Soccer Sport

This World Cup’s United States team the best in country’s history – Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp has told ESPN he believes Mauricio Pochettino’s United States are the best version of the national team in…

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June 28, 2026

Thomas Tuchel admits England World Cup worry amid ‘tight race’ for injured stars

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is worried about England‘s right-back situation heading into the World Cup knockout phase after Reece…

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June 28, 2026

Argentina not underestimating ‘tough opponent’ Cape Verde in World Cup round of 32

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has warned his players not to underestimate round of 32 opponent Cape Verde. Scaloni’s star-studded…

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June 28, 2026

Nine out of ten African teams secure World Cup round of 32 berth

ATLANTA — Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan…

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June 28, 2026

Lionel Messi scores again to seal perfect group stage for Argentina

ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute of Argentina’s World Cup group stage finale…

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June 28, 2026

Algeria and Austria’s dramatic draw sends Iran out of World Cup

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their…

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June 28, 2026

Portugal coach: ‘Childish’ to compare Ronaldo’s needs to Messi’s

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said it would be “childish” to compare Cristiano Ronaldo‘s needs with those…

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June 28, 2026

England ‘will get better’ in World Cup knockouts, Thomas Tuchel vows

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Thomas Tuchel has vowed England will improve in the knockout rounds after topping Group L with…

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June 28, 2026

England to face Democratic Republic of Congo in World Cup Round of 32

England will face Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, it has been…

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June 28, 2026

Colombia edge Portugal to top spot after World Cup stalemate

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Colombia finished the World Cup ‘s opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal…

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June 28, 2026

Xabi Alonso: Chelsea ‘very happy’ about surprise return of Mykhailo MudrykAugust 1, 2026
SYDNEY — Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has found his attacking stocks unexpectedly boosted just three weeks out from the Premier League season with the surprise return of Mykhailo Mudryk from a doping ban. Mudryk has not played a competitive match since November 2024 after being provisionally suspended following an “adverse finding” for a banned… Read more: Xabi Alonso: Chelsea ‘very happy’ about surprise return of Mykhailo Mudryk
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