‘Mbappe is not a dictator’ – Deschamps defends France captain against online criticism
Didier Deschamps has lashed out at critics who compare Kylian Mbappe to a “dictator”, insisting he could not be happier with the France captain’s leadership. Mbappe has scored seven goals in five 2026 World Cup matches to lead France to…
De la Fuente says Spain’s midfield ‘almost at the same level’ as 2010 World Cup winners
Luis de la Fuente believes Spain have the best midfield in the world, saying their current unit is “almost on the same level” as the one that won the World Cup in 2010. Spain are preparing to face Cristiano Ronaldo…
Madrid make Dumfries fourth signing of summer in €20m deal
Real Madrid have continued their busy recruitment drive by signing Denzel Dumfries from Inter in a €20m deal. Dumfries had a release clause in his contract with the Nerazzurri, who he joined from PSV in 2021 and helped to win…
Tuchel relishing Mexico City energy as England prepare for Azteca showdown
Thomas Tuchel has described the energy in Mexico City as infectious, ahead of England facing the World Cup co-hosts in a huge round-of-16 showdown at the Estadio Azteca. In order to reach the quarter-finals at a third straight edition of…
Brazil have not formulated an ‘anti-Haaland plan’, insists Ancelotti ahead of Norway clash
Carlo Ancelotti has not drawn up a specific plan to stop Erling Haaland ahead of Brazil’s World Cup round-of-16 clash with Norway on Sunday. After 2-1 victories for both teams in the round of 32, with Brazil coming back to…
Ouahbi says Morocco ‘no longer a surprise’, hits back at Marsch’s ‘better team’ comments
Mohamed Ouahbi proudly declared that Morocco can no longer be considered a surprise package after they reached the World Cup quarter-finals, while questioning Jesse Marsch’s claim that Canada were the “better team” in Saturday’s last-16 tie. Morocco were under pressure…
World Cup: Tactical Breakdown as France Edge Out Paraguay In Feisty Round-of-16 Clash
France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 16 was not a spectacular performance. It was a tactical battle in which France had to solve one of the tournament’s most stubborn defensive structures, while Paraguay attempted to…
Trossard to leave Arsenal for Besiktas
According to multiple sources, Besiktas have reached an agreement with Arsenal over the proposed transfer of Leandro Trossard. The fee the Turkish side will pay for the services of the Belgian attacker amounts to a total of €20 million (€18m…
Deschamps feared Mbappe would be ‘chopped down’ in ill-tempered Paraguay clash
Didier Deschamps feared that Kylian Mbappe would be “chopped down” by Paraguay in Saturday’s ill-tempered clash in Philadelphia, which saw France advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Mbappe scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 70th minute…
Mexico need collective effort to stop ‘world-class’ Kane, says Aguirre
Mexico boss Javier Aguirre described Harry Kane as “world-class” and said his team would need to be at their best to stop the England captain in their last 16 showdown. Co-hosts Mexico welcome England to the iconic Mexico City Stadium for…