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…
Czechia’s World Cup exit spells the end for head coach Koubek
Miroslav Koubek has resigned from his position as Czechia’s head coach following their group-stage exit from the World Cup. Koubek, who led Czechia back to the World Cup for the first time since 2006, saw his team finish bottom of…
Prediction: Mexico vs Ecuador – SoccerNews
Three wins from three without conceding a single goal have given host nation Mexico the ideal platform heading into the knockout rounds, and Javier Aguirre’s side will look to extend that flawless run when Ecuador visit Mexico City Stadium on…
Kerr joins Gotham FC after Chelsea exit
Sam Kerr has rejoined National Women’s Soccer League side Gotham FC as a free agent following the end of her successful stint with Chelsea. Kerr left Stamford Bridge upon the expiry of her contract, and has opted to rejoin the team she played…
Spinazzola signs new two-year contract with Napoli
Leonardo Spinazzola has put pen to paper on a new contract with Napoli, which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027-28 campaign. Spinazzola, who joined Napoli from Roma on a free transfer in 2024, had…