• Brazil's catastrophic World Cup run 😞

    Brazil's catastrophic World Cup run 😞
    Brazil's catastrophic World Cup run 😞The old world?A thunderbolt has struck the football world this Sunday evening: Brazil have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup!Norway stunned the five-time World Cup winners (2-1) thanks to a brace from their superstar, Erling Haaland, scored in the final ten minutes.Yet another disappointment for the "country of football," which just can’t get it done in the World Cup anymore.Since 2002, the year of their last star, the Seleçã
  • Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?

    Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
    England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process at the World Cup after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.United States striker Balogun, who was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, should have been banned for the last-16 tie against Belgium (Tuesday 01:00 BST).But Fifa opted not to enforce an immediate suspension, meaning the co-hosts' leading goalscorer will be available to play.With Jarell Quansah sent off in England's 3-2 win over Mexico,
  • Saka matches 2 records with England assist vs Mexico

    Saka matches 2 records with England assist vs Mexico
    Saka matches 2 records with England assist vs MexicoBukayo Saka matched a couple of records with his assist against Mexico on Sunday night, and he now has the chance to break them.Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty ImagesEngland progressed past Mexico with a 3-2 victory on Sunday night, or the early hours of Monday morning back in the UK.Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka helped to set Thomas Tuchel’s side on the path to progression with an assist for Jude Bellingham in the 36th minute, lifting a cr
  • What are the games to look out for in the Scottish League Cup?

    What are the games to look out for in the Scottish League Cup?
    Marcus Fraser and St Mirren are back in League Cup action on Saturday[SNS]While the World Cup may still be ongoing, it is becoming a distant memory for Scottish football supporters.Scotland's early exit means attention started to turn to domestic matters and, fortunately for fans, there are some competitive games to look forward to as early as Saturday.The first-round group stages of the Premier Sports Cup get going this weekend, with four Scottish Premiership teams in action.Here are some of th
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  • What can Newcastle expect from Toure?

    What can Newcastle expect from Toure?
    BBC Radio Newcastle spoke to Douglas Jakobson, who was Bazoumana Toure's assistant head coach at Hammarby, about what to expect from their new recruit. "I wouldn't describe him as like a dribbler winger that loves to get a lot of touches on the ball. He's more a player that gets fewer touches but uses acceleration," Jakobson said. "And he's a tremendous athlete - the way that he can accelerate just with one or two steps and with a good top speed as well. "For sure he's going to be a difficult pl
  • Olmo Hits Back at Real Madrid: ‘Two Barren Years Explains the Noise’

    Olmo Hits Back at Real Madrid: ‘Two Barren Years Explains the Noise’
    Olmo Hits Back at Real Madrid: ‘Two Barren Years Explains the Noise’Dani Olmo has accused Real Madrid of attempting to destabilise Barcelona through their public criticism and legal complaints, telling RAC1 that the noise from the Bernabéu is a predictable response to two barren years for Los Blancos while the Blaugrana have collected trophies. The Spain international’s comments arrive during a summer in which tensions between the clubs have escalated sharply on and off
  • 'Once in a lifetime, it's a bucket list memory' - Pickford

    'Once in a lifetime, it's a bucket list memory' - Pickford
    [Getty Images]England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says he was in the "mindset where I feel unbeatable" in the Three Lions' dramatic 3-2 World Cup round of 16 win over Mexico on Monday morning.Pickford produced two magnificent first-half saves from Raul Jimenez, then took total command of his area as Mexico threatened in the closing stages.He equalled Peter Shilton's record of 17 World Cup appearances for England and was instrumental in ensuring he will now eclipse it against Norway."T
  • 'I'd love to see Elliott stay at Liverpool'

    'I'd love to see Elliott stay at Liverpool'
    [Getty Images]Liverpool fan Iain Christie says he would "love to see" Harvey Elliott stay at Anfield after the 23-year-old returned from a nightmare season on loan at Aston Villa, making just nine appearances in all competitions.Elliott joined Villa on loan on deadline day last year with Villa holding an obligation to buy in a deal worth £35m if he made 10 Premier League appearances.Elliott made just four - starting once - with boss Unai Emery saying he decided in November not to make the
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  • 🥐☕️ Breakfast FC: CR7 stars before big clash 🤩, Süle in district league 🇩🇪

