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Thierry Henry slams Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘The team needs to score, not you’

France and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo‘s performance for Portugal against Congo DR in the World Cup.…

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June 18, 2026

Thomas Tuchel asks FIFA to move photographers so he can see England sing anthem

ARLINGTON, Texas — England coach Thomas Tuchel was upset that photographers blocked him from seeing his team during the playing…

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June 18, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino marvels at Lionel Messi, believes Argentina are World Cup team to beat

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino was left in awe of Lionel Messi after the player’s stunning performance against Algeria…

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June 18, 2026

Gary Lineker: Harry Kane ‘the greatest striker’ ever for England

Gary Lineker has called Harry Kane “the greatest English striker we’ve ever had” after the England captain equalled his World…

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June 18, 2026

Ibrahima Konaté completes switch to Real Madrid from Liverpool

Ibrahima Konaté has completed his move to Real Madrid from Liverpool. The defender was out of contract at Anfield and…

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June 18, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo: World Cup ‘far from over’ despite Portugal’s bad start

Cristiano Ronaldo defended Portugal‘s performance against Congo DR in their World Cup opener but is already looking ahead to the…

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June 18, 2026

Jude Bellingham: ‘Chip on my shoulder’ can help England at World Cup

England midfielder Jude Bellingham believes playing with a “chip on my shoulder” will bring the best out of him at…

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June 18, 2026

Croatia boss bemoans inability to handle England set-pieces at World Cup

Zlatko Dalic bemoaned Croatia’s failure to get to grips with England’s set-pieces after some “disastrous” defending in Wednesday’s 4-2 World…

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June 18, 2026

Aguirre backs improved Mexico display after nervous World Cup debut

GUADALAJARA – Mexico coach Javier Aguirre admitted that he is looking for a more confident display in his team’s second…

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June 18, 2026

Canada captain Alphonso Davies available to play vs. Qatar after missing World Cup opener

Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play on Thursday against Qatar after he missed his team’s World Cup…

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June 18, 2026

Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze: Need to ‘protect’ football for fansAugust 26, 2026
LONDON — Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze said she wants to “protect [football] for the fans” after joining a collective statement criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the “current leadership’s ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football.” Bronze was one of several former and current players, including Emmanuel… Read more: Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze: Need to ‘protect’ football for fans
Man City’s Nico González to join Newcastle for £52 million – sourcesAugust 26, 2026
Nico González‘s transfer from Manchester City to Newcastle United has been agreed, sources told ESPN. The Spanish midfielder is set to move to St James’ Park in a £52 million deal ($70.9m), sources said. Newcastle will pay an initial £48 million ($65.4m) with another £4 million ($5.5m) in potential add-ons. He becomes the fourth senior… Read more: Man City’s Nico González to join Newcastle for £52 million – sources
Man United confirm signing of Carlos Baleba from BrightonAugust 25, 2026
Manchester United confirmed the arrival of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year contract on Tuesday. United will pay a fee of £65 million ($88.7m) plus £5 million ($6.8m) in possible add-ons, sources told ESPN. The deal includes an option to extend Baleba’s contract for a further year. Baleba, 22, has… Read more: Man United confirm signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton
Arsenal’s Bruno Guimarães: Chance to ‘make a dynasty’ under Mikel ArtetaAugust 25, 2026
Bruno Guimarães is relishing being part of Mikel Arteta’s quest to “make a dynasty” at Arsenal. Having swept past Manchester City in the Community Shield, the Gunners opened the defence of their Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry at the Emirates Stadium. Guimaraes missed the chance to make his… Read more: Arsenal’s Bruno Guimarães: Chance to ‘make a dynasty’ under Mikel Arteta
Morgan Rogers teases ‘more to come’ after scoring on Chelsea debutAugust 25, 2026
Morgan Rogers promised there is more to come after he marked his Chelsea debut with a goal in Monday’s 3-2 win over Fulham. The club’s £117 million ($157.28m) buy from Aston Villa got the Blues’ second goal at Craven Cottage to restore their lead late in the first half, and contributed to a scintillating attacking… Read more: Morgan Rogers teases ‘more to come’ after scoring on Chelsea debut
Christopher Nkunku close to Leipzig loan from AC Milan – sourcesAugust 25, 2026
France forward Christopher Nkunku is on the verge of a return to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan, sources have told ESPN. Nkunku, 28, joined AC Milan in 2025 from Chelsea on a deal in the region of €40 million (£34m / $47m), but he is one of several players deemed surplus to requirements… Read more: Christopher Nkunku close to Leipzig loan from AC Milan – sources
Randal Kolo Muani ‘hasn’t played for two years, there’s a reason for that’ – Juventus bossAugust 25, 2026
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has warned Randal Kolo Muani he must rediscover his top form after expressing frustration with the French forward’s lacklustre display against Frosinone. Kolo Muani played all 90 minutes as Juve kicked off their Serie A campaign with a 1-0 win at Frosinone on Sunday, with Gleison Bremer scoring the only goal.… Read more: Randal Kolo Muani ‘hasn’t played for two years, there’s a reason for that’ – Juventus boss
Man City monitoring Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo before transfer deadline – sourcesAugust 25, 2026
Cody Gakpo is one of a number of forwards Manchester City are monitoring ahead of the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN. City have enquired about Gakpo’s potential availability although the club have not yet made direct contact with Liverpool. The Dutchman started and scored in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle on Sunday. So far… Read more: Man City monitoring Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo before transfer deadline – sources
Tottenham complete the signing of Sávio from Man CityAugust 25, 2026
Sávio has joined Tottenham from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £85 million ($116m). Spurs had been pursuing Sávio for a year, after first registering their interest in the forward last summer. “It’s taken a while but I’m very happy to be here,” Sávio said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club… Read more: Tottenham complete the signing of Sávio from Man City
Former players say ‘enough is enough’ and ‘change is necessary’ at FIFA amid Infantino pressureAugust 25, 2026
Several current and former footballers have applied further pressure on FIFA’s leadership, saying “change is necessary” on social media amid growing pressure on president Gianni Infantino. Former Manchester United defender Mikaël Silvestre shared a post on X yesterday criticising the organisation, which has since been recirculated by current England player Lucy Bronze and former goalkeeper… Read more: Former players say ‘enough is enough’ and ‘change is necessary’ at FIFA amid Infantino pressure