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Ivory Coast manager Fae calls Schweinsteiger's 'wild African football' remarks racist
Emerse Fae has condemned Bastian Schweinsteiger after the Germany legend described Ivory Coast's playing style as 'a bit African football, a bit wild' ahead of their Copa América group clash. Fae said the comments were disappointing and, 'calling a spade a spade', racist.
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German media savage Wirtz, Neuer and 'joke' referee call after Ecuador defeat
Germany advanced from their World Cup group as winners but drew fierce criticism at home after a 2-1 loss to Ecuador, with Florian Wirtz, Manuel Neuer and a disputed opening goal all singled out by the German press.
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Brobbey's third goal seals Netherlands top spot in World Cup Group F as Tunisia exit without a point
The Netherlands cruised into the World Cup last 32 as Group F winners after a 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City, with Brian Brobbey scoring his third goal of the tournament. Japan and Sweden also advanced after drawing 1-1 in Dallas.
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Greenwood agrees personal terms with Fenerbahce, cutting United's sell-on windfall
Mason Greenwood has agreed personal terms with Fenerbahce, according to L'Equipe, with the Turkish club unwilling to meet Marseille's €50m asking price. Manchester United hold a 40 percent sell-on clause, meaning any shortfall in the fee directly reduces their cut.
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Kompany hails £43m Man United target Manzambi as 'top talent' after World Cup heroics
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has praised Johan Manzambi as part of a 'new generation of top talent' in Germany, with Manchester United reportedly valuing the Freiburg playmaker at £43m amid his impressive World Cup campaign with Switzerland.
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Onana agrees Trabzonspor loan return as United chase Nmecha and Fernandes
Andre Onana has verbally agreed a second season-long loan at Trabzonspor, three years after Manchester United paid £47m for the goalkeeper. United are also stepping up interest in Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, while a wage battle with Tottenham complicates their pursuit of West Ham's Mateus Fernandes.
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Trusty's strike makes 2026 World Cup the highest-scoring in history with 44 games still to play
Auston Trusty's second-minute goal against Türkiye became the 173rd of the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the 172-goal record set across all 64 matches in Qatar 2022 — with 44 games still remaining in the expanded 48-team tournament.
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Ecuador declare national holiday after stunning Germany, as referee Tori Penso faces sexist abuse
Ecuador's 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 World Cup triggered a national holiday declaration from President Daniel Noboa, while Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri sparked widespread condemnation with a sexist post targeting American referee Tori Penso.
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Manchester United target four signings in potential £255m summer spending spree
Manchester United are preparing a significant summer transfer push, with Ederson's £39m move from Atalanta already close and four further targets — including West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville — identified for a potential £255m spend.
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Australia reach World Cup last 32 as 0-0 draw leaves Paraguay sweating on third-place fate
Australia secured second place in Group D with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday, advancing to the round of 32 for the third time in their history. Paraguay, on four points, must wait on other results to learn whether they progress as one of the best third-placed sides.
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Ecuador stun Germany with late winner to reach World Cup round of 32
Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Match Day 15, with Plata poking home a 77th-minute corner to send the South Americans into the knockout stage. Sweden also advanced after Anthony Elanga's curling effort earned a draw against Japan.
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Tottenham's wage offer threatens to derail United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United face a significant obstacle in their bid to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, with Tottenham reportedly willing to offer higher wages for the £80m-rated Portuguese midfielder despite finishing 17th last season.
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Free-agent Vlahovic emerges as Xabi Alonso's striker priority at Chelsea this summer
Dusan Vlahovic is set to leave Juventus as a free agent after contract talks collapsed, and Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly identified the 26-year-old Serbia international as a priority signing to address the club's chronic shortage of goals up front.
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How Tottenham's summer spending could reshape Manchester City's transfer window
Spurs' pursuit of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle could trigger a chain reaction that affects City's plans for James Trafford and Savinho, making Tottenham an unlikely force in shaping City's summer.
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Diomande's agency pushes RB Leipzig to accept Liverpool's £87m bid as PSG rivalry intensifies
Yan Diomande's representatives at Roc Nation are pressuring RB Leipzig to accept Liverpool's €100m offer for the 19-year-old winger, but the Bundesliga club are holding out for closer to €120m with PSG also in contention.
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Liverpool hold firm interest in £69m Bouaddi as Arsenal, City and Real Madrid circle
Liverpool are among the leading clubs pursuing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at £69m, after the 18-year-old impressed for Morocco at the World Cup. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are also in contention for the teenage midfielder.
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Brazil lodge FIFA complaint over disallowed Vinicius goal and referee choice at World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation has sent a formal letter to FIFA protesting the VAR decision that disallowed Vinicius Junior's goal against Scotland, also citing Lionel Messi's opener for Argentina as evidence of inconsistent intervention standards.
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Tottenham's higher wage offer threatens to derail Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United's bid to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes is under threat after Tottenham Hotspur indicated they are prepared to offer larger wages for the £80m-rated Portugal international, despite United holding the advantage of Champions League football.
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Sheringham backs Rashford to join Liverpool despite calling it 'ultimate betrayal'
Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has said Marcus Rashford should move to Liverpool if United no longer want him, calling it the 'ultimate betrayal' but insisting players must do what is best for themselves.
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Arsenal confirm Hincapie signing and see £5m Monga bid rejected by Leicester
Arsenal have permanently signed Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m after triggering a purchase option, while a £5m offer for Leicester's 16-year-old Jeremy Monga was turned down, with the Foxes holding out for at least £10m.
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