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Dutch coach praises the Egyptian Pharaoh and describes him as a legend

Former Real Madrid and England manager Fabio Capello has delivered a scathing assessment of Italian football following the national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup. The legendary coach revealed the severe personal toll the elimination has taken on him, labelling the disaster a tragedy while demanding strict accountability from those at the top of the federation.

Eduardo Camavinga and Michael Olise are teammates in the French national team. On Tuesday, however, they will face off against each other in one of the biggest matches of the year.

Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni has vehemently denied using a racial slur against Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during their heated Champions League encounter. The Argentine was handed a provisional UEFA suspension, which he claims lacked any concrete proof, causing immense emotional distress to his family as his club suffered European elimination.

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.

The Uruguayan striker has been struggling badly of late

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.

The Ghana Football Association confirms that the new manager will be appointed within two weeks

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.

Morocco maintains its global standing... and Tunisia makes a significant leap

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.

A strange move by the Manchester City goalkeeper

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.

Lukas Kwasniok could return to the dugout sooner than expected following his departure from 1. FC Köln.

The two finalists in the Africa Cup of Nations are celebrating a title that has not yet been officially decided

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.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again called for a radical restructuring of Italian football following the Azzurri's catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The outspoken Partenopei owner believes the current 20-team format of Serie A is "destroying" players and leaving the Italy national team with no room to breathe.

Arsenal academy graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri provided a timely reminder of their precocious talent during England Under-21s' commanding 4-1 victory over Moldova, earning special praise from manager Lee Carsley. Despite enduring contrasting seasons at club level, the Hale End duo combined spectacularly at Carrow Road as the Young Lions picked up another three points in their U21s European Championship qualifying campaign.

Two heavy blows have hit the Catalan side

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.

Widespread condemnation by the government of the regrettable incident

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.

In light of the team’s disappointing performance this season, it appears that Eintracht Frankfurt is planning a major overhaul next summer.