The atmosphere in Mexico’s camp is at an all-time high ahead of their October friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador, two South American sides already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Chivas and El Tri goalkeeper Raúl Rangel said that there’s a strong sense of unity and chemistry within Javier Aguirre’s squad as the team gears up.
With only three FIFA international windows remaining before the World Cup in June, Carlos Acevedo has a prime opportunity to stake his claim for Mexico’s final roster. The Santos Laguna goalkeeper joins Luis Ángel Malagón, Raúl Rangel, Guillermo Ochoa, and Carlos Moreno in competing to impress head coach Javier Aguirre.
AUSTIN, Texas - Antonee Robinson acknowledged that he's not quite at 100 percent, but he is ready to contribute to the U.S. men's national team in his first camp in nearly a year. Robinson rejoined the team this week for matches against Ecuador and Australia, where he could appear for the USMNT for the first time in 2025 after undergoing knee surgery in May.
The young defender's wonder strike ultimately proved to be the winner in a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the Buccaneers and is the type of goal you can watch again and again and again.
The 11-day tour will see the Glamour Boys take part in three games before taking a tour in London, including a visit to Premier League offices. Amakhosi's young stars will also have an opportunity to watch a league game between Leeds United and Chelsea.
South Africa are preparing for two final qualifiers under considerable pressure given that they must fight and compensate for the points lost through deduction. However, a retired star has given them a strategy that they can use and collect six more points.
The players have been engaged with their former club in a legal showdown over their contractual status, and this delayed their appearance for Amakhosi. The decision has now been made after the players and the Soweto giants had been kept waiting to know their fate.
Despite starting the season well, the uncertainty around the head coach's position has only generated more confusion. Since then, the Glamour Boys have been shaky and even got eliminated from the Carling Knockout Cup by Stellenbosch.
Álvaro Fidalgo, one of Liga MX’s standout talents, could be eligible to represent Mexico in March 2026 after five years in the country and obtaining citizenship. The Club América midfielder’s vision and control could provide the creativity El Tri currently lacks beyond Marcel Ruiz. The Spaniard began his career at Real Madrid.
After a heartbreaking loss in the Champions League final against Arsenal last season, Barcelona have made it their mission to regain the European crown as they kicked off the new campaign with a thumping 7-1 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati contributed with an assist while Alexia Putellas scored the opening goal of the match.
Sergio Busquets, Riqui Puig, and FC Barcelona led the tributes to Jordi Alba after the Inter Miami full-back announced he will retire at the end of the MLS season. The 35-year-old’s decision marks another emotional moment for the club’s famed Barcelona core, with Alba set to join longtime teammate Busquets in closing out a remarkable chapter that bridged La Liga and MLS.
The Amavubi star has been the talk of the country since Sunday after his decision to defy the Amakhosi technical bench and refuse to be replaced by his rival.
Gabriel Milito’s influence at Chivas was on full display as his team earned a third straight win, defeating Pumas 2-1 away on Matchday 12. The result pushed Chivas into ninth place with five matches left, reviving belief in Milito’s project even as their postseason hopes hang in the balance. Chivas currently sit ninth in Liga MX.
The duo are understood to be among many trainees who have enrolled for the course that is expected to run for more than one week. The Masandawana chair already possesses a CAF D licence, which he trained for over two years ago.
UEFA has approved requests to play two La Liga and Serie A matches overseas, on different continents, despite European football's governing body insisting it is against domestic fixtures being hosted abroad. Supporters infuriated by the news, that includes Barcelona playing an official competitive game in Miami, have now rounded on UEFA to make their feelings known.
Santiago Giménez has yet to score in Serie A after six appearances for AC Milan, with his lone goal coming in the Coppa Italia. Still, manager Massimiliano Allegri insists the Mexico striker has his full trust, praising Giménez’s importance to Milan’s structure and work rate after Sunday’s goalless draw with Juventus.
Wales boss Craig Bellamy has admitted that the Dragons face a huge challenge when they take on England at Wembley, comparing the matchup to an unfair boxing fight. The former Premier League star hailed Thomas Tuchel’s “ridiculous” squad depth and insisted his side must be at “full gas” to compete against their star-studded neighbours in Thursday’s friendly.
The 26-year-old had a good game, but his antics of not listening to the coach's substitution instructions cancelled that. Amakhosi went on to lose the penalty shootout as their campaign in the domestic competition ended dramatically.
As Liverpool lost a third successive game across all competitions, Premier League legend Wayne Rooney accused Reds talisman Mohamed Salah of "watching" Conor Bradley get torn apart by Chelsea behind him and doing very little to help. Last season, Salah openly praised Liverpool boss Arne Slot for taking away the defensive responsibility that Jurgen Klopp had previously insisted on.
The Bucs youngster has been ruled out after suffering an injury during their Carling Knockout Cup game against Siwelele. Ahead of the vital games, the Mofokeng absence is another setback that Bafana are facing, apart from the FIFA decision to deduct their points.
Despite losing their group opening game, South Africa rose from what looked like their ruins to register back-to-back victories and reach the knockout stage. The African champions also scored eight goals and only conceded three, showing how resilient they have been in the global showpiece.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has broken his silence on his decision to bench star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne in the 2-1 comeback win over Genoa, stating the two have a good understanding. The move, which came days after a visibly frustrated De Bruyne reaction against AC Milan, sparked rumours of a rift between the two, but both men have since put those whispers to rest.