Monaco brace for Balogun exit amid Premier League interest
AS Monaco are preparing to sell Folarin Balogun this summer after the USMNT striker’s World Cup exploits attracted interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and other European giants.
Belgium crush USA 4-1 to end American World Cup dream in Seattle
The United States men’s national team have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 at Seattle Stadium.
Klopp attacks Trump and Infantino after FIFA overturns Balogun ban
Jürgen Klopp has strongly criticised Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino after FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension, amid reports of political interference.
Belgium target World Cup progress against USA with renewed generation
Belgium approach their World Cup meeting with the United States buoyed by a 3-2 win over Senegal and an emerging generation led by Diego Moreira, as Rudi Garcia’s side seeks to move beyond the Golden Generation era.
Kaiserslautern terminate Alidou contract to seal Holstein Kiel switch
FC Kaiserslautern have terminated Faride Alidou’s contract to enable the 24-year-old to join Holstein Kiel on a permanent one-year deal with an extension option.
Merino’s 91st-minute strike sends Spain past Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner as Spain eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal from the World Cup Round of 16 in Arlington, Texas.
England survive Mexico siege at Azteca to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Thomas Tuchel’s ten-man England withstood a relentless second-half onslaught from Mexico to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory and set up a quarter-final clash with Norway.
Malagò sets Italy deadline as Maldini considers technical director role
FIGC President Giovanni Malagò has declared that Italy will resolve its leadership vacuum by the end of the week, confirming Paolo Maldini as the leading candidate for technical director with alternatives ready.
Kane equals Müller’s World Cup record after Mexico strike
Harry Kane has equalled Gerd Müller’s World Cup goalscoring record after netting in England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico. The striker’s sixth goal of the tournament took his overall tally to 14.
Norway knock Brazil out of World Cup to ignite Italy coaching debate
Erling Haaland’s Norway eliminated Brazil from the 2026 World Cup, intensifying scrutiny on Carlo Ancelotti and reigniting debate over Luciano Spalletti’s Italy dismissal.