Mike Maignan: Dived the correct direction for Mikel Oyarzabal’s spot-kick but was beaten by its velocity and precision. Also culpable for some wayward clearances. 5 Jules Kounde: Had difficulty with his distribution at times. France had been so resolute defensively throughout this tournament, yet they crumbled in what many will view as their first genuine […]
Continue ReadingManchester United have finalized the acquisition of Youri Tielemans in a transfer valued at around £35m, with the Belgian international signing a five-year contract and expressing his desire to help the team compete for the most prestigious honors. The 29-year-old arrives from Aston Villa, becoming the second midfield addition in quick succession following the capture […]
Continue ReadingManchester United have finalised the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year contract. The club triggered a £35m release clause for the 29-year-old midfielder, who recently helped Belgium progress to the World Cup quarter-finals. Tielemans has featured for Villa across the last three campaigns, having first arrived in the Premier League with […]
Continue ReadingA diverse group of entertainers, from film star Tom Cruise to online personality IShowSpeed, will take part in bringing the World Cup to a close, tournament organizers revealed on Tuesday. The sport’s governing body unveiled the program for the finale event, scheduled to begin 90 minutes ahead of Sunday’s championship match. In an official release, […]
Continue ReadingChelsea are on the verge of securing the signature of French attacker Melvine Malard from Manchester United in a transfer that would set a new benchmark for the club’s outgoing fees. The package could reach around £850,000, though several sources indicate the final amount might be nearer to £750,000. Negotiations are believed to be in […]
Continue ReadingAfter it emerged that match 102, a World Cup semi-final, would pair England with Argentina, the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas war came up during Lionel Scaloni’s media briefing. “No, no, no,” the Argentina head coach said with firm dismissal. “This is purely a football contest. Let’s not search for anything beyond that. It’s a game against a […]
Continue ReadingNoemie Mouchon, a French forward, has joined Everton on a free transfer from Leicester City. The 23-year-old arrives after spending two years with Leicester, where she was part of the team that dropped out of the Women’s Super League in May. She started her football journey at her childhood side Lille, then had a one‑year […]
Continue ReadingArsenal have finalised an agreement to transfer Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, clearing the path for the 31-year-old’s exit after three and a half seasons in north London. Trossard arrived from Brighton in January 2023 and was an instrumental figure as Mikel Arteta’s squad ended a 22-year drought for the Premier League trophy last term, netting […]
Continue ReadingWithin the England squad currently taking part in the North American tournament, only two players are aged 27. Trevoh Chalobah, the Chelsea defender, comes nearest to the median age of a starter in a side that lifts the World Cup. Should England advance, he will be 27 years and 14 days old on the day […]
Continue ReadingSince French midfielder Alain Giresre launched the World Cup’s first penalty shootout in 1982, a total of 342 players have endured football’s most high-pressure moment from the spot. Here, we spotlight some of those who chased glory from 12 yards.
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