousmane Demb&eacute;l&eacute; scored a beautifully precise 25-minute hat-trick en route to a 4-1 win. France now top Group I and will play their last-32 tie in New Jersey on Tuesday. Norway will play C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Ivoire in Texas.This was a fun, freewheeling game, with the feel of a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dembl-hat-trick-fires-france-past-norway-to-seal-top-spot-in-world-cup-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dembl-hat-trick-fires-france-past-norway-to-seal-top-spot-in-world-cup-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gueye scores 'venomous' double off the Senegal bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye produced two moments of quality in front of goal soon after coming off the bench, scoring an impressive double against Iraq in their Group I battle to help fire his side into the last 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gueye-scores-venomous-double-off-the-senegal-bench/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gueye-scores-venomous-double-off-the-senegal-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dembele's 'magic' first-half hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[France forward Ousmane Dembele stuns Norway with an incredible hat-trick in the opening 32 minutes of their Group I World Cup clash in Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dembeles-magic-first-half-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dembeles-magic-first-half-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferdinand takes first coaching role at Hornchurch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand joins Robert Lee as National League side Hornchurch's latest high-profile appointment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ferdinand-takes-first-coaching-role-at-hornchurch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ferdinand-takes-first-coaching-role-at-hornchurch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Soccer offers contract renewal to Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pochettino has been in charge of the US since late 2024Former Spurs and PSG boss likely to have club interestMauricio Pochettino has been offered a contract extension that would keep him in charge of the US men&rsquo;s national team through the 2030 World Cup, multiple sources familiar with the offer said on Friday. Sources spoke with the Guardian on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the matter.Pochettino and the US Soccer Federation have been discussing a new d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/us-soccer-offers-contract-renewal-to-mauricio-pochettino-through-2030-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/us-soccer-offers-contract-renewal-to-mauricio-pochettino-through-2030-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal poised to make Guimaraes offer after talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are poised to make an offer for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes after exploratory talks over potential moves for the Brazil midfielder and team-mate Sandro Tonali.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-poised-to-make-guimaraes-offer-after-talks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arsenal-poised-to-make-guimaraes-offer-after-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria eye revenge in first match against Austria since ‘shame of Gijón’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group J game recalls the 1982 World Cup, when Austria and West Germany played out a mutually beneficial resultHow long do football grudges last? It has long been argued that Brazil never truly recovered from the Maracanazo, or, if they did, it took decades. The same might be said of the English football community and Diego&rsquo; Maradona&rsquo;s &ldquo;Hand of God&rdquo;. In Algeria, the national wound was inflicted at the 1982 World Cup and has been universally referred to as &ldquo;the Shame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/algeria-eye-revenge-in-first-match-against-austria-since-shame-of-gijn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/algeria-eye-revenge-in-first-match-against-austria-since-shame-of-gijn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup fans frustrated by 'confusing and expensive' tipping culture in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[International fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of having to tip servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-fans-frustrated-by-confusing-and-expensive-tipping-culture-in-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-fans-frustrated-by-confusing-and-expensive-tipping-culture-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a former England striker right about reasons for Scottish football's ills?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From undervalued broadcasting deals to unfulfilled potential, Ian Wright says he feels sorry for Scottish football fans - but is the former England striker right?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-a-former-england-striker-right-about-reasons-for-scottish-footballs-ills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-a-former-england-striker-right-about-reasons-for-scottish-footballs-ills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham agrees permanent deal with Ipswich Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipswich Town Women sign forward Kit Graham on a two-year contract following a successful loan from Tottenham last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/graham-agrees-permanent-deal-with-ipswich-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/graham-agrees-permanent-deal-with-ipswich-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson’s journey from Bristol Rovers loanee to most expensive British player]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder&rsquo;s remarkable rise started off in League Two and his &pound;116m move to Manchester City is confirmation of his relentless progressAt Bristol Rovers the players would fight to be on Elliot Anderson&rsquo;s team in training five-a-sides because they knew they would be victorious. Even as a teenager, the midfielder was a cut above his more experienced peers, becoming an integral part of the club&rsquo;s promotion to League One, the first step on his journey to becoming the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/elliot-andersons-journey-from-bristol-rovers-loanee-to-most-expensive-british-player/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/elliot-andersons-journey-from-bristol-rovers-loanee-to-most-expensive-british-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: Who are England's top appearance-makers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of the players who have featured at least 10 times for England at World Cups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-who-are-englands-top-appearance-makers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-who-are-englands-top-appearance-makers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | Animal instinct and maths boost Netherlands’ hopes of World Cup glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Paul the Octopus sadly died at an aquarium in Germany in 2010, there was a massive void to fill in the World Cup prediction space. It seemed a huge ask to find a tipster on the same level as the eight-legged maverick one-off. Others tried but Leon the Porcupine, Anton the Tamarin and Petty the Pygmy Hippopotamus were all woefully wide of the mark; this was no golden generation of animal oracles. Things turned dark in 2018 when a new octopus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-animal-instinct-and-maths-boost-netherlands-hopes-of-world-cup-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-animal-instinct-and-maths-boost-netherlands-hopes-of-world-cup-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has Trump stayed away from the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-has-trump-stayed-away-from-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-has-trump-stayed-away-from-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham icon Mullin leaves club by mutual consent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Striker Paul Mullin leaves Wrexham by mutual consent, ending a memorable spell at the north Wales club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-icon-mullin-leaves-club-by-mutual-consent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wrexham-icon-mullin-leaves-club-by-mutual-consent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford in talks to hold Shakhtar's Champions League matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brentford could play host to Champions League matches next season, despite not qualifying for the competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-in-talks-to-hold-shakhtars-champions-league-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-in-talks-to-hold-shakhtars-champions-league-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pattinson signs new deal with London City Lionesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses has announced England defender Poppy Pattinson has extended her contract until summer 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pattinson-signs-new-deal-with-london-city-lionesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pattinson-signs-new-deal-with-london-city-lionesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-var-become-a-lottery-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-var-become-a-lottery-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's more to Spain than Lamine Yamal - Azpilicueta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente has the team and squad he needs for success in the next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-theres-more-to-spain-than-lamine-yamal-azpilicueta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-theres-more-to-spain-than-lamine-yamal-azpilicueta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start Rashford? Bring O'Reilly back? Pick your England XI to face Panama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who should start for England against Panama in their final World Cup group game? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/start-rashford-bring-oreilly-back-pick-your-england-xi-to-face-panama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/start-rashford-bring-oreilly-back-pick-your-england-xi-to-face-panama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward Pride Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rainbow-flags-await-egypt-and-iran-at-awkward-pride-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rainbow-flags-await-egypt-and-iran-at-awkward-pride-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales boss Bellamy has 'burnt bridges' - Roberts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales head coach Craig Bellamy faces tensions in his relationships with bosses, players and fans after a move to Burnley collapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-boss-bellamy-has-burnt-bridges-roberts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wales-boss-bellamy-has-burnt-bridges-roberts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are the TV picks decided for the World Cup's round of 32?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the complexities behind television selections for the 2026 World Cup's round of 32 fixtures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-are-the-tv-picks-decided-for-the-world-cups-round-of-32/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-are-the-tv-picks-decided-for-the-world-cups-round-of-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hart explains how goalkeepers are struggling with World Cup ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart answers your questions about the Trionda World Cup ball and how it might be affecting goalkeepers at the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hart-explains-how-goalkeepers-are-struggling-with-world-cup-ball/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hart-explains-how-goalkeepers-are-struggling-with-world-cup-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford in talks to sign Burnley's Anthony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaidon Anthony could swap Burnley for Brentford, as the Bees open talks to sign the forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-in-talks-to-sign-burnleys-anthony/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brentford-in-talks-to-sign-burnleys-anthony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgency, magic and Rashford: how England can beat the low block against Panama | Emma Hayes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s team will be working on key details of how to combat a low block before their final Group L game on SaturdayEngland&rsquo;s goalless draw with Ghana reminded me of many games in my coaching career, when you&rsquo;re facing a team who are extremely compact, positioned very low, and very well drilled. To break them down you need to play with more variety, better movement and &ndash; above all &ndash; urgency, and it took England too long to play with urgency.They can expect t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/urgency-magic-and-rashford-how-england-can-beat-the-low-block-against-panama-emma-hayes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/urgency-magic-and-rashford-how-england-can-beat-the-low-block-against-panama-emma-hayes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do numbers tell us about Scotland's World Cup attacking intent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Steve Clarke's blunt attack and looks at the potential deeper issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-do-numbers-tell-us-about-scotlands-world-cup-attacking-intent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-do-numbers-tell-us-about-scotlands-world-cup-attacking-intent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 0-0 draw that highlighted flaw in World Cup format]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doubts rise over the World Cup's format as the first of the two group games that give the two teams a chance to progress with a draw finishes 0-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-0-0-draw-that-highlighted-flaw-in-world-cup-format/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-0-0-draw-that-highlighted-flaw-in-world-cup-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-world-cup-underdogs-doing-so-well/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-world-cup-underdogs-doing-so-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cheap transport to football geekery: how Zohran Mamdani won the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few monthsA stunning evening sun was setting behind Union City on Wednesday. It made it slightly harder to see the giant screen that had been set up for the Brazil v Scotland watch party in Hudson River Park, but not enough to ruin the vibe of a New York City World Cup evening. Partly it didn&rsquo;t matter because the clutch of Brazilians watching the game, kitted out in can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-cheap-transport-to-football-geekery-how-zohran-mamdani-won-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-cheap-transport-to-football-geekery-how-zohran-mamdani-won-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/us-interested-in-hosting-2038-world-cup-giuliani/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/us-interested-in-hosting-2038-world-cup-giuliani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-reunite-oneill-with-backroom-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-reunite-oneill-with-backroom-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-vrancken-marks-fresh-start-at-data-driven-hearts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-vrancken-marks-fresh-start-at-data-driven-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts' Braga plays down transfer talk - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-braga-plays-down-transfer-talk-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-braga-plays-down-transfer-talk-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You better remember where you were watching’: 30 years on from England’s loss to Germany at Euro 96]]></title><description><![CDATA[With those words on 26 June 1996, Des Lynam ended his coverage of England&rsquo;s defeat by Germany, one of the most unforgettable nights in English tournament history. So we did &hellip;Des Lynam ended the BBC&rsquo;s coverage of that European Championship semi-final between England and Germany on Wednesday 26 June 1996 by telling viewers that they &ldquo;better remember where you were watching this tonight because in 30 years&rsquo; time somebody will probably ask you&rdquo;. So, 30 years on,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-better-remember-where-you-were-watching-30-years-on-from-englands-loss-to-germany-at-euro-96/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-better-remember-where-you-were-watching-30-years-on-from-englands-loss-to-germany-at-euro-96/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-skyjo-the-card-game-being-played-in-the-england-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-skyjo-the-card-game-being-played-in-the-england-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/turkey-end-world-cup-on-high-with-last-gasp-win-over-usa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/turkey-end-world-cup-on-high-with-last-gasp-win-over-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/australia-through-and-paraguay-close-following-draw-between-sides/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/australia-through-and-paraguay-close-following-draw-between-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks) | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structureWith 22 minutes gone on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium, and an injury delay in train, a clutch of England and Ghana players wandered to the side of the pitch and began taking drinks. This was the signal for a sudden spurt of refereeing indignation, the officials sprinting across in a state of apparently genuine outrage, appalled by the spectacle of unofficial hydration.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-unites-the-world-in-anger-at-hydration-breaks-aka-ad-breaks-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-unites-the-world-in-anger-at-hydration-breaks-aka-ad-breaks-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 draw in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knockout phase for the third time in their history.A much-changed Australia side controlled large parts of the match, but with both teams knowing that a draw would be enough to qualify for the last 32, there were long stretches without impetus. