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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.

Masandawana star has underlined the importance of relentless consistency as the Brazilians look to reclaim their place at the summit of the Premier Soccer League. With a high-stakes encounter against Chili Boys looming on Friday evening, the forward believes that maintaining their winning streak is the only way to ensure domestic dominance.

The 39-year-old tactician opted to take the new challenge in Libya after parting ways with Algerian League 1 outfit MC Alger a couple of weeks ago. The celebrated South African is expected to help the North African outfit make a mark both domestically and on the continent since he has financial backing.

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?

The former Cameroon tactician has admitted his side must find a clinical edge in front of goal after a frustrating set of results during the recent international break. Despite dominating long spells of possession, the Mzansi side struggled to convert their build-up play into goals, leaving the veteran tactician with plenty of food for thought ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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.

The 20-year-old has been massive for the national team since getting his chance in mid-last year following convincing displays while with Orlando Pirates. Even after his move to the Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire, the youngster has shown no signs of stopping from delivering for Mzansi when given an opportunity.

Widespread condemnation by the government of the regrettable incident

Following England’s historic defeat against Japan, the domestic press has been highly critical of national manager Thomas Tuchel.

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.

Wahbi discusses the best way to prepare ahead of the clash with the Selecao

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.