• Arsenal target questions £130m valuation

    Arsenal target questions £130m valuation
    Arsenal target questions £130m valuationVilla’s price has dampened Arsenal’s interest in Morgan Rogers, with Unai Emery’s club reportedly using Elliot Anderson’s £116m move as a benchmark.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesMorgan Rogers has questioned whether he is worth the £130million valuation placed on him by Aston Villa, after Arsenal reportedly stepped back from a move for the England forward.Arsenal have been strongly linked with Rogers this summ
  • Journalist: Man United Midfielder Deal Collapses

    Journalist: Man United Midfielder Deal Collapses
    Journalist: Man United Midfielder Deal CollapsesEderson to Manchester United Collapse Leaves Midfield Plan in DoubtManchester United’s summer already carries the familiar air of improvisation, and the latest twist around Ederson only sharpens that impression. What appeared to be an orderly piece of business, a £38m agreement with Atalanta, personal terms settled, a medical expected after the World Cup, has been thrown into doubt by a report from Djameel, who claims the move has colla
  • Unstoppable Erling Haaland drums out Brazil as Norway write new World Cup history

    Unstoppable Erling Haaland drums out Brazil as Norway write new World Cup history
    For Norway, the United States is turning into the Haaland of opportunity. The country of five million people have powered into a World Cup quarter-final. The most decorated national team in history were cast out of the competition, Brazil’s dream of a sixth World Cup ended by Erling Haaland’s sixth and seventh goals of this tournament. A thousand years after Vikings set sail for the Americas, Brazil were subject to Norse rule in New Jersey.It ended with Haaland banging the drum &ndas
  • 📸 Neymar breaks down in tears! Brazil suffer historic World Cup debacle

    📸 Neymar breaks down in tears! Brazil suffer historic World Cup debacle
    📸 Neymar breaks down in tears! Brazil suffer historic World Cup debacleThe next World Cup heavyweight is out. After a 1–2 loss to Norway, the Brazilians are heading home after the round of 16. Neymar Jr. in particular was overcome with emotion after the historically poor performance.For the first time in 36 years, the Seleção failed to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. For 34-year-old Neymar, it was in all likelihood his last appearance at a FIFA World Cup.Meanwhile,
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  • Modern era of football delivers World Cup first 🎯

    Modern era of football delivers World Cup first 🎯
    Modern era of football delivers World Cup first 🎯If you're a fan of aggressive, attacking play, well, modern football is for you! And the 2026 World Cup has seen plenty of it. The game's biggest stars so often score for their clubs, and this year they're doing the same for their national team in record style. 
    Erling Haaland was the latest to reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup, as his brace to eliminate Brazil on Sunday tied him for the lead in the scoring charts. He
  • 2026 World Cup: 5 things to know about Belgium ahead of Round of 16 matchup against the USMNT

    2026 World Cup: 5 things to know about Belgium ahead of Round of 16 matchup against the USMNT
    The United States men's national team will be facing its biggest challenge yet with a Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday. A win in Seattle would send the U.S. to the quarterfinals, which would match the second-best World Cup result in the country's history.But first they'll have to get through Belgium, a strong UEFA squad with a recent history of success. Here are five things to know about the Red Devils before Monday night’s matchup.1. Belgium is two World Cups removed from its b
  • Neymar breaks down in tears after likely final World Cup game as Norway eliminates Brazil

    Neymar breaks down in tears after likely final World Cup game as Norway eliminates Brazil
    Neymar broke down in tears on the field at MetLife Stadium after what was likely his final World Cup game.The Brazilian star came on as a second-half substitute in Brazil's 2-1 Round of 16 loss to Norway on Sunday. The 34-year-old scored an added-time penalty that cut into Norway's lead, but it was too little, too late.Neymar's teammates come to console him after Brazil's Round of 16 exit at the FIFA World Cup 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/Jnut4LSEks— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 5, 2
  • 📸 Haaland stuns the football world with his brace