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/socceroos-secure-place-in-world-cup-last-32-after-nerve-shredding-draw-with-paraguay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/socceroos-secure-place-in-world-cup-last-32-after-nerve-shredding-draw-with-paraguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brobbey on target again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brobbey-on-target-again-as-netherlands-beat-tunisia-to-win-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brobbey-on-target-again-as-netherlands-beat-tunisia-to-win-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/japan-and-sweden-draw-takes-both-into-last-32/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/japan-and-sweden-draw-takes-both-into-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oh-my-word-elanga-stunner-draws-sweden-level/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oh-my-word-elanga-stunner-draws-sweden-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beccacece-goes-from-brink-to-world-cup-history-with-ecuador/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beccacece-goes-from-brink-to-world-cup-history-with-ecuador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-could-call-it-racist-ivory-coast-boss-sad-at-schweinsteiger-comments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/we-could-call-it-racist-ivory-coast-boss-sad-at-schweinsteiger-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecuador fight back to upset Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ecuador-fight-back-to-upset-germany/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ecuador-fight-back-to-upset-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ivory-coast-defeat-curacao-to-progress-to-knockout-stages-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ivory-coast-defeat-curacao-to-progress-to-knockout-stages-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plata’s golden touch against Germany sends Ecuador into World Cup last 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&iacute;, se puede &ndash; yes, we can &ndash; was the chant that rang out from the 55,000 Ecuador fans as their team&rsquo;s final group match kicked off. Despite a flat start to their World Cup campaign, there was a genuine belief that an upset against a full-strength Germany was possible. They had no other choice: having been shut out by Eloy Room&rsquo;s heroics for Cura&ccedil;ao, Sebasti&aacute;n Beccacece&rsquo;s side had to win to progress.This time, a stirring performance earned La Tri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/platas-golden-touch-against-germany-sends-ecuador-into-world-cup-last-32/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/platas-golden-touch-against-germany-sends-ecuador-into-world-cup-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City agree a club record deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-agree-record-fee-with-forest-for-anderson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-agree-record-fee-with-forest-for-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/platas-touch-of-gold-gives-ecuador-lead-against-germany/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/platas-touch-of-gold-gives-ecuador-lead-against-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is five-match ban for Qatar's Madibo excessive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team look at whether Madibo's punishment for his challenge on Kone was proportionate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-five-match-ban-for-qatars-madibo-excessive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/is-five-match-ban-for-qatars-madibo-excessive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle hit with demand for £3.2m over ‘deliberate’ failure to pay tax on transfers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club owe HMRC &pound;1.9m in tax and handed &pound;1.25m penaltyRelates to investigation of transfers under Mike AshleyNewcastle United have been hit with a demand for &pound;3.2m from HM Revenue and Customs over a &ldquo;deliberate&rdquo; failure to pay tax, according to official disclosures that relate to a near decade-long investigation into player transfers under the club&rsquo;s former owner, Mike Ashley.The Tyneside club, who have been owned by Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s sovereign wealth fund si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-hit-with-demand-for-32m-over-deliberate-failure-to-pay-tax-on-transfers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-hit-with-demand-for-32m-over-deliberate-failure-to-pay-tax-on-transfers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The great paradox of Scotland’s World Cup. The fans, superb. The team? Dismal | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mess against Brazil, Steve Clarke&rsquo;s side are in purgatory, hanging around as a faint hope of a place in the last 32 lives onThe sad thing is that in a matter of weeks, this will all have been forgotten. The intensely tribal nature of Scotland&rsquo;s football domain means that a new domestic campaign will lead to scratching, swearing and howling that will dominate for months on end. Some may argue it will be wise to banish thoughts of Scotland&rsquo;s participation in this World Cup. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-great-paradox-of-scotlands-world-cup-the-fans-superb-the-team-dismal-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-great-paradox-of-scotlands-world-cup-the-fans-superb-the-team-dismal-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/double-ballon-dor-winner-putellas-to-join-london-city-lionesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/double-ballon-dor-winner-putellas-to-join-london-city-lionesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing at a World Cup is unforgettable but it requires every ounce of your dedication | Rodrygo]]></title><description><![CDATA[I savour the memory of playing for Brazil at the 2022 tournament &ndash; but it was a privilege that took effortFor a player the World Cup day begins with everyone gathering in the restaurant for breakfast at the scheduled time. Buffet options are determined by the nutritionist, who specifies which food and in what quantities each player can consume. The morning also includes on-field training, usually within the team&rsquo;s accommodation complex.After that, lunch is likewise personalised, base]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/playing-at-a-world-cup-is-unforgettable-but-it-requires-every-ounce-of-your-dedication-rodrygo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/playing-at-a-world-cup-is-unforgettable-but-it-requires-every-ounce-of-your-dedication-rodrygo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-its-time-for-saka-and-rashford-shearer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-its-time-for-saka-and-rashford-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham sign former Arsenal midfielder Pelova]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham confirm the signing of Netherlands midfielder Victoria Pelova following her exit from Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-sign-former-arsenal-midfielder-pelova/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-sign-former-arsenal-midfielder-pelova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hearts boss Vrancken ready to challenge Old Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts appoint former Genk and Sint-Truiden boss Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach a week after Derek McInnes left for Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/new-hearts-boss-vrancken-ready-to-challenge-old-firm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/new-hearts-boss-vrancken-ready-to-challenge-old-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dream come true' -  McCrorie returns to Rangers from Bristol City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross McCrorie is reuniting with manager Derek McInnes and returning to Rangers after Bristol City accept an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dream-come-true-mccrorie-returns-to-rangers-from-bristol-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dream-come-true-mccrorie-returns-to-rangers-from-bristol-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The difference between Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel is not that simple | Cath Bishop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The assumption that the England coach gave his team a rocket against Croatia at half-time is wrong. In fact he did the oppositeWe&rsquo;ve completed the Southgate leadership lessons and now we find ourselves at the beginning of the Tuchelosophy course. We can already see some of the key modules we&rsquo;ll be studying over the next few weeks. But it&rsquo;s important we&rsquo;re ready to learn with open minds and ditch some of the old tropes.The dominant simplistic narrative that accompanied the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-difference-between-gareth-southgate-and-thomas-tuchel-is-not-that-simple-cath-bishop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-difference-between-gareth-southgate-and-thomas-tuchel-is-not-that-simple-cath-bishop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godfrey signs new three-year deal with London City]]></title><description><![CDATA[England international Freya Godfrey has signed a new three-year contract with London City Lionesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/godfrey-signs-new-three-year-deal-with-london-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/godfrey-signs-new-three-year-deal-with-london-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot or not: Barney Ronay's World Cup review so far &ndash;&nbsp;video]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been really sparky and perky and a reminder that international football is something people actually do for passion,&rdquo; says our chief sports writer Barney Ronay.From Gianni Infantino&rsquo;s heavy reliance on a private jet to attend multiple World Cup matches daily, to &lsquo;the wretched and mendacious&rsquo; mid-half advert breaks &ndash; as well as the entertaining managers and lessons in history: Barney reveals his best and worst bits from travelling around the US.Desp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hot-or-not-barney-ronays-world-cup-review-so-far-ndashnbspvideo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hot-or-not-barney-ronays-world-cup-review-so-far-ndashnbspvideo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL fixtures: West Ham go to Burnley, Wolves host Blackburn in Championship openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[League One: Notts Co v Leicester, Barnsley v BromleyYork return to League Two with visit of Bristol RoversWolves will launch the Championship season at home against Blackburn, while West Ham head to Burnley in a meeting of the other two relegated sides in one of the more eye-catching fixtures on the opening weekend.The EFL fixture list was released on Thursday and Wolves will play their first Championship fixture since 2018 under their new head coach, C&eacute;sar Peixoto, at Molineux at 8pm on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/efl-fixtures-west-ham-go-to-burnley-wolves-host-blackburn-in-championship-openers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/efl-fixtures-west-ham-go-to-burnley-wolves-host-blackburn-in-championship-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How brands banned from the World Cup became the story]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-brands-banned-from-the-world-cup-became-the-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-brands-banned-from-the-world-cup-became-the-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club World Cup likely to expand for 2029 with more Premier League clubs involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa agrees joint venture with lobby group EFCNext edition poised to expand from 32 to 48 clubsFifa has agreed to create a joint venture with the lobby group European Football Clubs to operate the Club World Cup, which is likely to mean more Premier League clubs enter the lucrative competition.Chelsea earned about &pound;84m from winning the inaugural 32-team tournament last year, leading other big European clubs to lobby Fifa for it to be expanded to increase their chances of qualification. Con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/club-world-cup-likely-to-expand-for-2029-with-more-premier-league-clubs-involved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/club-world-cup-likely-to-expand-for-2029-with-more-premier-league-clubs-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gakpo conundrum facing Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Gakpo is thriving with the Netherlands but increased competition means his Liverpool future is uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-gakpo-conundrum-facing-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-gakpo-conundrum-facing-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity | Jonathan Liew]]></title><description><![CDATA[The irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes importance of the collective&ldquo;Cristiano Ronaldo&rsquo;s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start,&rdquo; began the Reuters match report of Portugal&rsquo;s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week. And yes, OK: everyone knows how this game works and why everyone plays it. On one hand, perhaps the greatest sporting day in the history of the world&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-becomes-cult-of-the-individual-but-ignores-team-complexity-jonathan-liew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-becomes-cult-of-the-individual-but-ignores-team-complexity-jonathan-liew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-is-the-african-world-cup-goalscorer-older-than-ronaldo-and-messi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-is-the-african-world-cup-goalscorer-older-than-ronaldo-and-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton in advanced talks to sign Walti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton are in advanced talks to sign Juventus and Switzerland midfielder Lia Walti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-walti/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brighton-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-walti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/belgium-going-out-suttons-world-cup-2026-score-predictions-final-group-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/belgium-going-out-suttons-world-cup-2026-score-predictions-final-group-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England have cause for concern but Thomas Tuchel’s strategy is for the very best | Jacob Steinberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draw with a negative Ghana is unlikely to define World Cup campaign, with plans in place for tougher oppositionNot as easy as it looks, is it? After looking as if he had all the answers a week ago, Thomas Tuchel has tumbled into a place Gareth Southgate knew all too well. This is the moment when anxiety rises and selection decision choices are questioned. Tuchel, a newcomer to international football, will have to ignore the noise and keep in mind that this is usually how it goes when England exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-have-cause-for-concern-but-thomas-tuchels-strategy-is-for-the-very-best-jacob-steinberg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-have-cause-for-concern-but-thomas-tuchels-strategy-is-for-the-very-best-jacob-steinberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Let the magic begin’: Ronaldinho signs for Serie C side Ravenna at age of 46]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil legend last played professionally in 2015&lsquo;I cannot wait to dance with the ball,&rsquo; he saidThe Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with the Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46, more than a decade after retiring.&ldquo;I cannot wait to dance with the ball,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Football has always been joyful for me, and I&rsquo;m excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/let-the-magic-begin-ronaldinho-signs-for-serie-c-side-ravenna-at-age-of-46/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/let-the-magic-begin-ronaldinho-signs-for-serie-c-side-ravenna-at-age-of-46/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany’s Kai Havertz: ‘I make runs that look pointless but I’m creating space’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward on the misunderstanding of his role and momentum the four-time champions have put together for a winning World Cup campaign after topping their groupKai Havertz is recalling the cocktail of feelings that swirled around his head in Budapest three-and-a-half weeks ago. Arsenal could not have lost the Champions League final in more agonising circumstances but the only available option was to straighten up and start smiling. They were due to set off on a bus around Islington for the Premier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germanys-kai-havertz-i-make-runs-that-look-pointless-but-im-creating-space/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/germanys-kai-havertz-i-make-runs-that-look-pointless-but-im-creating-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchels-england-are-opposite-to-southgates-and-built-to-beat-top-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchels-england-are-opposite-to-southgates-and-built-to-beat-top-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘For future generations’: Brazil working hard to ensure successful 2027 Women’s World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[With one year to go on Wednesday, this week&rsquo;s newsletter speaks to Aline Pellegrino and Angelina Constantino about their hopes for the tournamentWe are 365 days away from the 2027 Women&rsquo;s World Cup, which will take place in eight Brazilian cities between 24 June and 25 July next year. This will be the third major women&rsquo;s football tournament held in the country in the past two decades, after the 2007 Pan American Games and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and preparations ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/for-future-generations-brazil-working-hard-to-ensure-successful-2027-womens-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/for-future-generations-brazil-working-hard-to-ensure-successful-2027-womens-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lazio Women to pay compensation after Cas pregnancy discrimination ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maja G&ouml;thberg lost contract after disclosing pregnancyFirst successful Cas case under Fifa maternity regulationsLazio Women unlawfully ended the Swedish footballer Maja G&ouml;thberg&rsquo;s time at the club because of her pregnancy, the court of arbitration for sport has ruled, ordering the Italian club to pay compensation.The landmark case revolved around Fifa&rsquo;s maternity regulations, which were enhanced in 2024. This was the first case in which Cas found a club unlawfully ended an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lazio-women-to-pay-compensation-after-cas-pregnancy-discrimination-ruling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lazio-women-to-pay-compensation-after-cas-pregnancy-discrimination-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lazio to pay compensation in pregnancy dispute case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lazio Women have been ordered to pay compensation to former midfielder Maja Gothberg because they unlawfully ended her employment due to pregnancy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lazio-to-pay-compensation-in-pregnancy-dispute-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lazio-to-pay-compensation-in-pregnancy-dispute-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five breakout World Cup stars who could prosper in the Premier League | David Pleat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Freeman has impressed from right-back while Eli Just is catching the eye with his body swerves and goal threatIt is not difficult to see why this old head on young shoulders is destined for a big career. In a Morocco team conditioned to play first-time passes, he sets the tone with his instant decisions. Bouaddi is in essence the deepest of the midfield three and he not only plays quickly but often finds a colleague in a more forward position. Strong on the ball, he can intercept from his c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-breakout-world-cup-stars-who-could-prosper-in-the-premier-league-david-pleat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/five-breakout-world-cup-stars-who-could-prosper-in-the-premier-league-david-pleat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country? | The Knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among