England’s World Cup campaign ended in devastating fashion as Argentina transformed a looming semi-final defeat into a dramatic 2-1 victory during the closing minutes in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon had placed the Three Lions ahead in the 55th minute, finishing Morgan...
England stood within touching distance of their first World Cup final in 60 years. For much of a tense semi-final in Atlanta, the Three Lions appeared to have found the discipline, energy and defensive organisation required to eliminate the reigning...
Joe Hart has defended Jude Bellingham after the England midfielder’s sharp reaction to Thomas Tuchel’s criticism threatened to overshadow a remarkable individual performance in the World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway. Bellingham scored both of England’s goals in a dramatic...
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has publicly defended the officials appointed for France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain after Didier Deschamps questioned whether referee Ivan Barton was qualified to handle a match of such magnitude. The dispute followed Spain’s...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be preparing for another unexpected chapter in a career defined by speed, goals, dramatic transfers and repeated reinvention. The former Arsenal captain has been strongly linked with a move from Marseille to newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña....
Lionel Messi has never needed a dramatic speech to convince teammates that an important match has arrived. Those who played beside him at Inter Miami say the transformation is quieter, almost invisible at first. His expression becomes more focused, his...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic delivered a typically emphatic verdict after Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup final, declaring that “football won” on a night defined by technical control, tactical intelligence and the commanding presence of Rodri. The former...
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that he intends to remain England head coach through Euro 2028, resisting any suggestion that the painful World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina could bring his tenure to an early conclusion. England’s campaign ended dramatically in...
England captain Harry Kane admitted that his team’s attempt to protect a narrow advantage was not enough after Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to win their World Cup semi-final 2-1. The Three Lions appeared to be moving towards their...
Craig Gordon has brought one of Scottish football’s most remarkable careers to a close, announcing his retirement at the age of 43 after 25 years in the professional game. The former Hearts, Sunderland and Celtic goalkeeper leaves football having made...
