Brazil were moments away from a shock defeat in Townsville before Bournemouth attacker Rayan headed home a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw. The Socceroos had looked destined for a famous win after Nestory Irankunda silenced the Selecao with a breathtaking second-half free-kick.
Thomas Tuchel has delivered a firm warning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo, suggesting the young duo are at risk of losing their places in the England setup. The Three Lions boss expressed his frustration after both players withdrew from the current international camp, describing their absence as a significant missed opportunity to impress the new coaching staff.
Is Harry Maguire destined to remain stuck on 66 caps as his England career is brought to a close? Former Three Lions defender Des Walker has told GOAL that may be the case, with others rising above the Manchester United centre-half in the international pecking order. Thomas Tuchel has favoured alternative options across much of his stint as England manager.
Netherlands vice-captain Denzel Dumfries expressed anger towards Germany after Jurgen Klopp's side scored while Brian Brobbey lay injured on the turf. In a post-match interview, the 30-year-old right-back revealed he confronted rival skipper Joshua Kimmich over the unsporting incident.
Hugh Jackman joining Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady in the Championship’s A-list stakeholder group will help to make the Football League even “more entertaining”, ex-Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant has told GOAL. The Wolverine actor, who is good friends with the ownership team at Wrexham, has revealed that he is in talks with Norwich regarding potential investment opportunities.
Substitute striker Tasos Douvikas scored a dramatic 95th-minute winning header as Greece mounted an impressive comeback to beat Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade. Speaking after the match, the match-winner rejected talk of settling for third place, insisting Ivan Jovanovic's squad aims much higher.
Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis scored a crucial equalizer as Greece completed a dramatic 2-1 Nations League comeback victory against Serbia in Belgrade. Head coach Ivan Jovanovic admitted he suffered after taking an ultra-offensive gamble by deploying all five of his central forwards.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has officially confirmed that Cristian Romero will inherit the captain's armband once Lionel Messi brings his legendary international career to a close. The announcement marks a significant shift for the world champions as they prepare for a future without their greatest ever player following his upcoming farewell match.