coaches, long waits between World Cups, and Dave Beasant revisionismMail us with your all of your questions and answers&ldquo;Sweden&rsquo;s Yasin Ayari has a Tunisian father and chose not to celebrate his first goal against Tunisia (he couldn&rsquo;t resist celebrating when he scored later, though). Declan Rice did something similar after scoring against the Republic of Ireland in 2024, but what is the earliest example of a player not celebrating a goal at in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/which-footballers-have-refused-to-celebrate-a-goal-against-another-country-the-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/which-footballers-have-refused-to-celebrate-a-goal-against-another-country-the-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup's best matches, moments, goals &amp; players so far - ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cups-best-matches-moments-goals-amp-players-so-far-ranked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cups-best-matches-moments-goals-amp-players-so-far-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-birthday-boy-messi-at-world-cups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-birthday-boy-messi-at-world-cups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/silly-tackle-bad-reaction-tuchel-defends-bellingham-after-queiroz-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/silly-tackle-bad-reaction-tuchel-defends-bellingham-after-queiroz-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-need-to-panic-for-england-but-this-was-a-reality-check/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-need-to-panic-for-england-but-this-was-a-reality-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-ghana-have-been-awarded-a-penalty-against-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-ghana-have-been-awarded-a-penalty-against-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel credits 'committed' Ghana defending after England draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel says England found it "difficult" to break down Ghana's defence, after the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-credits-committed-ghana-defending-after-england-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tuchel-credits-committed-ghana-defending-after-england-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England held to goalless draw by Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-held-to-goalless-draw-by-ghana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-held-to-goalless-draw-by-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rice remains positive after England draw with Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rice-remains-positive-after-england-draw-with-ghana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rice-remains-positive-after-england-draw-with-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who failed to make an impact? England player ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the 0-0 draw with Ghana - plus have your say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-failed-to-make-an-impact-england-player-ratings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-failed-to-make-an-impact-england-player-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Anxious moment for England' - should this have been Ghana penalty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Ezri Konsa makes a last-ditch attempt to stop Ghana's Prince Adu during their World Cup Group L match in Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/anxious-moment-for-england-should-this-have-been-ghana-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/anxious-moment-for-england-should-this-have-been-ghana-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spence-appears-not-to-shake-hands-with-partey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spence-appears-not-to-shake-hands-with-partey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-back-record-breaking-ronaldo-answers-critics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/im-back-record-breaking-ronaldo-answers-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd &amp; Arsenal track Scott - Wednesday gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga, Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-amp-arsenal-track-scott-wednesday-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-amp-arsenal-track-scott-wednesday-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of &pound;43m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-close-in-on-palestra-as-alonsos-first-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-close-in-on-palestra-as-alonsos-first-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/deschamps-returns-to-france-after-death-of-his-mother/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/deschamps-returns-to-france-after-death-of-his-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland have coping strategy for weather delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-have-coping-strategy-for-weather-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-have-coping-strategy-for-weather-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mendes-scores-brilliant-second-goal-for-portugal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mendes-scores-brilliant-second-goal-for-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-sign-schroeder-in-most-expensive-womens-transfer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-sign-schroeder-in-most-expensive-womens-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/portugal-thrash-uzbekistan-as-ronaldo-scores-twice-to-make-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/portugal-thrash-uzbekistan-as-ronaldo-scores-twice-to-make-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Hearts target Wouter Vrancken?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Scotland charts the life and career of Belgian head coach Wouter Vrancken, who Hearts are reportedly about to make their new boss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-is-hearts-target-wouter-vrancken/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-is-hearts-target-wouter-vrancken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran's US entry terms changed for final group game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US Department of Homeland Security says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/irans-us-entry-terms-changed-for-final-group-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/irans-us-entry-terms-changed-for-final-group-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden &#8203;rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/commentator-stripped-of-fifa-credentials-over-almiron-rant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/commentator-stripped-of-fifa-credentials-over-almiron-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Women's future saved by local investor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Women's future has been saved by South Shields co-owner Geoff Thompson following an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the Women's Super League 2 club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/durham-womens-future-saved-by-local-investor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/durham-womens-future-saved-by-local-investor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 300 drones seized at US World Cup sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[United States authorities seize more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/more-than-300-drones-seized-at-us-world-cup-sites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/more-than-300-drones-seized-at-us-world-cup-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramsey appointed Oxford United head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey is appointed Oxford United head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ramsey-appointed-oxford-united-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ramsey-appointed-oxford-united-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/have-world-cup-changes-made-final-group-stage-games-unfair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/have-world-cup-changes-made-final-group-stage-games-unfair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phelan named permanent Everton manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Phelan has been appointed permanent head coach of Everton Women following an interim period last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/phelan-named-permanent-everton-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/phelan-named-permanent-everton-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neil signs three-year deal as new Ipswich boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipswich appoint former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil as their manager on a three-year deal after Kieran McKenna's departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneil-signs-three-year-deal-as-new-ipswich-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oneil-signs-three-year-deal-as-new-ipswich-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Scotland striker Miller named Maccabi Tel Aviv boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller is appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach on a permanent basis after a spell as caretaker and is joined by St Mirren assistant Stuart Taylor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-scotland-striker-miller-named-maccabi-tel-aviv-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/former-scotland-striker-miller-named-maccabi-tel-aviv-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name every England World Cup goalscorer since 2014]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen players who have scored for England across the past four men's World Cups. Can you name them all?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-every-england-world-cup-goalscorer-since-2014/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quiz-name-every-england-world-cup-goalscorer-since-2014/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Having a Scottish baby &amp; good vibes - Johansson on Motherwell move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfred Johansson aims to consolidate on last season's success at Motherwell, with the new manager impressed by those running the club and saying he wants to play with intensity and tempo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/having-a-scottish-baby-amp-good-vibes-johansson-on-motherwell-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/having-a-scottish-baby-amp-good-vibes-johansson-on-motherwell-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | The World Cup stage is set for a Golden Boot shootout for the ages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!In 10 of the past 12 World Cups, six goals has been the standard to bag yourself the Golden Boot. Usually a goal per game will suffice. In fact, on two occasions (in 2006 and 2010) a mere five strikes has been enough. Yet a quick glance at the current 2026 Geopolitics World Cup Golden Boot standings after most teams have played two games sees Lionel Messi top of the tree with five goals already from his two outings, having broken Miroslav Klose&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-the-world-cup-stage-is-set-for-a-golden-boot-shootout-for-the-ages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-the-world-cup-stage-is-set-for-a-golden-boot-shootout-for-the-ages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The trial that saved Antoine Semenyo's career]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport traces the origin story of Manchester City and Ghana star Antoine Semenyo, and hears from former coach David Hockaday about the trial which saved his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-trial-that-saved-antoine-semenyos-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-trial-that-saved-antoine-semenyos-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are Clarke's big calls for Brazil? And who would you pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Scotland outlines the key selection issues facing Steve Clarke as Scotland take on Brazil in one their biggest ever games, plus pick your XI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-clarkes-big-calls-for-brazil-and-who-would-you-pick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-clarkes-big-calls-for-brazil-and-who-would-you-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cup-stars-being-targeted-by-premier-league-clubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-world-cup-stars-being-targeted-by-premier-league-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-non-league-to-the-world-cup-the-semenyo-story/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-non-league-to-the-world-cup-the-semenyo-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United will not enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-will-not-enter-efl-trophy-next-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-will-not-enter-efl-trophy-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side, and could be on the verge of a British record transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/andersons-journey-to-england-star-and-potential-british-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/andersons-journey-to-england-star-and-potential-british-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relive every World Cup match with BBC Sport's 3D Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? You can now watch every match back in full with BBC Sport's 3D Experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/relive-every-world-cup-match-with-bbc-sports-3d-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/relive-every-world-cup-match-with-bbc-sports-3d-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Squires on … the big names putting on a show at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our cartoonist on the heroes, villains and superstar performances in week two of the tournamentBuy this cartoon | Some of David&rsquo;s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-the-big-names-putting-on-a-show-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-squires-on-the-big-names-putting-on-a-show-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpaid bonuses and food issues - what's going on inside Senegal camp?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's start to the World Cup has been overshadowed by a series of issues behind the scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unpaid-bonuses-and-food-issues-whats-going-on-inside-senegal-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/unpaid-bonuses-and-food-issues-whats-going-on-inside-senegal-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-scotland-cant-play-for-draw-or-narrow-defeat-against-brazil/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-scotland-cant-play-for-draw-or-narrow-defeat-against-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/miami-romance-billy-gilmour-and-a-mince-and-tattie-hot-dog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/miami-romance-billy-gilmour-and-a-mince-and-tattie-hot-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/algeria-complete-late-turnaround-to-send-jordan-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/algeria-complete-late-turnaround-to-send-jordan-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-golden-boot-race-for-the-ages-but-who-will-come-out-on-top/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-golden-boot-race-for-the-ages-but-who-will-come-out-on-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Bale wants to go from icon to investor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-bale-wants-to-go-from-icon-to-investor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-bale-wants-to-go-from-icon-to-investor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What France &amp; Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-france-amp-iraq-did-during-mentally-draining-two-hour-weather-delay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-france-amp-iraq-did-during-mentally-draining-two-hour-weather-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/norway-win-five-goal-thriller-against-senegal-to-make-last-32/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/norway-win-five-goal-thriller-against-senegal-to-make-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scoring machine' Haaland hits second double of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scoring-machine-haaland-hits-second-double-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scoring-machine-haaland-hits-second-double-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France weather storm to beat Iraq and sail into knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with two goals in a 3-0 win over Iraq which seals' Les Bleus place in the last 32, after a two-hour storm delay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-weather-storm-to-beat-iraq-and-sail-into-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/france-weather-storm-to-beat-iraq-and-sail-into-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentinas-alvarez-wants-to-leave-atletico-madrid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/argentinas-alvarez-wants-to-leave-atletico-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-angles-of-messis-record-breaking-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-the-angles-of-messis-record-breaking-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Simply stunning' - Mbappe opens the scoring against Iraq]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe puts France 1-0 up against Iraq with a powerful strike from outside the box.