It was a night of equal misfortune for Wales and the Republic of Ireland, who were eliminated from World Cup qualifying. Both teams lost leads in the final minutes before losing painful penalty shootouts to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czechia, respectively.
Thomas Tuchel has handed Ben White a long-awaited England recall, ending the defender's self-imposed four-year international exile. The Arsenal star, who has not featured for the Three Lions since March 2022, returned to the fold following a late injury to Jarell Quansah. While Tuchel is eager to turn a new page, he has insisted that White must reconcile with squad members who witnessed his abrupt departure from the 2022 World Cup camp.
When Bukayo Saka scored his 13th goal for England against Wales in October and became the highest scoring Arsenal player to play for the Three Lions, one reporter thought it would be a good opportunity to ask Thomas Tuchel to reflect on the winger’s international career. He most likely expected the German to wax lyrical about one of the best players for club and country over the past five years.
Following Borussia Dortmund’s baffling sending-off in Bergamo, UEFA has taken action – suspending Nico Schlotterbeck. Meanwhile, former sporting director Sebastian Kehl is set to return to Borussia. News and rumours about BVB.
The latest report from the Premier League's KMI panel has confirmed that matches involving both Arsenal and Chelsea were impacted by officials failing to make the correct call on the pitch. While the league continues to grapple with the consistency of its refereeing, these latest findings suggest that even the division's biggest clubs are not immune to high-profile blunders.
Viktor Gyokeres was the hero for Sweden on Thursday night as the Arsenal forward's clinical hat-trick secured a 3-1 victory over Ukraine. The result keeps Sweden's dreams of reaching the 2026 World Cup alive, setting up a winner-takes-all play-off showdown with Poland.
Antonio Rudiger has revealed what he thinks about Harry Kane ahead of Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid. The former Chelsea defender is under no illusions about the challenge Kane will pose, having seen the England captain tear apart defences in both European and domestic competition throughout the current campaign.
Brazil's main men fell flat as the Selecao turned in an underwhelming performance against France in a forgettable 2-1 loss. The Selecao were poor at both ends of the pitch, and languid in between, and only really showed attacking intent when it was too late. A late goal from Bremer was rather flattering as Carlo Ancelotti's men were easily dealt with by Les Bleus, who played most of the second half with ten men.
Thomas Tuchel has issued a blunt "pressure" warning to Cole Palmer, warning the Chelsea superstar that his place in the England starting XI for the World Cup is far from guaranteed. The German coach insists that the playmaker must prove his worth in the international setup following an injury-hit campaign.
Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao has addressed growing speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah. The Portugal international remains focused on his responsibilities in Turin despite the mounting interest from the Premier League ahead of the summer transfer window.
San Diego FC owner Mohamed Mansour said he would welcome the chance to sign Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah this summer, but added the club would need to assess whether he is the right fit tactically. San Diego are among several MLS teams linked with the winger, though a move to the Saudi Pro League appears more likely.
Dejan Kulusevski has undergone knee surgery for the second time in the past 10 months, with the Tottenham star delivering an update on his condition to his fans on social media. The Swede is refusing to set a timeline for his return to the pitch, having yet to play a single minute in the 2025-26 season so far.
Thomas Tuchel has delivered a blunt verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold's international future, insisting the Real Madrid defender "just has to accept" his latest exclusion from the England setup. Despite the former Chelsea boss admitting the decision could be viewed as "unfair", he has prioritised other defensive options for the upcoming World Cup preparation.
Lionel Scaloni has indicated that Lionel Messi has still not confirmed he will lead Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. The national team boss was quick to deflect pressure away from the Inter Miami superstar, reiterating that the decision rests entirely with the player himself.
Liverpool's search for a marquee attacking signing has hit a significant roadblock after Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness publicly rejected any possibility of Michael Olise moving to Merseyside. Recent speculation had suggested the Premier League side were prepared to table a staggering €200 million bid to bring the former Crystal Palace man back to England.
Jurgen Klopp has reacted to Mohamed Salah’s emotional announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season. The legendary German coach, who initially brought Salah to Anfield from Roma in 2017, offered a glowing tribute to a player he considers one of the all-time greats.
Brazil legend Zico has delivered an honest assessment of Neymar’s career, suggesting the Santos star has failed to match the professionalism of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite acknowledging his compatriot's immense natural ability, Zico believes off-field habits have hindered the forward’s longevity and consistency.
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