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.
Roberto De Zerbi has barely had time to unpack his bags at Hotspur Way before being slapped with a brutal reality check. The newly-appointed Tottenham boss, tasked with saving the club from a humiliating descent into the Championship, is already grappling with a mounting injury crisis that has claimed yet another key starter.
Robert Lewandowski’s dreams of a final World Cup appearance were cruelly extinguished as Poland suffered a dramatic play-off defeat to Sweden in Stockholm. Despite a resilient performance from Jan Urban’s side, a late strike from Viktor Gyokeres secured Sweden's place in this summer's global showpiece, leaving 37-year-old Barcelona striker Lewandowski visibly devastated at the final whistle.
There is widespread confusion following Nico Schlotterbeck’s comments regarding the lack of a contract extension at BVB. Two top clubs are reportedly already champing at the bit.
He got off to an absolutely dream start at FC Bayern. Since then, however, Joshua Zirkzee’s career has been very up and down. He is now increasingly turning into a flop, whilst his sale was arguably one of the biggest coups of the Salihamidzic era at the record champions.
Lionel Scaloni has thrown his support behind Lionel Messi to potentially reach the historic 1,000 career goals milestone, while insisting the Argentina captain does have the "desire" to play at the 2026 World Cup. Speaking after a dominant friendly victory against Zambia, the Albiceleste boss emphasized that the Inter Miami star still possesses the hunger to compete at the very highest level despite already achieving his ultimate dream in Qatar.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a superb backheel goal in training for Al-Nassr ahead of his return to competitive action. The Portuguese superstar looks sharp and ready for the Saudi Pro League restart after a spell on the sidelines due to a muscular injury.
The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has expressed "serious and far-reaching concerns" following the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, citing his previous vocal support for Mason Greenwood at Marseille. This controversy arrives at a delicate moment for the north London club as they struggle to maintain unity while battling against a potential Premier League relegation.
The road to the 2026 World Cup is almost over for England. The next time the Three Lions convene, they will do so for two pre-tournament friendlies in the United States, against Costa Rica and New Zealand, before kicking-off their tournament against Croatia on June 17. They will do so as one of the favourites to go all the way, with the pressure on Thomas Tuchel and his players to finally end 60 years of hurt.
In light of his strong performances for the German U21s during the international break, 1. FC Köln has apparently raised its asking price for Said El Mala.
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