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/simply-stunning-mbappe-opens-the-scoring-against-iraq/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/simply-stunning-mbappe-opens-the-scoring-against-iraq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-retirement-to-records-another-immortal-messi-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-retirement-to-records-another-immortal-messi-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-makes-world-cup-history-as-argentina-reach-last-32/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-makes-world-cup-history-as-argentina-reach-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-close-in-on-appointing-maresca-as-manager/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-close-in-on-appointing-maresca-as-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-saudi-arabia-and-iraq-flags-are-not-laid-down-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-saudi-arabia-and-iraq-flags-are-not-laid-down-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Keating turns down new Man City deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England goalkeeper Khiara Keating turns down an offer of a new deal at Manchester City and is uncertain about her future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goalkeeper-keating-turns-down-new-man-city-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/goalkeeper-keating-turns-down-new-man-city-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is BBC's 3D Live Match Experience and how does it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the unique way of following matches during the 2026 World Cup via the BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-bbcs-3d-live-match-experience-and-how-does-it-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-is-bbcs-3d-live-match-experience-and-how-does-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham sign defender Riesen on three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham United sign Switzerland defender Nadine Riesen following her departure from Eintracht Frankfurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-defender-riesen-on-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-defender-riesen-on-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSL clubs to provide alcohol at games after trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Women's Super League clubs can offer alcohol to supporters in the stands from the start of next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wsl-clubs-to-provide-alcohol-at-games-after-trials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wsl-clubs-to-provide-alcohol-at-games-after-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hotspot | Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s state-owned oil giant is embedding fossil fuels as a crucial part of the world&rsquo;s biggest sportIf you have watched the World Cup, you may have seen the big signs announcing Aramco as the tournament&rsquo;s &ldquo;energy partner&rdquo;. This Saudi Arabian fossil fuel company also happens to be the world&rsquo;s single largest corporate polluter while Saudi Arabia has, for decades, been the greatest stumbling block in international climate change negotiations. Aramco&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-hotspot-aramcos-petrodollar-backing-of-world-cup-leaves-stain-of-sportswashing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-hotspot-aramcos-petrodollar-backing-of-world-cup-leaves-stain-of-sportswashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump&rsquo;s joint-host nationOne of the best parts of following football across the world is the&nbsp;way it drags you into special places, local shrines, objects of profound cultural connection. The US, of course, has these holy&nbsp;spaces too.The queue of pilgrims in Philadelphia on Thursday morning stretched down the sun-blasted steps to the plaza at the bottom. Edging forward, the people in their ritual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maybe-this-world-cup-will-bring-the-best-out-of-the-us-not-the-worst-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/maybe-this-world-cup-will-bring-the-best-out-of-the-us-not-the-worst-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The beauty of sharing your child's first World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is nothing like the first World Cup you can enjoy with your kid - and the wide-eyed wonder through which they see it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-beauty-of-sharing-your-childs-first-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-beauty-of-sharing-your-childs-first-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-the-record-equalling-keeper-who-helped-curacao-make-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-the-record-equalling-keeper-who-helped-curacao-make-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Kansas City Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/impenetrable-room-inspires-curacao-to-first-world-cup-point/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/impenetrable-room-inspires-curacao-to-first-world-cup-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rice feels like he will get an assist at every corner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England fans should be "excited" for what is to come at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rice-feels-like-he-will-get-an-assist-at-every-corner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rice-feels-like-he-will-get-an-assist-at-every-corner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-factory-floor-to-world-cup-star-germanys-super-sub-undav/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-factory-floor-to-world-cup-star-germanys-super-sub-undav/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fastest-world-cup-to-100-goals-in-68-years-are-balls-and-breaks-behind-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fastest-world-cup-to-100-goals-in-68-years-are-balls-and-breaks-behind-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/doku-criticised-over-plan-to-return-home-for-birth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/doku-criticised-over-plan-to-return-home-for-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/undav-scores-twice-as-germany-fight-back-to-beat-ivory-coast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/undav-scores-twice-as-germany-fight-back-to-beat-ivory-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United reject a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali of about &pound;80m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-reject-spurs-bid-of-about-80m-for-tonali/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-reject-spurs-bid-of-about-80m-for-tonali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mark-hughes-son-alex-dies-aged-38/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mark-hughes-son-alex-dies-aged-38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country music fan Kane leaves Ella Langley gig early to make curfew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early to make their curfew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/country-music-fan-kane-leaves-ella-langley-gig-early-to-make-curfew/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/country-music-fan-kane-leaves-ella-langley-gig-early-to-make-curfew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea weigh up Wirtz move - Sunday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea considering Florian Wirtz move, Felix Nmecha open to England return and Aston Villa among Nick Woltemade suitors, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-weigh-up-wirtz-move-sundays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chelsea-weigh-up-wirtz-move-sundays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooling hoodies help England staff combat World Cup heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the England players trained under the searing heat of the Kansas City sun on Saturday, manager Thomas Tuchel took a very different approach to keeping himself cool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cooling-hoodies-help-england-staff-combat-world-cup-heat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cooling-hoodies-help-england-staff-combat-world-cup-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-expects-what-is-behind-mctominays-understated-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-expects-what-is-behind-mctominays-understated-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-expects-the-story-of-mctominays-world-cup-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-expects-the-story-of-mctominays-world-cup-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Unique angles and behind the scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the unique angles, and everything the TV cameras didn't show you, from Scotland's 1-0 defeat by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup in North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-0-1-morocco-unique-angles-and-behind-the-scenes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-0-1-morocco-unique-angles-and-behind-the-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last-32 place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/netherlands-thrash-sweden-to-all-but-guarantee-last-32-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/netherlands-thrash-sweden-to-all-but-guarantee-last-32-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's Olise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid deny reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-deny-contact-with-bayerns-olise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-deny-contact-with-bayerns-olise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gakpo-fires-home-the-100th-goal-of-this-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gakpo-fires-home-the-100th-goal-of-this-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saka-trains-alone-as-england-prepare-for-ghana-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/saka-trains-alone-as-england-prepare-for-ghana-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brobbey scores twice against Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Brobbey scores twice in the first half in Netherland's World Cup match with Sweden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brobbey-scores-twice-against-sweden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brobbey-scores-twice-against-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the second round of group-stage matches under way, we assess who can play who in the knockout rounds - and how they can get there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-does-qualification-for-the-world-cup-knockout-stage-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-does-qualification-for-the-world-cup-knockout-stage-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referee told McGinn penalty denied as ball going out of play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Ilgiz Tantashev told John McGinn he turned down his claim for a penalty against Morocco because the ball was going out of play, the Scotland midfielder's brother, Stephen, says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/referee-told-mcginn-penalty-denied-as-ball-going-out-of-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/referee-told-mcginn-penalty-denied-as-ball-going-out-of-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland and their fans head to Miami for a World Cup date with destiny after making memories in Boston to last a lifetime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/boston-bounce-sends-scotland-to-miami-with-hope-and-no-fear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/boston-bounce-sends-scotland-to-miami-with-hope-and-no-fear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star in the making' - what is Man City's plan for forgotten man Reis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City are still awaiting the arrival of their new manager but forgotten defender Vitor Reis will be back in the building following his season-long loan spell in La Liga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/star-in-the-making-what-is-man-citys-plan-for-forgotten-man-reis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/star-in-the-making-what-is-man-citys-plan-for-forgotten-man-reis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Kane is different at this World Cup - Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-kane-is-different-at-this-world-cup-shearer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-kane-is-different-at-this-world-cup-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/curacaos-trailblazer-doctor-on-footballs-big-stage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/curacaos-trailblazer-doctor-on-footballs-big-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh, brother! The sibling rivals lining up for different World Cup teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oh-brother-the-sibling-rivals-lining-up-for-different-world-cup-teams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oh-brother-the-sibling-rivals-lining-up-for-different-world-cup-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford United sack head coach Bloomfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United sack head coach Matt Bloomfield following their relegation to League One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oxford-united-sack-head-coach-bloomfield/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/oxford-united-sack-head-coach-bloomfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are so many World Cup goals being scored late?]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 is witnessing a surge in late goals. Longer stoppage times, tactical substitutions and hydration breaks are reshaping matches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-so-many-world-cup-goals-being-scored-late/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-so-many-world-cup-goals-being-scored-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everything-i-do-is-for-you-how-tragedy-is-driving-diomande/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everything-i-do-is-for-you-how-tragedy-is-driving-diomande/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/white-house-in-talks-over-iran-travel-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/white-house-in-talks-over-iran-travel-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup groups separated by head-to-head records for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-groups-separated-by-head-to-head-records-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-groups-separated-by-head-to-head-records-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-man Paraguay knock out Turkey despite Almiron red card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as 10-man Paraguay win despite Miguel Almiron's red card, eliminating Turkey from the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/10-man-paraguay-knock-out-turkey-despite-almiron-red-card/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/10-man-paraguay-knock-out-turkey-despite-almiron-red-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup first as Almiron sent off for covering mouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Miguel Almiron become the first player to be sent off under new rules preventing players from covering their mouths during a game at the 2026 World Cup, with the Paraguay midfielder shown red in a win over Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-first-as-almiron-sent-off-for-covering-mouth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-first-as-almiron-sent-off-for-covering-mouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up]]></title><description><![CDATA[While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-still-waits-for-real-brazil-to-show-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-still-waits-for-real-brazil-to-show-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/almiron-first-player-sent-off-for-covering-mouth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/almiron-first-player-sent-off-for-covering-mouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don’t like the World Cup hydration breaks but trust me – they help the coaches | Emma Hayes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nobody wants more stoppages in the game but it allows us, whether on TV or the touchline, to analyse what we seeIn the NFL or NBA, a head coach can sometimes affect momentum in the game during a timeout. Even as a head coach in American football you get three timeouts per half. In most cases in soccer, players have to problem-solve and think on their feet.I&rsquo;m not a fan of the hydration breaks that have been introduced at this World Cup, but they&rsquo;re here for now and it is fascinating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-dont-like-the-world-cup-hydration-breaks-but-trust-me-they-help-the-coaches-emma-hayes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-dont-like-the-world-cup-hydration-breaks-but-trust-me-they-help-the-coaches-emma-hayes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cunha scores twice as Brazil beat Haiti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha scores twice as Brazil comfortably beat Haiti - who become the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cunha-scores-twice-as-brazil-beat-haiti/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cunha-scores-twice-as-brazil-beat-haiti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who should Scotland fans be cheering on in next few days?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? Argentina to run riot? Favours from England? BBC Scotland weighs up the permutations needed for Scotland to progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-should-scotland-fans-be-cheering-on-in-next-few-days/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-should-scotland-fans-be-cheering-on-in-next-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big decisions went against Scotland']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Scotland's Liam McLeod and James McFadden analyse the three key decisions that went against Scotland during their World Cup Group C 1-0 defeat against Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-decisions-went-against-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-decisions-went-against-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Scotland have had two penalties &amp; been playing against 10 men?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-scotland-have-had-two-penalties-amp-been-playing-against-10-men/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/should-scotland-have-had-two-penalties-amp-been-playing-against-10-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On another day that's a penalty - Clarke on McGinn claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland boss Steve Clarke believes the challenge on John McGinn by Neil El Aynaoui was the Tartan Army's strongest penalty claim against Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/on-another-day-thats-a-penalty-clarke-on-mcginn-claim/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/on-another-day-thats-a-penalty-clarke-on-mcginn-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fall to narrow defeat against Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland concede after 71 seconds and fall to a World Cup defeat against a classy Morocco, but their hopes of a historic knock-out place remain in their own hands with one group game to go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-fall-to-narrow-defeat-against-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scotland-fall-to-narrow-defeat-against-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nightmare start for Scotland' - Morocco score after 71 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nightmare-start-for-scotland-morocco-score-after-71-seconds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nightmare-start-for-scotland-morocco-score-after-71-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How presenter's Messi error caused outrage in Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Argentine TV presenter steps down after wrongly saying on air that Lionel Messi's father had died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-presenters-messi-error-caused-outrage-in-argentina/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-presenters-messi-error-caused-outrage-in-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Super Bowl winner's son stepping into spotlight with USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Freeman is stepping out of the shadows of his Super Bowl-winning father to forge his own path in football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-super-bowl-winners-son-stepping-into-spotlight-with-usa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-super-bowl-winners-son-stepping-into-spotlight-with-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA qualify for last 32 after comfortable win over Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/usa-qualify-for-last-32-after-comfortable-win-over-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/usa-qualify-for-last-32-after-comfortable-win-over-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-winger-saka-unlikely-to-start-against-ghana/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-winger-saka-unlikely-to-start-against-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earps 'doesn't know' if she's ready for spotlight again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps does not know if she is ready to be back in the spotlight after signing for the London City Lionesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/earps-doesnt-know-if-shes-ready-for-spotlight-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/earps-doesnt-know-if-shes-ready-for-spotlight-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stick-or-twist-rashford-and-guehi-are-tuchels-big-dilemmas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/stick-or-twist-rashford-and-guehi-are-tuchels-big-dilemmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Era of the spy': Mauricio Pochettino spotted looking for spies &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guardian journalist Pablo Iglesias Maurer captured the US manager Mauricio Pochettino taking a video appearing to look for spies at his team's training ground.