Germany chief Voller lays out World Cup requirement for Barcelona keeper Ter Stegen Germany team manager Rudi Voller is eager to see Marc-Andre ter Stegen leave Barcelona in January. Voller insists Ter Stegen is the best goalkeeper available to Germany, but he must play regularly once he recovers from his back operation if he is to be guaranteed a place in their World Cup squad. With Joan Gar...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard looks on during England's defeat to Uruguay at the 2014 World Cup Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his time as a player. Branded a "golden generation", Gerrard was part of an immensely talented squad that failed to get beyond the quarter-finals of a major tour...Full Story »

Not every great signing hits the ground running. Andy Robertson arrived at Liverpool from Hull City and spent the first few months of the 2017-18 season sitting on the bench while Alberto Moreno ran up and down the left flank. A year later, midfielder Fabinho was signed early in the summer but didn't play a single minute in the Premier League until Oct. 20. Come May 2019, they were both startin...Full Story »

Mateta suggests he could leave Crystal Palace Crystal Palace hero Jean-Philippe Mateta has hinted he could leave the club in the near future as he wants to compete for the "Champions League and the biggest trophies". Speaking to RMC Sport, Mateta was asked whether he would like to 'move up a gear' to join an elite club. He replied: "It's natural, every ambitious player wants to reach that mi...Full Story »

The 25-year-old, who first shot to fame as an ice hockey goalie in Canada, has since built a huge following as a model and influencer. Mikayla Demaiter in her tiny black shots and see through white top Before going into influencing she was an ice hockey star… Dubbed the "world's sexiest hockey star", Mikayla swapped the rink for the runway and now regularly treats fans to glam updates from he...Full Story »

Roony Bardghji missed a gilt-edged chance on Sunday that could've drastically altered Barcelona's fortunes in their 4-1 defeat at Sevilla. Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images If, during the international break, you happen to be sharing a drink with a Barcelona fan who tries to tell you that their 4-1 mauling at Sevilla would have been different if Robert Lewandowski hadn't fl...Full Story »

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has not been called up by manager Thomas Tuchel for the national team's October fixtures despite recently returning to play for Real Madrid. ADAM VAUGHAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Last Wednesday, Jude Bellingham was named England's men's Player of the Year for 2024-25. Less than 48 hours later, he was dropped. England manager Thomas Tuchel explained the decis...Full Story »

[(Indonesia) Strength]: 1. Although Indonesia are not well-known, their strength has improved significantly in recent years, and they certainly hope to make an impact in this match.2. Indonesia have naturalized a number of players in recent years, mainly those with Dutch heritage in the team.3. Indonesia drew 0-0 at home against Lebanon in their last match, and they remained unbeaten in their pr...Full Story »

[(Yokohama FC) Strength]: 1. Yokohama FC's defense is solid. The team have conceded only 2 goals in their last 5 matches, with 3 clean sheets during this period.2. Yokohama FC have been very strong at home recently, currently on a three-match winning streak at home.3. Yokohama FC eliminated Vissel Kobe with a 2-1 aggregate score in the quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals of the competit...Full Story »

[(Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP)) Strength]: 1. Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP) currently have 29 points and are in the relegation zone, trailing teams outside the relegation zone by 4 points. They are highly motivated to secure 3 points at home against bottom-placed Paysandu (PA). [(Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP)) Weakness]: 1. Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP)'s key center-back Edson was sent off with a red ...Full Story »