World Cup news

There's no clean slate as the coach returns for a second cycle, and he'll have a lot to work through as this run towards 2026 begins

Virgil van Dijk has dismissed former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal's claim that the 2022 World Cup was rigged.

Louis van Gaal has sensationally claimed that that the 2022 World Cup was rigged in favour of Lionel Messi and eventual winners Argentina.

Christian Pulisic has taken a cheeky swipe at the A-listers that continue to watch Lionel Messi, saying they are welcome at USMNT games as well.

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has been quizzed on a number of subjects while taking a lie detector test. Did he tell the truth?

Inter Miami have gone 11 games unbeaten with Lionel Messi at their disposal, but how will they fare as he prepares to head off on international duty?

Teenage New England Revolution star Noel Buck has accepted an England call-up but insists wearing a retro shirt was no “screw the U.S.” message.

Alexi Lalas says “USMNT is bigger than Gio”, but he fears that “guilt” may influence the working relationship between Reyna and Gregg Berhalter.

A player many consider the greatest of all time doesn't bust his lungs sprinting from minute one until 90 - he picks his moments

Andre Onana has been recalled to the Cameroon squad 10 months after a World Cup row led to his retirement from international football.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been asked whether he would swap his Champions League trophies for a World Cup win while undergoing a lie detector test.

A stolen Ferrari and Range Rover that were in the process of being shipped to Dubai have been returned to their Premier League footballer owners.

The Brazilian attacker has been scoring plenty of goals, but what does his overall record look like?

Ivan Toney has claimed that “someone is out to get me” after seeing his World Cup dreams with England dashed by a betting investigation.

Lionel Messi wants to become “the next Michael Jordan”, says Taylor Twellman, with the Inter Miami superstar building a “brand” to rival the NBA icon.

Gareth Southgate has assured Jordan Henderson that he will remain in contention for England despite leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia.

Premier League officials will clamp down on timewasting in the upcoming campaign, according to new guidelines.