Bayern’s Saibari injured in Morocco World Cup clash
Bayern Munich newcomer Ismael Saibari suffered a thigh injury during Morocco’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Canada, forcing his substitution after just 22 minutes.
Tchouaméni ruled out of Paraguay clash as thigh injury threatens quarter-final hopes
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni will miss France’s World Cup last-16 tie against Paraguay and faces a race against time to be fit for a potential quarter-final after scans confirmed a minor thigh lesion.
Mbappé penalty edges France past Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute spot-kick secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay and sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Morocco on 9 July after a tempestuous encounter in Philadelphia.
Kone set to start as Tchouameni ruled out of France’s Paraguay clash
Roma midfielder Manu Kone is expected to start for France in their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 tie against Paraguay on Saturday after Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni was ruled out with a thigh injury.
Nine African teams reach World Cup knockouts but only two advance to last 16
Ninety per cent of Africa’s representatives progressed from the group stage, yet narrow defeats prevented a historic haul of three teams in the last 16.
Weber Backs Tuchel as ‘Perfect Coach’ to Guide England to World Cup Glory
FC Augsburg sporting director Benjamin Weber has backed England to win the World Cup under Thomas Tuchel, calling him the “perfect coach” for the Three Lions ahead of their Round of 32 clash with DR Congo.
Schlotterbeck to miss Japan tour as Dortmund confirm 4-6 week recovery timeline
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck will wear a protective boot for four to six weeks and miss the club’s pre-season tour of Japan after suffering a medial ligament injury at the World Cup.
Ronaldo penalty and Jota tribute send Portugal into World Cup last 16
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and wore Diogo Jota’s No. 21 jersey on the anniversary of the Liverpool forward’s death as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 to reach the World Cup last 16.
Unai Simón breaks Zenga’s 36-year World Cup clean sheet record
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has established a new World Cup record for consecutive unbeaten minutes, surpassing Walter Zenga’s 36-year-old mark during his side’s victory over Austria.
Batistuta admits he ‘didn’t enjoy playing football’ and has ‘no answer’ on Messi-Maradona debate
Gabriel Batistuta has admitted he ‘didn’t enjoy playing football’ during his storied career and maintains he has ‘no answer’ to the debate comparing Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.