Diamanti Appointed Cesena Coach Following Cole’s Eight-Game Spell
Serie B club Cesena have appointed Alessandro Diamanti as head coach, replacing Ashley Cole after the former England defender won just one of eight matches in charge.
USMNT face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup last-32 clash
The United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup last 32 as Mauricio Pochettino’s side aim to sustain their campaign. Victory would extend a run that has already seen them top their group and capture national attention.
Two die in Mexico City during Mexico’s World Cup knockout celebrations
Two people have died of asphyxiation in Mexico City during massive street celebrations following Mexico’s first World Cup knockout victory since 1986, authorities confirmed.
Messi headlines list of World Cup top scorers denied Golden Boot glory
Lionel Messi scored seven goals at the 2022 World Cup but still missed the Golden Boot, joining an exclusive club of prolific strikers who finished as runners-up in the race for the golden shoe.
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador Analysis: Quiñones, Jiménez and Aguirre Ended the Knockout Curse at the Azteca
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca on 1 July 2026 (Kenya EAT) following a one-hour weather delay caused by lightning and heavy rain. First-half goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez ended Mexico’s long World Cup knockout curse, while Piero Hincapié’s late red card extinguished Ecuador’s comeback hopes. The victory, secured through Javier Aguirre’s tactical balance of intense early pressing and controlled second-half management, sends Mexico to the Round of 16 to face the winner of England vs DR Congo.
France 3-0 Sweden Analysis: Mbappé’s Double and Deschamps’s New Attack Overwhelmed the Low Block
France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Bradley Barcola adding the third goal. Didier Deschamps’s aggressive attacking structure eventually overwhelmed Graham Potter’s compact low block after a cagey opening phase, sending Les Bleus into a Round of 16 clash with Paraguay. The win maintains France’s perfect tournament record and positions them as strong contenders for the title, though questions remain about whether this dominant display reflects a genuine tactical evolution or merely the exploitation of Sweden’s passive approach.
Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway Analysis: Haaland’s Late Winner Punished Faé’s Missed Chances
Norway eliminated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive winner four minutes from time after Amad Diallo had briefly equalised for the Elephants. Antonio Nusa opened the scoring in the first half for Norway, who advance to face Brazil in the Round of 16, while Ivory Coast’s first knockout appearance in the expanded tournament ended in late heartbreak despite a spirited performance from Emerse Faé’s young side.
Al-Ittihad offer Conte €20m salary as Italy job awaits
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad are prepared to pay Antonio Conte €20 million per season, but the former Napoli boss reportedly favours the Italy national team role.
Tah Vows He Would Retake Penalty Despite Germany World Cup Exit
Jonathan Tah has insisted he would step up again despite missing the decisive penalty in Germany’s World Cup shootout defeat to Paraguay. The Bayern Munich defender remains defiant after taking responsibility in the difficult moment.
Bologna reject Juventus bid for Lucumí as release clause deadline looms
Bologna have rejected a €18 million offer from Juventus for defender Jhon Lucumí, insisting on his €28 million release clause. Several key players face summer exits.