Prediction: Dynamo Kyiv vs Universitatea Cluj
Two camps who will get their respective Europa League qualifying adventures underway on Thursday night, Dynamo Kyiv and Universitatea Cluj will meet at the Morot Lublin Arena. With all eyes fixed on North America this summer for the 2026 World…
Belgium thrilled to respond to ‘injustice’ with thumping World Cup win
Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said the team felt “a sense of injustice” over Folarin Balogun’s suspended one-match ban and were determined to respond. Belgium did just that, earning an emphatic 4-1 victory over the United States in the last 16 of…
Prediction: CSKA Sofia vs Derry City
Getting their Europa League qualifying adventure underway on Thursday night, CSKA Sofia will welcome Derry City to Bulgaria. With all eyes fixed on North America for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available…
Ronaldo not making ‘rash decisions’ over Portugal future after World Cup exit
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is leaving the World Cup with a clear conscience, but insists he will not make any “rash decisions” over his Portugal future. Ronaldo had already announced prior to meeting Spain that he was playing in his last…
Pirlo backs Ederson to make strong impact at Man Utd
Andrea Pirlo believes Ederson is “suited to the Premier League” as the midfielder edges closer to completing his move to Manchester United. The Red Devils have reportedly agreed to a €45m (£38m) deal with Atalanta, where Ederson spent four seasons after…
Bayern’s Musiala to return in time for Bundesliga start after minor surgery
Bayern Munich have confirmed midfielder Jamal Musiala has undergone minor surgery, but he will be available for the start of the 2026-27 season. Musiala’s “minor, routine surgery” was pre-planned following his serious injury at the Club World Cup last summer,…
Martinez confirms he will leave Portugal following World Cup exit
Roberto Martinez said “it does not make sense to continue” as Portugal’s head coach and confirmed his resignation following their exit at the World Cup against Spain. Martinez announced his decision after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain at Dallas Stadium, with…
‘We don’t care who we face’ – Spain boss De la Fuente confident in World Cup chances
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente insisted “we don’t care who we face” at the World Cup after defeating Portugal in the last 16. Mikel Merino came off the bench to score in the 91st minute and clinch a…
Argentina won’t underestimate Egypt after Cape Verde scare, says Paredes
Argentina’s scare against Cape Verde at the World Cup will ensure Lionel Scaloni’s side won’t underestimate Egypt in their last 16 clash, so says midfielder Leandro Paredes. The Atlanta Stadium is the venue for Argentina’s tussle with Egypt for a spot…
Napoli must trim squad before signings, says president De Laurentiis
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis quipped that he had “received 200 proposals for players to sign”, but said he must trim the squad before thinking about any additions. After finishing second to Inter in Serie A last season, changes have already begun…