Athletic Club's Daniel Vivian is challenged by Rayo Vallecano's Jorge de Frutos It's a generally accepted fact that title-winning sides are built on the foundation of a strong back four. Whilst there are some teams who are so free-flowing in attack that they'll often outscore their opponents, it's often forgotten that they too have defences which allow them to play in such a manner. Barcelon...Full Story »

BBC presneter Emma Louise Jones had the perfect response for one pervy fan as he slid into her DMs with a strange request Emma Louise Jones shared the DM Emma Louise Jones had the perfect response for a pervy fan's thong request on social media. Emma is no stranger to exposing creepy messages she receives via Instagram DMs - and she left fans in stitches with her latest response to one over e...Full Story »

Mbappe and Barcola celebrate Ten-man France recovered from a goal down to claim a hard-fought 2-1 win in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier (WCQ) over Iceland, who are now winless in 16 meetings against Les Bleus (D4, L12). Given the visitors’ dismal past record against Les Bleus, their defence-first policy in Paris was understandable. Didier Deschamps’ side were struggling to find a ...Full Story »

Domenico Tedesco was previously the Belgium manager Former Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco has replaced Jose Mourinho as manager of Turkish outfit Fenerbahce on a two-year contract, the Istanbul club said Tuesday. "Our new coach is Domenico Tedesco," Fenerbahce announced on X, adding that the Italian-German manager would be assisted by former team captain Gokhan Gonul. Tedesco, 39, had coached...Full Story »

New England Revolution v New York Red Bulls - Eastern Conference Final - Leg 1 The Premier League legend expressed his hopes that Mauricio Pochettino's side can find form in the wake of a disappointing run Saudi Arabia v United States - Gold Cup 2025 WHAT HAPPENED? France and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry admitted the USMNT has issues that must be addressed ahead of the 2026 World Cup and str...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC - Premier League Nottingham Forest have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new permanent manager after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo. A breakdown in relations with club owner Evangelos Marinakis led to Nuno's exit from the City Ground on Tuesday morning, and Forest have moved quickly to replace him. Ex-Tottenham boss Postecoglou's first game b...Full Story »

DILETTA LEOTTA left fans stunned as she posed nude in a bathtub. The glamorous Italian football presenter shared some snaps of her summer. Diletta Leotta enjoyed a family getaway with husband Loris Karius and two-year-old daughter Aria Diletta stunned in her Instagram post as she said goodbye to summer She left fans slack-jawed as she posed nude in a bathtub Diletta, 34, was seen alongside ...Full Story »

Seattle Sounders v Inter Miami CF - Leagues Cup Final Lionel Messi could reportedly play a part in Barcelona's upcoming elections as president Joan Laporta seeks to secure another term. WHAT HAPPENED? Ahead of next year's elections at Barcelona, club president Laporta is seeking his fourth term at the club. Now, according to SER, Messi could 'participate' in this process, but it may not be in...Full Story »

Marc Guehi says Liverpool move collapse didn’t affect his mood Marc Guehi may have watched his dream Liverpool move collapse on deadline day, but the Crystal Palace captain didn’t let it affect his mood with England. The 25-year-old instead shone during the latest Three Lions World Cup qualifiers, establishing himself as one of the standout performers. Guehi remained upbeat follo...Full Story »

Onana 'surprised' by Ratcliffe's support of Man Utd loan exit Andre Onana has reportedly been left 'surprised' by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to support the Manchester United man heading out on loan. Bellingham shares update after returning to Madrid training Real Madrid fans have reason to celebrate as Jude Bellingham posted an upbeat update on social media following his return to trainin...Full Story »

FBL-WC-2026-EUR-QUALIFIERS-SRB-ENG England captain Harry Kane matched a Wayne Rooney goal record after scoring in his country's 5-0 rout of Serbia. Serbia v England - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier WHAT HAPPENED? The Bayern Munich star opened the scoring as Thomas Tuchel's men romped to a commanding 2026 World Cup qualifier victory in Belgrade on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has now scored a...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after giving Portugal a 2-1 lead Portugal put themselves in the driving seat in FIFA World Cup qualifying (WCQ) Group F after coming from behind to beat Hungary 3-2 in Budapest, strengthening their chances of making an appearance at a seventh consecutive World Cup. Fresh off UEFA Nations League success and in much stronger form than their opponents, Portugal had a ...Full Story »