&nbsp;&ldquo;I wanted to see, because you know, we're in an era of, how you say: spy,&rdquo; he told reporters at his pre-match press conference before their second group-stage match against Australia.World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the app Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/era-of-the-spy-mauricio-pochettino-spotted-looking-for-spies-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/era-of-the-spy-mauricio-pochettino-spotted-looking-for-spies-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London City Lionesses sign ex-England keeper Earps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps joins London City Lionesses on a two-year deal after leaving Paris St-Germain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-lionesses-sign-ex-england-keeper-earps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-city-lionesses-sign-ex-england-keeper-earps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A heavily jeered $250m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-heavily-jeered-250m-goldmine-are-hydration-break-ads-here-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-heavily-jeered-250m-goldmine-are-hydration-break-ads-here-to-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's World Cup score predictions - second group games]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the second round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-world-cup-score-predictions-second-group-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/suttons-world-cup-score-predictions-second-group-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisis club or chance to reinvent - where does McInnes exit leave Hearts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes has left Heart of Midlothian for Rangers, so how will the Scottish Premiership runners-up react to losing their head coach?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crisis-club-or-chance-to-reinvent-where-does-mcinnes-exit-leave-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/crisis-club-or-chance-to-reinvent-where-does-mcinnes-exit-leave-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beever-Jones set to sign new deal at Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[England international Aggie Beever-Jones is expected to stay at Chelsea this summer with a new deal extending her stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beever-jones-set-to-sign-new-deal-at-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/beever-jones-set-to-sign-new-deal-at-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want courage not fear' - Wales boss on World Cup play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales must beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-want-courage-not-fear-wales-boss-on-world-cup-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-want-courage-not-fear-wales-boss-on-world-cup-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor - who is he?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last season at Fir Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/motherwell-appoint-johansson-as-askou-successor-who-is-he/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/motherwell-appoint-johansson-as-askou-successor-who-is-he/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-celebration-photo-that-sums-up-my-relationship-with-mbappe-giroud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-celebration-photo-that-sums-up-my-relationship-with-mbappe-giroud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lionesses-will-face-greece-in-world-cup-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/lionesses-will-face-greece-in-world-cup-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvin Harris &amp; Commonwealths force Monday start to Celtic's title defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic open the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Dundee on 3 August, with the champions saying they are disappointed to be starting on a Monday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/calvin-harris-amp-commonwealths-force-monday-start-to-celtics-title-defence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/calvin-harris-amp-commonwealths-force-monday-start-to-celtics-title-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly man McInnes finally has Rangers job he really always wanted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why has Derek McInnes swapped nearly winning the Scottish title with Heart of Midlothian for a Rangers side who finished behind them in third last season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nearly-man-mcinnes-finally-has-rangers-job-he-really-always-wanted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nearly-man-mcinnes-finally-has-rangers-job-he-really-always-wanted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is winning the battle to be top scorer at the World Cup? Live and updated throughout the tournamentAll-time World Cup goalscorersThe Golden Boot is awarded to the World Cup&rsquo;s top goalscorer, with assists used as a tie-breaker if two or more players finish level. The 2026 tournament has three former Golden Boot winners taking part: Kylian Mbapp&eacute; of France (eight goals in 2022), England&rsquo;s Harry Kane (six goals in 2018) and James Rodr&iacute;guez of Colombia (six goals in 201]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/golden-boot-world-cup-2026-top-goalscorers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/golden-boot-world-cup-2026-top-goalscorers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-one-to-48-every-world-cup-team-ranked-after-first-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-one-to-48-every-world-cup-team-ranked-after-first-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-the-patches-on-some-shirts-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-the-patches-on-some-shirts-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghana-score-late-winner-to-break-panama-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghana-score-late-winner-to-break-panama-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-boo-players-adapt-the-view-on-world-cup-hydration-breaks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fans-boo-players-adapt-the-view-on-world-cup-hydration-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/this-was-an-england-we-havent-seen-for-years-and-it-was-fun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/this-was-an-england-we-havent-seen-for-years-and-it-was-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chip-on-shoulder-may-help-bellingham-to-best-form/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/chip-on-shoulder-may-help-bellingham-to-best-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone brought down near South Korea training base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican military reportedly intercepts and brings down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their Group A match with co-hosts Mexico on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/drone-brought-down-near-south-korea-training-base/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/drone-brought-down-near-south-korea-training-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's &pound;34.6m release clause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his release clause.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-trigger-winger-munozs-pound346m-release-clause/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/liverpool-trigger-winger-munozs-pound346m-release-clause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hart impressed by Kane's attention to detail with penalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyse Harry Kane's change in techniques and the amount of work he puts in when it comes to taking penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hart-impressed-by-kanes-attention-to-detail-with-penalties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hart-impressed-by-kanes-attention-to-detail-with-penalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired England at half-time]]></title><description><![CDATA[England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/if-we-lose-we-lose-in-our-way-how-tuchel-inspired-england-at-half-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/if-we-lose-we-lose-in-our-way-how-tuchel-inspired-england-at-half-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-hit-four-in-world-cup-opener-against-croatia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-hit-four-in-world-cup-opener-against-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scared-to-take-him-off-ronaldo-struggles-after-fellow-superstars-sparkle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scared-to-take-him-off-ronaldo-struggles-after-fellow-superstars-sparkle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Substitute Rashford guides home England's fourth against Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Substitute Marcus Rashford scores for England to seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/substitute-rashford-guides-home-englands-fourth-against-croatia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/substitute-rashford-guides-home-englands-fourth-against-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs join clubs interested in Tonali]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur have joined the list of clubs who are interested in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-join-clubs-interested-in-tonali/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-join-clubs-interested-in-tonali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik Livakovic, who was deemed to be off his line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kane-puts-england-ahead-against-croatia-with-retaken-penalty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kane-puts-england-ahead-against-croatia-with-retaken-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baturina fires Croatia level against England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia's Martin Baturina scores from outside the box to make it 1-1 against England in their group L game at the Dallas Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/baturina-fires-croatia-level-against-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/baturina-fires-croatia-level-against-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who was the biggest attacking threat? England player ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who was England's biggest attacking threat against Croatia? Alex Howell rates the players - plus have your say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-was-the-biggest-attacking-threat-england-player-ratings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-was-the-biggest-attacking-threat-england-player-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musa strikes for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petar Musa scores for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England in their World Cup match in Dallas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/musa-strikes-for-croatia-to-make-it-2-2-against-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/musa-strikes-for-croatia-to-make-it-2-2-against-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane heads England into 2-1 lead against Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane scores his second goal of the game against Croatia, heading home from a Declan Rice corner to give England a 2-1 lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kane-heads-england-into-2-1-lead-against-croatia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kane-heads-england-into-2-1-lead-against-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at the Fifa World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-scores-early-in-second-half-to-put-england-3-2-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bellingham-scores-early-in-second-half-to-put-england-3-2-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd &amp; Spurs move for Summerville - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United and Tottenham move for Crysencio Summerville, Chelsea monitor goalkeeper Diogo Costa and target Andrea Cambiaso.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-amp-spurs-move-for-summerville-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-utd-amp-spurs-move-for-summerville-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I knew stuttered run-up might get keeper off line - Kane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-knew-stuttered-run-up-might-get-keeper-off-line-kane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-knew-stuttered-run-up-might-get-keeper-off-line-kane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brest boss &amp; ex-Sunderland midfielder Roy dies aged 58]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brest manager Eric Roy has died at the age of 58 after a three-and-a-half year fight with pancreatic cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brest-boss-amp-ex-sunderland-midfielder-roy-dies-aged-58/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/brest-boss-amp-ex-sunderland-midfielder-roy-dies-aged-58/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cape-verde-goalkeeper-set-to-be-reunited-with-his-mum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cape-verde-goalkeeper-set-to-be-reunited-with-his-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo earn World Cup point against Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo come from behind to hold Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their Group K match at the Houston Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dr-congo-earn-world-cup-point-against-portugal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/dr-congo-earn-world-cup-point-against-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Premiership fixture release - all you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fixtures for the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season are released on Thursday at 12:00 BST - and you can see them on the BBC Sport website and app as soon as they are announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scottish-premiership-fixture-release-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/scottish-premiership-fixture-release-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are key issues for Rangers and new manager McInnes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes is the latest man to fill the Ibrox hotseat - here are the key issues for Rangers and their new manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-key-issues-for-rangers-and-new-manager-mcinnes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-key-issues-for-rangers-and-new-manager-mcinnes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Real honour' for McInnes as he replaces Rohl at Rangers - was decision a no-brainer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes says "it is a real honour" to be named Rangers manager after he replaces Danny Rohl in the Ibrox dugout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-honour-for-mcinnes-as-he-replaces-rohl-at-rangers-was-decision-a-no-brainer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-honour-for-mcinnes-as-he-replaces-rohl-at-rangers-was-decision-a-no-brainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes replaces Rohl at Rangers - was decision no-brainer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes says "it is a real honour" to be named Rangers manager after he replaces Danny Rohl in the Ibrox dugout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-replaces-rohl-at-rangers-was-decision-no-brainer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcinnes-replaces-rohl-at-rangers-was-decision-no-brainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Bronckhorst returns to Feyenoord as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giovanni van Bronckhorst is reappointed as Feyenoord head coach on a two-year contract with a one-year option to extend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/van-bronckhorst-returns-to-feyenoord-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/van-bronckhorst-returns-to-feyenoord-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham 'really like' two candidates to replace Silva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham have two leading candidates in mind to take over from former manager Marco Silva, says the club's vice-chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fulham-really-like-two-candidates-to-replace-silva/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fulham-really-like-two-candidates-to-replace-silva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clichy on Mbappe, Henderson and France 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ga&euml;l Clichy: The truth about France 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/clichy-on-mbappe-henderson-and-france-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/clichy-on-mbappe-henderson-and-france-2010/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi stays humble after hat-trick performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina captain Lionel Messi says equalling the record for World Cup goals "is an honour, but it is just a statistic".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-stays-humble-after-hat-trick-performance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/messi-stays-humble-after-hat-trick-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falkirk receive club-record fee from West Brom for striker Stewart]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Bromwich Albion make their first signing of the summer with the arrival of Scottish striker Barney Stewart on a four-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/falkirk-receive-club-record-fee-from-west-brom-for-striker-stewart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/falkirk-receive-club-record-fee-from-west-brom-for-striker-stewart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell learn European opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heart of Midlothian will face Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying as Hibernian and Motherwell learn their Conference League opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-hibs-and-motherwell-learn-european-opponents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hearts-hibs-and-motherwell-learn-european-opponents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's just a statistic': Messi on tying all-time World Cup scoring record &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi, in his 200th cap, took another step towards solidifying his place as the greatest footballer in the history of the sport, scoring three goals and tying Germany&rsquo;s Miroslav Klose for the all-time goal scoring mark in World Cup play (16).What happened on a historic night for Argentina? &lsquo;Messi things&rsquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-just-a-statistic-messi-on-tying-all-time-world-cup-scoring-record-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/its-just-a-statistic-messi-on-tying-all-time-world-cup-scoring-record-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-sweltering-scotland-can-handle-world-cup-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-sweltering-scotland-can-handle-world-cup-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid sign Silva on free after Man City exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-sign-silva-on-free-after-man-city-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-sign-silva-on-free-after-man-city-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham sign Scotland forward Hanson from Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham have signed Scotland international Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-sign-scotland-forward-hanson-from-villa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tottenham-sign-scotland-forward-hanson-from-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arnautovic on target as Austria beat spirited Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnautovic scores a late penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1 in Group J.