Italy failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup on Tuesday, and a gathering in New York City restaurant showed just how painful missing the tournament is.
Chelsea have officially recorded the largest pre-tax loss in the history of the Premier League after posting a deficit of £262.4 million for the 2024-25 financial year. The figures represent a massive swing from the previous year’s profit, which was largely fuelled by the internal sale of the club’s women's team.
Two shots of espresso are back on the menu for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Emma Hayes named a 26-player roster for April friendlies against Japan, headlined by the returns of Olympic gold medalists Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson, while veteran goalkeeper Jane Campbell also re-enters the fold. It's Wilson's first involvement with the national team since 2024.
Italy national team captain Gianluigi Donnarumma has publicly expressed his heartbreak following a devastating penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper revealed his profound grief on social media, confessing that he wept after the match as the Azzurri failed to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, extending their absence from the global stage.
Having scored 22 league goals for Torino, the then 24-year-old Ciro Immobile joined BVB in 2014 – only to fall well short of the high expectations placed on him.
Harry Maguire is facing the prospect of a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being charged by the Football Association for his conduct following his dismissal against Bournemouth. The Manchester United defender was sent off during the 78th minute of the Premier League encounter and now faces further disciplinary action.
Former Liverpool and Brighton midfielder Adam Lallana has insisted there is "not even a doubt" that Roberto De Zerbi will secure Tottenham’s Premier League survival. The Italian tactician inherits a squad languishing in 17th place, just one point above the drop zone, after signing a lucrative five-year deal in north London.
Thomas Tuchel has leaped to the defence of his England side’s perceived over-reliance on Harry Kane, comparing the striker’s impact to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Three Lions fell to a 1-0 friendly defeat against Japan at Wembley on Tuesday, with the captain forced to watch from the sidelines after picking up a minor injury in training.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has condemned the "intolerable" anti-Muslim chants that marred Spain’s goalless draw with Egypt at the RCDE Stadium. The 18-year-old, who is a practising Muslim, labelled the perpetrators "ignorant" and "racist" after local police launched a formal investigation.
Marcus Rashford's long-term future has been plunged into fresh doubt following reports that Barcelona have allowed a crucial transfer deadline to pass. The England forward, who has spent the campaign on loan at Camp Nou, now faces the prospect of an unexpected return to Manchester United this summer.
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