    📸 Haaland stuns the football world with his brace
    📸 Haaland stuns the football world with his braceThe villain of world football.A thunderbolt rocked the football world this Sunday evening: Brazil have been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup!Norway stunned the five-time world champions (2-1) thanks to a brace from their superstar, Erling Haaland, scored in the final ten minutes.A devastating header and a monstrous long-range strike, hit from a standing start, that set the football world alight.Haaland shocked the internet with this unden
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  • Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland scores brace to send Norway into quarter-finals

    Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland scores brace to send Norway into quarter-finals
    Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Erling Haaland scores brace to send Norway into quarter-finalsErling Haaland scored a stellar brace to knock Brazil out of the FIFA World Cup at the last-16 stage where Mexico or England will now await the Norwegians in the last-eight.Norway pulled off a World Cup shock in New Jersey, dispatching five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to book their first-ever place in the quarter-finals.The Seleção were left heavily regretting a squandered first-half opportun
  • 😭 Anger, sadness, disillusion and grief as Brazil crash out

    😭 Anger, sadness, disillusion and grief as Brazil crash out
    😭 Anger, sadness, disillusion and grief as Brazil crash outBrazil lost 2-1 to Norway this Sunday (5) and bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Haaland’s two goals in the round of 16 were much more than a "cold shower" for Brazilian fans.It marked the end of the dream of a sixth world title. Not even Neymar’s goal in stoppage time was enough to ease the pain for many who have never seen Brazil become world champions (it’s now been 24 years without a title!).And feeli
  • Shelter-in-place order amid storm at Azteca before Mexico-England

    Shelter-in-place order amid storm at Azteca before Mexico-England
    Mexico are facing England for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals [PA Media]A shelter-in-place order has been issued at the Azteca Stadium because of severe weather before the last-16 World Cup tie between Mexico and England.The match in Mexico City is set to kick off at 18:00 local time on Sunday (01:00 BST Monday).There has been heavy rain in the city during the day and reports of lightning above the stadium.The current advice for supporters and media inside the ground is to remain in thei
  • Haaland scores twice as Norway reach quarter-finals and knock Brazil out - reaction

    Haaland scores twice as Norway reach quarter-finals and knock Brazil out - reaction
    Norway beat five-time winners Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals for first timeHaaland heads Norway ahead before smashing home from 20 yardsMan City striker joins Mbappe and Messi on seven goals at top of Golden Boot standingsNeymar scores consolation penalty deep in second-half stoppage timeGuimaraes had VAR-awarded penalty saved early in first half Haaland scores twice as Norway reach quarter-finals and knock Brazil out - reaction
  • Haaland scores twice as Norway knock Brazil out

    Haaland scores twice as Norway knock Brazil out
    Norway beat five-time winners Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals for first timeHaaland heads Norway ahead before smashing home from 20 yardsMan City striker joins Mbappe and Messi on seven goals at top of Golden Boot standingsNeymar scores consolation penalty deep in second-half stoppage timeGuimaraes had VAR-awarded penalty saved early in first half Haaland scores twice as Norway knock Brazil out
  • World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to move onto quarterfinals

    World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to move onto quarterfinals
    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On another warm and humid afternoon, Norway beat Brazil 2-1 behindbehind two more goals from superstar Erling Haaland to advance to the country’s first-ever quarterfinals at the 2026 World Cup.Norway controlled the first 10 minutes of the match with possession, but didn’t generate any meaningful chances. Brazil almost got on the board first, as Matheus Cunha was taken down in the box in the 12th minute and a penalty was awarded after a VAR check.The Norw
  • World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to advance to quarterfinals

    World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to advance to quarterfinals
    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On another warm and humid afternoon, Norway beat Brazil 2-1 behindbehind two more goals from superstar Erling Haaland to advance to the country's first-ever quarterfinals at the 2026 World Cup.Norway controlled the first 10 minutes of the match with possession, but didn't generate any meaningful chances. Brazil almost got on the board first, as Matheus Cunha was taken down in the box in the 12th minute and a penalty was awarded after a VAR check.Norwegian goalkeeper
  • Hexa dream delayed: Brazil knocked out by Norway, Haaland scores