Isco due contract boost thanks to Antony's Betis return Isco has welcomed Antony's return to Real Betis. Not only is the club skipper pleased to see Betis strengthened by Antony's return from Manchester United, but the Brazil winger's signing also means a boost in salary for the 33 year-old midfielder. Isco has been in talks with Betis about a new contract and ABC says with Antony's return, i...Full Story »

Grimsby Town v Manchester United - Carabao Cup Second Round Andre Onana has been torn apart on social media after the Manchester United flop cheaply gave away a goal in Cameroon's 1-0 loss to Cape Verde. WHAT HAPPENED? Cameroon fell to a surprise World Cup qualifying loss thanks to Dailon Livramento's solo effort. The 24-year-old raced through on goal but instead of closing him down, Onana wa...Full Story »

Onana Ratcliffe Andre Onana has reportedly been left 'surprised' by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to support the Manchester United man heading out on loan. WHAT HAPPENED? In light of Onana's impending loan move to Turkish side Trabzonspor, the Daily Mail claims that the 29-year-old expected to stay at United after Monaco were put off by his £30 million ($40.5m) valuation this summer....Full Story »

United States v South Korea - International Friendly The former USMNT star raised concerns about Mauricio Pochettino's squad's readiness for the World Cup WHAT HAPPENED Assessing the USMNT's 2-0 loss to South Korea and the state of the squad, former national team star Tim Howard discounted any sense of optimism around the program ahead of the 2026 World Cup. “There's an optimism around...Full Story »

[(Mexico) Strength]: 1. The current Mexican squad includes experienced players such as Raul Jimenez and Jesus Gallardo, making the team's overall strength formidable.2. In a recently concluded friendly game, Mexico drew 0-0 with a strong team Japan. The team have achieved an impressive record of 6 wins and 2 draws in their last 8 games, demonstrating outstanding overall performance.3. Mexico hav...Full Story »

[(Venezuela) Strength]: 1. Venezuela currently have 18 points, ranking 7th in the standings, already out of direct qualification. The team are only 1 point ahead of 8th-placed Bolivia, so they still need to fight hard for a win to secure a playoff spot, with undeniable motivation.2. Veteran forward Salomon Rondon has been included in the current squad. He has made 119 appearances for Venezuela, ...Full Story »

[(Peru) Strength]: 1. Peru have been eliminated from contention for the 2026 World Cup finals and playoffs one round ahead of schedule, making this match more about playing for pride. As their final home game, the team aim to reward their fans with a victory, demonstrating strong motivation.2. In terms of home performance, Peru have shown notable resilience, remaining undefeated in their last si...Full Story »

[(Chile) Strength]: 1. Chile currently have only 10 points and sit at the bottom of the standings, having already been eliminated from advancing. However, playing at home, the team are still motivated to win this game.2. Lucas Cepeda has 7 appearances in the qualification, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. He is a key role in the offensive end. [(Chile) Weakness]: 1. In a recently conclud...Full Story »

[(Australia(U23)) Strength]: 1. Australia(U23) currently have 6 points, tied with China(U23), but lead the group on goal difference. In this match, the team will strive to secure points to lock in the top spot in the group, demonstrating strong determination.2. The main striker, Nathanael Blair, has scored 5 goals in the first two qualifiers, showcasing excellent form.3. Australia(U23) have secu...Full Story »

[(Bolivia) Strength]: 1. Bolivia are currently ranked 8th in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) standings, only 1 point behind 7th-placed Venezuela, still retaining hope for a play-offs spot. This match is crucial for the team, and they must go all out for a victory to have a chance to advance to the play-offs, so their motivation is very strong.2. In terms of home performance, Bolivia have ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   When Odegaard & Gyokeres use Kai-Grooming   Nuno Espirito Santo sacked   18-year-old Lamine Yamal just revealed his new phone wallpaper featuring his ladylove, Nicki Nicole!   Thoughts   CAN'T WAIT FOR EL CLÁSICO!   MEANWHILE in The European World Cup Qualifiers...    "What is Cristiano Ronald...Full Story »

Crystal Palace to sign Arsenal starlet Arsenal and Crystal Palace have reportedly reached an agreement on a compensation package for youngster Dan Casey. Now, The Standard states the 18-year-old will head to London rivals Palace, with the attacking midfielder technically out of contract at present. Man City & Spurs want Aberdeen wonderkid Manchester City and Tottenham are reportedly in...Full Story »

