Tuchel backs Rice and Saka decision
Thomas Tuchel defended Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after their England withdrawals, stating both players were keen to feature against Japan before pulling out.
Spain release Zubimendi over knee injury concern
Spain released Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi from their squad on Sunday because of knee discomfort.
Motsepe to ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday he will “respect” the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.
Japan edge Scotland with late Ito winner
Scotland’s first outing since ending a 28-year wait to qualify for the World Cup ended in defeat as Junya Ito’s late strike earned Japan a 1-0 win at Hampden Park.
Case closed for Morocco despite Senegal AFCON outrage
Senegal may still possess the Africa Cup of Nations trophy and have launched a legal battle against the decision to strip them of it, but as far as new champions Morocco are concerned, the case is closed.
Senegal parade AFCON trophy amid ongoing controversy
Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return before beating Peru 2-0 in a friendly at the Stade de France in Paris.
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.