England’s World Cup third-place finish hailed as historic but branded a bitter disappointment
England ended the tournament ranked fourth in the world with a third-place finish, reaching the semi-finals for just the third time since their 1966 World Cup triumph on home soil.…
Szoboszlai ready to step up as Liverpool captain under new boss Iraola
Andoni Iraola has taken charge of his first week as Liverpool head coach after replacing Arne Slot in June, delivering his opening press conference at the AXA Training Centre on…
Aston Villa break transfer record to sign Switzerland star Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Aston Villa have broken their transfer record by signing Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg in a deal worth more than £50m. The move comes just months after Villa ended…
Tuchel takes responsibility for England’s semi-final exit but insists he has no regrets
Thomas Tuchel has accepted responsibility for England’s semi-final defeat while insisting he does not regret the decisions he made during the closing stages of the match. Speaking to the media…
Spain wary of Argentina’s physical approach ahead of World Cup final
Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 BST. European champions Spain take on reigning world champions…
World Cup Final Could Decide the 2026 Ballon d’Or
The World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium may carry implications far beyond crowning a world champion — it could effectively determine who wins the 2026 Ballon d’Or.…
Saliba faces surgery risk as Arsenal plan assessment after World Cup exit
William Saliba could require surgery on his back problem after being forced off during France’s semi-final defeat by Spain at the World Cup. The Arsenal centre-back has been managing the…
FIFA Investigating Argentina Over Falklands Banner Displayed After World Cup Win
FIFA is assessing the circumstances surrounding Argentina players holding up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” — “The Falklands are Argentine” — after the final whistle of their World…
Kane’s future, Tuchel’s questions and what comes next for England after World Cup exit
England’s World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina has left Thomas Tuchel facing some serious questions, despite guiding the Three Lions to the semi-finals. Reaching that stage does not…
Tuchel’s defensive gamble costs England as Argentina stun them in World Cup semi-final
England were 84 minutes away from a World Cup final before Argentina tore them apart in a devastating late collapse at Atlanta Stadium. Thomas Tuchel’s side had taken the lead…