Mbappe stars as France sink Brazil
Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France’s all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over Brazil.
MLS sets sights on worldwide fan expansion
Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalise on the explosion of US football, officials said Wednesday, as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup. The MLS was set up in the mid 1990s as a pre-condition of the US hosting the 1994 World Cup, when global football bosses were desperate to finally introduce top-tier domestic soccer… Read more →
Postecoglou eyes comeback after Spurs and Forest stints
Ange Postecoglou said Thursday he was “not done yet” while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped him last year battle to avoid English Premier League relegation.
Brazil, France set to meet in glamour friendly
Brazil and France will be the leading contenders for World Cup glory and the two nations continue their preparations for the tournament by facing off in the United States this week.
Italy hoping to end World Cup pain
Four-time winners Italy are seeking to end a 12-year absence from the World Cup as one of the planet’s most important footballing nations heads to the qualifying play-offs.
Everton’s Garner dreaming of World Cup history
James Garner said he has set his sights on winning the World Cup after being called into the England senior squad for the first time.
Underdogs chase World Cup berths in playoffs
Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high‑stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday.
Injury threatens ex-Arsenal ace Tomiyasu’s World Cup dream
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has pulled out of Japan’s squad for friendlies because of injury, putting his World Cup hopes at further risk.
End of an era as Mo Salah confirms Reds exit
Mohamed Salah will leave Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season, the Egypt forward announced on Tuesday as he started a farewell to what the club called nine “illustrious” years at Anfield.
Antoine Griezmann to leave Atletico Madrid for MLS move
Antoine Griezmann will leave Atletico Madrid for MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.