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arnautovic-on-target-as-austria-beat-spirited-jordan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arnautovic-on-target-as-austria-beat-spirited-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: England's previous opening games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of England's previous opening games at World Cups. How much can you remember?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-englands-previous-opening-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-quiz-englands-previous-opening-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/extraordinary-messi-makes-more-history-in-masterclass-for-the-ages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/extraordinary-messi-makes-more-history-in-masterclass-for-the-ages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-scottish-set-piece-guru-plotting-portugals-world-cup-glory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-scottish-set-piece-guru-plotting-portugals-world-cup-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Messi equals Klose scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's joint-top all-time leading scorer with a hat-trick, as reigning champions Argentina begin their defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/highlights-messi-equals-klose-scoring-record-with-hat-trick-against-algeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/highlights-messi-equals-klose-scoring-record-with-hat-trick-against-algeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/magnificent-messi-scores-hat-trick-to-equal-klose-scoring-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/magnificent-messi-scores-hat-trick-to-equal-klose-scoring-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-tragedy-to-world-cup-history-iraq-scorer-husseins-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-tragedy-to-world-cup-history-iraq-scorer-husseins-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-stage-too-big-haaland-arrives-in-style-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/no-stage-too-big-haaland-arrives-in-style-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the striker who doesn't score often - but Scotland win when he does]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-the-striker-who-doesnt-score-often-but-scotland-win-when-he-does/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/meet-the-striker-who-doesnt-score-often-but-scotland-win-when-he-does/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The VAR call that dumbfounded the world's best refs]]></title><description><![CDATA[France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane's tackle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-var-call-that-dumbfounded-the-worlds-best-refs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-var-call-that-dumbfounded-the-worlds-best-refs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/project-mbappe-the-road-to-becoming-frances-record-scorer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/project-mbappe-the-road-to-becoming-frances-record-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to leave Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agree a &pound;52m deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-agree-52m-van-hecke-deal-with-brighton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spurs-agree-52m-van-hecke-deal-with-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weir signs for Champions League runners-up Lyon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland captain Caroline Weir signs a three-year contract with French champions Lyon after leaving Real Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/weir-signs-for-champions-league-runners-up-lyon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/weir-signs-for-champions-league-runners-up-lyon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-40-year-old-keeper-who-inspired-cape-verdes-historic-debut-against-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-40-year-old-keeper-who-inspired-cape-verdes-historic-debut-against-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[False nines? 4-4-2? The tactical trends defining World Cup so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/false-nines-4-4-2-the-tactical-trends-defining-world-cup-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/false-nines-4-4-2-the-tactical-trends-defining-world-cup-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amorim agrees to become Milan head coach in boost to Manchester United finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portuguese will replace Massimiliano Allegri at San SiroUnited will not need to pay full &pound;16.7m compensationRuben Amorim is poised to return to management after agreeing to become Milan&rsquo;s head coach. The move will make Manchester United a significant saving on his compensation package, the club having dismissed him inJanuary.Amorim will replace Massimiliano Allegri at Milan after accepting a two-year contract, with the option of a third, and will be tasked with turning things around]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/amorim-agrees-to-become-milan-head-coach-in-boost-to-manchester-united-finances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/amorim-agrees-to-become-milan-head-coach-in-boost-to-manchester-united-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-hydration-breaks-who-are-the-winners-and-losers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-hydration-breaks-who-are-the-winners-and-losers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From last-chance saloon to World Cup redemption for Potter]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a manager who was dismissed by West Ham in September after failing at Chelsea before that, few would have expected Graham Potter to be steering a nation to a winning start in the World Cup this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-last-chance-saloon-to-world-cup-redemption-for-potter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-last-chance-saloon-to-world-cup-redemption-for-potter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-8/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gyokeres &amp; Isak score as Sweden put five past Tunisia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Sweden get their World Cup campaign off to an emphatic start, scoring five goals in a win over Group F opponents Tunisia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gyokeres-amp-isak-score-as-sweden-put-five-past-tunisia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gyokeres-amp-isak-score-as-sweden-put-five-past-tunisia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirtz, Isak &amp; Diomande shine at World Cup as Iraola plots Liverpool revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Yan Diomande all shine as the World Cup provides a perfect scouting opportunity for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, says Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wirtz-isak-amp-diomande-shine-at-world-cup-as-iraola-plots-liverpool-revival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/wirtz-isak-amp-diomande-shine-at-world-cup-as-iraola-plots-liverpool-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Whites' Stamenic aims to do late father proud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swansea City's Marko Stamenic will be thinking of his inspirational dad as New Zealand begin their World Cup campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-whites-stamenic-aims-to-do-late-father-proud/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/all-whites-stamenic-aims-to-do-late-father-proud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Thunderbolt!' - Sweden's Ayari scores stunner but refuses to celebrate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yasin Ayari scores a stunner for Sweden against Tunisia but refuses to celebrate. The Brighton midfielder could have represented the opposition as his father is Tunisian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thunderbolt-swedens-ayari-scores-stunner-but-refuses-to-celebrate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/thunderbolt-swedens-ayari-scores-stunner-but-refuses-to-celebrate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hard to read' Bellingham criticism - Henderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hard-to-read-bellingham-criticism-henderson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/hard-to-read-bellingham-criticism-henderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amad scores late winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/amad-scores-late-winner-as-ivory-coast-beat-ecuador/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/amad-scores-late-winner-as-ivory-coast-beat-ecuador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amad scores 90th-minute winner for Ivory Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch how Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo wins their Group E match against Ecuador in the 90th minute at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/amad-scores-90th-minute-winner-for-ivory-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/amad-scores-90th-minute-winner-for-ivory-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan come from behind twice to draw with Netherlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/japan-come-from-behind-twice-to-draw-with-netherlands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/japan-come-from-behind-twice-to-draw-with-netherlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kamada scores late equaliser for Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kamada-scores-late-equaliser-for-japan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kamada-scores-late-equaliser-for-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big goal from a big player!' - Van Dijk scores Netherlands opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-goal-from-a-big-player-van-dijk-scores-netherlands-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-goal-from-a-big-player-van-dijk-scores-netherlands-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/summerville-scores-sizzler-as-netherlands-retake-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/summerville-scores-sizzler-as-netherlands-retake-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup teams reject Ceferin 'uninteresting' claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised for reportedly claiming the World Cup expansion for the 2026 finals has led to 'uninteresting' games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-teams-reject-ceferin-uninteresting-claim/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-teams-reject-ceferin-uninteresting-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ill-be-staying-out-of-the-way-southgate-on-world-cup-punditry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ill-be-staying-out-of-the-way-southgate-on-world-cup-punditry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-croatia-referee-was-called-grade-e-by-tuchel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/england-croatia-referee-was-called-grade-e-by-tuchel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/havertz-scores-twice-as-germany-thrash-curacao/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/havertz-scores-twice-as-germany-thrash-curacao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/comenencia-scores-curacaos-first-ever-world-cup-goal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/comenencia-scores-curacaos-first-ever-world-cup-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porro signs new long-term Tottenham contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro signs a new, long-term contract with the club understood to be valid until 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/porro-signs-new-long-term-tottenham-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/porro-signs-new-long-term-tottenham-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arbeloa-mourinho-silva-trading-places-with-agent-key-to-swaps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/arbeloa-mourinho-silva-trading-places-with-agent-key-to-swaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Scotland approach Morocco game after opening win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How will Scotland approach Group C games against Morocco and Brazil after a tense opening victory over Haiti in Boston?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-will-scotland-approach-morocco-game-after-opening-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-will-scotland-approach-morocco-game-after-opening-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid agree &pound;51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to &pound;51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-agree-pound518m-deal-for-chelseas-cucurella/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-agree-pound518m-deal-for-chelseas-cucurella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the first eight matches kicking off on time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-cant-world-cup-games-kick-off-on-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-cant-world-cup-games-kick-off-on-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Socceroos offer something new and tantalising: the hope of an adventure like in 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irankunda and co have not yet earned golden generation status but they can revive Australia&rsquo;s World Cup aspirationsThere always was a familiar feeling to this youthful squad of Socceroos. That sense of deja vu. That you had seen something like this before. But it took Nestory Irankunda running to the corner flag to remember what it was.By reviving Tim Cahill&rsquo;s famous goal celebration, the new face of Australian football instantly connected this fearless crop of young footballers find]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/young-socceroos-offer-something-new-and-tantalising-the-hope-of-an-adventure-like-in-2006/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/young-socceroos-offer-something-new-and-tantalising-the-hope-of-an-adventure-like-in-2006/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-20-year-old-who-stole-the-show-on-scotlands-world-cup-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-20-year-old-who-stole-the-show-on-scotlands-world-cup-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-japan-be-the-world-cups-dark-horses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/could-japan-be-the-world-cups-dark-horses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you pick?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-sport-pundits-choose-england-world-cup-xis-who-would-you-pick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-sport-pundits-choose-england-world-cup-xis-who-would-you-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester set to appoint former Rangers boss Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-set-to-appoint-former-rangers-boss-martin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-set-to-appoint-former-rangers-boss-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester close in on Martin appointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-close-in-on-martin-appointment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/leicester-close-in-on-martin-appointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-to-pay-somali-referee-artan-full-world-cup-fee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fifa-to-pay-somali-referee-artan-full-world-cup-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smaller than Isle of Man &amp; huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/smaller-than-isle-of-man-amp-huge-dutch-influence-curacao-making-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/smaller-than-isle-of-man-amp-huge-dutch-influence-curacao-making-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was this offside? Technology fault leaves questions over VAR images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa have blamed a technical fault for the delay in releasing the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/was-this-offside-technology-fault-leaves-questions-over-var-images/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/was-this-offside-technology-fault-leaves-questions-over-var-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers agree deal for Hearts boss McInnes - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-agree-deal-for-hearts-boss-mcinnes-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-agree-deal-for-hearts-boss-mcinnes-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/refugee-who-quit-bayern-to-create-aussie-world-cup-dream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/refugee-who-quit-bayern-to-create-aussie-world-cup-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/clinical-australia-upset-turkey-in-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/clinical-australia-upset-turkey-in-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shirts, stuffed lions &amp; Lego - the stolen England items worth $18,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shirts-stuffed-lions-amp-lego-the-stolen-england-items-worth-18000/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shirts-stuffed-lions-amp-lego-the-stolen-england-items-worth-18000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-1-0-win-mean-for-scotlands-chances-of-qualification/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-does-1-0-win-mean-for-scotlands-chances-of-qualification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's first World Cup training session: What did we learn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have had their first training session in Kansas City - what did we learn?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/englands-first-world-cup-training-session-what-did-we-learn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/englands-first-world-cup-training-session-what-did-we-learn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-haiti-v-scotland-was-antidote-to-the-ills-of-world-football/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-haiti-v-scotland-was-antidote-to-the-ills-of-world-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win for 36 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McGinn's goal was enough as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the Boston Stadium to record their first win at a World Cup for 36 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcginn-fires-scotland-to-first-world-cup-win-for-36-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcginn-fires-scotland-to-first-world-cup-win-for-36-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGinn 'beaming with pride' - and hopes kids around Scotland are too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's John McGinn says his "scuffed" goal which downed Haiti in their World Cup opener leaves him "beaming with pride".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcginn-beaming-with-pride-and-hopes-kids-around-scotland-are-too/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcginn-beaming-with-pride-and-hopes-kids-around-scotland-are-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-vinicius-jr-brilliance-just-papered-over-the-brazilian-cracks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/has-vinicius-jr-brilliance-just-papered-over-the-brazilian-cracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGinn gives Scotland the lead against Haiti]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McGinn puts Scotland 1-0 up against Haiti in their Group C opener at the Boston Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcginn-gives-scotland-the-lead-against-haiti/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mcginn-gives-scotland-the-lead-against-haiti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spectacular-vinicius-jr-goal-earns-brazil-draw-against-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/spectacular-vinicius-jr-goal-earns-brazil-draw-against-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11  banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iran-win-four-staff-visa-appeals-but-11-banned/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/iran-win-four-staff-visa-appeals-but-11-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/new-rules-abound-was-var-diving-decision-wrong-despite-feeling-right/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/new-rules-abound-was-var-diving-decision-wrong-despite-feeling-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9917;&#65039; Kick-off 12pm local, 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 4am Sun AEST<br />