What next Dele Alli The midfielder claims to have ambitions of playing at the 2026 World Cup, but those seem wildly unrealistic at this point It's been another turbulent year for Dele Alli. After being let go by Everton in 2024, he had renewed hope of starting life afresh with Como, the plucky Serie A newcomers managed by Cesc Fabregas and frequented by Hollywood royalty. He is now, howev...Full Story »

FBL-WC-2026-SAMERICA-QUALIFIERS-ARG-SCALONI-PRESSER The Inter Miami star recently cast doubt on his participation in the next World Cup. Argentina v Venezuela - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier WHAT HAPPENED? Lionel Messi’s recent comments suggesting he may skip the 2026 World Cup made headlines around the globe, as fans are still hoping to see the Argentine captain have one last dance on...Full Story »

Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Youth League 2024/25 Arsenal and Crystal Palace have reportedly reached an agreement on a compensation package for youngster Dan Casey. WHAT HAPPENED? Casey was reportedly offered a new deal by Arsenal earlier this year but the 18-year-old snubbed their advances. Now, The Standard states the teenager will head to London rivals Palace, with the attacking mi...Full Story »

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League Manchester City and Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing a rising Aberdeen star next summer. WHAT HAPPENED? According to TEAMtalk, City and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Aberdeen academy star Cooper Masson. The 16-year-old is currently out on loan at Scottish second-tier side Kelty Hearts, where he has impressed from the off. Abe...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta Thomas Frank Arsenal Tottenham Arsenal and Tottenham are both monitoring highly-rated Swindon Town goalkeeper Anton Robinson, a 6ft 5in shot-stopper born in 2008. The teenager, already making waves in England’s lower leagues, has attracted interest from the north London giants, who are preparing to battle for his signature as he emerges as one of the brightest young talents i...Full Story »

Ajax vs Celtic FC - Como Cup Ajax wonderkid Aaron Bouwman is reportedly attracting interest from a host of Premier League sides and a European giant. WHAT HAPPENED? According to TEAMtalk, the 18-year-old is being tracked by Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester City. The centre-back has already made his debut for Ajax and has been tipped for a bright future. Ajax v...Full Story »

Andre Onana Man Utd Rio Ferdinand says getting rid of Andre Onana will stop "bad smells" hanging around Manchester United as he nears a Trabzonspor loan move. WHAT HAPPENED? Following news that United keeper Onana is set for a loan exit, United legend Ferdinand says he is "pleased" the 29-year-old is heading out the Old Trafford exit door. He stressed that the Red Devils have kept underperfor...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT and her girlfriend Jess Glynne cosied up together during their romantic trip abroad. The couple visited the "chill version" of Ibiza as Scott enjoyed some time away from football during the international break. She shared several snaps from her trip to the Spanish island, accompanied by singer Glynne. Scott soaked up the sun in her bikini and shared some photos of her dinner and ...Full Story »

FBL-WC-2026-EUR-QUALIFIERS-ENG-PRESSER Harry Kane has confirmed that England have a plan if their players are racially abused by fans in Serbia during their World Cup qualifier. WHAT HAPPENED? The Serbian Football Association has pleaded with fans to be well-behaved for Tuesday's clash in Belgrade, which will see 15 per cent of Stadion Rajiko Mitic closed off after a series of problems in rec...Full Story »

Kasper Hjulmand is the new coach at Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen have announced that former Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand has been appointed their new manager. The Dane has signed a two-year deal in what will be his first job in club football since 2019. He is expected to have his first training day at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday and will be in charge of his new club for the first time on Fr...Full Story »

MATS HUMMELS and his model girlfriend were repeatedly shown on camera during Germany's recent World Cup qualifier. That is amid a bitter row between Hummels, 36, and his ex-wife Cathy Fischer which was sparked last month. The legendary defender was spotted at the RheinEnergieSTADION on Sunday to watch the German national team in action against Northern Ireland. Julian Nagelsmann's men won 3...Full Story »

Nicolas Jackson's agent opens up on Bayern rumours: Many speak, but few tell the truth Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson joined Bayern Munich on loan this summer and his agent has cleared up rumours about him staying with the side. Jackson eventually joined Bayern for a loan fee of 314.2M, with a reported obligation to buy of 356.2M if he hits a reported appearance quota if he plays 40 games whi...Full Story »

