Barcelona are set to play Birmingham City at St Andrew’s in a pre-season friendly. The fixture gives Birmingham a high-profile summer occasion and offers both clubs a valuable preparation match before the new season.
Continue ReadingReal Madrid have signed Bernardo Silva on a two-year free transfer after his Manchester City contract expired. The Portugal midfielder was also wanted by Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, making the deal a major win for Mad
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo started for Portugal in their World Cup match against DR Congo, creating the main talking point before the game unfolded. With the score at 0-0 at the update, Portugal’s team selection highlighted their
Continue ReadingAC Milan have appointed Ruben Amorim as head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Massimiliano Allegri. The move signals a long-term managerial project as Milan back Amorim to bring identity, structure and renewed compe
Continue ReadingAustria beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup Group J to secure their first World Cup win in 36 years. Romano Schmid scored first, Ali Olwan replied for Jordan, before a Yazan Al Arab own goal and a late Marko Arnautovic penalty
Continue ReadingTottenham have agreed a deal worth about £52 million with Brighton for defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The transfer underlines Spurs’ intent to strengthen their defence with a player viewed as an important addition.
Continue ReadingErling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Group I. Leo Ostigard also scored and Iraq suffered a late own goal, giving Norway an emphatic opening result.
Continue ReadingLionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Group J. The three goals moved Messi onto 16 World Cup goals, level with Miroslav Klose, while Argentina made a strong statement in the group stage.
Continue ReadingEngland defender Tino Livramento is out of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury in training. Trevoh Chalobah has been called up as his replacement, giving England a quick defensive reshuffle before the tournament
Continue ReadingThomas Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama after a Canadian court rejected his visa appeal. His absence forces Ghana into a late midfield reshuffle and removes one of their key leaders from the lineu
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