Bryne Unites for Haaland as Norway Face England in World Cup Quarter-Final
The Norwegian striker’s hometown will gather en masse to watch Saturday’s quarter-final against England, celebrating the local hero who learned his trade on Bryne’s pitches.
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Henry and Ibrahimović hail Olise as ‘Tom Brady of France’ after Morocco win
Football legends Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović have compared Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise to NFL star Tom Brady following France’s 2-0 World Cup victory over Morocco.
England squad in line for £19m World Cup bonus if they lift trophy
England players and staff will share approximately £19m in bonuses if the Three Lions win the World Cup, with the squad set to receive £15m and manager Thomas Tuchel in line for £3m.
Mbappé captaincy vindicated as France reach third consecutive World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to book a semi-final spot in Dallas, cementing his role as captain after Didier Deschamps overlooked Antoine Griezmann for the armband.
Clattenburg warns Italian referee for World Cup Final ‘would upset people’
Former Premier League official Mark Clattenburg has criticised the prospect of Italian Maurizio Mariani officiating the 2026 World Cup Final, citing concerns about Italian dominance in refereeing appointments.
Serie A Backbone Supports Norway’s Historic World Cup Quarter-Final Run
Norway have qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals, achieving this milestone for the first time, with four Italy-based players making vital contributions alongside Erling Haaland’s seven goals.
Sadio Mané retires from Senegal duty after World Cup exit
Sadio Mané has announced his retirement from international football following Senegal’s World Cup elimination. The former Bayern Munich forward bows out with 130 caps and 54 goals for the Teranga Lions.
Zidane accepted red card was correct, 2006 World Cup final referee reveals
Horacio Elizondo has disclosed details of his conversation with Zinedine Zidane after the infamous headbutt incident in the 2006 World Cup final.
Pochettino Contract Talks Stall as USMNT Maps Route to 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino’s future remains uncertain as the United States begin a demanding tournament cycle including the Gold Cup, Nations League and 2028 Olympics.
Rabiot: France ‘Didn’t Have to Worry’ About Morocco in 2-0 Quarter-Final Win
Adrien Rabiot says France “didn’t have to worry a lot” about Morocco after Les Bleus secured a 2-0 quarter-final victory in Boston to reach their third successive World Cup semi-final.