Available for over a year Norway, led by Erling Haaland, saw their World Cup journey end in the quarter-finals – yet across social platforms, he has arguably emerged as the tournament’s most notable figure. From hunting for a cowboy hat in Texas to returning with a stuffed raccoon, Haaland’s stateside escapades have sent his online […]
Continue ReadingAll kick-off times GMT. Sunday, 26 July Group A: Algeria versus Senegal, Olympic Stadium, Rabat, (17:00 GMT) Group A: Morocco versus Kenya, Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, (20:00 GMT) Monday, 27 July Group B: South Africa versus Tanzania, Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca, (17:00 GMT) Group B: Ivory Coast versus Burkina Faso, Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, (20:00 […]
Continue ReadingAston Villa have secured the signing of Japanese goalkeeper Akane Okuma, pending the necessary visa documentation. The 21-year-old moves to the Women’s Super League team from INAC Kobe Leonessa in Japan, where she had been playing since 2024. Okuma launched her professional journey at JEF United Chiba. Having played for Japan’s youth sides, she was […]
Continue ReadingPast attempts to cultivate football in Nauru have not gained much traction. The nearest the nation has gotten to competing internationally was a pair of exhibition games—against a Solomon Islands diaspora squad in 1994 and a team of refugees in 2014. The country’s turbulent history partly accounts for why the globe’s favorite sport has had […]
Continue ReadingWhen the final whistle sounded in New Jersey, several Argentina players – Lionel Messi among them – dropped to the ground in exhaustion and disappointment. The rest stood frozen while Spain’s players dashed across the pitch in wild celebration. Rodri, replaced during extra time, sprinted from the bench to celebrate with his fellow squad members. […]
Continue ReadingChelsea have stepped up their pursuit of defender Maxence Lacroix following renewed discussions with Crystal Palace. Negotiations over the transfer are being led by the respective club owners, and recent talks have been described as constructive. Palace have been eager to extend Lacroix’s contract — he still has three years remaining — but the player […]
Continue ReadingShould Guardiola signal a desire to take on a new managerial role, would the FA formally reach out to him? The England side has just claimed a third-place finish at the World Cup, marking their best performance in a men’s competition since their 1966 triumph. Nevertheless, head coach Thomas Tuchel has faced significant backlash following […]
Continue ReadingAvailable for over a year The expanded 2026 men’s World Cup, staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico with a record 48 teams, wrapped up after six weeks. Spain became champions for the second time, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra-time during the final at the New York-New Jersey stadium. More than the Score’s Mike […]
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Over a spell of nearly 10 years, Keegan made 63 appearances for England, netted 21 goals and wore the captain’s armband on 31 occasions. His international career took time to gather momentum following his debut in a World Cup qualifier against Wales. It also included a disturbing incident at Belgrade airport in the summer of […]
Continue ReadingAn expanded 64-team competition offers two key advantages: a more logical structure and greater chances for developing football nations. It is the latter point that the governing body’s president is highlighting, particularly following Cape Verde’s impressive performances. The organization faced scrutiny ahead of the event, with doubts raised about whether the extra participants would be […]
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