    🥐☕️ Breakfast FC: CR7 stars before big clash 🤩, Süle in district league 🇩🇪
    🥐☕️ Breakfast FC: CR7 stars before big clash 🤩, Süle in district league 🇩🇪CR7 steals the show before the big clash 🤩Present at a press conference this Sunday on the eve of the showdown between Spain and Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show.As well as confirming that this really is the last World Cup of his career, CR7 also gave us a pretty unlikely moment with a Brazilian journalist...Süle in the lower leagues 🇩🇪
  • How old will Brazil's call-ups be in 2030, who should stay?

    How old will Brazil's call-ups be in 2030, who should stay?
    How old will Brazil's call-ups be in 2030, who should stay?End of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The end of a generation?Brazil is now entering the 2030 World Cup cycle. And the time has come to assess who should remain with the national team and who should no longer be called up.To do that, we listed how old each of the players called up in 2026 will be at the 2030 World Cup.20 to 24 years old: Rayan (23) and Endrick (23).25 to 29 years old: Danilo Santos (29), Vinicius Junior (29), Gabriel Martinell
  • Journalist: Liverpool set for talks with numerous first-team players this summer

    Journalist: Liverpool set for talks with numerous first-team players this summer
    Journalist: Liverpool set for talks with numerous first-team players this summerLiverpool Contracts 2026: Why Virgil van Dijk, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott Define Iraola’s SummerLiverpool’s rebuild under Andoni Iraola will be judged by signings, but the harder work may sit much closer to home. As Liverpool Echo outlined, eleven players have moved into the final year of their contracts. That is not background noise. That is a structural issue.When one or two deals are running down,
  • 🤩A World Cup still making history, one goal at a time

    🤩A World Cup still making history, one goal at a time
    🤩A World Cup still making history, one goal at a timeFor the first time in World Cup history, more than two players have scored seven goals in a single edition of the tournament.This 2026 World Cup has already gone down in football history for many reasons, but there is one in particular involving three standout names who are tearing it up at the World Cup.Haaland, Mbappé, and Messi are currently the competition’s top scorers with seven goals each, something that had never h
  • Report: Tottenham Hotspur eyeing move to sign Serie A forward

    Report: Tottenham Hotspur eyeing move to sign Serie A forward
    Report: Tottenham Hotspur eyeing move to sign Serie A forwardTottenham Eye Rafa Leao Transfer as De Zerbi Targets Major Summer StatementTottenham are clearly shopping at the top end of the market and the latest name tells you plenty about the scale of their ambition. According to TeamTalk, Spurs are working on a potential move for AC Milan forward Rafa Leao after learning that the Portugal international would be open to the switch.This is not vague background noise. The report states that Totten
  • The most painful ‘Aztecazo’: Mexican media reacts to devastating World Cup loss to England

    The most painful ‘Aztecazo’: Mexican media reacts to devastating World Cup loss to England
    Mexican media has lamented the “most-painful Aztecazo” after its national side were knocked out of the World Cup by England.England won a thrilling, chaotic game 3-2 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals, and they did so in Mexico City, where Mexico’s record is formidable.The result was just the third-ever loss for Mexico at the Azteca in a competitive game, dating back to the stadium’s opening in 1966. Dejected Mexico fans in their capital city during the game with Engla
  • 🎥 England star badly injured celebrating World Cup quarter-final spot

    🎥 England star badly injured celebrating World Cup quarter-final spot
    🎥 England star badly injured celebrating World Cup quarter-final spotThis is undoubtedly the most surreal image of the evening from the English side. As the Three Lions celebrated on the Azteca Stadium pitch their heroic qualification for the quarter-finals after their victory over Mexico (3-2), the party suddenly turned into a nightmare for Jordan Henderson.
    Swept up in the euphoria, the 36-year-old midfielder tried to climb over an advertising board to go celebrate with the supporters.
  • €70m too much: Liverpool must let star join Real Madrid

