Davinson Sánchez lifted his eyes skyward. Cucho Hernández shuffled slowly back to rejoin his colleagues. As the final whistle approached, the Colombian squad lay scattered across the turf while Switzerland celebrated, virtually isolated amid a vast ocean of yellow. A penalty shootout victory, 4-3, sent the Swiss through, concluding more than two hours of cautious, […]
Continue ReadingFulham has named Alvaro Arbeloa as its new head coach, handing him a three-year deal. The 43-year-old former Real Madrid manager steps in for Marco Silva, who has opted to take charge at Benfica. “Taking on this role at Fulham FC, London’s longest-established club, is a great privilege for me,” Arbeloa stated. “I carry a […]
Continue ReadingSpend enough time with Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the US men’s national team, and you’ll almost certainly spot a charm dangling from a chain on his right wrist. It bears the image of Saint Christopher, the guardian spirit of travelers. It’s a fitting symbol for Pochettino, or any elite manager, given the inherently […]
Continue ReadingSheffield United failed Maddy Cusack, and the shift of the women’s squad from part-time to full-time professional status in the summer of 2023 was not handled as it ought to have been, an inquest examining her death heard. Ian McCallum, who served as general manager of the women’s side on a temporary basis from February […]
Continue ReadingOne 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 […]
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