Soccer Sport

Thomas Tuchel: England weighing man-marking plan for Lionel Messi

ATLANTA — England coach Thomas Tuchel said he has considered man-marking Lionel Messi in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal against Argentina.…

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July 15, 2026

De la Fuente hails ‘best team in the world’ after Spain sink France

ARLINGTON, Texas — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team is “feeling unbeatable” after reaching the World Cup…

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July 15, 2026

Kylian Mbappé critical of tactics by sloppy France in loss

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kylian Mbappé seemed to question Didier Deschamps’ approach and tactics after France‘s 2-0 defeat to Spain in…

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July 15, 2026

Didier Deschamps: France weren’t good enough to beat Spain

ARLINGTON, Texas — France head coach Didier Deschamps said his team wasn’t technically sound enough in his team’s 2-0 loss…

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July 15, 2026

Argentina inspired by Maradona for England World Cup semifinal

Argentina will draw inspiration from the peerless Diego Maradona as a new generation of stars attempt to get the better…

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July 15, 2026

Spain shut down France to advance to World Cup final

In the end, the third time was not a charm for France. Spain beat France 2-0 in their FIFA World…

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July 15, 2026

New Napoli coach Allegri says Milan collapse ‘weighed on me’

Massimiliano Allegri is not looking for redemption at Napoli despite still being troubled by the end of his second spell…

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July 15, 2026

Manchester United sign midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa

Manchester United have announced the signing of midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. Tielemans, who spent three years at Villa…

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July 15, 2026

Experience facing England’s Premier League stars may help in World Cup semifinal – Alexis Mac Allister

Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said playing in the Premier League with Liverpool may be helpful when facing England in…

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July 15, 2026

USMNT’s Folarin Balogun: World Cup ban overturn affected teammates

United States striker Folarin Balogun has said he knew that the suspension of his red card would “cause a lot…

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July 14, 2026

Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso: ‘World class’ Cole Palmer is over his injury problemsAugust 24, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer is over the injury problems that wrecked his season and is determined to get back to enjoying playing football. Palmer made only 26 appearances in the Premier League during the last campaign, scoring 10 goals and struggling to reach the levels shown in his first two seasons at… Read more: Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso: ‘World class’ Cole Palmer is over his injury problems
Two late goals save Man City blushes against Bournemouth in Premier League openerAugust 23, 2026
Late goals from Marc Guéhi and Josko Gvardiol rescued Manchester City who eventually beat Bournemouth 2-1 in their Premier League opener. Enzo Maresca was six minutes away from losing his first league game in the City dugout. His side trailed to a 26th-minute goal from Bournemouth’s James Tavernier. But Guéhi headed home from a corner… Read more: Two late goals save Man City blushes against Bournemouth in Premier League opener
Michael Carrick: ‘Ridiculous’ to claim Man United lack passionAugust 23, 2026
Michael Carrick has hit back at criticism of his Manchester United players following the opening day defeat to Hull City by insisting it is “ridiculous” to claim they lacked passion. United were beaten 2-0 at MKM Stadium on Saturday as their Premier League campaign got off to the worst possible start. Afterwards, Carrick was asked… Read more: Michael Carrick: ‘Ridiculous’ to claim Man United lack passion
Harry Kane voted Germany’s player of the year after 61-goal seasonAugust 23, 2026
BERLIN — Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been voted Germany’s player of the year 2026 and Vincent Kompany won the coach’s accolade after another outstanding season for the Bavarian powerhouse. Kane scored 61 goals across all competitions, including the German Supercup for Bayern last season, helping the team defend their Bundesliga title and win… Read more: Harry Kane voted Germany’s player of the year after 61-goal season
Record-breaking Archie Gray admits Tottenham performance ‘wasn’t good enough’August 23, 2026
Archie Gray blasted Tottenham’s dismal opening-day defeat at Brentford as “not good enough.” Spurs handed debuts to five players after their expensive summer rebuild but were brought crashing back down to earth after a 3-0 thumping. New boys Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and £100 million midfielder Sandro Tonali all started, while… Read more: Record-breaking Archie Gray admits Tottenham performance ‘wasn’t good enough’
Man United ‘dreadful, offered nothing’ up front – Alan ShearerAugust 23, 2026
Manchester United’s attack has been criticised as “dreadful” by Alan Shearer after their surprise defeat to Hull City on Saturday. United were beaten 2-0 at the KC Stadium by their newly-promoted rivals in their first game of the 2026-27 Premier League stadium. Hull scored two first-half goals from set-pieces and remained resolute to prevent United… Read more: Man United ‘dreadful, offered nothing’ up front – Alan Shearer
Enzo Maresca: Man City need to find a ‘new Rodri’August 23, 2026
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said the club need to find a “new Rodri” following the departure of their midfield linchpin. The World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner this week joined Barcelona after seven highly influential seasons at the Etihad Stadium, during which his successes included four Premier League titles and the Champions League. –… Read more: Enzo Maresca: Man City need to find a ‘new Rodri’
Juventus boss ‘very calm’ over Arsenal links to Kenan YildizAugust 23, 2026
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has brushed off reported interest from Arsenal in Türkiye winger Kenan Yildiz, saying no amount of money could prize him away from the Turin club this summer. Yildiz, 21, has been linked with a transfer to the Premiere League champions in recent days as a potential replacement for Gabriel Martinelli amid… Read more: Juventus boss ‘very calm’ over Arsenal links to Kenan Yildiz
Herrington’s dream start to life in Premier LeagueAugust 23, 2026
Teenage Socceroos star Lucas Herrington has made a dream start to life in the Premier League, coming on as a second-half substitute in Hull City‘s boilover 2-0 victory over giants Manchester United. The 18-year-old defender didn’t put a foot wrong in promoted Hull’s return to the big-time when he came on to help them protect… Read more: Herrington’s dream start to life in Premier League
Real Madrid’s José Mourinho defends Vinícius Júnior from ‘bullying’August 23, 2026
José Mourinho has defended Vinícius Júnior, saying the star is “bullied” after he clashed with Espanyol players and the crowd during Real Madrid‘s 2-1 LaLiga win on Saturday. Jude Bellingham‘s header put Madrid ahead in the ninth minute at the RCDE Stadium, but Álex Calatrava levelled for the hosts before half time. Visitors Madrid pushed… Read more: Real Madrid’s José Mourinho defends Vinícius Júnior from ‘bullying’