Maguire suffers another England snub in goal-laden M-Team
Harry Maguire has been snubbed for another England XI, but might not be as frustrated considering the standard of available M-Team options.
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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.
Marsch makes baffling statement in dig at ‘defensive’ Morocco after Canada exit
Jesse Marsch went into hyperbolic overdrive by stating he would ‘rather be’ Canada than Morocco after managing the former to World Cup defeat.
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.
The Azteca: a classic stadium reimagined for the modern world
The Azteca has undergone a modern transformation which will make it iconic but unrecognisable for England against Mexico at the World Cup.
Ranking England’s largely depressing options to start at right-back against Mexico
England are going to have to play a World Cup last-16 game against Mexico at the Azteca. And they’re going to need a right-back. But who?
Ronaldo and Portugal kept in World Cup by mysterious ‘technology nobody knew about’
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal remain in the World Cup thanks to use of a mysterious ‘technology nobody knew about’ against Croatia.
The Elliot Anderson secret tactic which might mean England are not ‘pretty much f**ked’ against Mexico
England are ‘pretty much f**ked’ against Mexico – unless Elliot Anderson proves he is worth £116m by taking some low, driven pot-shots.
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.
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.
Tonali next? The biggest signings by clubs outside Champions League – summed up by brilliant Klopp quote
Sandro Tonali fluttering his eyelashes at Spurs feels weird considering the calibre of his other suitors, but Jurgen Klopp said it best…
2030 World Cup managers predicted: England appoint Poch, Southgate rescues Germany after Klopp disgrace
The 2026 World Cup may have featured the strongest selection of coaches in the competition’s history; just wait until England steal Pochettino.
Man United star told his ‘awkward’ problem after unforgivable Brazil act
Matheus Cunha will never replace Vinicius Junior for Brazil – and is presumably going to fail at Man United too – because he is nice.
Maresca becomes second most expensive Premier League manager ever behind Chelsea predecessor
Enzo Maresca was already one of the most expensive Premier League managers ever before his treachery landed Chelsea some absurd compensation.
The most expensive 30-plus Premier League signings ever reveals record Chelsea must beat for Xhaka
Chelsea must shatter a transfer record of their own to sign Xabi Alonso’s primary target, but spending big on stars over 30 can backfire.
Is Bellingham still ‘divisive soloist’ and ‘angry young man’ who England shouldn’t have taken to World Cup?
Jude Bellingham is seemingly no longer a ‘divisive soloist’ or ‘elephant in the room’ for England; will there be a World Cup apology soon?
No ‘disgrace’ as World Cup knock-outs confirmed after ridiculous – and heart-breaking – final group game
Iran were the ultimate losers of an absurd final game of the 2026 World Cup group stage as Austria and Algeria ridiculed calls of collusion.
Lionel Messi makes history yet again as Argentina threaten bizarre Brazil record
Lionel Messi made history again – even from the bench – as Argentina rounded out a perfect World Cup group stage against Jordan.
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…
England player ratings: Rashford infuriating, Rogers anonymous, Anderson struggles but Bellingham brilliant
Jude Bellingham was the star for England yet again as Marcus Rashford, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers and Jarell Quansah toiled against Panama.
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.
Should Tuchel and England block Manchester City from signing Elliot Anderson before he is ‘dropped’?
Manchester City have agreed a fee to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, but England have been told to block his medical.
Anderson fee is proof of ‘crazy’ inflation – how is he £70m more expensive than Phillips?
Man City signed Kalvin Phillips in similar circumstances to those surrounding Elliot Anderson this summer; the difference in fees is ‘crazy’.
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.
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.
So-called ‘world record’ holder Cristiano Ronaldo has actually scored zero proper goals for Portugal
Are you really a world-record holder if you have to lower yourself to counting goals scored against Scotland? Cristiano Ronaldo is an embarrassing fraud.
Chelsea refuse to sell Martinez as Romano takes on Edwards in depressing battle
Chelsea will outright refuse to sell Martinez, whoever he is. And Fabrizio Romano versus Luke Edwards is dreadfully depressing fare.
Ranking England’s nine possible replacements for a crocked Declan Rice
If Rice is injured who should replace him for England? There are nine genuine-ish options for Tuchel and Mainoo is the third best.
Ten transfer records which should be shattered by Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs this summer
Arsenal should break a couple of transfer records in a lavish summer window, as will Spurs, Manchester United and Liverpool.