Gonacalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner after a chaotic contest between Portugal and Croatia, with Roberto Martinez's side squeaked out a 2-1 victory to advance to the World Cup Round of 16. Croatia scored first, but Portugal came from behind. Ronaldo scored once from the penalty spot and was replaced by Ramos, who delivered the match's biggest moment.
Tottenham have reportedly been offered the opportunity to sign Rafael Leao after new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim deemed the winger surplus to requirements. The Italian club are eager to find a buyer for the Portuguese attacker this summer, potentially paving the way for a blockbuster Premier League move.
Spain outclassed Austria in Los Angeles to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win on Thursday. The European champions avoided any sort of scare by dominating proceedings from the outset, securing a comfortable victory through Mikel Oyarzabal's brace and a header from Pedro Porro as they belatedly clicked into gear at the tournament.
France legend Marcel Desailly believes William Saliba's rise to becoming the "best defender in the world" at Arsenal makes a future move to Real Madrid inevitable. The former Chelsea star insists "the door is open" for Saliba to join the Spanish giants, and has ranked him above Gunners team-mate Gabriel in terms of overall quality.
Real Madrid sensation Endrick has revealed the details of his close bond with Brazil team-mate Neymar, explaining how he learns from the experienced star during the 2026 World Cup. The young forward also expressed his complete trust in manager Carlo Ancelotti, highlighting the Italian's brilliant tactical decisions as the national team prepares for the round of 16.
Anthony Gordon has heaped immense praise on England team-mate Harry Kane, claiming the striker is currently operating at a level comparable to Lionel Messi. Gordon's comments follow Kane's dramatic late brace that rescued England from a shock World Cup exit against DR Congo, highlighting his consistency and elite mindset on the biggest international stage.
Arsenal's pursuit of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga has hit a serious obstacle, with Manchester City reportedly mounting a strong push to hijack the deal as new boss Enzo Maresca looks to reunite with the 16-year-old sensation he first worked with during his time at the King Power Stadium.
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team will receive karmic justice at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday, four decades after Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal. As England prepare to face 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico in the last-16, Tuchel is backing his players to banish the ghosts of 1986 and finally make peace with the iconic venue in front of a hostile home crowd.
Sandro Tonali has opened up on the reasoning behind his decision to snub Manchester City in favour of Tottenham. The Italian midfielder revealed that Roberto De Zerbi's influence and a family life change proved decisive as he closes in on a club-record £100m move from Newcastle United.
The NWSL Challenge Cup, presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics, brought the league's first match to Ohio as reigning champions Gotham FC met NWSL Shield winners Kansas City Current.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has reportedly signed a contract for a second successive loan at Trabzonspor. The two clubs are finalising a deal that includes a loan fee and salary coverage, ending any hopes of the Cameroon international reintegrating into the Red Devils squad.
Jesse Marsch calls preparing for Morocco a "gory, horrible nightmare" as Canada chase a historic World Cup quarterfinal berth. GOAL breaks down five keys.
Bayern Munich are reportedly on the verge of confirming the arrival of highly rated left-back Nathaniel Brown in a deal worth approximately €55 million. The move for the German youngster has immediately sparked fresh debate regarding the long-term status of Alphonso Davies at the Allianz Arena.
Nottingham Forest have officially sacked manager Vitor Pereira after exercising a break clause in his contract, paving the way for former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to take charge. The surprise departure ends Pereira's tenure after he successfully kept the club in the Premier League and reached a Europa League semi-final, with Glasner now set to become their fifth manager in under a year.
Kyle Walker has responded to Wayne Rooney's suggestion that the former England full-back should have been considered to play at the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City icon was flattered by his old team-mate's remarks, but firmly stands by his decision to step aside and let the younger generation play.
Barcelona have been handed a major summer transfer window boost, with La Liga reportedly returning to the 1:1 spending rule. This landmark shift means the Liga champions can now operate normally in the market, ending years of restrictive financial measures that have hampered their recruitment strategy.
Switzerland international Alisha Lehmann and her new fiancé Montel McKenzie were spotted enjoying a thrilling day out at Wimbledon. The newly engaged couple took their seats on Centre Court to watch tennis world number one Iga Swiatek secure a dominant second-round victory, continuing their celebratory summer following McKenzie's recent romantic beach proposal.
Romelu Lukaku has explained why he handed over penalty duties during Belgium's dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal. Despite being the nation's all-time leading scorer, the Napoli forward felt unable to take the high-pressure spot-kick in the dying moments of the World Cup round of 32 clash. The decision cleared the way for Youri Tielemans to become the hero as the Red Devils completed a stunning comeback.
Julian Nagelsmann is on the verge of leaving his role as Germany manager following a crucial summit with the DFB. After a disappointing World Cup exit, the leadership has recommended that he step down voluntarily. If he refuses, a formal dismissal is expected, with ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp thought to be in the running to replace him.
Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards has heavily urged Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel to drop Arsenal winger Noni Madueke for the country's World Cup round of 16 clash against Mexico. Insisting that England's attacking fluency has hit a major roadblock, Richards argued that Bukayo Saka must immediately return to the starting lineup.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly started looking for potential replacements for star striker Julian Alvarez, who is heavily linked with a massive transfer to rivals Barcelona. As they prepare for the Argentine's potential departure, manager Diego Simeone has identified Marseille talisman Mason Greenwood as the ideal candidate to lead his revamped frontline.
Youri Tielemans has moved to downplay a heated on-field confrontation with Belgium team-mate Leandro Trossard during their dramatic World Cup round of 32 victory over Senegal. The Aston Villa midfielder and the Arsenal star were involved in a physical scuffle during a second-half hydration break before combining to inspire a remarkable Red Devils comeback.
Liverpool are facing another significant period of transition behind the scenes as sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to leave Anfield for the Saudi Pro League. The 47-year-old is reportedly set to reunite with former colleague Simon Francis at Al-Hilal, marking a major coup for the Riyadh-based giants as they poach a top-level European executive talent.
Manchester City have taken a significant step in their summer recruitment by confirming an agreement to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 23-year-old is set to become the latest high-profile arrival at the Etihad Stadium as the Premier League champions continue to bolster their engine room.
Tottenham's summer spending spree could continue with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi emerging as Roberto De Zerbi's preferred attacking target. Spurs face competition from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, while Bournemouth are expected to demand at least £80 million for the highly rated France Under-21 international.
Erica Parkinson was just 12 years old when she laid out her goals to a mindset coach who has spent the last six years helping her plot a route to the top of the game. "I want to play for England at the World Cup," she proclaimed. Fast-forward to today and, having become the Lionesses’ youngest call-up under Sarina Wiegman and just signed for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, it’s not out of the question that the dream could be realised in 12 months’ time.
Belgium completed a remarkable late comeback to beat Senegal in the World Cup last 32 after trailing by two goals with five minutes of normal time remaining. Head coach Rudi Garcia credited a key tactical shift but later clarified controversial comments made about Senegal's approach to protecting their lead.