World Football (Page 28 of 351)

Van Bommel set to take charge of Belgium after Garcia exit following World Cup run

Belgium are poised to appoint former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel as their new head coach, replacing Rudi Garcia after...

Messi dressing-room speech before 2026 World Cup final ‘purely tactical’, says Mac Allister’s father

Lionel Messi’s now-viral team talk before Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain has been described as “purely tactical”...

Nigeria to host CAF Ordinary General Assembly in November

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Nigeria will host the next CAF Ordinary General...

Guillermo Ochoa: Mexico World Cup goalkeeping icon retires after 22-year career

Guillermo Ochoa, one of Mexico’s greatest ever goalkeepers and a six-time World Cup squad member, has announced his retirement from...

Lisandro Martinez hits back at Argentina critics after World Cup final heartbreak

Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez has issued an emotional message to fans and a pointed rebuke to the national team’s critics,...

World Cup without Nigeria and Cameroon is incomplete – CAF President Motsepe

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has described the absence of Nigeria and Cameroon from the 2026 FIFA...

CAF president Motsepe assesses Africa’s overall performance at 2026 World Cup

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has hailed Morocco and Egypt as the continent’s standout performers at the...

Africa won’t rest until FIFA World Cup triumph – CAF president Patrice Motsepe

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed his unwavering belief that an African nation will one day...

Messi named World Cup 2026’s best player by IFFHS despite FIFA silver ball

Lionel Messi has been crowned the best player of the 2026 World Cup by the International Federation of Football History...

Neymar faces backlash in Brazil after poker appearances following World Cup exit

Brazil captain Neymar has sparked fresh controversy at home after being spotted playing high‐stakes poker in Las Vegas and at...

Real Madrid–Olise transfer: Bayern pact and Mbappe link complicate major move

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has moved beyond mere transfer-window gossip – but a private non-aggression...

Spain crowned invincible as Unai Simon takes Golden Glove after record-breaking World Cup run

Spain’s World Cup triumph in 2026 has been underpinned by a defensive record of historic proportions, with goalkeeper Unai Simon...

Messi’s quiet World Cup final gesture helps Cape Verde goalkeeper’s family attend showpiece

Lionel Messi personally paid for World Cup final tickets for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s family after being impressed by his...

James Rodriguez leaves Minnesota United after just six months

Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez has become a free agent again after Minnesota United confirmed his departure only half a year...

Julian Alvarez future: Atletico Madrid braced for Barcelona battle as striker signals exit plan

Julian Alvarez has plunged his Atletico Madrid future into turmoil by publicly declaring he wants to leave for Barcelona while...

Marcus Rashford: Tottenham line up £40m move as Man Utd block Premier League rivals

Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United future is in serious doubt as the club look to shed his sizeable wages following a...

Real Madrid board snub Mourinho plea for new holding midfielder amid tactical row

Real Madrid’s hierarchy have rejected Jose Mourinho’s push to sign a new defensive midfielder, deepening internal tensions over how to...

World Cup 2026: Emotional message as Alexis Mac Allister reacts to Argentina’s final defeat

Alexis Mac Allister has paid tribute to Argentina’s players and supporters after the Albiceleste’s defeat to Spain in the 2026...

Arsenal back in the hunt for Nico Williams as Arteta targets attacking overhaul

Arsenal have reignited their pursuit of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options...

Arsenal enter £60m Manu Kone battle as Arteta prepares challenge to Man United

Arsenal are ready to challenge Manchester United for the signature of Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, with Mikel Arteta...