After Copa America ‘disaster,’ FIFA is using Club World Cup to be ready for 2026
When the United States hosted the Copa América — a prestigious competition featuring the best national teams from North and…
Tuchel says he won’t ‘sugarcoat’ England criticism
Thomas Tuchel has warned his England squad he will not “sugarcoat” his public assessment of performances after criticising aspects of…
Lewandowski boycotting Poland after captain snub
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced he will not play for the Poland national team for as long as coach…
Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle could end Grealish’s Man City exile
Real Madrid could thwart Arsenal’s hopes of signing Martín Zubimendi right at the last minute, while Jack Grealish could find…
Ronaldo ‘almost certain’ not to play at CWC
Al Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday he did not plan to play at the Club World…
Portugal’s Neves: NL final not Ronaldo vs. Yamal
Portugal midfielder João Neves says Sunday’s UEFA Nations League final is not just Lamine Yamal against Cristiano Ronaldo. The showdown…
FIFA to trial new offside tech after Awoniyi injury
FIFA will roll out “advanced semi-automated offside technology” for VAR at the Club World Cup, which could eliminate the kind…
Yamal makes Ballon d’Or ‘statement’ in Spain win
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal delivered a Ballon d’Or “statement” in Thursday’s end-to-end 5-4 UEFA Nations…
England’s 10 days of turmoil leaves Euro 2025 squad questions for Wiegman
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, England — For 26 minutes at St George’s Park on Thursday, England manager Sarina Wiegman fielded questions largely about…
Gavi doubles down on critics: ‘They have no idea’
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has doubled down on his claim that his critics have “f—— no idea” how good he is,…