Courtois: It’s all or nothing now for Belgium
Thibaut Courtois believes “now it’s all or nothing” for Belgium in the World Cup after their goalless draw against Iran on Sunday. Despite accumulating 1.79 expected goals (xG) from 23 shots and having 70.1% of possession, Belgium, who saw Nathan…
Mbappe wants ‘to go down in history’ for France ahead of 100th cap
Kylian Mbappe says he “just wants to go down in history for my country” as he prepares to earn his 100th France cap against Iraq in their next World Cup match. Mbappe became France’s all-time leading scorer last time out in…
Real Madrid denies Olise contact
According to AS, Real Madrid has denied making any contact over a possible move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The French international has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, with reports suggesting that the Spanish giant…
Arsenal steps up Rogers interest
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal is stepping up its interest in Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers. The North London club is looking to strengthen its attacking options this summer, and Rogers has emerged as one of the names under consideration….
Senegal and Thiaw prepared to ‘die for Africa’ in crucial Norway clash
Senegal boss Pape Thiaw promised that his team were fully focused on their clash with Norway, saying his team would “die for Africa” to keep their World Cup campaign alive. The New York New Jersey Stadium will play host to this…
Tottenham fails with Tonali bid
According to Sky Sports, Newcastle United has rejected Tottenham Hotspur’s offer for Sandro Tonali. The North London club submitted a bid worth around £80 million earlier this week, but Newcastle turned it down immediately. Tonali has emerged as one of…
De la Fuente: ‘Absurd’ to doubt Spain’s World Cup chances
Luis de la Fuente believes Spain have silenced their World Cup critics after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Spain put themselves in a strong position to qualify in top spot from Group F…
Simons expecting ‘big things’ for Tottenham under De Zerbi
Xavi Simons believes big things are coming at Tottenham under Roberto De Zerbi after he assured the club of their Premier League status. De Zerbi took over as Spurs’ third head coach of the 2025-26 season, replacing Igor Tudor, who failed…
‘It’s so boring now’ – James annoyed by continuous injury talk
Reece James described constant talk around his previous injury issues as “boring” after enjoying a relatively undisrupted 2025-26 campaign with Chelsea. James made 44 appearances across all competitions, 33 of which were starts, the most he has managed since 2020-21,…