
The Guardian - 2 hours 33 min ago
Thomas Tuchel wishes his team could play more like the world champions, but he may have to, as he himself put it, embrace the chaos' instead England are about to face the hardest challenge in international football, maybe at any level of the game. They are going to try to score against Spain. Spain conceded one goal in eight games on the way to winning the World Cup while allowing their opponents 2.37 expected goals, a mere 0.30 per 90 minutes played. Continue reading...

The Guardian - 2 hours 33 min ago
Spain and Barcelona wonderkid has won World Cup and European Championship but says there are no limits for his career Like the kid he is, Lamine Yamal just wanted to keep playing. This wasn't Pla a Joan XXIII, wasn't El Parque de Rocafonda either; it wasn't the Matar neighbourhood where it all began, but it might have been. "We're in a World Cup final and I wanted to carry on," he says, and there's the smile again, the braces. Really? "Yes". No nerves? "No...

Yard Barker - 3 hours 12 min ago
The blockbuster meeting at Wembley marks La Roja's first competitive fixture since overcoming Argentina in July's World Cup final. That historic triumph saw Spain simultaneously hold both the World Cup and European Championship, echoing their golden era between 2008 and 2012.

Yard Barker - 4 hours 14 min ago
Roma head coach Gasperini has reportedly refused permission for Dybala and Nahuel Molina to travel to Argentina for Messi's farewell match. The Argentine Football Association invited all 2022 World Cup winners to attend as guests of honour at the Estadio Monumental for the match against Benin on October 6.

Yard Barker - 5 hours 6 min ago
Pochettino has admitted he regrets not taking control of the decision to appeal Balogun's red card during the World Cup. The striker was sent off in the round of 32 against Bosnia-Herzegovina before FIFA suspended his one-match ban.

Forbes - 9 hours 31 min ago
The U.S. Men's National Team will play its four friendlies to start its cycle to qualify for the 2030 World Cup as head coach Mauricio Pochettino will look at five young strikers of the future.

ABC News - 9 hours 51 min ago
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he should have been more involved in the decision to appeal the red card given to star forward Folarin Balogun during the World Cup...

Yard Barker - 12 hours 19 min ago
It's been just eight weeks since the United States Men's National Team exited the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Belgium, but things are already starting to look and sound very different within the program.

Cosmopolitan - 12 hours 32 min ago
With the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup on the horizon, the Chelsea F.C. and British national team superstar is looking towards the big tournament and finally winning the cup.

CBS Sports - 13 hours 57 min ago
Pochettino is overseeing a generational shift for the USMNT's first post-World Cup games, working with 13 uncapped players for the fall friendlies...

Yard Barker - 14 hours 3 min ago
ORLANDO, FL It's been just eight weeks since the United States Men's National Team exited the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Belgium, but things are already starting to look and sound very different within the program. During the World Cup, the USMNT couldn't escape the weight of the opportunity in front of it.

The Guardian - 16 hours 3 min ago
Updates from Friday evening's Nations League games Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Mail Michael Of all the new international appointments, the most eye-catching is probably J rgen Klopp with Germany, which feels both a radical and a natural fit for the four-time World Cup winners, who are in desperate need of a hard reset. Klopp was denied a win in his first game in charge against the Netherlands now managed by Xavi with Cody Gakpo striking in injury-time to earn a 1-1 draw for the Dutch...

Yard Barker - 17 hours 7 min ago
Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham has secured the England men's Player of the Year award for the second year running, having topped a public vote following an outstanding international campaign.

BBC - 17 hours 33 min ago
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its 85.5m in dividend payments.

TechRadar - 17 hours 34 min ago
Watch Italy vs Belgium free on Virgin Media Play (Ireland) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Kick-off: Fri, Sep 25, 2.45pm ET / 7.45pm BST After missing out on a third consecutive World Cup, Italy are desperate for a positive Nations League campaign. Roberto Mancini is back at the helm for a second spell in charge of his country. Having won Euro 2020 in his first stint in the dugout, Mancini will be eyeing the upcoming European Championship in two years' time. First up is the...

TechRadar - 17 hours 34 min ago
Watch Hungary vs Ukraine free on M4 Sport (Hungary) and L'Equipe Live Foot (France) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Kick-off: Fri, Sep 25, 2.45pm ET / 7.45pm BST Hungary and Ukraine had to watch the first ever 48-team World Cup from back home, so both sides will be chomping at the bit as they return to competitive action. Hungary were relegated from League A of the Nations League last time out and are eyeing a return to the top tier, while Ukraine are also targeting top spot...

ABC News - 18 hours 8 min ago
The Premier League and three other top European leagues have called for governance reform of FIFA following Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup...

Yard Barker - 18 hours 23 min ago
The journey toward the 2030 World Cup has started on a sour note for the Selecao, who struggled to make an impact in their international friendly against Australia on FridayCarlo Ancelotti has recorded the joint-worst start for a Brazil manager in history following a 1-1 draw against Australia in Townsville..

Yard Barker - 18 hours 59 min ago
Will Qatar lose the three points despite the win? Bahrain have sprung a stunning surprise, demanding the points from their Arabian Gulf Cup "Gulf 27" clash with Qatar despite losing the game.

The Guardian - 19 hours 32 min ago
Come Saturday, it will be 73 days since the pain and shame of Atlanta, when England, from a winning position in a World Cup semi-final, decided to do an England, and sit on their lead. What followed resembled a slow-motion crash test dummies video, Enzo Fern ndez first summoning the ghost of Andy M ller at Euro 96 with his high-camp cavorting celebration, and then Lautaro Mart nez, unmarked, nodding home. Englishmen across the globe slumped, Croydon BoxPark fell deathly silent. Allowing Lionel Messi...

TechRadar - 20 hours 34 min ago
Watch Georgia vs Northern Ireland free on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Kick-off: Fri, Sep 25, 12pm ET / 5pm BST Watch Georgia vs Northern Ireland as the two sides begin their Nations League campaign for 2026/27. After missing out on the World Cup via play-off heartache, Northern Ireland will be looking to pick themselves back up and get back on track in the Nations League. Michael O'Neill has a young and fairly exciting squad at his disposal, with...

Yard Barker - 20 hours 56 min ago
Having wandered around in the wilderness for 18 months, Maguire was restored to the Three Lions' ranks for pre-World Cup friendly fixtures in March 2026.

Yard Barker - 21 hours 50 min ago
David's empire grows David Beckham no longer needs to chase the spotlight on football pitches. His stardom has become a commercial empire that keeps reaping millions long after his retirement.

The Guardian - 21 hours 52 min ago
Day in former England midfielder's company reveals a chess fan and hands-on manager who will not tolerate tardiness Kieron Dyer is recounting a tale from his time in Japan at the 2002 World Cup. "You have a lot of time on your hands," he begins from behind his desk at Southend United's training ground. Dyer, a chess fan, was looking for an opponent in the England squad. "Sol Campbell was a deep thinker, and I asked if he played. He said yes, and I told him I'd pummel him...