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Portugal’s João Félix: ‘Stay calm; we’re very confident we’ll beat Croatia’

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June 30, 2026

Enzo Maresca confirmed as Pep Guardiola’s Man City successor

Manchester City have announced Enzo Maresca as their new manager. The Italian, 46, replaces Pep Guardiola on a three-year deal…

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June 29, 2026

Steve Clarke on Scotland World Cup group stage exit: ‘Right time to step away’

Steve Clarke said it was a straightforward decision to step down from his role as Scotland head coach because he…

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June 29, 2026

St. Pauli relegation ‘anger’ fueling Metcalfe at World Cup

ALAMEDA, California — Socceroos attacker Connor Metcalfe says the “inner anger” from a frustrating Bundesliga campaign with St Pauli is…

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June 29, 2026

Giuliano Simeone shares Argentina WC promise from 2023

Argentina defender Giuliano Simeone revealed texts on Sunday from 2023 where he vowed to debut in this edition of the…

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June 29, 2026

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan ‘mind games’ at World Cup

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to engage in “mind games” ahead of the round of 32 clash with Japan on…

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June 29, 2026

Germany face ‘uncomfortable opponent’ in Paraguay at World Cup, says Julian Nagelsmann

BOSTON, Mass — Julian Nagelsmann said Paraguay are an “uncomfortable” opponent for Germany in the round of 32 and believes…

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June 29, 2026

Takefusa Kubo out vs Brazil but Japan eager to ‘change history’ at World Cup

HOUSTON — For the third consecutive game — and arguably their biggest ever at the FIFA World Cup — Japan…

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June 29, 2026

Marsch’s ‘Canadian heroes’ deliver defining win over South Africa

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The word hero gets thrown around a lot in the world of sports. After Canada beat South…

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June 29, 2026

Thomas Tuchel urges Jude Bellingham to ‘keep going’ in knockout stages

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June 29, 2026

Richarlison sometimes says he wants to leave Tottenham – Roberto De ZerbiAugust 1, 2026
SYDNEY — Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has cast doubt on Richarlison’s future at the club, saying sometimes the Brazil forward wants to leave. Barely 30 minutes after Richarlison tapped home the winner in a 2-1 friendly win over Chelsea in Sydney, De Zerbi let slip that the Richarlison’s time a the club may be… Read more: Richarlison sometimes says he wants to leave Tottenham – Roberto De Zerbi
Gianni Infantino has ‘lost UEFA’s confidence’ as World Cup investment plan failsAugust 1, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has “lost the confidence” of UEFA over a plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors, the European football governing body has said. Infantino announced overnight that the plan would not proceed after three confederations rejected it, with UEFA going further and saying it would boycott FIFA… Read more: Gianni Infantino has ‘lost UEFA’s confidence’ as World Cup investment plan fails
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