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Norway striker Erling Haaland has insisted his side’s chances of winning the World Cup remain “really low”, and said all of the pressure is on England ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal in Miami. Haaland, who has scored seven goals in five appearances to fire Norway into the last eight for the first time, said Thomas Tuchel’s side should embrace their status as one of the tournament favourites. “Really low, still,” Haaland…

Sir Keir Starmer’s intervention on the Mexico vs. England kick-off time was “far more egregious” than United States President Donald Trump lobbying FIFA over Folarin Balogun‘s red card, the White House’s top World Cup executive has said. The Prime Minister is understood to have supported representations from the Football Association aimed at preventing FIFA from bringing forward the kick-off time of the match in Mexico City from 6 p.m. to…

Brentford have signed Callum Wilson on a free transfer after the striker’s departure from West Ham United. The former England international has agreed a one-year contract ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Wilson, 34, arrives in west London after scoring seven goals in the top flight last year, but the majority of his appearances were off the bench. “Many people in my position as a striker, off the back…

American forward Cole Campbell is joining Bundesliga newcomer Elversberg from Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old Campbell, who was born in Houston, was getting a four-year contract through June 2030, Elversberg said on its website on Thursday. “In Cole, we’re signing another highly talented player who will be a tremendous asset to us with his exceptional pace and one-on-one ability,” sporting director Christian Weber said. “We’ve been pursuing him for quite some…

United States international and AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic sustained a bone bruise and microfracture in his lower leg and will be sidelined for several weeks, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Athletic was the first to report the news. Pulisic sustained the injury seven minutes into the second half of the USMNT’s 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium, when he attempted to take a shot on goal but struck the back…

Jorge Jesus has reached an agreement with Portugal‘s Football Federation (FPF) to become the next head coach of the national team, sources have told ESPN. The Portuguese manager will succeed Roberto Martínez, who departed after his contract expired following Portugal’s elimination from the World Cup. Jorge Jesus, 71, joins as a free agent and will sign a four-year contract with the FPF through to June 2030. The deal, which will…

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has told ESPN an “improved” Lamine Yamal is ready to deliver as La Roja gear up for Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium in Los Angeles. Yamal, 18, recovered from a hamstring injury to make the finals but has not hit top gear yet at the tournament. However, De la Fuente has said the Barcelona forward will be back to his best as the…

Arsenal have announced the signing of 26-year-old goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United. The French goalkeeper spent seven years at Leeds where he made 215 appearances and kept 70 clean sheets. He made his Leeds debut in a third round FA cup tie against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in 2020. “I’m extremely happy,” Meslier said after signing. “It’s a great day for me because I have just joined the…