Quentin Merlin and Portugal's defender Rodrigo Pinheiro vie for the ball Group C heavy-hitters Portugal and France played out a tense 0-0 draw on matchday one of the 2025 UEFA European U21 Championships, as Rui Jorge’s side avoided a third successive defeat with an assured display in Trencin. In a first meeting between the two heavyweight nations since 2011, it was Portugal who edged a c...Full Story »

Arsenal star Saka admits fears over hamstring injury recovery Arsenal star Bukayo Saka admits he doubted his fitness after suffering a hamstring injury earlier this season. The 23-year-old came off the bench in England’s 3-1 loss to Senegal and has now opened up about the self-doubts he faced in regaining form, having been a key figure for both club and country. 0"It’s about not t...Full Story »

Premier League clubs increased their spending in the January window to £370 million -- up on the £100m paid out last year -- though Manchester City are chiefly responsible after splashing out £180m of that on their own. We were nowhere near the 2023 record of £815m, but will the summer see a rise in expensive moves? This year, for the first time, the transfer window has been...Full Story »

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off a year today when joint-hosts Mexico get the tournament underway in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on June 11, 2026. It will be the biggest World Cup, with the format expanding from 32 nations at Qatar 2022 to 48 teams in USA, Mexico and Canada. The result is 104 games across 16 cities in three nations before the new world champion is crowned at New Jersey'...Full Story »

Throughout the 2024 Major League Soccer season, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi played in a mere 55% of available games. Still, despite his limited participation in a pink jersey, Messi led the club to the Supporters' Shield and an MLS points record, and he was named the league MVP. To do that, Messi just needed 19 games (or 1,485 minutes) to prove himself last season with 20 goals and 16 assi...Full Story »

Tommaso Baldanzi celebrates the winner for Italy Italy opened their U21 European Championships campaign with three points against Romania, with Tommaso Baldanzi’s first-half goal enough to seal a 1-0 win in Trnava and bring an end to the Azzurri’s five-game winless run. Against a spirited Romania side heading to Slovakia on the back of a 1-0 win over Georgia last week, Luca Koleosh...Full Story »

Kluivert on Kerkez's impending move to Liverpool: I hope he'll make it happen there! Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert has spoken on Milos Kerkez's transfer to Liverpool this summer which is all but confirmed. The Hungarian has been strongly linked with a move to Anfield for some time now and has been on the Premier League champions transfer list for this summer after he was one of many standout p...Full Story »

Slovenia boss pleads with Arsenal target Sesko to "never go" to Saudi Arabia RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has been told to never go to Saudi Arabia in his younger years by Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek. Al-Hilal have made an enquiry about the 22-year-old who scored 39 goals in 87 games for Leipzig since joining the German club two years ago. The promising striker has been linked with a number...Full Story »

Emi Martinez's wife clears up her husband's transfer rumours: He wasn't in tears... Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been linked with a move away from the club this summer but his wife has now cleared up rumours that he may be leaving. The Argentinian shot-stopper was visibly moved as fans applauded him following the 2-0 victory over Spurs on one of the final days of the season in which...Full Story »

Man City beat Arsenal and Aston Villa for Norway wonderkid Nypan Manchester City have beaten Arsenal and Aston Villa to the signing of Sverre Nypan who is said to be the next Martin Odegaard. As per The Athletic, City are close to reaching an agreement to sign Rosenborg midfielder Nypan in what will be a record fee for a player from the Norwegian league. The youngster made his debut for Rosenb...Full Story »

Tuchel sends tough message to Alexander-Arnold Thomas Tuchel has warned Trent Alexander-Arnold that he must offer something "unique" to the England squad or face being regularly left out. The Real Madrid star played just 26 minutes in the last international break and the Three Lions manager stated that his LaLiga move caused stress but warned he must consistently offer something "unique" to se...Full Story »

Liverpool FC v Crystal Palace FC - Premier League Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to wear the No.12 shirt for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup and potentially beyond. WHAT HAPPENED? Real have revealed their squad list and the official numbers that they will wear at the Club World Cup, with Alexander-Arnold forced to leave his iconic Liverpool shirt number, No.66, behind. Instead, the right-bac...Full Story »

