From Sheffield to Rajasthan: Why these fans adopted foreign teams
Football supporters from England to India have revealed why they cheer for countries unrelated to their birth, from French World Cup flair to Bosnian resilience.
Ibrahim Mbaye: Manchester City and Dortmund chase PSG forward
Manchester City have shortlisted Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye as Borussia Dortmund make an enquiry for the 18-year-old Senegal international.
2023 World Cup Sets Record for Strongest Semi-Final Line-Up
The 2023 tournament featured the highest-quality semi-finalists in FIFA ranking history with a combined total of 10, marking a significant shift from previous editions.
Mbappé Targets Historic Second Golden Boot Despite France Exit
Kylian Mbappé remains in contention for a second successive World Cup Golden Boot despite France’s semi-final defeat to Spain. The France captain holds a narrow advantage over Lionel Messi in the tiebreakers ahead of the tournament’s concluding fixtures.
Stephen Warnock hails Michael Olise as player of the tournament and tips France for World Cup glory
BBC co-commentator Stephen Warnock has named France’s Michael Olise as the standout player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, backing Didier Deschamps’ side to lift the trophy despite defensive concerns.
Italy Miss Third Consecutive World Cup as Conte Emerges Favourite for National Role
The Azzurri will miss a third straight World Cup after failing to qualify for the expanded 2026 tournament, with Antonio Conte strongly tipped to become the new head coach.
Michael Owen: Olise ‘would walk into any team’ as Mbappé targets French greatness
Former England striker Michael Owen has hailed Michael Olise as one of the world’s best players and backed Kylian Mbappé to surpass every French legend by the end of his career.
Dortmund and Atlético agree terms with Tresoldi but await Brugge talks
Borussia Dortmund and Atlético Madrid have both reached preliminary agreements with Nicolò Tresoldi’s camp, though the Club Brugge striker’s future depends on negotiations with the Belgian champions.
Over 100,000 fans welcome Norway home in Oslo after World Cup exit
More than 100,000 supporters filled Oslo’s streets to celebrate Norway’s World Cup heroes on Monday, despite their quarter-final defeat to England.
Baggio Backs Messi as GOAT, Materazzi Picks Brazilian Ronaldo
Italian World Cup winners Roberto Baggio and Marco Materazzi have weighed in on football’s greatest-ever debate, with Baggio selecting Lionel Messi and Materazzi backing Brazil’s Ronaldo Nazário.