World Cup 2026: Thomas Partey the only absentee as Ghana enjoy full-strength squad for Panama opener
Thomas Partey remains the sole player missing from the Ghana squad ahead of their 2026 World Cup Group L opening...
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World Cup 2026: Jonathan Tah insists Germany must stay sharp against debutants Curacao
Germany head into their World Cup Group E opener against Curacao determined to avoid any repeat of their recent tournament...
Liam Rosenior in frame for Ipswich Town role after Kieran McKenna’s shock departure
Liam Rosenior has emerged as a leading contender to take charge of Ipswich Town following Kieran McKenna’s surprise decision to...
Zion Suzuki lined up to replace Emi Martinez as Aston Villa prepare for goalkeeper exit
Aston Villa have stepped up plans for a future without Emi Martinez, with Japan international Zion Suzuki emerging as one...
World Cup 2026: Football still fighting for attention in North America, says Marcel Desailly
Marcel Desailly believes the World Cup’s return to North America presents a major opportunity for football growth, but insists the...
World Cup 2026: Marcel Desailly plays down fears of 2002 repeat against Senegal
Former France captain Marcel Desailly insists memories of the nation’s famous defeat to Senegal at the 2002 World Cup will...
Zinedine Zidane will erase Didier Deschamps philosophy as France head coach – Marcel Desailly
Marcel Desailly expects Zinedine Zidane to reshape the French national team if he succeeds Didier Deschamps after the World Cup....
World Cup 2026: Carlos Queiroz must crush egos to revive Ghana – Marcel Desailly
French football legend Marcel Desailly believes new Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has the experience and authority needed to steer the...
World Cup 2026: Antoine Semenyo can lift Ghana in difficult moments – Desailly
Marcel Desailly has challenged Antoine Semenyo to embrace leadership responsibilities and become the player capable of carrying Ghana through difficult...
World Cup 2026: Marcel Desailly backs France for glory, tips Portugal as dark horse
Former France captain Marcel Desailly believes Les Bleus have the quality to challenge for World Cup glory but has tipped...
World Cup 2026: Tuchel issues Bukayo Saka fitness warning as England manage star carefully
England manager Thomas Tuchel has moved to temper expectations around Bukayo Saka’s fitness, insisting the Arsenal winger must be carefully...
World Cup 2026: Barcelona alarmed over Lamine Yamal ahead of Spain opener against Cape Verde
Barcelona are growing increasingly concerned about the condition of Lamine Yamal as Spain prepare for the World Cup, with the...
Carlos Baleba tells Manchester United stars he is ready for Old Trafford switch
Manchester United’s summer transfer plans have taken a fresh twist after Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba reportedly made direct contact with...
World Cup 2026: DR Congo rocked as Chile seal late win in disrupted warm-up friendly
A disrupted World Cup preparation for the Democratic Republic of Congo ended in further frustration on Tuesday night after a...
World Cup 2026: Eric Chelle tips Portugal for glory ahead of Super Eagles showdown
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has identified Portugal as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
England captain Harry Kane believes the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents the Three Lions with their greatest opportunity yet to...
Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has thrown his support behind Besiktas teammates Jota Silva and Tiago Djaló after the Portuguese pair...
The exclusion of Omar Artan from the United States ahead of the World Cup has triggered calls for football’s global...
Alex Iwobi and father grateful for Nigeria opportunity ahead of milestone game
On the eve of a career-defining achievement, Alex Iwobi took a moment to acknowledge those who have walked every step...
World Cup 2026: USA have a problem with my country Somalia – ‘Heartbroken’ Omar Artan
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has attributed the decision that ended his 2026 FIFA World Cup dream to problems between...