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Arsenal open talks to sign Bouaddi as Giroud hails World Cup star's extraordinary maturity
Arsenal have begun discussions to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after his impressive World Cup debut for Morocco against Brazil. Real Madrid, PSG and Chelsea are also in the running for the teenager, who is contracted at Lille until 2029.
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Iran defy FIFA flag ban, Nunez hauled off at half-time as World Cup day four delivers drama
Iran twice came from behind to draw with New Zealand while fans defied a FIFA ban on pre-revolutionary flags. Uruguay were held by Saudi Arabia, with Darwin Nunez completing just three passes before being substituted at half-time.
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Australia A loosehead Tom Lambert signs two-year deal with Queensland Reds after Waratahs exit
Prop Tom Lambert has left the NSW Waratahs to join the Queensland Reds on a two-year contract. The 25-year-old brings 30 Super Rugby Pacific appearances and two Australia A caps to Ballymore.
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Amorim's explosive Carrington row reveals why United dodged a documentary disaster
Manchester United blocked Amazon's cameras last season — a decision that now looks fortunate after Ruben Amorim's heated argument with director of football Jason Wilcox accelerated his January exit. The club has since agreed to a behind-the-scenes series for next season under Michael Carrick.
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Renard named Tunisia head coach mid-World Cup after 5-1 loss to Sweden
Sacked by Saudi Arabia in spring, Hervé Renard steps in urgently to replace Sabri Lamouchi on Tunisia's bench following a devastating 5-1 defeat to Sweden. He will manage his third World Cup with a third different national team.
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Ronaldo to start at 41: Obraniak backs CR7 before Portugal-DR Congo
On the eve of Portugal's first World Cup 2026 match against DR Congo, former international Ludovic Obraniak defends Cristiano Ronaldo's selection, arguing that CR7 remains Portugal's best striker despite being 41 years old.
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Iran midfielder's 'gun celebration' sparks controversy after World Cup draw with New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi's goal gesture drew accusations of mimicking a firearm as Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener. The match was already charged with political tension, with Iran's national anthem booed and pre-revolutionary flags displayed in the stands.
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VAR Referee Shaun Evans Cleared After Alleged White Power Gesture During Germany-Curaçao Match
Australian VAR supervisor Shaun Evans was accused of making a white supremacist gesture during the Germany-Curaçao World Cup match (7-1). FIFA opened an investigation and cleared him of wrongdoing.
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Cale eyes Wallabies recall and Bledisloe dream after injury-hit Brumbies season
Brumbies No.8 Charlie Cale has opened up on his ambition to reclaim a Wallabies jersey ahead of July's inaugural Nations Championship, having posted nine tries and a 97% tackle success rate despite missing half the Super Rugby season through injury.
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Arsenal confirm 10 departures as Premier League champions reshape their squad
Newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal have already sanctioned 10 player exits this summer, including a £14.7m sale of Jakub Kiwior to Porto and a £2.6m deal sending Karl Hein to Werder Bremen, with Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson potentially following.
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Rabiot, Doué and Koundé ruled out by supporters ahead of France-Senegal
On the eve of France's opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Senegal, a poll reveals that French supporters would reject three of the players expected to start by Didier Deschamps: Rabiot, Doué and Koundé.
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Halilhodzic breaks silence: "What I experienced in Morocco was a real nightmare"
Removed from the Morocco national team four months before the 2022 World Cup, Vahid Halilhodzic reveals his lingering bitterness and says he has not watched a single Morocco match since his dismissal.
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Ndiaye wants Senegal to break the same glass ceiling as Morocco at 2026 World Cup
On the eve of Senegal's clash with France at the 2026 World Cup, Iliman Ndiaye cites Morocco's historic run in 2022 as a model, while asserting Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations title despite post-tournament controversy.
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Mainoo and Yoro back Dorgu to reach new heights at Man Utd next season
Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro have both tipped Patrick Dorgu as Manchester United's standout performer for next season, praising the 21-year-old's versatility and impact in training after a debut campaign that yielded four goals and four assists.
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Liverpool confirm £60m Jacquet signing as Iraola eyes Diomande amid Bajcetic revival
Liverpool have agreed a £60m deal for Rennes midfielder Jeremy Jacquet ahead of Andoni Iraola's first summer in charge. The club are also monitoring RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, valued at over £80m, while Stefan Bajcetic returns to training after a year out injured.
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Haaland fuels Norway's World Cup belief as nation ends 28-year wait
Norway return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Erling Haaland scoring 16 goals in qualifying to spearhead a side many pundits are tipping as dark horses alongside Martin Odegaard.
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Fernandes, Martinez, Shaw and Bayindir face uncertain futures as United weigh four contract calls
Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Altay Bayindir are all entering the final year of their Manchester United contracts, with the club holding extension options on three of the four players ahead of Michael Carrick's first full season in charge.
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Barcelona decline £26m option as United push for permanent Rashford sale
Barcelona have opted against triggering their £26m purchase clause for Marcus Rashford, sending him back to Manchester United. The club now actively seeks a permanent buyer, with Bayern Munich emerging as a potential suitor despite concerns over his £325,000-a-week wages.
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Four draws in one day: Iran, Belgium, Spain and Uruguay all held at World Cup 2026
A historic day at the 2026 World Cup produced four draws — only the second time that has happened in a single day in the tournament's history. Iran, Belgium, Spain and Uruguay all dropped points in results that could reshape the knockout-stage picture.
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Bielsa fumes at reporters over viral FIFA photo after Uruguay's draw with Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Bielsa refused to explain his viral FIFA World Cup photo at his post-match press conference, insisting 'I'm not a model' after Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in their tournament opener.
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