Nagelsmann leaves Germany job with Klopp prepared to take over
Julian Nagelsmann has left his role as Germany’s head coach, with Jurgen Klopp set for talks with the German Football Federation (DFB) after indicating his willingness to take the job. Following back-to-back group-stage exits at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022,…
Real Madrid deny contact with Chelsea’s Fernandez
Real Madrid have denied suggestions they have been in contact with Chelsea over a move for Enzo Fernandez, having recently attempted to shut down speculation that they are looking to sign Michael Olise. Madrid had already released an almost identical statement…
Napoli confirm Allegri appointment on three-year contract
Napoli have officially confirmed the long-awaited appointment of Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on a three-year contract. The Partenopei have been on the lookout for a new boss since Antonio Conte departed at the end of the 2025-26…
Departing Beye thanks Marseille players for staying ‘united’ during tenure
Habib Beye credited his Marseille players for staying “united until the end of our adventure” after he was sacked by the Ligue 1 giants earlier this week. Beye, who had been dismissed by Rennes in February, joined Marseille to replace…
Ronaldo dedicates Portugal’s ‘special’ World Cup victory to Diogo Jota
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia at the World Cup to the late Diogo Jota, almost a year on since he passed away in a car accident. Ronaldo scored his first goal in a knockout match at…
‘It was very bad refereeing’ – Dalic fumes at late drama in loss to Portugal
Zlatko Dalic was left fuming at the “bad refereeing” on show during Croatia’s dramatic 2-1 defeat to Portugal, adding that VAR has now taken the joy out of football. Croatia were eliminated from the World Cup at Toronto Stadium despite…
Endrick backs Ancelotti to continue making ‘hard decisions’ at World Cup
Endrick has said he was “at peace” with his role as a substitute for Brazil at the World Cup and backed Carlo Ancelotti to continue making the right decisions. The 19-year-old has featured three times for Brazil at this year’s…
England can still make a deep run at the FIFA World Cup
England has reached the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, yet the mood around it remains strangely familiar. At least internationally, many English fans still believe “it’s coming home”. But they have been believing in that for the…
Argentina not being over reliant on Messi, insists Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni insists Argentina are not over-reliant on Lionel Messi ahead of his side’s last-32 clash against Cape Verde at the World Cup. Argentina’s title defence has got off to a brilliant start as they finished the group stage with a…
De la Fuente hails ‘almost perfect’ Spain
Luis de la Fuente hailed Spain’s “almost perfect” game against Austria but insists his side must keep improving if they want to keep progressing at the World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace, with Pedro Porro hitting the target as the…