    Hexa dream delayed: Brazil knocked out by Norway, Haaland scores
    Hexa dream delayed: Brazil knocked out by Norway, Haaland scoresBrazil’s dream of a sixth world title has been postponed once again.The Brazilian national team was defeated by Norway this Sunday (5) in their Round of 16 clash at the World Cup.Erling Haaland once again showed his decisiveness and scored both of Norway’s goals, both late in the second half.In stoppage time, Neymar cut the deficit with a penalty kick.See the match highlights below:
    Missed chancesBrazil have plenty to re
  • Hexa dream delayed: Brazil knocked out by Haaland's Norway

    Hexa dream delayed: Brazil knocked out by Haaland's Norway
    Hexa dream delayed: Brazil knocked out by Haaland's NorwayBrazil’s dream of a sixth world title has been postponed once again.The Brazilian national team was defeated by Norway this Sunday (5) in a Round of 16 clash at the World Cup.Erling Haaland once again showed his match-winning ability and scored both of Norway’s goals, both late in the second half.In stoppage time, Neymar cut the deficit with a penalty.
    Missed chancesBrazil have plenty to regret about the chances they wasted th
  • Trump lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium

    Trump lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium
    Folarin Balogun has been a key part of the US attack with three goals in this World Cup.Photograph: Paul Kitagaki Jr/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockPresident Donald Trump lobbied Fifa to lift the US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a red card received in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, preceding Sunday’s stunning announcement that he would be available for the cohosts’ last-16 clash against Belgium in Seattle on Monday night.Sources have told the Guardi
  • Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes

    Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes
    Good things do not always come in threes, and Lord's did not follow Wembley and Twickenham in hosting landmark moments of recent English sporting history.This tournament was billed as England's cricketers chance to follow the success of the Lionesses and Red Roses. They got to the final but faltered at the last.While defeat by Australia – a great sporting team hungry after missing out at two World Cups – is not surprising, the concern sits in the nature and the margin of England's se
  • Erling Haaland scores twice for Norway vs Brazil, rising up World Cup Golden Boot leaderboard (video)

    Erling Haaland scores twice for Norway vs Brazil, rising up World Cup Golden Boot leaderboard (video)
    Erling Haaland climbed the mast to head Norway's rowers ahead of Brazil in the World Cup's Round of 16 on Sunday in New Jersey.Haaland scored not once but twice in the second half — the first a powerful header, the second a precision strike — to delight the red, blue, and white faithful.MORE — World Cup Golden Boot leaderboardFirst, the towering Manchester City striker bulled his way past his rival — Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes — and turned young Andreas Schjelderup
  • Astonished Belgium vow to ‘defend football’ after Fifa’s shock Balogun reversal

    Astonished Belgium vow to ‘defend football’ after Fifa’s shock Balogun reversal
    Rudi Garcia, coach of Belgium, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois speak to media on Sunday.Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesAs a Fifa media officer read aloud the statement confirming the governing body’s shock reversal of US striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension on Sunday, Belgium coach Rudi Garcia and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois put their poker faces to work. Garcia stared straight down the aisle of the press conference room at Seattle Stadium. Courtois’s eyes fluttered about
  • World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Mbappe v Messi v Haaland standings as Kane joins thrilling race to finish top scorer

    World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Mbappe v Messi v Haaland standings as Kane joins thrilling race to finish top scorer
    The race for the golden boot at the World Cup is hurtling towards an epic contest during the knockout stage as Kylian Mbappe went back ahead of Lionel Messi at the top of the standings, with Harry Kane and Erling Haaland also very much in the race.The stars continue to dominate at this tournament, none more so than Mbappe, who got up and running with a brace against Senegal before notching another against Iraq, and a third double against Sweden in the round of 32. He then added another in the la
  • Shelter-in-place order at Azteca before Mexico-England because of weather

    Shelter-in-place order at Azteca before Mexico-England because of weather
    Mexico are facing England for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals [PA Media]The Azteca Stadium has issued a shelter-in-place order because of severe weather before the last-16 World Cup tie between Mexico and England.The match in Mexico City is set to kick off at 18:00 local time on Sunday (01:00 BST Monday).There has been heavy rain in the city during the day and reports of lightning above the stadium.The current advice for supporters and media inside the ground is to remain in their seats.
  • FIFA's bizarre Folarin Balogun flip-flop stuns World Cup, but should anyone really be surprised?