Los Angeles Football Club v Sporting Kansas City The winger claimed scoring the qualifying goal for the Black and Gold in their playoff match vs. Club America was one his proudest moments in MLS WHAT HAPPENED Denis Bouanga scored a crucial goal in a 2-1 win over Club America that secured Los Angeles FC's historic qualification for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, describing it as "a magic moment...Full Story »

FBL-ENG-PRESSER Thomas Tuchel has revealed the one non-English player he would love to be able to pick in his Three Lions squad. WHAT HAPPENED? Appearing in an interview on talkSPORT, the England boss was asked by Stuart Pearce to select a player from another country he wishes he had available, plumping for Manchester City star and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri. WHAT TUCHEL SAID Tuchel sai...Full Story »

Real Madrid CF v RCD Mallorca - La Liga EA Sports Jude Bellingham has named Zinedine Zidane as his dream team-mate, but has explained why he couldn't play alongside him for an entire season. WHAT HAPPENED? Bellingham has named Zidane as his dream team-mate for a one-off fantasy game, as he insists that the France icon would be a walking highlight reel. The former Real boss, of course, won La ...Full Story »

Real Betis Balompie v Chelsea FC - UEFA Conference League Final 2025 Borussia Dortmund's sporting director has revealed the club's stance on signing Jadon Sancho again this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Sancho has enjoyed two spells with the Bundesliga club and a third has been rumoured after he returned to Manchester United at the end of his loan spell with Chelsea. However, club chief Sebastian Ke...Full Story »

Mexico v Turkey - International Friendly El Tri confirmed friendly matches against Japan and South Korea during the upcoming FIFA international window in September America v Pachuca - Final Torneo Clausura 2025 Liga MX Femenil WHAT HAPPENED? With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the Mexican national team is ramping up its preparations for a historic tournament that will be co-hosted b...Full Story »

📢 Can Slovenia U21 withstand the onslaught of Germany U21 in the opening round of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship? Germany are in impressive form, remaining unbeaten in their last ten official matches. Known for their attacking prowess, they average over three goals per game. However, their defense occasionally falters, adding intrigue to the upcoming clash. Slovenia are also on the ris...Full Story »

📢 What to expect from the clash between the Czech Republic U21 and England U21 in the opening round of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship? Both squads are in excellent form, but the English side stands out with particularly impressive stats—they have won 8 of their last 10 matches. Their attacking style is paying off, boasting an average of over four goals per game. The Czechs are al...Full Story »

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup debuts in the United States with a fresh format, gathering 32 elite clubs for the pinnacle of inter-club competition. This edition spotlights Group F, where Germany’s “Bumblebees” Borussia Dortmund, Brazil's “Tricolor” Fluminense, South Korea’s relentless Ulsan HD FC, and South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are are all read...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   The USMNT heading into the Gold Cup   Liverpool are spending big after winning the Premier League   The first manager to win five Champions Leagues and the first manager to win all of Europe's top five leagues.Now, he’s embarking on a World Cup challenge with Brazil.Salute to one of the best on Carlo Ancelotti's 66th birthday &n...Full Story »

Arsenal have been chasing RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko for a year, and the Slovenia international has now rejected a move to Saudi Arabia in order to play at the Club World Cup Benjamin Sesko could be on his way to Arsenal Arsenal are set to press ahead with their pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, after the Slovenian international snubbed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in ti...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED star Joshua Zirkzee was twerked on by a partygoer at a festival on holiday. The Holland striker is enjoying some time away with his Red Devils team-mate and compatriot, Matthijs de Ligt. The pair went on a boat trip together and Zirkzee also attended the Jouvert celebrations in Barbados. Zirkzee, 24, went topless as he took part in the festivities, wearing only cargo short...Full Story »

FOOTBALL is set to live up to its beautiful game tag at this summer's Club World Cup. A whopping 32 teams are heading to the US for the revamped tournament that begins on June 15. And some of the most glam Wags from across the planet are ready to steal the show in the stands. From models, TV presenters and actresses, SunSport runs down those most likely to catch the eye. Manchester City A...Full Story »

