Koeman strongly defends Netherlands tactics in World Cup defeat
Ronald Koeman defended his tactics in Netherlands’ defeat to Morocco, claiming he “would have done the same thing” if the match was replayed. Netherlands lost 3-2 on penalties after the round of 32 tie finished 1-1 after extra-time, with Justin…
Joao Felix ‘very confident’ Portugal will beat Croatia at World Cup
Joao Felix called for calm ahead of Portugal’s clash with Croatia in the last 32 of the World Cup, saying he is “very confident” his team will be victorious. Portugal take on Croatia at Toronto Stadium after finishing second in Group…
Nagelsmann focused on Germany future despite early World Cup exit
Julian Nagelsmann insists he has no intention of resigning from his role as Germany head coach after their World Cup exit. Germany were stunned by Paraguay in the round of 32, losing 4-3 on penalties after the tie ended 1-1…
Diomande chooses PSG as destination if he leaves Leipzig
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diamonde has been heavily linked with a number of top clubs across Europe. Liverpool went as far as making an offer of up to €100 million for his services – which was swiftly rejected, while Paris…
Moriyasu: Japan closing in on elite nations despite World Cup exit
Hajime Moriyasu believes Japan are getting closer to being one of the elite international teams despite their dramatic exit to Brazil at the World Cup. Japan were beaten 2-1 by Brazil at Houston Stadium, with Gabriel Martinelli coming off the bench to score a…
Ivory Coast must be wary of themselves, not Haaland, warns Gervinho
Gervinho has claimed the biggest threat Ivory Coast must be wary of against Norway is themselves, not Erling Haaland. Ivory Coast have qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, having claimed second place in their group,…
Gervinho: Luis Enrique the ideal coach for in-demand Leipzig star Diomande
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique could be the ideal boss for Yan Diomande to work under, so says Gervinho. Diomande has been a star for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, and only three players – Mohamed Salah (11), Achraf…
Prediction: Netherlands vs Morocco – SoccerNews
The Netherlands and Morocco will meet at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on Monday evening, as both nations compete for a place in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands topped Group F after taking seven points from…
Ancelotti hails Brazil’s patience after it pays off against Japan
Carlo Ancelotti lauded Brazil’s patient approach after their persistence paid off in a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan. Gabriel Martinelli’s finish in second-half stoppage time saw Brazil complete a second-half comeback and book their place in the last 16 of…
Lewandowski joins Messi and Muller in MLS
Robert Lewandowski has signed for the Chicago Fire, joining Thomas Muller and Lionel Messi in MLS. Lewandowski left Barcelona upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2025-26 season. And although he is not featuring at the…