Christoph Kramer saw Caspar Jander as a future international, but the highly talented midfielder has now reached a dead end at Southampton. Could a move to the Bundesliga be his way out?
Brazil starlet Endrick has opened up on the emotional turmoil he faced before coming off the bench to inspire a 3-1 victory over Croatia. The teenage sensation admitted to feeling a crushing sense of "urgency" before a timely intervention from his wife, Gabriely Miranda, changed his mindset.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in signing Jules Kounde from Barcelona this summer. The French defender is under contract at the Spotify Camp Nou until 2030, but the three Premier League giants could be prepared to test Barca's resolve when the transfer window reopens.
England's final two games on home soil before the 2026 World Cup were supposed to give Thomas Tuchel's men the perfect send-off for North America. However, instead of being waved off with flowers, the Three Lions left the Wembley pitch to the sound of boos following their 1-0 defeat to Japan on Tuesday, which followed their uninspiring draw against Uruguay four days earlier.
The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.
Brazil icon Ronaldinho is famously known for his samba-inspired flair on the football pitch, but the legendary playmaker is now officially bringing that rhythm to the boardroom. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star has announced the launch of a new music label, Tu Musica, with plans to release a massive project inspired by the upcoming World Cup.
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe sparked wild celebrations in Kinshasa by scoring a dramatic 100th-minute winner to send DR Congo to the 2026 World Cup. The historic 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final ends a 52-year absence from the global stage for the Central African nation.
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has confirmed he will undergo surgery after suffering a serious injury while playing in a veterans' match in Argentina. The former striker, who was forced into early retirement from professional football in 2021, sparked major concern when he was carried off the pitch in an over-35s clash between Independiente and River Plate.
Portugal international Joao Cancelo has dropped a significant hint regarding his future, hinting he is willing to reduce his salary to secure a return to Benfica. Currently on loan at Barcelona from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, the full-back's comments have added a fresh layer of intrigue to his complex transfer situation.
After Italy once again failed to qualify for the World Cup, the president of the Italian Football Federation is facing calls for his resignation from politicians.
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic was a surprise guest in the stands as Italy suffered a historic defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina, failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The 24-time Grand Slam winner joined a raucous crowd in Zenica to witness the four-time world champions lose a tense playoff final clash on penalties.
England concluded their March international break on a disappointing note as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Japan at Wembley, with Marc Guehi making a worrying admission about the pressure of playing for the Three Lions after the final whistle. Despite dominating possession, the hosts were undone by a first-half strike from Kaoru Mitoma.
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