World Cup 2026: England alarm as Thomas Tuchel’s ‘1/10’ referee handed Croatia showdown
England’s World Cup clash against Croatia comes with an intriguing subplot after FIFA appointed the referee once branded ‘absolutely terrible’...
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World Cup 2026: Carlo Ancelotti leads record coaching pay chart as Tuchel and Deschamps close in
The 2026 World Cup is not only a showcase of elite footballers, but also a financial arms race in the...
World Cup 2026: Cote d’Ivoire ‘not in the US to just visit’- Emerse Fae after Ecuador victory
Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé insists his side have arrived at the World Cup with serious intent, not as...
Manchester United lose ground in Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer race
Manchester United’s pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi is slipping into dangerous territory, with Arsenal and Liverpool accelerating their efforts to land...
World Cup 2026: Ayyoub Bouaddi, not Vinicius Junior, deserved Man of the Match – Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry has stirred discussion after questioning the choice of Vinicius Junior as Man of the Match in Morocco’s 1-1...
Cape Verde delivered one of the defining shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, holding European champions Spain...
World Cup 2026: Shearer and Cole stunned as Tuchel eyes bold Marc Guehi call ahead of Croatia clash
England’s build-up to their World Cup opener has been overshadowed by fresh selection controversy, with Thomas Tuchel’s reported defensive plans...
Liverpool ready £100m Yan Diomande raid as Iraola leads Mohamed Salah rebuild
Liverpool are preparing to make a major statement in the transfer market, with reports suggesting the club are ready to...
World Cup 2026: Ghana takes Thomas Partey visa fight to Canadian court
The Government of Ghana has escalated its efforts to overturn Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey entry into the country...
World Cup 2026: Yasin Ayari says scoring against his father’s nation, Tunisia, ‘was very emotional’
Sweden could hardly have asked for a more convincing opening statement at the World Cup, brushing aside Tunisia 5-1 in...
Barcelona shift striker focus to Junior Kroupi as Alvarez pursuit stalls
Barcelona’s search for a new centre-forward has taken a fresh turn after their pursuit of Julian Alvarez began to fade....
Real Madrid row: Aurélien Tchouaméni shuts down ‘false stories’
Aurélien Tchouaméni has moved to firmly dismiss reports of a dressing room confrontation with teammate Federico Valverde, insisting the situation...
World Cup 2026: Chelsea and Arsenal go head-to-head for Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi
Chelsea have entered a growing transfer battle with Arsenal for Morocco’s emerging World Cup sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi, whose rapid rise...
Arsenal left chasing as Brentford surge ahead in race for Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga
Arsenal’s pursuit of one of English football’s most exciting teenage prospects has suffered a setback, with Brentford now emerging as...
World Cup 2026: No start for Lamine Yamal as Spain ease star into Cape Verde clash
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has moved to calm expectations around teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, confirming the winger...
World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal in perfect condition – Spain coach Luis de la Fuente
Spain have received a timely lift ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener, with head coach Luis de la Fuente...
World Cup 2026: Four things learned as Ivory Coast survive Ecuador woodwork storm
Philadelphia was the stage for a tactical chess match that simmered for nearly an hour and a half before bursting...
World Cup 2026 analysis: How Ivory Coast took out Ecuador
For long stretches of the evening, it appeared Group E’s meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador would finish exactly as...
World Cup 2026: Evan Ndicka out, but Côte d’Ivoire gets huge fitness lift before Ecuador showdown
Côte d’Ivoire manager Emerse Faé has confirmed that Roma defender Evan Ndicka will miss the Elephants’ highly anticipated 2026 FIFA...
World Cup 2026: Can Emerse Faé’s Cote d’Ivoire achieve what Drogba’s golden generation never could?
Hamburg, June 10, 2006. Didier Drogba walks off the pitch at the AOL Arena, jaw clenched, eyes hollow. His Ivory...