&#9917;&#65039; Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JohnBeing unable to play during the final part of Real Madrid&rsquo;s season and not taking part at the World Cup with the Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o is a feeling impossible to explain. Watching Real Madrid&rsquo;s crucial matches on TV without being able to step on to the pitch and give my all for the club left a bitter taste. And watching the World Cup squad announcem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/qatar-v-switzerland-world-cup-2026-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/qatar-v-switzerland-world-cup-2026-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham in advanced talks to appoint Arbeloa as Silva's replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham are in advanced talks to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as a replacement for outgoing manager Marco Silva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fulham-in-advanced-talks-to-appoint-arbeloa-as-silvas-replacement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fulham-in-advanced-talks-to-appoint-arbeloa-as-silvas-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lima police dress as mascots in raid on suspectZayu the Jaguar left out of police operationWhile tensions between Canada and the United States have risen in the last few years as Donald Trump has made threats to turn his northern neighbor into a 51st state of America, there has been some mutual cooperation in crime fighting.Earlier this week, Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose &ndash; the mascots for the United States and Canada respectively at this year&rsquo;s World Cup &ndash; helped P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/clutch-time-canadian-and-us-world-cup-mascots-feature-in-peruvian-drugs-raid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/clutch-time-canadian-and-us-world-cup-mascots-feature-in-peruvian-drugs-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Lalas Energy to ulcerative colitis meds: Fox is this World Cup’s very soul in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US version of the tournament&rsquo;s opening ceremony helpfully focused on one of its main themes: aspirational consumerismThe 2026 World Cup: a festival of football; a moment to revel in upsets, spectacular goals, stars made, and reputations ruined; a test of Didier Deschamps&rsquo;s unshakable addiction to Adrien Rabiot. But also: a celebration of America; a chance for Fox Sports to prove the haters wrong; a social experiment to see how long Thierry Henry can last on set with Alexi Lalas b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-lalas-energy-to-ulcerative-colitis-meds-fox-is-this-world-cups-very-soul-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/big-lalas-energy-to-ulcerative-colitis-meds-fox-is-this-world-cups-very-soul-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kretinsky set to become West Ham‘s biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech billionaire to increase his stake from 27% to 43%Kretinsky and Gold&lsquo;deeply concerned&rsquo; by revelationsDaniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal Mail, is set to overtake David Sullivan as West Ham&rsquo;s largest shareholder after agreeing to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family. The Czech billionaire has moved to increase his power at West Ham after Sullivan stepped down as a director and co-chair of the club last Saturday, before a joint investigation by the Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kretinsky-set-to-become-west-hams-biggest-shareholder-and-addresses-sullivan-allegations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kretinsky-set-to-become-west-hams-biggest-shareholder-and-addresses-sullivan-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | A cult classic kit, 4-4-2 and refcam: 10 things we’ve noticed in World Cup so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!We&rsquo;re almost a 25th of the way through the Geopolitics World Cup &ndash; four games down, 100 to go &ndash; so it&rsquo;s the perfect time to reflect on what we&rsquo;ve learned and noticed so far. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-a-cult-classic-kit-4-4-2-and-refcam-10-things-weve-noticed-in-world-cup-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-a-cult-classic-kit-4-4-2-and-refcam-10-things-weve-noticed-in-world-cup-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You make people a bit happier’: the football app building friendships in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footy Addicts helps amateur players find a game at short notice &ndash; and tackles the problem of lonelinessCries of &ldquo;Boss! Boss! Boss!&rdquo; emerge from the pitch during a hard-fought game of football in a London park. There aren&rsquo;t a lot of names used in this game, because most players only met just before kick-off. They were brought together by an app that&rsquo;s injecting life into grassroots football.Footy Addicts was invented to solve an infuriating problem for amateur player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-make-people-a-bit-happier-the-football-app-building-friendships-in-london/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/you-make-people-a-bit-happier-the-football-app-building-friendships-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana strongly criticises Canada for denying Thomas Partey a World Cup visa]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;High-handed and extremely unfair,&rsquo; government saysOfficial note of protest sent calling for a reviewGhana&rsquo;s government has described Canada&rsquo;s decision to deny Thomas Partey a visa for his country&rsquo;s World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday as &ldquo;high-handed and extremely unfair&rdquo;.Ghana&rsquo;s foreign ministry said it understood the decision to be based on pending criminal proceedings in Britain. The 32-year-old Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder who pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghana-strongly-criticises-canada-for-denying-thomas-partey-a-world-cup-visa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghana-strongly-criticises-canada-for-denying-thomas-partey-a-world-cup-visa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana government wants review of Partey Canada ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghana-government-wants-review-of-partey-canada-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/ghana-government-wants-review-of-partey-canada-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a USA win for the history books, what stood out most was the ‘fun’ and free nature of it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States are no longer a workmanlike outfit built on grit and grind &ndash; and Mauricio Pochettino says they are &lsquo;winning a lot of fans&rsquo;To find a precedent for the United States&rsquo; win over Paraguay, one must return to a time when World Cup teams were forced to drop out due to the Great Depression, and the ones who did make it arrived via ship, playing with a leather ball held together by seam and laces.The dominant 4-1 win matched a 96-year-old landmark &ndash; the lar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/in-a-usa-win-for-the-history-books-what-stood-out-most-was-the-fun-and-free-nature-of-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/in-a-usa-win-for-the-history-books-what-stood-out-most-was-the-fun-and-free-nature-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agent Wales players put themselves in shop window]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhian Wilkinson says her free-agent internationals gave potential suitors a glimpse of their qualities by helping Wales finish top of their Women's World Cup qualifying group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/free-agent-wales-players-put-themselves-in-shop-window/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/free-agent-wales-players-put-themselves-in-shop-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pipers and dreams: World Cup fever grips Scotland again after 28 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country is ready to blow away decades of dashed hopes and celebrate, with marching bands and all-night partiesScotland is leaning into one of its most treasured traditions: embracing the hope and anxiety of a football World Cup, with a healthy dose of self-deprecating style.There are brash new tartans, an Edinburgh bar offering free Irn-Bru-infused &ldquo;fiery ginger&rdquo; beers for patrons with red hair, a collaboration between Scottish whisky firms and a Brazilian distiller, and all-nigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pipers-and-dreams-world-cup-fever-grips-scotland-again-after-28-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/pipers-and-dreams-world-cup-fever-grips-scotland-again-after-28-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Beckham joins Hollywood Walk of Fame as World Cup comes to LA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beckham enjoys &lsquo;surreal&rsquo; occasion with Tom CruiseCelebrities cheer on USA at their opening matchDavid Beckham has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Beckham called the ceremony &ldquo;surreal&rdquo; as his wife, Victoria, and his friend Tom Cruise praised him at the ceremony.Cruise lauded Beckham&rsquo;s journey, saying it was &ldquo;a Hollywood story&rdquo; of hard work, determination and global influence on sport and culture. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-beckham-joins-hollywood-walk-of-fame-as-world-cup-comes-to-la/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/david-beckham-joins-hollywood-walk-of-fame-as-world-cup-comes-to-la/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA blast out of the blocks and Canada get first ever point | World Cup Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the podcast today: the USA &hellip; might actually be very good? They blew Paraguay away in their opening game in LA. Christian Pulisic, we owe you a huge apology. Elsewhere; Canada come back to draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, an inspired triple substitution from Jesse Marsch turning things around, and if not for some brilliant Bosnian blocks they should have won it. Plus, a preview of the next batch of games including Haiti v Scotland, the developing domestic bliss between Max and Barry, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/usa-blast-out-of-the-blocks-and-canada-get-first-ever-point-world-cup-daily/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/usa-blast-out-of-the-blocks-and-canada-get-first-ever-point-world-cup-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why football does not remember the name of its greatest ever Jewish player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Influential Jewish managers such as Bela Guttman survived the Holocaust. In his new book, David Bolchover explores the great players who did notWho was the best Brazilian player of all time? Pel&eacute; comes the answer. Argentina? Maradona or Messi. Hungary? Puskas. Holland? Cruyff. Germany? Beckenbauer. Portugal? Eus&eacute;bio or Ronaldo &ndash; take your pick. France? Zidane? England? Perhaps Bobby Charlton?What about the best Jewish footballer ever? Gotcha! That&rsquo;s one to send even a g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-football-does-not-remember-the-name-of-its-greatest-ever-jewish-player/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-football-does-not-remember-the-name-of-its-greatest-ever-jewish-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil | Rodrygo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasn&rsquo;t in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in chargeI am travelling to the United States this week to watch some of the Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o&rsquo;s games at the World Cup. I&rsquo;ll be continuing my daily treatment to recover from the knee injury I suffered in March and, during this routine, I&rsquo;ll try to experience the competition in a different way. While Rodrygo, a boy from Osasco [a city in the state of S&atilde;o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/injury-deprived-me-of-chance-to-play-so-i-am-going-to-the-world-cup-to-support-brazil-rodrygo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/injury-deprived-me-of-chance-to-play-so-i-am-going-to-the-world-cup-to-support-brazil-rodrygo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I thought – gosh, he’s going to be some player’: the making of England’s Declan Rice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rejected by Chelsea, honed by West Ham and a league winner at Arsenal, the midfielder has plenty from his footballing journey wishing him well at the World CupThree years ago Declan Rice was the star guest at a Soho House event about the power of effective leadership. Tickets were in hot demand and Rice, who was due to play a European semi-final for West Ham two days later, could not understand why so many people were interested in what he had to say.The audience was packed with marketing direct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-thought-gosh-hes-going-to-be-some-player-the-making-of-englands-declan-rice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/i-thought-gosh-hes-going-to-be-some-player-the-making-of-englands-declan-rice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold War Steve on … Gianni Infantino staying cool as World Cup heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first in a special series of World Cup 2026 themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satiristContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cold-war-steve-on-gianni-infantino-staying-cool-as-world-cup-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/cold-war-steve-on-gianni-infantino-staying-cool-as-world-cup-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester United lead chase for West Ham’s £80m-rated Mateus Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid also among midfielder&rsquo;s potential suitorsCastellanos an option for Everton amid likely exitsManchester United are leading the race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The midfielder also has interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, but the strongest early moves have come from United as they look to boost Michael Carrick&rsquo;s squad.West Ham hope to receive &pound;80m for Fernandes, although they may face financial pressure to drop their asking price aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-united-lead-chase-for-west-hams-80m-rated-mateus-fernandes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/manchester-united-lead-chase-for-west-hams-80m-rated-mateus-fernandes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC kicks off World Cup broadcast battle in Salford and provides contrast to ITV’s celebrity slop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journalistic muscles were flexed with Ros Atkins factchecking real-world issues with production offering merits more achievable by working from homeMust a World Cup broadcast be on location? The BBC, for reasons of cost and environmental concerns, has rolled back to when tournaments were beamed back to the UK. Halcyon days of Brian Moore and Des Lynam accompanied by pundits in garish knitwear and beige furniture are long gone, if lamented. How to recapture their magic? Need it be a problem when]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-kicks-off-world-cup-broadcast-battle-in-salford-and-provides-contrast-to-itvs-celebrity-slop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/bbc-kicks-off-world-cup-broadcast-battle-in-salford-and-provides-contrast-to-itvs-celebrity-slop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new way to experience the World Cup - only on BBC Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Now you can on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-new-way-to-experience-the-world-cup-only-on-bbc-sport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/a-new-way-to-experience-the-world-cup-only-on-bbc-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Lionesses made MBEs in King's Birthday Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Sinfield has received a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours while six of England's Euro 2025-winning squad have been made MBEs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/six-lionesses-made-mbes-in-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/six-lionesses-made-mbes-in-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supersub Cyle Larin rescues point for Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;History is about to be made,&rdquo; the understandably giddy stadium announcer said in the seconds before kick-off and while this was not the perfect start, Canada will not forget Cyle Larin&rsquo;s equaliser against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a hurry.Trailing to Jovo Lukic&rsquo;s first international goal, Larin stepped off the bench and pulled the co-hosts level with his first touch, lashing in 121 seconds after his entrance. It felt like a shot that carried pent-up frustration at being]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/supersub-cyle-larin-rescues-point-for-canada-against-bosnia-and-herzegovina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/supersub-cyle-larin-rescues-point-for-canada-against-bosnia-and-herzegovina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers target Derek McInnes from Hearts as replacement for Danny Röhl]]></title><description><![CDATA[R&ouml;hl expected to join RB SalzburgMcInnes turned down chance to manage Rangers in 2017Rangers are likely to move for the Hearts manager, Derek McInnes, if Danny R&ouml;hl completes a move to RB Salzburg. The Ibrox club and Salzburg are in talks over a deal for R&ouml;hl, who was appointed by Rangers last October. The 37-year-old began his coaching career elsewhere in the RB stable, at Leipzig. There is a rising sense in Glasgow that he will accept Salzburg&rsquo;s overtures, with a switch li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-target-derek-mcinnes-from-hearts-as-replacement-for-danny-rhl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/rangers-target-derek-mcinnes-from-hearts-as-replacement-for-danny-rhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup refcam offers new perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle, offering the viewer greater depth to watch from homeNot all of Fifa&rsquo;s innovations at this men&rsquo;s World Cup have been an instant hit with fans. But amid the clutter of the opening day, one success did seem to emerge &ndash; the new and improved refcam view.As part of their matchday equipment a small, high-definition &ldquo;stabilised&rdquo; camera is attached to the referee&rsquo;s headset. Before the tournament,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-refcam-offers-new-perspective-to-hint-at-future-of-football-broadcasting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-refcam-offers-new-perspective-to-hint-at-future-of-football-broadcasting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weir's title regret as she confirms Real Madrid exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has confirmed her exit from Real Madrid after four years with the La Liga runners-up without giving a hint of her next destination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/weirs-title-regret-as-she-confirms-real-madrid-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/weirs-title-regret-as-she-confirms-real-madrid-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | The ‘Azteca’ delivers as hosts and ghosts give us that World Cup feeling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!There&rsquo;s an elemental force to football that can never be bottled and sold off. For reasons only known to Gianni Infantino and attendant pen pushers, the Azteca has been renamed the Mexico City Stadium for the Geopolitics World Cup. You can change a name for admin purposes, make punters pay through the nose for tickets, and charge 280 pesos ($17) for a beer (!) but legacy endures. It cannot be costed, sliced and diced. The ghosts of 1970 an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-the-azteca-delivers-as-hosts-and-ghosts-give-us-that-world-cup-feeling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/football-daily-the-azteca-delivers-as-hosts-and-ghosts-give-us-that-world-cup-feeling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerrard? McInnes? What next for Rangers if Rohl leaves?