Newcastle can turn transfer tide if they sign Switzerland’s brightest spark against Algeria
Never mind Xhaka from Sunderland to Chelsea, here’s the Swiss midfield transfer link involving a club from the north east worth getting excited about.
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Mbappe tells Paraguay to ‘f*** off’ after France beat ‘absolute disgrace’ in astonishing game
Kylian Mbappe dropped a couple of bombs on Paraguay after France survived one of the most ridiculous World Cup games in recent memory.
Luis Enrique has already approved next Manchester City signing after latest World Cup heroics
Azzedine Ounahi earned a big move after the last World Cup; his €20m release clause and Manchester City link could come into play this time.
Messi restricted to a bit-part as Cape Verde fairytale almost becomes Argentina horror story
Whatever story Lionel Messi writes at these finals, the Argentina star was only a supporting act in the fairy tale of this World Cup.
Exposing the myth of the Estadio Azteca as England prepare for Mexico test
Forget your unbeaten record – the myth of the Estadio Azteca should not stop England fans from dreaming at the World Cup.
Roberto Martinez grows a pair while Portugal renew The Ronaldo Show
Roberto Martinez was brave enough to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo – will he have the balls to drop the Portugal superstar against Spain?
Spain yet to peak but still appear France’s only threat as Yamal teases Austria
Spain started to purr while cruising past Austria but the European champions still have gears to go through…
Spurs, WTF? Tottenham have gone transfer crazy and we are locked in for the ride
We’re not at all sure what to make of Spurs’ frenzied transfer activity, but we’re very much along for this crazy ride wherever it may lead.
Why £85m Mateus Fernandes is not overpriced amid new normal for central midfielders
Goalscorers have always demanded the highest transfer fees but Mateus Fernandes price tag is reflective of a changed market.
Balogun shines and sees red as USA have their talisman taken away
Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the USA sent Bosnia packing and booked a World Cup date with a struggling Belgium.
Late, baffling heartbreak for Senegal sends sluggish Belgium on crash course with USA
For a moment there, we thought they were going to storm off the pitch again. Senegal could not believe what was happening against Belgium.
16 Conclusions on England 2-1 DR Congo: Kane, Tuchel, Rice, and this team’s undroppable worst player
England were better than all of us watching will care to remember, but still needed Harry Kane to rescue them from World Cup humiliation.
Why are Jordan Pickford’s critics still doubting England’s No.1?
Most of Jordan Pickford’s critics can’t actually specify what they don’t rate about one of England’s best ever goalkeepers…
England’s Azteca nightmare edges closer after Mexico destroy Ecuador
England must first beat DR Congo, but Mexico’s win over Ecuador has made a potential last-16 tie at the Azteca even more intimidating.
France establish impeccable Team To Beat credentials with standout World Cup performance so far
The World Cup last 32 has been great fun and contained much drama. And now it has a compelling performance of possible champions.
Haaland produces the most Haaland performance as Brazil, Gabriel next for inevitable Man City star
Brazil and Gabriel Magalhaes won’t be relishing facing Norway after Erling Haaland produced the most Erling Haaland performance ever…
Germany 2026 are now basically England and that’s got to hurt
After decades of World Cup dominance, Germany now face the reality of being something they never feared they ever would be: England.
World Cup 2026 finally finds its secret sauce as peril and jeopardy at last enter the chat
Two injury-time winners and two penalty shoot-outs in four games so far. After a group stage devoid of peril, this World Cup has found its teeth.
Germany hit new low as last remnants of their World Cup aura fade in another early exit
After group-stage exits at the last two 32-team World Cups, it’s the last-32 knockout round for Germany this time. They can’t even do pens now.
Carlo Ancelotti sees beyond Casemiro calamity to spark Brazil bedlam
When it seemed the football had left Casemiro again, Carlo Ancelotti held his nerve to guide Brazil back from the brink…
World Cup gets rest day by proxy as Canada provide perfect bridge to the knockout stage
Canada take their place in history and a pub quiz near you as the first ever winners of a last-32 World Cup game.
Why the Messi v Ronaldo ‘dream’ World Cup final could happen but absolutely won’t
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could meet in the World Cup final after landing on opposite sides of the draw. But there’s one problem…
Jude Bellingham sets the standard England must quickly reach
For the racists and the plain pig-ignorant, England’s talisman Jude Bellingham is making himself damn hard to scapegoat…
Rio Ferdinand makes another ‘man of the people’ gaffe with hydration breaks take
Self-titled ‘man of the people’ Rio Ferdinand has once again shown he’s got his finger on the pulse by suggesting the Premier League should also have hydration breaks.
The hidden industry powering the 2026 World Cup comes with a cost
The environmental cost of the 2026 World Cup has been a key focus of the tournament, but another emissions story remains largely invisible.
Bielsa bids farewell to World Cup as red mist descends for Uruguay against Spain
Marcelo Bielsa’s third and likely final World Cup has ended at a much earlier hurdle than expected.
No case for the defence means no case for England to win 2026 World Cup
England can start Saka or Rashford. They can pine for Foden or Palmer. But they can’t do much meaningful with the defence as it is.
Germany decision pushes Scotland closer to the brink of World Cup exit
Germany seemed to be doing Scotland a favour with their team selection but both nations might have been better served with a raft of changes…
Man Utd set to re-sign James Garner after being priced out of moves for every other midfield target
With Man Utd baulking at the price tags for all their top midfield targets before being hijacked by Premier League rivals, they’re going to end up with James Garner for ...
Steve Clarke sack incoming amid broken promise, Wright blast and ‘only Scotland’ nonsense
We were promised ‘a different Steve Clarke’ but this was more of the uninspiring, risible same from Scotland and their surely doomed coach.
Wenger prediction could finally come true if Arsenal sign their next Gilberto Silva
Arsenal do not fall into the post-World Cup signing trap all that often, but Johan Manzambi must be tempting Mikel Arteta this summer.
Alonso’s early transfer business signals Chelsea intent that’s great for Palmer but bad for Estevao
Alonso’s Chelsea blueprint has become clear through his first signing and interest in a Leeds star. It’s great news for Palmer and many others, but not so good for Estevao.
Football Finds A Way as World Cup 2026 succeeds despite itself and clownish organisers
One daft little rule change has left nine teams with nothing at stake in the final round of group games instead of none. It’s a baffling own goal.