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Pochettino refuses to confirm Pulisic fitness for USA's Group D clash with Australia
Christian Pulisic trained only in a limited individual capacity ahead of the United States' Group D match against Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, after leaving their 4-1 win over Paraguay at half-time with an injury.
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Pickford warns World Cup rivals England's bench depth is a 'killer' after Croatia rout
Jordan Pickford says England's substitutes bench is a demoralising weapon for opponents after Thomas Tuchel's super-subs helped seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener in Dallas.
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Maresca faces Champions League blow and derby test as Man City fixture list lands
Manchester City's 2025-26 fixture list has been released, handing expected new head coach Enzo Maresca a favourable opening run but an early Old Trafford derby and a Champions League complication to navigate.
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Merino reveals Spain felt 'do or die' pressure in Euro 2024 final despite tournament-long belief
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has opened up on Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, admitting the final against England was the one moment the squad felt the weight of expectation — with Oyarzabal's winner coming centimetres from being ruled offside.
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Lamine Yamal rules out starting against Saudi Arabia: "It's too soon"
Still hampered by a left thigh injury sustained in late April, Lamine Yamal confirmed he will not start in Spain's second group match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the 2026 World Cup.
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OM Sign 18-Year-Old Jephthe Malanda from LOSC Until 2029
Olympique de Marseille have officially announced the signing of Jephthe Malanda, an 18-year-old striker trained at Lille, who has committed until 2029 and will join the club's Pro 2 squad.
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South Africa's Broos shuts down Trump question and calls out Messi's VAR treatment at World Cup
Hugo Broos has become one of the most compelling figures at the 2026 World Cup, refusing to answer a reporter's question about Donald Trump's claims on South Africa and openly questioning why Lionel Messi escaped VAR scrutiny that cost his own player a three-match ban.
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Dawn the Duck leads Scotland's Tartan Army bagpipe march ahead of Morocco World Cup clash
A duck from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 30,000 Instagram followers has become Scotland's unofficial World Cup mascot, donning a Scottish flag to lead a pre-match bagpipe procession ahead of Friday's fixture against Morocco.
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UEFA financial sanctions on Marseille threaten to slash Manchester United's Greenwood sell-on windfall
Manchester United hold a 40% sell-on clause from Mason Greenwood's £26.7m move to Marseille, but UEFA's threat of a European ban and £8.6m fine for financial non-compliance could force the French club to sell the forward well below his £52m release clause.
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Mourinho's Real Madrid return comes with a catch: no Ferrari to training
Jose Mourinho's second spell as Real Madrid manager begins with an unusual restriction: a club-wide BMW partnership bars him from driving his prized Ferrari 612 Scaglietti — or any other non-BMW vehicle — to the Bernabeu or training ground.
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Sent to Trial for Rape, Hakimi Places PSG in Contract Dilemma
The Versailles Court of Appeal has confirmed Achraf Hakimi's referral to the departmental criminal court on rape charges. PSG, who have him under contract until June 2029, will have to decide his future in the event of a conviction.
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Kane hails 'Wonderwall' singalong as favourite England moment after Croatia rout in Dallas
Harry Kane called the post-match 'Wonderwall' singalong with fans in Dallas one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after a 4-2 opening win over Croatia. The captain also revealed David Beckham sent him voice notes to mark his 115th cap milestone.
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Summerville's No.7 dream blocked at United as £50m West Ham move edges closer
Crysencio Summerville has been linked with a £50m move to Manchester United following West Ham's relegation, but the Dutch winger would be unable to take his preferred No.7 shirt — currently held by Mason Mount — if the transfer goes through.
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United face June 30 deadline to sign £35m Juventus midfielder Thuram ahead of Liverpool
Manchester United must move before June 30 if they want Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, with Juventus needing to book the profit in their current financial year. Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are also credited with interest in the 25-year-old France international.
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Roy Keane's unworn 2002 World Cup shirt surfaces after 24 years in a Dublin lock-up
A Republic of Ireland shirt made for Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup — before he walked out on the squad in Saipan — has emerged from storage and is expected to fetch £20,000 at auction later this month.
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RSPCA urges garden footballers to pack away goal nets to protect hedgehogs
The RSPCA is warning families playing football in gardens and parks this summer to remove goal nets after use, after a hedgehog was found dangerously entangled in back-garden netting and required anaesthetic to be freed.
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Prince William will only travel to World Cup 2026 if England reach the final
Prince William, patron of the Football Association, is not expected to attend any of England's group games in the United States and will only make the trip if the Three Lions reach the World Cup final on July 18 — their first since 1966.
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Igor Protti, sole top scorer of a Serie A relegated team, dies at 58
Italian striker Igor Protti, Serie A's leading goalscorer in 1995-1996 with Bari despite the club's relegation, died on Friday, June 19 from colon cancer at the age of 58.
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Fans stranded outside World Cup stadiums as Fifa and StubHub trade blame over ticket chaos
Thousands of fans have been left outside World Cup venues after tickets purchased on third-party resale platforms failed to transfer to Fifa's ticketing app. StubHub blames Fifa's technology infrastructure; Fifa points fans toward its own official marketplace.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup group stage as Tartan Army fills Boston streets
Scotland take on Morocco in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture on Friday, June 19, with thousands of Tartan Army supporters already celebrating in Boston ahead of what promises to be a demanding test.
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