Ilkay Gündogan has said that Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson will “make a great addition” to the Manchester City squad. City have reached an agreement with Forest to sign the midfielder for a fixed fee of £116 million ($153m), sources told ESPN on Thursday. Speaking to ESPN, Gündogan was asked whether he thought Anderson would be a perfect signing for his former club. “I think so,” the Galatasaray…
The USMNT clinched the top spot in Group D and moved to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The American Outlaws, the USMNT’s supporters group, will continue to inspire with their tifos as the fight continues. Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images SEVEN MONTHS before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, section 148 at Raymond James Stadium offered a glimpse of what’s to come. On a Tuesday…
Lewis Ferguson has said he was left with a feeling that Scotland “let ourselves down a bit” after their World Cup Group C campaign. A 3-0 defeat by Brazil in Miami left Steve Clarke’s side with three points and a -3 goal difference. Their chances of qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams have since grown increasingly unlikely with Scotland on the worst record among their rivals after…
Éder Militão has warned his Brazil teammates to expect a big test against Japan in Monday’s World Cup round of 32 showdown in Houston. The Real Madrid defender, who was ruled out of this summer’s tournament with a hamstring injury, was on the bench when Japan stunned Brazil 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo in October to record their first win against them. Japan also upset England 1-0 at Wembley…
Police were out in force as thousands of fans flocked to Federation Square to watch Australia take on Paraguay at the World Cup. A 16-year-old boy who allegedly set off one of several flares was the only person arrested out of an estimated crowd of 7500. Several people were evicted from the live site following a small brawl in the viewing area, which had reached capacity by 10am. Police said…
Eberechi Eze has said Bukayo Saka is a “special player” as his England and Arsenal teammate hopes to make his first start at the World Cup against Panama on Saturday. Saka has featured as a substitute in England’s first two matches, having come into the tournament managing an Achilles injury that dogged the latter part of his domestic season. The 24-year-old looked lively during his cameo in the 0-0 draw…
SANTA CLARA, California — Socceroo players have lavished praise on Jordan Bos after his standout role in their 0-0 draw with Paraguay, with veteran teammate Miloš Degenek declaring him the best left-back in Australian history and Nestory Irankunda going one better, calling him the “best wing-back in the world.” Deployed onto the right-hand flank in place of the injured Jacob Italiano, with Aziz Behich coming into the side on the…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mauricio Pochettino was combative and seemingly frustrated with the news media during his postgame news conference Thursday night, telling reporters after the United States lost to Türkiye 3-2 at SoFi Stadium, that “the questions are a little bit weird” and the focus should be on the fact that the Americans finished first in their World Cup group. Pochettino, speaking in both Spanish and English, said it was…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – After starting the World Cup with two performances full of incredible verve and vibrancy, the United States finished their group stage with a showing that was erratic, inconsistent and ultimately dispiriting as they lost for the first time at this World Cup — beaten on the final kick of the game when Turkiye substitute Kaan Ayhan smashed the ball into the net off a scramble in front…
SANTA CLARA, California — The Socceroos have moved into the FIFA World Cup‘s knockout stages after easing to a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Requiring only a point to ensure they would lock up second place in Group D, Australia took control of the contest early in Santa Clara and never really looked in danger of conceding against the South Americans. The result ensures that the Socceroos will now face the…