Salah-inspired Egypt can seal World Cup slot
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah could this week become the second African football icon after Achraf Hakimi to ensure his presence at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Nigeria scrape past Rwanda to keep World Cup hopes alive
Nigeria scraped past Rwanda 1-0 to stay in contention for qualification to the 2026 World Cup on Saturday.
England beat Andorra to extend 100 percent record
England extended their 100 percent record on the road to the World Cup but Thomas Tuchel’s side again failed to impress in a laboured 2-0 win against minnows Andorra on Saturday.
Bayern set crowd record in women’s Bundesliga opener
The Frauen Bundesliga season opener between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday drew a German women’s club record crowd of 57,762 in Munich.
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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.