    €70m too much: Liverpool must let star join Real Madrid
    €70m too much: Liverpool must let star join Real MadridLiverpool just shouldn’t get involved. One midfielder is going to cost €70m too much and Real Madrid can have him.Liverpool need a new midfielder. There's little way around that after it became clear that Curtis Jones would be leaving the Reds this summer.The Scouser has just one year remaining on his deal and Inter are eager to sign him. At this point, we think Jones might also be eager to leave.Though, we maintain that Live
  • Report Como send offer to hijack Inter’s move for Khalaili

    Report Como send offer to hijack Inter’s move for Khalaili
    Report Como send offer to hijack Inter’s move for KhalailiTransfer expert Sacha Tavolieri reports that Como have sent a formal offer to sign Inter target Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise.Serie A side Como have reportedly entered the race to sign Israel international Khalaili.Como rival Inter for Khalaili with an official bidInter are leading the race for the 21-year-old, who has prioritised a move to San Siro after recent talks between the club and his entourage.Inter, however, are
  • Manchester City midfielder closes in on new contract after expired agreement

    Manchester City midfielder closes in on new contract after expired agreement
    Manchester City midfielder closes in on new contract after expired agreementHighly regarded 20-year-old Charlie Gray is on the verge of signing a new deal with Manchester City.Extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium could clear the path for the midfielder to travel with the senior squad for the upcoming pre-season tour.A temporary resolution of his contract situation allows management to evaluate his fit before making a decision on a potential loan later in August.Charlie Gray is closing in on
  • Ezri Konsa says Three Lions ‘brotherhood’ fuelled famous England World Cup win against Mexico

    Ezri Konsa says Three Lions ‘brotherhood’ fuelled famous England World Cup win against Mexico
    England defender Ezri Konsa has credited a powerful sense of "brotherhood" within the squad for their memorable World Cup victory over Mexico. Thomas Tuchel’s side delivered one of English football’s defining performances, defying the odds to secure a dramatic 3-2 win in their last-16 tie at the Estadio Azteca.The team faced immense challenges, battling high altitude, a fervent home crowd, and an hour-long delay to kick-off. Their resolve was further tested when Jarell Quansah receiv
  • How many penalties has Bruno Guimarães taken in his career? Find out

    How many penalties has Bruno Guimarães taken in his career? Find out
    How many penalties has Bruno Guimarães taken in his career? Find outOne of the biggest controversies in Brazil’s elimination against Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the 2-1 defeat involved the penalty missed by Bruno Guimarães.The midfielder was chosen by the national team’s coaching staff to take penalties among the players who started this Sunday’s match. But how many penalties has Bruno taken in his career?According to a survey by ge, this was only the
  • Liverpool must pay €50m to sign midfield transfer target

    Liverpool must pay €50m to sign midfield transfer target
    Liverpool must pay €50m to sign midfield transfer targetKhephren Thuram Transfer Price Set as Liverpool Face Juventus Midfield DecisionLiverpool have been given the sort of transfer message that leaves little room for theatre. Juventus have named their number for Khephren Thuram and now the discussion moves from admiration to action. According to Tuttosport, the Serie A side want €50 million, around £43 million, for the midfielder, and that valuation frames the entire conversatio
  • Real Madrid preparing historic €220 million move for one of Europe’s most exciting attackers – report

    Real Madrid preparing historic €220 million move for one of Europe’s most exciting attackers – report
    Real Madrid preparing historic €220 million move for one of Europe’s most exciting attackers – reportReal Madrid could be preparing one of the biggest transfers in football history, with reports suggesting the Spanish giants are willing to spend as much as €220 million to sign Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise.According to the BBC, Michael Olise Real Madrid links have intensified significantly in recent weeks, with the French international emerging as the club’s pri
  • Elliot Anderson says late mother would have been proud of England win

    Elliot Anderson says late mother would have been proud of England win
    England midfielder Elliot Anderson says his late mother would have been proud of the performance and victory the Three Lions earned in Mexico City to send them through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup 2026. Anderson’s mother, Helen, died in April this year following a battle with cancer and tributes were made to her by the 23-year-old during a Nottingham Forest game shortly after her passing and after he was called up to England’s World Cup squad.Anderson has kept his mother cl
  • Former Barcelona defender opens up on turning down Real Madrid in the past: ‘Capello wanted me to join him’

