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Lumumba Vea arrives in Guadalajara to support DR Congo against Colombia
Absent from the draw against Portugal (1-1), the emblematic supporter of the Leopards Lumumba Vea has joined Guadalajara after overcoming health restrictions linked to the Ebola epidemic. DR Congo face Colombia on June 24.
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Haaland concedes France victory in advance and predicts World Cup title
Qualified for the round of 16 after two wins, Norway faces France on Friday in the group stage. Erling Haaland expects defeat and even sees France winning the entire tournament.
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Partey set to face England at World Cup after Canada visa ban kept him from opener
Thomas Partey will make his 2026 World Cup debut against England in Boston on Tuesday, having missed Ghana's opening win over Panama after Canada rejected his visa application. The former Arsenal midfielder is awaiting trial on rape and sexual assault charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
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New FIFA rules could force Man United to release Rashford for free and pay him £30m
Marcus Rashford is set to return to Manchester United after a loan spell at Barcelona, but a new FIFA regulation means the club can no longer exile him from first-team training without risking a costly breach-of-contract claim worth around £30m.
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Rooney earns £800,000 BBC deal and reunites with Queiroz as World Cup pundit
Wayne Rooney has secured a two-year, £800,000 contract with the BBC as a World Cup analyst, with England's group-stage clash against Ghana set to reunite him with former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz, now the Black Stars' head coach.
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Ugarte's poor World Cup form threatens to derail Manchester United's summer transfer plans
Manchester United had hoped a strong World Cup would generate buyer interest in Manuel Ugarte, but the Uruguayan midfielder has struggled badly in North America, leaving his £50m sale in doubt.
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Messi breaks 17-goal World Cup record as Mbappé and Haaland each score twice
Lionel Messi became the first man to score 17 World Cup goals during Argentina's win over Austria on June 22, while Kylian Mbappé netted twice for France against Iraq and Erling Haaland did the same for Norway against Senegal.
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Haaland scores twice as Norway edge Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup last 32
Erling Haaland took his World Cup tally to four goals with a brace against Senegal, steering Norway to a nervy 3-2 victory at New York New Jersey Stadium that secured their place in the round of 32.
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Messi breaks Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record as FIFA strips journalist of credentials
Lionel Messi netted twice against Austria to claim the outright World Cup goalscoring record with his 17th tournament goal, surpassing Miroslav Klose. Off the pitch, FIFA revoked a Paraguayan broadcaster's accreditation after a live on-air rant targeting the referee and Gianni Infantino.
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Sarr's late goal against Norway hands France top of group
By scoring in added time against Norway (2-3 defeat), Ismaïla Sarr inadvertently propelled France to the top of their group on goal difference, ahead of a decisive final match between the two nations.
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Anderson's £120m price tag dismissed by rivals as Man City push to seal transfer
Manchester City are working to agree a fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, with Forest holding out for a British record. Manchester United and other Premier League clubs have already ruled themselves out, citing the price as too high.
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Ivory Coast Stunned by Germany in Added Time, Qualification in Jeopardy
Leading 1-0 until the 68th minute, the Elephants conceded two goals late in the match against Germany (2-1) and now face a precarious path to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Mbappé Confronts Groundstaff at World Cup, Then Explains Himself
During the lengthy storm delay in France's match against Iraq in Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappé called out the groundstaff tasked with clearing water from the pitch, sparking backlash on social media. The France captain provided his explanation after the match.
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Endrick defends Ancelotti after substitute role at 2026 World Cup
Benched during Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco on June 14 in the opening match of Group C at the 2026 World Cup, 19-year-old Endrick spoke out to support Carlo Ancelotti, who faced a wave of criticism on social media.
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Iraola seals £34m Victor Munoz signing with personal call, echoing Klopp's first Liverpool transfer
Andoni Iraola convinced Victor Munoz to join Liverpool for £34.5m by calling the Osasuna winger directly to outline his tactical vision — the same personal approach Jurgen Klopp used to land his first Anfield signing, Marko Grujic, in January 2016.
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Saka cannot be replaced in England's World Cup squad as FIFA deadline passes
Bukayo Saka faces a race to be fit for England's World Cup campaign, but FIFA regulations mean Thomas Tuchel has no option to call up a replacement outfield player now that the 24-hour pre-tournament window has closed.
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Man United target Bergvall again after two failed trials as Spurs star weighs up exit
Lucas Bergvall, who trialled at Old Trafford twice before joining Tottenham in 2024, is reportedly considering his future at Spurs this summer, with Manchester United among the clubs tracking the 20-year-old Swedish midfielder.
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Tottenham eye Rashford as United close in on Ederson and Fernandes personal terms agreed
Manchester United are pushing forward on multiple transfer fronts this summer, with Tottenham reportedly targeting Marcus Rashford, Ederson nearing a £39m move to Old Trafford, and a separate midfielder closing in on a deal after agreeing personal terms.
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Arsenal target Oscar Mingueza on a free as Ben White's future remains uncertain
Arsenal are weighing a cut-price move for Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, whose contract expires at the end of June. The 27-year-old La Masia graduate is also attracting interest from Aston Villa, Juventus and Newcastle.
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Rooney earns £800,000 BBC deal and reunites with old mentor Queiroz at World Cup 2026
Wayne Rooney has signed a two-year, £800,000 deal with the BBC to serve as a lead pundit at the 2026 World Cup, where England's group-stage clash with Ghana will reunite him with former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz.
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