One of football’s eternal truths? You can never, ever rule out Lionel Messi. Precisely when it seemed his ambition of steering Argentina to a second straight world title lay in ruins, the 39-year-old once again delivered a breathtaking rescue act for his nation. With just 11 minutes remaining and still shell‑shocked by Yasser Ibrahim’s early […]
Continue ReadingA noticeable tremble ran through Christian Pulisic’s voice as he responded to the last question put to him at the 2026 World Cup. On the surface, the query was simple: how did the tournament as a whole measure up against his expectations? But the weight came from what lay beneath. For eight years, this World […]
Continue ReadingDuring the hearing, it was revealed that on 6 September 2023, Cusack had texted Morgan to let him know she would be absent from training. After she made contact again, the two arranged to speak over the phone several days later, on 11 September 2023. Morgan recounted to the inquiry that during their conversation, he […]
Continue ReadingBurnley are moving forward in discussions to bring in Genk manager Nicky Hayen as their new head coach. Hayen, 45, has reportedly emerged as the leading candidate for the role after Scott Parker departed the club by a mutual agreement earlier in April. It is understood that negotiations with Genk regarding Hayen’s release are still […]
Continue ReadingEnglish football has never produced a talent quite like Jude Bellingham. He possesses the swagger and explosive energy of a young Wayne Rooney paired with the creative intelligence of Paul Scholes, yet that description barely scratches the surface. Bellingham is a multifaceted player who seems to have every gift. He can operate as a box-to-box […]
Continue ReadingSouth African authorities have confirmed that Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga escaped a shooting incident in Johannesburg. The 31-year-old athlete was traveling through the Hillbrow neighborhood on Sunday when an unidentified assailant opened fire on his vehicle, local sources report. Lunga, who represents both the Zimbabwe national side and South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns, emerged from […]
Continue ReadingOur illustrator examines the key events from the World Cup as England advance to the quarter-finals while the United States are eliminated Purchase David’s illustrations | A selection of his most popular pieces And his newest title, Chaos in the Box: order your copy Continue reading…
Continue ReadingNewcastle are on the verge of securing Sean Steur from Ajax for a fee in the region of £23 million. At just 18 years of age, the two-footed central midfielder has generated considerable excitement in Amsterdam, with many regarding him as the club’s most promising midfield prospect since Frenkie de Jong. De Jong departed for […]
Continue ReadingLiam Rosenior has made a swift return to coaching by taking charge of Paris FC, following his dismissal by Chelsea in April. The 41-year-old spent fewer than four months at Stamford Bridge but has now returned to France on a two-year deal, which is believed to include an option for an additional season. Rosenior, who […]
Continue ReadingFifa has retaliated against Uefa in their escalating dispute over the cancellation of USA forward Folarin Balogun’s suspension, accusing the European body of hypocrisy for condemning the ruling. In a statement credited to Mohammad al-Kamali, head of Fifa’s disciplinary panel, released before the USA’s last-16 defeat by Belgium, Fifa maintained that “reversing red cards is […]
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