Bryan Mbeumo has a big decision to make over his future as Manchester United and Tottenham battle to sign the Brentford forward in a £60million transfer Thomas Frank is keen to take Bryan Mbeumo to Tottenham Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has urged Bryan Mbeumo to opt for a switch to Tottenham over a possible £60 million transfer to United. The tug-of-war for the sought-...Full Story »

Real Madrid will complete their deal for Franco Mastantuono after the youngster competes at the Club World Cup with River Plate. Mastantuono to join Real Madrid later this summer Will first play at Club World Cup River Plate star has €45m release clause WHAT HAPPENED?Real Madrid will sign River Plate wonderkid Mastantuono after the Club World Cup, according to Fabrizio Romano. Los ...Full Story »

Stunning Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta will be presenting the Club World Cup in a boost to fans. The action in America kicks off on Sunday and fans are eager to find out how the inaugural revamp of the tournament fares. But viewers also have another reason to tune in as well. Diletta, 33, who is married to former Liverpool and Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius, hosted the Club World Cu...Full Story »

Liverpool seal record Wirtz dealLiverpool have secured a deal to sign Florian Wirtz for a British record €150m fee. Fabrizio Romano reports that the German will now head to Merseyside for a medical as he closes in on a move from Bayer Leverkusen. Gittens named in Dortmund squadJamie Gittens has been named in Borussia Dortmund's squad for the Club World Cup, after a move to Chelsea fell...Full Story »

Tottenham are pursuing Brentford manager Thomas Frank after sacking Ange Postecoglou (Image: GETTY) Thomas Frank is said to be keen to take Bryan Mbeumo and Nathan Collins to Tottenham with him if he quits Brentford to take charge of Spurs. Tottenham are eyeing up a move for the talented manager and may stump up around £10million to meet his release clause. Frank took charge of Brentfor...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka during an England press conference. (Image: Getty Images) Bukayo Saka has bravely spoken out about the intense toll on both body and mind when contending with his first significant injury. The 23-year-old Arsenal star was sidelined for a challenging three months of the previous campaign after requiring hamstring surgery on Christmas Eve. The talented England winger has confessed ...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be desperate to freshen up his squad this summer (Image: GETTY) Arsenal could be waiting for a three-man domino effect at Bayern Munich before they discover whether they can sign Leroy Sane. The Gunners have been linked with the German winger this summer after missing out on the Premier League title once again. Arsenal have been in the mix for Premier League gl...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca is trying to improve his Chelsea squad. (Image: Getty) Chelsea have reportedly had a second bid for Jamie Gittens turned down by Borussia Dortmund, who are demanding more money ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline. The Blues are desperately trying to finalise their business so that any new signings can participate in the Club World Cup. However, Dortmund are proving tough negotia...Full Story »

Ruben Amorim is set to retain Tom Heaton in his Man Utd squad for next season (Image: Getty) Manchester United have reportedly agreed a contract extension with Tom Heaton which will take the veteran goalkeeper's playing career into his forties. United confirmed that they were in talks with Heaton, 39, as part of the official squad update they released on Monday. In that announcement, the Red...Full Story »

Premier League clubs are in a race against the clock to get deals over the line before the summer transfer window is put on pause by the Club World Cup. The window will shut later on today, prompting numerous clubs to accelerate deals over the coming hours. Liverpool remain locked in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz and Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, while Chelsea are als...Full Story »

Brighton beat Man United and Arsenal to Greek wonderkid signing Brighton have reportedly beaten Premier League giants Man United and Arsenal to the signing of Greek wonderkid Charalampos Kostoulas. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the 18-year-old is set to undergo his medical at Brighton ahead of his proposed 334 million move. Arsenal and Man United have been heavily linked with a move for...Full Story »

