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Argentina soccer prez barred from leaving country

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A judge in Argentina has barred the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and four…

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February 21, 2026

Real Madrid’s big transfer questions: What to do about Vini Jr., Bellingham, Paz this summer?

As is usually the case for Real Madrid, the January transfer window this season was a quiet one for the…

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February 5, 2026

Bayern wonderkid Karl reveals Real Madrid dream

Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl has revealed that he “definitely” wants to play for Real Madrid at some point in…

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January 6, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Rodrygo lined up by Arsenal, Man City

Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez nears a move to Liverpool, while Premier League sides Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are…

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January 3, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Camavinga, Salah to Roma?

Manchester United are interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta while Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is on the…

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January 2, 2026

Marcotti’s 2026 wishes: A big World Cup (with Italy in it), transparency in football, more

Another year in the books, another chance to look forward and imagine what can be. The World Cup will dominate…

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January 2, 2026

FIFA hails 5M WC ticket requests amid backlash

FIFA said Friday that it had received 5 million ticket requests in the first 24 hours of the third phase…

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December 14, 2025

Bayern boss Kompany plays down Man City links

Vincent Kompany shrugged off talk linking him with Manchester City ahead of Bayern Munich’s DFB Pokal clash with Union Berlin.…

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December 3, 2025

Chelsea have a fatal flaw? Foden is Man City’s Plan B? Premier League overreactions

The Premier League is back in overdrive! After a packed weekend, the teams are back in action again midweek. The…

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December 3, 2025

Mac Allister: ‘No doubt’ about Wirtz’s quality

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has said he has “no doubt” about the quality of teammate Florian Wirtz following his…

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December 2, 2025

France, Argentina top World Cup odds; U.S. puts sportsbooks at riskJune 28, 2026
Star-powered France and Argentina, which both made it through the World Cup group stage with three wins, top the championship odds board as the tournament moves into the knockout stage, while the United States’ positive momentum will have sportsbooks sweating more with each game it wins. France is the favorite to win the World Cup… Read more: France, Argentina top World Cup odds; U.S. puts sportsbooks at risk
Ghana’s Carlos Queiroz: 48-team format risks World Cup becoming ‘vulgar, ordinary competition’June 28, 2026
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticised the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, expressing his fear that the move risks turning it into a “vulgar, ordinary competition.” The Portuguese coach spoke at a news conference after Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Croatia on Saturday, a result which meant the Black Stars qualified for the… Read more: Ghana’s Carlos Queiroz: 48-team format risks World Cup becoming ‘vulgar, ordinary competition’
Liverpool and ‘great coach’ Andoni Iraola will ‘need luck’ for lasting success – Jürgen KloppJune 28, 2026
Jürgen Klopp has backed Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield, but noted that if his former club and its new head coach are to form a long-term successful partnership, they will need some good fortune along the way. Klopp enjoyed a trophy-laden nine years in charge of Liverpool, delivering the club’s sixth Champions League and… Read more: Liverpool and ‘great coach’ Andoni Iraola will ‘need luck’ for lasting success – Jürgen Klopp
This World Cup’s United States team the best in country’s history – Jürgen KloppJune 28, 2026
Jürgen Klopp has told ESPN he believes Mauricio Pochettino’s United States are the best version of the national team in the country’s history. The USMNT have captured hearts and minds across the U.S. thanks to their impressive victories over Paraguay and Australia during the group stage. Pochettino’s team face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round… Read more: This World Cup’s United States team the best in country’s history – Jürgen Klopp
Thomas Tuchel admits England World Cup worry amid ‘tight race’ for injured starsJune 28, 2026
Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is worried about England‘s right-back situation heading into the World Cup knockout phase after Reece James‘ replacement Jarell Quansah limped off against Panama. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane struck in Saturday’s 2-0 victory against the already-eliminated Central American side at MetLife Stadium, setting up a round-of-32 tie against Congo DR… Read more: Thomas Tuchel admits England World Cup worry amid ‘tight race’ for injured stars
Argentina not underestimating ‘tough opponent’ Cape Verde in World Cup round of 32June 28, 2026
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has warned his players not to underestimate round of 32 opponent Cape Verde. Scaloni’s star-studded team will face the island nation after they became the smallest country by population to ever make the knockout stage of a men’s World Cup. Cape Verde finished second in Group H behind Spain but… Read more: Argentina not underestimating ‘tough opponent’ Cape Verde in World Cup round of 32
Nine out of ten African teams secure World Cup round of 32 berthJune 28, 2026
ATLANTA — Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan and Algeria‘s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night, nine are headed to the knockout stage. The previous record was two. After 17 days of competition, Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape… Read more: Nine out of ten African teams secure World Cup round of 32 berth
Lionel Messi scores again to seal perfect group stage for ArgentinaJune 28, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute of Argentina’s World Cup group stage finale against Jordan, celebrating his return with a stunning free kick to seal a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions, who had already wrapped up first place in the group. The Argentina captain’s strike extended his… Read more: Lionel Messi scores again to seal perfect group stage for Argentina
Algeria and Austria’s dramatic draw sends Iran out of World CupJune 28, 2026
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament. The game was tied 2-2 in the closing minutes, and Algeria looked as if they were content… Read more: Algeria and Austria’s dramatic draw sends Iran out of World Cup
Portugal coach: ‘Childish’ to compare Ronaldo’s needs to Messi’sJune 28, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said it would be “childish” to compare Cristiano Ronaldo‘s needs with those of Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland after insisting that his forward is “mentally and physically” able to play every minute of the team’s World Cup campaign. Ronaldo completed the full 90 minutes of Portugal’s 0-0… Read more: Portugal coach: ‘Childish’ to compare Ronaldo’s needs to Messi’s