Rooney criticises ‘crap’ World Cup final half-time show as BBC gains edge on ITV
Wayne Rooney labelled the World Cup final half-time entertainment ‘crap’ as the BBC secured an advantage over rivals ITV by broadcasting from inside the stadium.
Kane open to 2030 World Cup after England bronze medal triumph
Harry Kane has refused to rule out representing England at the 2030 World Cup following the Three Lions’ bronze medal success at the 2026 tournament.
Infantino set for fourth term as FIFA president after securing 200-plus endorsements
Gianni Infantino will stand unopposed in the FIFA presidential election this March after securing formal support from over 200 member associations, leaving Germany among the few yet to declare.
Conte open to Italy return after Napoli departure
Antonio Conte has said he is recuperating after two years at Napoli but remains open to future opportunities, including a potential second spell as Italy head coach.
Amorim’s Milan begin pre-season with 7-0 friendly rout
Ruben Amorim oversaw a 7-0 victory against Milan Futuro in his first friendly as head coach, with seven different players finding the net ahead of Saturday’s clash with Celtic.
Rabiot slams France teammates’ ‘unacceptable behaviour’ in World Cup loss
Adrien Rabiot has strongly criticised his France teammates following their 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup third-place play-off, accusing certain players of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ during the first half.
RB Leipzig edge VSG Altglienicke 2-1 in Demichelis’s debut
Martin Demichelis began his RB Leipzig reign with a narrow pre-season victory over fourth-tier VSG Altglienicke, as Brajan Gruda and Johan Bakayoko found the net.
Latin Americans back Spain over Argentina in World Cup final
Many football supporters across Latin America will back Spain rather than Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, citing racist behaviour by Albiceleste fans and intensifying regional rivalries.
Zidane to succeed Deschamps as France manager from September
Zinédine Zidane will take over as France manager on 1 September as Didier Deschamps prepares for his final match against England. Captain Kylian Mbappé has paid tribute to the outgoing coach, who leaves after 14 years and 185 games in charge.
Merino’s journey from injury despair to World Cup final impact
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has transformed from injury doubt to Spain’s decisive supersub, scoring crucial late goals to help his nation reach the World Cup final against Argentina.