Stefano Pioli turns down Italy job after Lucian Spalletti sack Stefano Pioli is the latest manager to turn down the oppurtunity to take over the Italian national team following the dismissal of Lucian Spalletti. Spalletti was let go after a string of disappointing results in the UEFA Nations League, with his last game being a 2-0 win over Moldova. Claudio Ranieri was then offered the chance t...Full Story »

The Netherlands' Memphis Depay (#10) was the star of the night with two goals, an assist, and a tied record The Netherlands continued their perfect start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with an 8-0 home win over minnows Malta. The match marked Oranje's first in Groningen since 1983, when they beat Iceland 3-0 in a EURO 1984 qualifier. It was Ronald Koeman's second of 78 Dutch caps. F...Full Story »

Australia qualify for 2026 World Cup with win over Saudi Arabia Australian have qualified for their sixth consecutive World Cup following their 2-1 AFC qualifier win over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Connor Metcalfe, 25, and Mitchell Duke, 34, scored the goals as Australia came from behind to beat Saudi Arabia. The Socceroos only had to avoid a heavy defeat to secure their qualification, but they...Full Story »

Matheus Cunha has left Wolves for Manchester. (Image: Getty Images) The first summer transfer window has now closed and teams are stopped from concluding any business. Due to the Club World Cup, Premier League teams are operating within two separate windows this summer. The first commenced on June 1 and is scheduled to conclude on June 10. As it stands, all 20 of next season's Premier League ...Full Story »

Roy Keane raged during England's friendly with Senegal. (Image: ITV.) Roy Keane fired both barrels at Kyle Walker as he called out the England star for being "lazy" during the friendly 3-1 defeat to Senegal. He accused the AC Milan loanee of being at fault for Ismaila Sarr's equalising goal just before half-time. Harry Kane gave the hosts the lead at Nottingham Forest's City Ground, but the T...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham was furious after England lost to Senegal on Tuesday evening (Image: GETTY) Jude Bellingham kicked a water cooler in anger after he was denied a late equaliser during England’s 3-1 defeat against Senegal at the City Ground on Tuesday evening. The Real Madrid attacker thought he had drawn England level at 2-2 with just minutes remaining, but the goal was ruled out after L...Full Story »

England were defeated by Senegal at the City Ground (Image: Getty) England suffered their first-ever defeat against an African opponent as Senegal ran out surprise 3-1 winners at Nottingham Forest's City Ground. The friendly loss comes only three days after the Three Lions laboured to a one-goal victory over minnows Andorra in a World Cup qualifier, with Thomas Tuchel overseeing a worrying ru...Full Story »

🔊 The national teams of Eswatini and Tanzania are set to clash in the second round of the COSAFA Cup in Group C. From a tournament motivation standpoint, Tanzania's journey is effectively over as they have lost their chance to reach the semifinals. Meanwhile, Eswatini, with a victory, can level on points with the group leaders Madagascar and advance to the semifinals based on head-to-head perfo...Full Story »

🔊 An intriguing clash awaits as Botswana and Zambia face off to determine who advances to the semifinals from Group D. Let's not forget, Group D consists of three teams, meaning each team plays two matches. Currently, the Comoros Islands lead the group, having completed their matches and amassed a total of four points. Can Botswana defeat Zambia and surpass the Comoros Islands on head-to-head c...Full Story »

🔊 The opening match of the U21 European Championship in Group A, featuring Slovakia and Spain, promises to be an intriguing clash. This encounter kicks off the tournament as Slovakia hosts this year's championship. Both teams are known for their vibrant play: the Slovaks often find the net at home, while the Spaniards typically display high-scoring performances. However, the current form of bot...Full Story »

🔊 The upcoming clash between the Italy and Romania U21 teams in the opening round of Group A at the Euro U21 promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both squads topped their respective qualifying groups, yet they arrive at the tournament with differing outcomes from their warm-up matches. So, who stands as the favorite in this matchup? Italy U21 Team Overview The team's last match was on in a f...Full Story »

🔊 In the opening round of the Euro U-21, we have an intriguing clash in Group C as Poland face off against Georgia. Both teams finished second in their respective qualifying groups, but their journeys to the final tournament were quite different. To gain a comprehensive understanding and make a well-founded prediction for the upcoming match, let's take a look at the latest news surrounding the ...Full Story »

