Soccer Sport

Super-sub Mikel Merino strikes late again to fire Spain into semifinals

Spain substitute Mikel Merino was left lost for words after netting a late winner for the second game running as…

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July 11, 2026

England given World Cup boost as Marc Guéhi, Declan Rice return to training ahead of Norway clash

Marc Guéhi and Declan Rice handed England a fitness boost as they both trained ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal…

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July 11, 2026

Spain beat Belgium late to set to World Cup semifinal vs. France

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – In an outcome that felt inevitable for most of the game, Spain beat Belgium 2-1 with a…

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July 11, 2026

Colombia federation condemn death threats against Campaz

The Colombia federation on Friday condemned death threats directed at midfielder Jáminton Campaz and his family following the national team’s…

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July 11, 2026

Norway vs. England more than Harry Kane vs. Erling Haaland face-off – Ståle Solbakken

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has said their opponents England have more pressure on them ahead…

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July 11, 2026

Belgium captain Tielemans injured in warmup before Spain clash

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Belgium captain Youri Tielemans was a late scratch from Belgium’s lineup for their World Cup quarterfinal match…

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July 11, 2026

Jude Bellingham vs. Erling Haaland rivalry could be like Messi vs. Ronaldo – Ezri Konsa

England defender Ezri Konsa believes Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland could cement a Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi-like rivalry over…

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July 11, 2026

Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi to miss Argentina World Cup quarterfinal clash – Murat Yakin

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin confirmed that attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi won’t be available for Saturday…

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July 11, 2026

Barcelona near deal for Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi – sources

Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Karim Adeyemi after a breakthrough in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund, sources confirmed…

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July 11, 2026

Vinícius Júnior says sorry to Brazil fans after World Cup ‘disappointment’

Vinícius Júnior has apologised to Brazil‘s supporters and admitted feeling an “enormous” sense of frustration following the country’s elimination from…

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July 11, 2026

Infantino scraps FIFA World Cup sell-off plan after backlashAugust 1, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup after widespread backlash, including from within global soccer’s governing body, and a threatened boycott by European Nations. Infantino has proposed spinning off FIFA’s commercial businesses — including World Cups and Club World Cups for men and women — into a… Read more: Infantino scraps FIFA World Cup sell-off plan after backlash
Barcelona sign teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club BruggeAugust 1, 2026
Barcelona‘s attacking revamp has continued with Friday’s signing of young Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge. Sources told ESPN the deal is worth around €8.5m million ($9.7m), while Brugge will be due 20% of any future transfer as well. Bisiwu, 18, has signed a five-year deal to become Barça’s third signing of the summer,… Read more: Barcelona sign teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge
Ivory Coast part ways with AFCON-winning coach Emerse FaéAugust 1, 2026
Chelsea and Ukraine’s Mykhailo Mudryk free to return to playing after doping ban resolvedJuly 31, 2026
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to playing immediately after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency “resolved his appeal” against a ban for failing a doping test. The Ukrainian was suspended for four years after failing a drug test which revealed the presence of a low concentration of meldonium, a prohibited substance, in… Read more: Chelsea and Ukraine’s Mykhailo Mudryk free to return to playing after doping ban resolved
Newcastle United confirm Eddie Howe has stepped down as managerJuly 31, 2026
Newcastle United have confirmed that Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role as head coach. Sources told ESPN on Thursday that Howe had decided to bring an end to his five-year stint at the club in which he ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. “After a period of personal reflection, I have… Read more: Newcastle United confirm Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager
U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham becomes first leader of a major country to call on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resignJuly 31, 2026
The U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group. Infantino is under serious pressure, as his proposals have been met with swift backlash from UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) — who… Read more: U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham becomes first leader of a major country to call on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign
John Stones ‘thrilled’ to be living dream of playing abroad following Inter Milan moveJuly 31, 2026
John Stones has said he is thrilled to have joined Inter Milan and be fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing abroad after a decade of success with Manchester City. The second signing of the Pep Guardiola era joined the managerial great in making a summer exit from the Etihad Stadium having helped the club win… Read more: John Stones ‘thrilled’ to be living dream of playing abroad following Inter Milan move
Newcastle head to Spain amid Eddie Howe, Matthias Jaissle uncertaintyJuly 31, 2026
Newcastle players headed to a preseason training camp in Spain on Friday amid uncertainty over their coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League season. Sources told ESPN on Thursday that Eddie Howe was set to leave the job, and multiple reports indicated he would be replaced by Matthias Jaissle. Newcastle… Read more: Newcastle head to Spain amid Eddie Howe, Matthias Jaissle uncertainty
Wojciech Szczesny: It ‘hurts’ to have missed out on winning a Premier League with ArsenalJuly 31, 2026
Veteran Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits it “still hurts” to have missed out on a Premier League title during his time at Arsenal. Szczesny, in Birmingham for pre-season training with Barça, is nevertheless grateful to have finally seen his former club end their league title drought in the 2025-26 season. Arsenal had finished runners-up in… Read more: Wojciech Szczesny: It ‘hurts’ to have missed out on winning a Premier League with Arsenal
FIFA advances plans for 64-team World Cup review despite private investment backlashJuly 31, 2026
FIFA has started a consultation process over an expansion of the Men’s World Cup to 64 teams, with documents seen by ESPN aiming for a decision by Aug. 14. The cut-off date is a month before Gianni Infantino’s deadline for 211 member associations to green light his plan to sell off a stake controlling FIFA… Read more: FIFA advances plans for 64-team World Cup review despite private investment backlash