GettyPlayer ratingsEngland U21Elliott & Quansah struggle as England U21s slump to defeatAlex Scott was on the scoresheet for the Young Lions but it was a disappointing night for Lee Carsley's side as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat
Getty Images SportCONCACAF Gold CupM. PochettinoLalas: USMNT need to put best foot forward vs. Saudi ArabiaLalas says the USMNT will stick with the same starting XI from their Gold Cup opener, stressed importance of momentum
Getty/GOALAnalysisUSA'The next test' - Chemistry key for Luna, McGlynn, TillmanWith a resounding Gold Cup-opening victory in their back pocket, the USMNT have reason to smile - but not for too long
Getty Images SportCONCACAF Gold CupC. PulisicArmas emphasizes importance of Pochettino-Pulisic relationshipThe former USMNT star has weighed in on the developing dynamic between the Argentine and the American, stressing the necessity of clear communication
GettyR. CherkiP. GuardiolaPep hails Cherki as having 'incredible skills' after CWC bowPep Guardiola says Rayan Cherki has "incredible skills" despite his underwhelming Club World Cup debut, as he bids to replace Kevin De Bruyne.
Paul Pogba InstagramP. PogbaFranceTransfer hint? Pogba wears surprise kit ahead of return to actionPaul Pogba has been spotted wearing a surprise kit as he continues his preparations to return to football after an 18-month doping ban.
Getty Player ratingsManchester CityFoden is back but Cherki underwhelms in City victoryThe midfielder scored his first goal for five months as the Cityzens made a trouble-free start to the Club World Cup with a 2-0 win in Philadelphia
Getty Images SportMatchPachuca vs Salzburg'Every match is a final' - Lozano as Pachuca make CWC debutThe Mexican side will face Salzburg at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium in their tournament opener
GOALAnalysisUSAUSMNT Transfers: Musah to Napoli hits snag, Pepi to Fulham?The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool
AFPMajor League SoccerL. Messi Messi tops MLS jersey sales list for third straight seasonThe Argentine remains the commercial king of MLS, topping the MLS jersey sales charts for a third straight year
GettyM. MudrykChelseaMudryk facing lengthy ban as Chelsea flop is finally chargedChelsea flop Mykhailo Mudryk has finally been charged with doping offences by the Football Association and is now facing a lengthy ban.
Getty/GOALN. GirmaUSA'Wants to be involved' - Girma insists on playing for USWNTHayes said she considered giving Girma the summer off, but star center-back asked to play for the U.S.
Getty Images SportFIFA Club World CupS. RamosMonterrey's Ramos to throw out first pitch at Dodger StadiumThe Spanish icon will add another sporting moment to his career when he throws the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium
Getty J. GrealishManchester CityGrealish told 'behaviour' cost him place at Man CityFormer Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Jack Grealish's 'commitment issue' cost him a place in the Manchester City squad.
Getty/GOALC. RonaldoWorld CupRonaldo backed to guide Portugal to World Cup title by PuyolFormer Spain and Barcelona defender Carles Puyol has backed Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal to win the World Cup next year.
AnalysisAuckland City FC'United as one' - CWC transforms U.S. into global soccer hubFrom Al Ahly to Palmeiras, soccer supporters from all over the world have flocked to the United States this summer
Getty/GOALL. YamalL. MessiYamal told he's already ahead of Messi in his developmentEmmanuel Petit says Lamine Yamal is already ahead of Lionel Messi in his development and has labelled him "the most valuable player on the planet".
Getty Images SportFIFA Club World CupFIFA: 1.5 million CWC tickets sold to fans from 130 countriesFIFA says several upcoming matches will have more than 50,000 fans, including Real Madrid vs CF Pachuca, Al Hilal and FC Salzburg
Getty/GOALLeeds UnitedPremier League‘Squad player’ - USMNT star Sargent gets PL transfer warningJosh Sargent has been sent a Premier League transfer warning, with the USMNT star told he could end up being a “squad player” at Leeds United.
Getty/GOALLiverpoolF. ChiesaLiverpool duo Nunez and Chiesa agree to join the same club Liverpool duo Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa have both agreed to join Napoli, according to journalist Gerardo Fasano.
Getty/GOALUSAE. HayesLavelle's return highlights Hayes' 25-player USWNT rosterHayes' roster for three upcoming friendlies features the return of veteran Lavelle, 24 NWSL players, four first-timers, and Girma
Getty Images SportJ. BranthwaiteChelseaNext John Terry? 'Special' Branthwaite tipped for Chelsea transferPat Nevin has tipped Chelsea to make a summer transfer move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, likening him to a club legend at Stamford Bridge.
AFPTottenham HotspurManchester UnitedLevy learns new Tottenham valuationDaniel Levy has learned that Tottenham could be sold for "three quarters of Manchester United" if ENIC chooses to leave north London.
AFPI. PerisicBarcelonaPerisic handed ultimatum as Barca and PSV kept waitingIvan Perisic has been given ultimatum by PSV over a contract extension as the winger considers an offer to reunite with Hansi Flick at Barcelona.
Getty Images/GoalF. WirtzLiverpoolWirtz's 'secret meeting' with Slot helped seal Liverpool transferDidi Hamann has claimed that Florian Wirtz's "secret meeting" with Arne Slot helped Liverpool to lure the Bayer Leverkusen star to Anfield.
AFPM. SalahLiverpoolSalah set to miss huge Liverpool fixture for 2025 AFCONMohamed Salah could miss seven Premier League games - including a clash with title rivals Arsenal - to play with Egypt at the 2025 AFCON.
@danidyerxx InstagramWest Ham UnitedJ. BowenDyer brands new husband Bowen and pals 'd*cks' for wedding eve anticsDani Dyer has jokingly branded new husband Jarrod Bowen and his pals "d*cks" after they took PlayStations to their hotel on the eve of their wedding.
Getty/GOALOpinionInter Miami CFBusquets was right: Messi can't lift Miami to CWC levelThe MLS outfit fell flat in their opening game against Al Ahly, and now face an uphill task to reach the knockout stages
Getty Images SportR. LaviaChelseaLavia wants to see CWC pre-match entrances in the Premier LeagueChelsea star Romeo Lavia is impressed with the Club World Cup pre-match entrances and wants them to be used in the Premier League.
Getty Images SportWrexhamA. YoungYoung urged to join Rob & Ryan's ambitious Wrexham projectAshley Young has been urged to join Wrexham as he prepares to take a "step down" after his Everton exit.