Emmanuel Iyoha joins 1.FC Magdeburg on free transfer from Fortuna Düsseldorf
The 28-year-old striker departs relegated Fortuna Düsseldorf to remain in Germany’s second tier. Iyoha brings 203 appearances of 2.Bundesliga experience to Saxony-Anhalt.
Rodri’s Record World Cup Passing Strengthens Golden Ball Case
Spain midfielder Rodri has set a new World Cup record for passes completed in a single tournament, reigniting debate over his candidacy for the Golden Ball award.
Lautaro Martinez fires Argentina into World Cup final with 2-1 win over England
Defending champions Argentina will face Spain in Sunday’s final after Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal in a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against England.
England 1-2 Argentina Analysis: Messi’s Late Control, Enzo’s Equaliser and How Tuchel’s Passive Shift Cost England
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final through late goals from Enzo Fernández (85th minute) and Lautaro Martínez (stoppage time) after Anthony Gordon had given England the lead in the 55th minute. Thomas Tuchel’s decision to shift to a defensive back-five formation reduced England’s ball control and invited sustained Argentine pressure, allowing Lionel Messi’s leadership and Scaloni’s calculated late substitutions to turn the match.
Spain reach World Cup final after overpowering France in Arlington
Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final with a commanding semi-final victory over France in Arlington, completing a hat-trick of knockout triumphs against Les Bleus dating back to Euro 2024.
Spain equal Italy’s 37-match unbeaten record to reach World Cup final
Spain reached the 2026 World Cup final by defeating France 2-0, equalling Italy’s record of 37 consecutive unbeaten matches in the process.
World Cup 2026: Tournament engulfed by political interference and diaspora tensions
The 2026 World Cup has become heavily politicised, with Donald Trump’s alleged interference, a disallowed Egypt goal against Argentina and complex identity politics dominating fan experience.
Bordeaux excluded from French National Championships, face sixth tier or liquidation
Girondins de Bordeaux have been excluded from France’s National Championships and now face competing in the sixth tier or facing compulsory liquidation after the FFF ratified a financial exclusion ruling.
Besiktas set Thursday deadline for Vlahovic amid Juventus return talk
Turkish club Besiktas have reportedly given Dusan Vlahovic until Thursday evening to accept their contract offer, but the former Juventus striker continues to wait for approaches from bigger European clubs.
Commemorative ‘Boston cone’ receives official welcome in Massachusetts
A traffic cone flown from Glasgow has been greeted by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, honouring Scottish fans who placed cones on statues during the World Cup.