    Former Barcelona defender opens up on turning down Real Madrid in the past: ‘Capello wanted me to join him’
    Former Barcelona defender opens up on turning down Real Madrid in the past: ‘Capello wanted me to join him’Former Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta has revealed that he had the chance to join Real Madrid in 2006 but ultimately decided that Camp Nou was the right destination for the next chapter of his career.The Italian was regarded as one of the finest full-backs in world football at the time and became a sought-after player following Juventus’ involvement in the Calciopol
  • 'Lots to like' about Hackney signing

    'Lots to like' about Hackney signing
    [Getty Images]Everton fan Mark Staniford says there is "lots to like" about the Toffees signing of Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney for the "relatively inexpensive" price of around £16m,Hackney made 154 appearances for Boro, scoring 16 goals, and won the 2025-26 Championship player of the season as he helped his side reach the play-off final, which they lost 1-0 to Hull City."Some early business which is good and not like us at all," Staniford told BBC Radio Merseyside. "The lad has come for
  • Manchester City youngster set to join Go Ahead Eagles

    Manchester City youngster set to join Go Ahead Eagles
    Manchester City youngster set to join Go Ahead EaglesDe Stentor is reporting that Go Ahead Eagles are closing in on signing Manchester City left back Tomas Galvez on a permanent deal. The Manchester City youngster has spent time on loan in the Dutch second tier with Cambuur but now looks set to leave the club to join Go Ahead Eagles. Galvez will replace Aske Adelgaard, who was sold to FC Twente this summer. Galvez leaves Manchester City without having made a senior appearance for the side. Galve
  • Liverpool transfer news: Here we go, €50m midfielder on the verge of massive move

    Liverpool transfer news: Here we go, €50m midfielder on the verge of massive move
    Liverpool transfer news: Here we go, €50m midfielder on the verge of massive moveOne exciting midfielder is on the verge of a massive move. It has been a challenging start to the summer transfer window for Liverpool. The Reds were first forced into a managerial change after Arne Slot's position became untenable, before suffering another setback when top target Yan Diomande opted to join Paris Saint-Germain instead.The situation has been further complicated by the ongoing World Cup, which ha
  • 🚨 Mexico boss confirms exit, a Barça icon replaces him

    🚨 Mexico boss confirms exit, a Barça icon replaces him
    🚨 Mexico boss confirms exit, a Barça icon replaces himA page is turning in Mexico!Right after the national team’s cruel elimination against England (2-3) in the round of 16 of the home World Cup, Javier Aguirre officially announced that he was stepping down, bringing his long coaching career to an end at the same time. “I’m saying goodbye to football. Goodbye to the Azteca Stadium. I leave with my head held high and with pride,” said the 67-year-old coach a
  • Former Barcelona defender reveals he rejected Real Madrid despite Capello’s pursuit: ‘They wanted me to join them’

    Former Barcelona defender reveals he rejected Real Madrid despite Capello’s pursuit: ‘They wanted me to join them’
    Former Barcelona defender reveals he rejected Real Madrid despite Capello’s pursuit: ‘They wanted me to join them’Former Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta has revealed that he had the opportunity to join Real Madrid in 2006 but ultimately decided to move to Camp Nou instead, despite strong interest from Fabio Capello.The comments from the Italian shed new light on one of the more intriguing transfer stories of that era, with Gianluca Zambrotta’s move to Barcelona beco
  • Today’s Papers – Ancelotti eliminated, Balogun’s World Cup scandal

    Today’s Papers – Ancelotti eliminated, Balogun’s World Cup scandal
    Today’s Papers – Ancelotti eliminated, Balogun’s World Cup scandalGazzettaBrazil eliminatedHaaland unleashed: super brace, Ancelotti at home, Norway to the quarter-finalsWorld Cup scandalBalogun pardoned: USA in the storm, red card suspended. Trump: Thanks, FIFACorriere dello SportHaaland makes Brazil cryBruno Guimaraes misses a penalty; wasteful Endrick. Norway to the quarter-finalsSpalletti: Brahim until the endIn a phone call with the CEO, Lucio asked to make everything poss

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