Southampton was expelled from the Championship playoffs on Tuesday after admitting to repeatedly spying on opponents. The English Football League reinstated Middlesbrough to play in the Wembley final — the richest game in soccer — against Hull City on Saturday. The winner gets promoted to the Premier League. Southampton was charged earlier this month for … Read more
Ronald Koeman has delivered a concerning update on Jurrien Timber’s fitness. The Arsenal defender is battling a groin problem and may miss the Champions League final – with his participation at the World Cup also now uncertain. Koeman delivers grim update on Timber’s fitness Timber faces an uncertain end to the season after Netherlands boss … Read more
Vitinha has revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo continues to inspire Portugal’s squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder says the team hopes to win the tournament alongside — and for — their iconic captain. The dream of global glory Vitinha has spoken about the influence of Ronaldo within the Portugal national football team as … Read more
Scotland’s 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon is going to the World Cup alongside teammates who were not born when he made his national-team debut in 2004. Scotland coach Steve Clarke announced a 26-man squad Tuesday for the country’s first World Cup in 28 years, with Gordon among three goalkeepers who combined to play in just four … Read more
Will this summer be the crowning achievement in the career for one of soccer’s greatest ever legends? Cristiano Ronaldo was officially named to Portugal’s roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The 41-year-old star forward will make his sixth appearance at the tournament, one of the few titles that has eluded him throughout … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the biggest sporting event ever hosted on U.S. soil, kicking off on June 11 with a record-breaking 48 teams competing across North America. With the tournament upon us, it’s very important to get familiar with key terminology. In soccer, penalty kicks, corners and free kicks are … Read more
Veteran defender Dani Carvajal will not return to Real Madrid next season, the club said on Monday. Madrid said the club and the player “have agreed to bring an end to a wonderful chapter as a player of our club at the conclusion of the current season.” Carvajal’s contract ends in June. The 34-year-old right … Read more
Lamine Yamal is reportedly set to miss the start of Spain’s World Cup campaign as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. The Barcelona superstar will definitely sit out the Euro 2024 winners’ first group game in North America, and he is a major doubt for the second, with the Spain coaching staff taking … Read more
We are less than 25 days away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest sporting event in North American history, and the Golden Boot odds are already starting to take shape. The Golden Boot is awarded to the top goalscorer of the tournament and should be one of the most popular individual betting markets … Read more
One of the most electric players of his generation will return for one final shot at World Cup glory. Neymar has been called up to represent Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with manager Carlo Ancelotti bringing in the 34-year-old forward as part of the 26-man squad. The Italian coach took over in May … Read more