Rafa Benitez has opened the door to a possible move into international management after refusing to rule himself out of contention for the vacant Scotland job. The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea manager is available following the conclusion of...
Joe Cole has delivered one of the boldest predictions of the 2026 World Cup by backing England to neutralise Lionel Messi and defeat Argentina in their eagerly anticipated semi-final. The former England and Chelsea midfielder believes Thomas Tuchel’s team possess...
Real Madrid are preparing for another decisive round of contract negotiations with Vinicius Junior as the club attempts to secure the Brazilian forward’s long-term future without disrupting the financial balance among its leading stars. Vinicius is contracted until June 30,...
Morgan Rogers has dismissed the suggestion that Jude Bellingham should ever have been considered anything other than a central figure in England’s 2026 World Cup campaign. Before the tournament, debate surrounded Thomas Tuchel’s preferred option in the No.10 role. Rogers...
Michael Olise’s outstanding rise at Bayern Munich has reportedly placed him at the centre of a developing transfer story involving Real Madrid, a possible contract renegotiation and several influential members of the French national team. Reports claim that Olise wants...
Erling Haaland’s first World Cup ended in a way few could have predicted. After emerging as one of the tournament’s biggest personalities and most dangerous goalscorers, Norway’s superstar striker finished his quarter-final against England watching from the bench as his...
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel’s demanding approach after the England manager delivered a surprisingly critical assessment of his team’s World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway. England secured their place in the last four with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time win...
Kylian Mbappe has provided France supporters with a welcome sight ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain, appearing relaxed and in good spirits only days after suffering an ankle scare in the quarter-final victory over Morocco. The France captain...
Jude Bellingham delivered one of the defining performances of England’s 2026 World Cup campaign against Norway, scoring twice to carry Thomas Tuchel’s side into the semi-finals. Yet amid the celebrations, television footage created an unwelcome source of anxiety. Cameras appeared...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has never been known for softening his opinions, and Noni Madueke became the latest player to receive one of the Swedish legend’s brutally direct assessments during England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Madueke was selected to start on...