📢 Can Ukraine U21 hold off Denmark U21's formidable attack in the opening round of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship? Both teams are in consistent form, adding intrigue to the upcoming clash. Ukraine have been nearly unbeatable recently, reflecting their confidence. Meanwhile, Denmark impress with their scoring prowess, netting more than 1.5 goals in eight of their last nine matches. This...Full Story »

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Finland U21 and Netherlands U21 in the opening round of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship? The Finns display fighting spirit, but their current form has been inconsistent, raising questions about their stability. Meanwhile, the Netherlands are in excellent shape, having won their last ten official matches in a row. Their attacking prowess is imp...Full Story »

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup debuts in the United States with a fresh format, gathering 32 elite clubs for the pinnacle of inter-club competition. This edition spotlights Group D, which brings together the newly crowned UEFA Conference League champions Chelsea F.C., South American powerhouses CR Flamengo (RJ), and African dark horses Esperance Sportive de Tunis. However, Club Leon were banned&nb...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   One of the best left-backs in the world meeting one of the best wingers in the world.Nuno Mendes came out on top vs. Lamine Yamal     Cristiano Ronaldo's impact with Portugal has been heroic     Finding players for these teams     Man City now     Will Gyokeres join United?      ...Full Story »

Bournemouth agree deal for Kerkez replacement Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Rennes for the transfer of left-back Adrien Truffert. Le Parisien claim a deal worth around €17m has been agreed between the two parties and the move is expected to help Milos Kerkez secure his anticipated switch to Liverpool. Man City to send youngster to Lyon in Cherki deal Manchester City will...Full Story »

Arsenal will be in the market for a new left winger this summer, and one of their targets is believed to be Man United's Alejandro Garnacho. The Gunners have been linked with several left wingers in recent months, with the expectation being that a signing will be made to replace one of Gabriel Martinello or Leandro Trossard – neither of whom have overly impressed when called upon over t...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? The Sun claims Grealish has accepted his City career is over, and now Leverkusen are set to enter the race for his services. The 29-year-old is said to be valued at around £40 million ($54.2m), with ex-Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag telling Leverkusen chiefs he could be the 'perfect replacement' for Liverpool-linked Wirtz. THE BIGGER PICTURE Grealish has gone from b...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed terms with Thomas Frank to become their next manager. Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham last week after winning the Europa League for the Lilywhites and ending the club's 17-year wait for silverware, with Spurs releasing an intriguing statement blaming the Australian's dismissal on league form. The club finished 17th in the table last term and are now pre...Full Story »

Bonnie Blue has been banned from OnlyFans - real name Tia Billinger, the adult star has been repeatedly criticised for her outlandish sexual stunts and online content Bonnie Blue's controversial antics have landed her in trouble again Adult star Bonnie Blue has been banned on a popular adult content site, potentially putting her massive income at risk. The adult content creator known for her ...Full Story »

Diletta, 33, works as a football presenter for DAZN in her native Italy. Diletta Leotta wowed in a figure-hugging bikini She shared several snaps from her holiday Diletta is a sports TV presenter The beauty has a whopping nine million followers on Instagram While Karius, 31, is now employed between the sticks for German club Schalke. The couple jetted off to Mallorca for a much-needed brea...Full Story »

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk opens up on retirement plans Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has ruled out returning to the Netherlands before calling time on his incredible career. The 33-year-old came through the academy with Eredivisie side Groningen before leaving to join Scottish giants Celtic back in 2013. Van Dijk has since won two Premier League titles and a Champions League, among o...Full Story »

Belgium celebrate De Bruyne's late winner Wales manager Craig Bellamy saw his unbeaten start to life in the hotseat ended after 10 games, but his charges put up a brave fight in Belgium, going down 4-3 to the Red Devils in an unforgettable FIFA World Cup qualifier (WCQ) that saw them fight back from 3-0 down. Despite their manager’s strong record, Wales knew this was going to be their bi...Full Story »