Somali Referee Omar Artan Barred from World Cup After US Entry Denial
Omar Artan will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 after US border officers denied him entry at Miami Airport, ending his dream of becoming the first Somali referee at the finals.
Walcott Backs ‘Outstanding’ Rashford to Lead England’s World Cup Attack
Former England winger Theo Walcott has hailed Marcus Rashford as a ‘dead cert’ to start at the World Cup following his sensational loan spell with Barcelona.
Norway Boss Slams Scotland’s Clarke as ‘Unprofessional’ Over Axed World Cup Warm-Up
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has launched a scathing attack on Scotland manager Steve Clarke after the Scots cancelled a last-minute training match in North Carolina.
Tuchel Warns Bellingham Over England Starting Spot at World Cup
England manager Thomas Tuchel has warned Jude Bellingham that he faces stiff competition for a starting place at the World Cup, despite naming him among 14 or 15 ‘potential starters’ in the squad.
Clichy Backs Bayern’s Olise to Mirror Mbappe’s 2018 Breakthrough at World Cup
Former France defender Gael Clichy believes Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise can announce himself as a global superstar at the upcoming World Cup in North America, following in the footsteps of Kylian Mbappe.
Christian Eriksen ‘Conscious and Stable’ After Collapsing During Denmark Friendly
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is recovering in hospital after collapsing during a friendly match against Ukraine in Odense. The 34-year-old briefly lost consciousness but walked off the pitch as doctors confirmed his pacemaker functioned correctly.
Tuchel Confirms Rice as England Vice-Captain for World Cup Campaign
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will serve as England’s deputy captain during the World Cup, manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed ahead of the tournament in the United States.
Werder Bremen Target Florian Kastenmeier as Goalkeeper Competition for Karl Hein
Werder Bremen are targeting free agent goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier from Fortuna Düsseldorf to provide competition for Karl Hein in the Bundesliga next season.
Italy End Season with Resilient Display Against Greece Despite Early Red Card
Italy concluded their 2025-26 campaign with a hard-fought friendly against Greece, showcasing young talent and defensive resilience despite playing over an hour with ten men in Heraklion.
Dembélé Urges Mbappé to Increase Defensive Work for France World Cup Campaign
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé has reportedly spoken to France captain Kylian Mbappé about the need for greater defensive commitment as the squad prepares for the upcoming World Cup.