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Rangers boss Danny Rohl reportedly in talks with RB Salzburg, where might the Ibrox club turn next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gerrard-mcinnes-what-next-for-rangers-if-rohl-leaves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/gerrard-mcinnes-what-next-for-rangers-if-rohl-leaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will three points guarantee a spot in World Cup knockouts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at whether earning three points in the World Cup group stage will be enough to advance to the knockout rounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-three-points-guarantee-a-spot-in-world-cup-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/will-three-points-guarantee-a-spot-in-world-cup-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City sign England's Mead on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-sign-englands-mead-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-sign-englands-mead-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody should underestimate what Thomas Tuchel can do with England | Emma Hayes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me, but I know Thomas from Chelsea &ndash; he&rsquo;s the type of coach to die on his swordIn Thomas Tuchel, England have an elite coach. Don&rsquo;t underestimate him. In my 12 years working at Chelsea, he and Mauricio Pochettino were my two favourite managers.Thomas is a great communicator, he&rsquo;s demanding and he articulates himself really well. I admire the way he transfers information to the press and to players in a clear, concise way that is metho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nobody-should-underestimate-what-thomas-tuchel-can-do-with-england-emma-hayes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/nobody-should-underestimate-what-thomas-tuchel-can-do-with-england-emma-hayes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Jackett, former Wales and Watford player and successful manager, dies aged 64]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackett spent whole playing career with WatfordHe managed seven clubs including Millwall and WolvesThe former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Wolves, Millwall and Swansea, has died aged 64.Jackett won 31 Wales caps during a playing career spent entirely with Watford, his local club, before starting his managerial career with the Hornets in 1996. He took charge of more than 900 games across spells with seven clubs, most recently Leyton Orient, but also includin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kenny-jackett-former-wales-and-watford-player-and-successful-manager-dies-aged-64/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kenny-jackett-former-wales-and-watford-player-and-successful-manager-dies-aged-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tartan Army toast Scotland’s World Cup return: ‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all the bases Scotland fans could have found for their World Cup journey, it had to be the city renowned for chasing the English out of townSam Adams is the beer of Boston, named after a founding father of the United States who was the fourth governor of Massachusetts. Downtown, there&rsquo;s a tap room where you can drink it all day. On Thursday lunchtime the bar was packed, full of Scotland fans, and hanging over the first-floor balcony was a big yellow flag. It bore the legend &ldquo;Remem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tartan-army-toast-scotlands-world-cup-return-its-a-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/tartan-army-toast-scotlands-world-cup-return-its-a-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy for Jiménez and Mexico as co-hosts make ideal start: World Cup Daily – podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jeff Rueter and Jonathan Wilson as the World Cup kicks off in MexicoRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On the podcast today: there are tears from Ra&uacute;l Jim&eacute;nez as he scores his first ever World Cup goal that confirms a very easy win for co-hosts Mexico. South Africa gifted them the first, had a man sent off &hellip; and then had another red card (while the there was also another dismissal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/joy-for-jimnez-and-mexico-as-co-hosts-make-ideal-start-world-cup-daily-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/joy-for-jimnez-and-mexico-as-co-hosts-make-ideal-start-world-cup-daily-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are World Cup's red card suspension rules?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains Fifa's suspension rules on red and yellow cards during the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-world-cups-red-card-suspension-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-are-world-cups-red-card-suspension-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klopp role in putting Rohl in Salzburg frame - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Liverpool boss plays role in putting Rangers head coach in frame for RB Salzburg job as Celtic backroom team asked to take wage cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/klopp-role-in-putting-rohl-in-salzburg-frame-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/klopp-role-in-putting-rohl-in-salzburg-frame-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/best-canada-team-ever-bid-to-shine-at-home-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/best-canada-team-ever-bid-to-shine-at-home-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England - Bellingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everyone-needs-to-feel-loved-playing-for-england-bellingham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/everyone-needs-to-feel-loved-playing-for-england-bellingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about tournament?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/theres-a-world-cup-happening-are-americans-excited-about-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/theres-a-world-cup-happening-are-americans-excited-about-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Joy of Six: forgotten World Cup goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Ogris&rsquo;s Florentine charge to Quagliarella&rsquo;s Ellis Park chip, half a dozen World Cup classics that deserve to be better rememberedThe first six or seven World Cups certainly are not without their charms, but they are noticeably light on the kind of viscerally spectacular goals that we take for granted in the modern game. Hardly surprising when you contemplate what teams of the era had to endure: quagmire-like pitches, boots comprising 50% leather and 50% landfill, and balls so he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-joy-of-six-forgotten-world-cup-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-joy-of-six-forgotten-world-cup-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-near-death-to-world-cup-hero-jimenezs-tears-for-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/from-near-death-to-world-cup-hero-jimenezs-tears-for-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-kicks-off-in-mexico-with-shakira-dancing-and-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/world-cup-kicks-off-in-mexico-with-shakira-dancing-and-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mctominay-travels-separately-in-boston-as-precaution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/mctominay-travels-separately-in-boston-as-precaution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-red-cards-are-referees-getting-tough-at-this-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-red-cards-are-referees-getting-tough-at-this-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-footballers-wearing-pink-boots-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/why-are-footballers-wearing-pink-boots-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-red-cards-shown-as-mexico-beat-south-africa-in-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-red-cards-shown-as-mexico-beat-south-africa-in-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-red-cards-shown-in-opening-game-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/three-red-cards-shown-in-opening-game-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shakira among the performers at World Cup opening ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shakira-among-the-performers-at-world-cup-opening-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/shakira-among-the-performers-at-world-cup-opening-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quinones-scores-opening-goal-of-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/quinones-scores-opening-goal-of-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle's Hall keen on Man Utd switch - Friday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United keen on wantaway Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, Spanish giants close in on Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid target Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastles-hall-keen-on-man-utd-switch-fridays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastles-hall-keen-on-man-utd-switch-fridays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of Sullivan contact ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-stadium-and-west-ham-womens-team-not-aware-of-sullivan-contact-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-stadium-and-west-ham-womens-team-not-aware-of-sullivan-contact-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-stadium-and-west-ham-womens-team-not-aware-of-david-sullivan-contact-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/london-stadium-and-west-ham-womens-team-not-aware-of-david-sullivan-contact-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Endo out of World Cup and retires from Japan duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan's World Cup squad because of injury and retires from international football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/captain-endo-out-of-world-cup-and-retires-from-japan-duty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/captain-endo-out-of-world-cup-and-retires-from-japan-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-bring-back-mourinho-on-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/real-madrid-bring-back-mourinho-on-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players organise England team-bonding dinner in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling Florida pre-World Cup training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/players-organise-england-team-bonding-dinner-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/players-organise-england-team-bonding-dinner-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic served with suspended capacity reduction after pitch invasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic chairman Brian Wilson criticises the "stupid debate" around the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching victory over Hearts in May, while accepting sanctions issued by the SPFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-served-with-suspended-capacity-reduction-after-pitch-invasion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-served-with-suspended-capacity-reduction-after-pitch-invasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic chairman mocks 'artificial controversy' on pitch invasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic chairman Brian Wilson criticises the "stupid debate" around the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching victory over Hearts in May, while accepting sanctions issued by the SPFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-chairman-mocks-artificial-controversy-on-pitch-invasion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/celtic-chairman-mocks-artificial-controversy-on-pitch-invasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch highlights of World Cup matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how you can watch match highlights and full match replays during the 2026 Fifa World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-watch-highlights-of-world-cup-matches-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-watch-highlights-of-world-cup-matches-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch highlights of World Cup matches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how you can watch match highlights and full match replays during the 2026 Fifa World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-watch-highlights-of-world-cup-matches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/how-to-watch-highlights-of-world-cup-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/catch-up-on-the-world-cup-without-any-spoilers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/catch-up-on-the-world-cup-without-any-spoilers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kieran McKenna leaves emotional legacy at Ipswich to last generations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager caught lightning in a bottle with three promotions in four seasons but his need for a break to prioritise a young family is refreshing When the tears have dried, the adage will ring true for Ipswich and Kieran McKenna. They will smile because it happened and reflect that, despite the hurt, sometimes it is best to part while the love still burns.Perhaps they will also marvel at the unlikely magic football occasionally sprinkles. It is an industry in which people and places are thrown toge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kieran-mckenna-leaves-emotional-legacy-at-ipswich-to-last-generations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/kieran-mckenna-leaves-emotional-legacy-at-ipswich-to-last-generations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle in talks to sign Spain winger Munoz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United are in talks with Osasuna to sign Spain winger Victor Munoz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-in-talks-to-sign-spain-winger-munoz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/newcastle-in-talks-to-sign-spain-winger-munoz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What history tells us about Scotland's World Cup openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Sunday's (02:00 BST) encounter with Haiti ending a 28-year absence from football's grandest stage, BBC Scotland has been digging through the archives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-history-tells-us-about-scotlands-world-cup-openers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/what-history-tells-us-about-scotlands-world-cup-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine]]></title><description><![CDATA[How has Harry Kane managed to enjoy the best goalscoring season of his career at Bayern Munich when dropping deep so often? Thomas Tuchel knows - and England might now feel the benefit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/drop-deep-cash-in-why-kane-can-be-englands-free-scoring-false-nine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/drop-deep-cash-in-why-kane-can-be-englands-free-scoring-false-nine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/artan-to-referee-uefa-super-cup-after-losing-world-cup-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/artan-to-referee-uefa-super-cup-after-losing-world-cup-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City second offer worth £120m for Anderson rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest, but a second offer has been rejected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-second-offer-worth-120m-for-anderson-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-second-offer-worth-120m-for-anderson-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue? The World Cup players who have had toughest seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fatigue-the-world-cup-players-who-have-had-toughest-seasons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/fatigue-the-world-cup-players-who-have-had-toughest-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're not even the best player in your house' - the rise of 'Meatball' McGinn]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/youre-not-even-the-best-player-in-your-house-the-rise-of-meatball-mcginn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/youre-not-even-the-best-player-in-your-house-the-rise-of-meatball-mcginn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-rise-and-rise-of-meatball-mcginn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/the-rise-and-rise-of-meatball-mcginn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Trump’s World Cup, a depressingly angry version of football uniting the planet | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ted Lasso will deliver a message of hope before the USA&rsquo;s first game, in an America that is not a fit or desirable host right nowShortly before 6pm local time on Friday night at the Los Angeles Stadium, the actor who plays Ted Lasso &ndash; the fictional manager of a fake team in a falsely heartwarming version of football &ndash; will tell hundreds of millions of TV viewers tuning in to watch the start of the American leg of the Fifa World Cup that football unites the world.In an interesti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/welcome-to-trumps-world-cup-a-depressingly-angry-version-of-football-uniting-the-planet-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/welcome-to-trumps-world-cup-a-depressingly-angry-version-of-football-uniting-the-planet-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City agree deal to sign England's Charles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-agree-deal-to-sign-englands-charles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/soccer/man-city-agree-deal-to-sign-englands-charles/</guid></item></channel></rss>