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  1. Bring it on! England have nothing to fear against Argentina

    It's testament to the progress that England have made over the last decade that, in the eyes of many, they will be favourites when they come up against World Cup holders Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 edition on Wednesday. Of course, a side containing the great Lionel Messi still poses an existential threat to the Three Lions' chances of ending six decades of hurt, but Thomas Tuchel's men have nothing to fear in Atalanta.

  2. Spain are going to take some stopping after France fall flat

    Against all the odds and pre-match conjecture, it is Spain who progressed to the final of the 2026 World Cup after overcoming France and their fabled forward line with alarming ease in Dallas on Tuesday. It was quite incredible just how routine the 2-0 victory was, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele all failing to show up as the tournament favourites bowed out with a whimper.

  3. Spain are in the final! Rodri runs the show as La Roja advance

    Spain secured their place in the 2026 World Cup final with a comprehensive 2-0 win over France on Tuesday. A penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike from Pedro Porro secured victory for La Roja during a dominant display in Dallas that will have struck fear into both England and Argentina as they prepare for their own semi-final.

  4. Beating England the only thing missing from Messi's career

    Before the start of Lionel Messi's sixth World Cup, the common consensus was that he'd seen and done it all. After effectively completing football four years ago in Qatar, there was even a fear that there was no way he could, at 39 years of age, add to his legacy - only slightly sully it. Messi, though, has spent his entire career making a mockery out of conventional wisdom and has actually managed to solidify his status as the greatest player of all time by becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goal-scorer and assist-maker during Argentina's run to the semi-finals.

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U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM

  1. Balogun admits USMNT were affected by 'unfortunate' red card saga

    Folarin Balogun has opened up on the "unfortunate" circumstances that saw the United States men's national team thrust into a political storm during the 2026 World Cup. The striker admitted that his team-mates were visibly affected by the outside noise after his red card suspension was sensationally overturned by FIFA, as the USMNT subsequently suffered a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

Expert Opinion & Analysis

  1. Will signing Putellas & Co. lead to long-term London City success?

    It's official: Alexia Putellas is a London City Lionesses player. Michele Kang has lured some top talent to the club since taking over during the 2023-24 season, from five-time European champion Saki Kumagai to Sweden icon Kosovare Asllani, with a world-record fee paid for Grace Geyoro just last summer, too. But Putellas is a dream signing and the biggest indication yet that this project should be taken very seriously.

  2. Slow summer puts United at risk of falling further behind WSL elite

    It's been a hectic summer transfer window so far in the women's game, especially in the Women's Super League. Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has landed in the division, as has one of the NWSL's brightest stars in Manaka Matsukubo, while Georgia Stanway and Mary Earps have returned and other England stars, such as Beth Mead and Niamh Charles, have also been on the move. None of these eye-catching deals, though, have involved Manchester United.

Premier League

  1. Sunderland secure free transfer of Ex-PSG star

    Experienced Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier has officially completed a move to Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Lille. The defender has signed a two-year deal with Regis Le Bris’s team, bringing a vast wealth of European experience and a rich history of winning silverware to the Stadium of Light.

  2. Martinez to fight for Juve move

    Emiliano Martinez is reportedly ready to wage war with Aston Villa in order to secure a dream move to Juventus this summer. The Argentina international has grown increasingly frustrated with life in the West Midlands and has identified the Serie A giants as his preferred destination.

Major League Soccer

Transfer News

  1. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

    Aubameyang closes in on surprise move to Spain

    Former Arsenal and Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly on the verge of making a surprise return to Spanish football. After finding himself sidelined at Marseille, the veteran striker is now heavily linked with a move to Deportivo La Coruna as he looks to reignite the final stages of his career with a fresh challenge in a familiar country.

  2. Olise pushes for blockbuster Real Madrid transfer

    Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is eager to join Real Madrid this summer following another outstanding season in Germany. The France international has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in world football, and he now views the Spanish giants as the absolute perfect environment to take the next major step in his rapidly accelerating career.

  3. Marseille explain decision to sanction Greenwood transfer

    Mason Greenwood has officially ended his two-year stint at the Stade Velodrome to embark on a new chapter in the Turkish Super Lig with Fenerbahce. The English forward completed the move to Istanbul after Marseille released an official statement explaining their decision to sanction the transfer, bringing an end to his prolific stint in France.

Women's Soccer

  1. Diani follows Putellas & Earps to London City in blockbuster signing

    Kadidiatou Diani has become London City Lionesses' sixth signing of the summer, following Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps and more to a club that could be a serious threat for the Women's Super League title in just its second season in the division. Diani joins for a fee reported to be in excess of £500,000 ($670,000) from Lyon, the eight-time European champions also owned by London City owner Michele Kang.

  2. Arsenal beat Barca, Man Utd & Bayern to sign highly-rated Baum

    Lisa Baum has been unveiled as Arsenal's fifth summer signing, joining for a significant six-figure fee that is reportedly a club-record sale for RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old had been linked with most of Europe's elite, including Barcelona, Lyon, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, but will instead reinforce the wide areas at Arsenal after the departure of Lionesses star Beth Mead.

  3. Keating joins Liverpool after rejecting new Man City contract

    Lionesses goalkeeper Khiara Keating has joined Liverpool after rejecting a new contract at Manchester City. The England international found game time hard to come by last year, leading to her being left out of some of Sarina Wiegman's squads. With the Women's World Cup less than a year away, she has now chosen to move on from the club she joined aged 11 to sign for the Reds.

  4. 'Perfect tests' - USWNT to face Spain in two October friendlies

    The U.S. Women’s National Team will face its toughest tests of 2026 before turning its attention to World Cup qualifying, hosting world No. 1 Spain for two October friendlies. The teams will meet Oct. 10 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET, before facing off again three days later at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, at 7 p.m. ET. Recently retired USWNT icon Crystal Dunn will be honored before the opening match.