    FIFA's bizarre Folarin Balogun flip-flop stuns World Cup, but should anyone really be surprised?
    If FIFA is going to live up to its reputation as a nakedly corrupt, comically soulless governing body of the world's most popular sport, at least this time they're doing it on behalf of 340 million Americans.The decision to suspend USMNT star Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban, allowing him to play in Monday's Round of 16 match against Belgium, makes no sense by the letter of the law and comes with no good explanation. It smacks of favoritism for the host country or, if you really want to g
  • Arsenal Are Big Admirers Of This Newcastle United Midfielder: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?

    Arsenal Are Big Admirers Of This Newcastle United Midfielder: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?
    Arsenal Are Big Admirers Of This Newcastle United Midfielder: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?In a recent segment on Youtube, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal are big admirers of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Romano said,“Obviously, Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali, Newcastle sold Anthony Gordon, so now Newcastle don’t have any intention to let Bruno Guimarães go. At the same time, Arsenal had been rejected, £55m.“Mikel Arteta is a
  • Neymar introduced with Brazil goalless against Norway in World Cup last 16

    Neymar introduced with Brazil goalless against Norway in World Cup last 16
    Brazil face Norway in last 16 of World Cup in New JerseyEndrick misses one-on-one within minute of being introduced off benchGuimaraes sees VAR-awarded penalty saved early in first halfBerg has early opener ruled out for offside in build-up Neymar introduced with Brazil goalless against Norway in World Cup last 16
  • Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino before Fifa’s stunning decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban, report says

    Donald Trump called Gianni Infantino before Fifa’s stunning decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban, report says
    Donald Trump called Fifa president Gianni Infantino to ask for US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban to be reviewed – before the ban was controversially suspended.Balogun was sent off during USA’s last-32 win overBosnia-Herzegovina, when he appeared to accidentally make contact with defender Tarik Muharemovic.On Sunday, Fifa’s disciplinary committee announced that it was applying article 27 of the Fifa disciplinary code to suspend the red card, meaning Balogun will o
  • Real Madrid plot £188m Olise deal - Monday's gossip

    Real Madrid plot £188m Olise deal - Monday's gossip
    Real Madrid prepare mammoth deal for Michael Olise, Tottenham explore move for Rafael Leao, while Newcastle target Angelo Stiller.Real Madrid are preparing a mammoth deal that could be worth up to 220m euros (£188m) for Bayern Munich and France forward Michael Olise. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Tottenham are exploring a move for AC Milan and Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 27, who is open to a switch to London.(Teamtalk)Bradley Barcola's future at Paris St-Germain remains unclear, with Arsenal a
  • Erling Haaland’s father drops Real Madrid hint ahead of Brazil-Norway clash

    Erling Haaland’s father drops Real Madrid hint ahead of Brazil-Norway clash
    Erling Haaland’s father drops Real Madrid hint ahead of Brazil-Norway clashManchester City star Erling Haaland has been linked with Real Madrid for a number of years, and periodically, those links return. This summer, Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed he had an agreement to bring Haaland to the club were he to win, but that was quickly denied by his representation, and Florentino Perez came out victorious in the elections.Nevertheless, the speculation that Haaland
  • Chelsea Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?

    Chelsea Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?
    Chelsea Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Chelsea are among the clubs hoping to land Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It has been claimed that the Blues would have to rival Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to sign the Morocco international later this year.Boauddi’s Impressive Rise In Ligue 1Bouaddi enjoyed a good run of form at the French club after he produced a se

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