The World Cup final is not under any threat despite the air quality warnings in the area, sources have told ESPN. Health alerts have been issued by officials in New York and New Jersey after wildfires from Canada, which are impacting large parts of the northeast of the U.S. But Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is not concerning FIFA as…
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new long-term contract at Anfield. The Hungary international, whose previous deal was due to expire in 2028, has now penned fresh terms which sources told ESPN will run for five years until the summer of 2031. It is a boost for Liverpool, who have seen a number of prized assets — including Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konaté — depart on free transfers in…
Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has firmly declared the club will not transfer Julián Álvarez this summer despite Barcelona‘s attempt to lure the Argentina striker to the Camp Nou. Barça president Joan Laporta revealed earlier this week his club has made a “substantial offer” to Atlético to sign Álvarez but warned that it will stand for a limited time only. Asked about Laporta’s remarks, Cerezo told reporters on Thursday: “Laporta…
Declan Rice might be better suited to playing in defence because of his “limited” passing range, according to Graeme Souness. Rice led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years before marshalling England’s midfield at the World Cup, where their efforts were ended by Argentina in the semifinal. Rice, who was managing fitness issues, was substituted after 82 minutes before Anthony Gordon’s opener was overturned by late strikes…
The winners of the World Cup will be awarded championship rings in addition to the traditional trophy and gold medals. Argentina will play Spain on Sunday night in the final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with a new prize at stake. FIFA have announced that “bespoke championship rings” will also be handed to the victorious players, “bringing one of the most recognisable American sporting traditions to…
Jude Bellingham has called for continued unity after England‘s World Cup exit against Argentina, insisting that “when we’re together, we can achieve big things.” Two late goals sent England crashing out in the semifinals on Wednesday with Bellingham — who has scored six goals in the tournament — and his teammates left wondering what might have been. Sharing a touching note from a taxi driver alongside his own message on…
A British Falklands War veteran called on FIFA to intervene after Argentina‘s national team posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested islands following its 2-1 World Cup semifinal win over England. “FIFA have to do something. We can’t wear a poppy on our international jerseys because they say that’s a political symbol, which we all know it isn’t,” Simon Weston told Sky News on Thursday. During post-match celebrations…
Heartbroken captain Harry Kane vowed to fight on as England continue to search for the “final piece of the jigsaw” that can take them from nearly men to trophy-winners. Having come so close under Sir Gareth Southgate, successor Thomas Tuchel had the back-to-back European Championship finalists on the cusp of a place in Sunday’s MetLife Stadium showpiece against Spain. But Anthony Gordon’s second-half strike was wiped out five minutes from…