Tuchel faces questions as WC countdown begins
England return to World Cup qualifying action this week with Thomas Tuchel under pressure to solve a plethora of issues that threaten to ruin his bid to win next year’s tournament.
Change of club and coach offers fresh beginnings for Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma is entering a new phase of his career as the Italy goalkeeper prepares for 2026 World Cup qualifiers under new coach Gennaro Gattuso before taking his place at Manchester City.
Nagelsmann warns Wirtz ‘needs time’ to shine at Liverpool
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Monday backed new Liverpool recruit Florian Wirtz to return to his best form after a low-key start to his Premier League career.
Mbappe calls for players to get more time off
France captain Kylian Mbappe said that top footballers do not necessarily play too many matches but do need more time off in a crowded schedule which offers little time for a break.
Konsa says financial fair play rules ‘killed’ Villa
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa believes financial rules have “killed” the Premier League club.
PSG coach Luis Enrique fractures collarbone
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique fractured his collarbone after a bike accident on Friday, the French Ligue 1 champions announced.
Morocco crush Niger to seal World Cup spot
Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Clinical Bafana outclass Lesotho in one-sided clash
Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana posted a dominant 3-0 win over Lesotho on Friday evening in a one sided FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter.
McCarthy named Kenya’s Coach of the Month for August
Benni McCarthy has been named Kenya’s Coach of the Month for August after guiding the Harambee Stars to the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Levy surprisingly quits as Spurs chairman
Daniel Levy stepped down as Tottenham executive chairman in a shock move on Thursday after a controversial reign lasting nearly 25 years.