🔊 Bosnia and Herzegovina are set to host Austria in a clash for the top spot in Group H of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Both national teams remain unbeaten in the qualifying stage, although the "Red-Whites" have played one less match. This matchup is arguably the most intriguing in terms of standings scenarios, with all underdogs and contenders for the top two spots in the group already defea...Full Story »

📢 Can Venezuela hold onto their playoff spot, or will Colombia showcase their class by sealing qualification with a win? The clash takes place at the "Monumental de Maturin," where the hosts will aim to capitalize on home advantage. For "La Vinotinto," this is a crucial match—every point could be pivotal in their playoff battle. Colombia, having already secured their spot at the 2026 Worl...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has recounted an awkward first interaction between his wife Coleen and former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal. Van Gaal replaced David Moyes as Man United manager in 2014, and lasted two seasons with the Premier League club before being sacked after the 2016 FA Cup final. Rooney was chosen to replace Nemanja Vidic as captain under Van Gaal and played 79 times across the...Full Story »

🔈 What are Chile's chances of making a statement in their final qualifier match? One of the last round fixtures in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup is the clash between Chile and Uruguay. "La Roja" have had a dismal qualifying campaign, deservedly sitting in 10th place on the table. Meanwhile, "La Celeste" have been impressive throughout and currently hold the 3rd spot. The ...Full Story »

📢 Can Bolivia seize their opportunity at the Estadio Municipal in El Alto to clinch a playoff spot, or will Brazil wrap up their qualification campaign with a victory? For the hosts, this is the last chance to grab the seventh spot that keeps their World Cup 2026 dreams alive, and they are banking on the home advantage. However, facing the "Seleção," fresh off a commanding 3-0 win ove...Full Story »

🔈 Can Ecuador's national team pose a challenge to the qualifiers' winner? One of the final fixtures in the 2026 World Cup qualification will see Ecuador take on Argentina at the Banco Pichincha Stadium in Guayaquil. It's intriguing as this clash pits the most potent attacking team against the most resilient defensive side. Bookmakers tread carefully in picking a favorite and anticipate a balanc...Full Story »

🔈 What storylines does the final round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup hold? Soon, the national teams of Peru and Paraguay will clash on the pitch at the "Nacional" stadium in Lima. Neither team has much at stake for this upcoming encounter: the "Blanquirroja" have lost all chances of qualifying for the World Cup, while the "Guaraní" have already secured their spot ...Full Story »

🔊 How long will Iceland hold onto the top spot in Group D of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? The Scandinavians face a challenging trip to the "Parc des Princes" to take on France, who are the clear favorites in the group. The "Vikings" are likely to contend for the second position with Ukraine, and they have already taken the first step towards that goal by defeating Azerbaijan. France secured a...Full Story »

🔊 A local showdown is on the cards in the World Cup qualifiers as teams unlikely to secure a spot face off. Cyprus will host Romania, with the visitors rightfully considered the favorites for this clash. Here’s our prediction for the event along with a bet offering attractive odds. Head-to-Head The last official encounter between these teams took place on 11 June 2025 and ended with a 2...Full Story »

🔈 How much of a walk in the park will this clash be for Ståle Solbakken's squad against the Moldovan team? The next highlight of Group I's qualifiers is the showdown between Norway and Moldova at the Ullevål Stadium. The Scandinavians have made a textbook start to their World Cup 2026 qualification campaign and currently top the standings. Meanwhile, the "Tricolors" have lost all four...Full Story »

🔊 Which national team will secure their first victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? Ireland traditionally perform better at home, yet they are considered favorites in the upcoming match, even though it will take place in Yerevan at the "Vazgen Sargsyan Stadium." Armenia currently appear as the underdogs in Group F. However, with strong performances in their home fixtures, they could contend...Full Story »

[(Albania) Strength]: 1. The core players in Albania's midfield and forward line are Armando Broja and Kristjan Asllani, with their market values being 12 million and 13 million respectively.2. Albania's most recent match saw them defeat Gibraltar 1-0 away from home, and the team performed well.3. Albania have remained unbeaten in their last two home games, with a record of one win and one draw....Full Story »

[(USA) Strength]: 1. Christian Pulisic is the leader of the USA national team. The 27-year-old has made 79 appearances for the national team, scoring 32 goals, both of which are team highs. [(USA) Neutral]: 1. USA scored 7 goals and conceded 8 in the last 5 games, boasting decent attack but unstable defense.2. USA are 15th in the world, showing comparable overall strength with 17th-placed Japan...Full Story »

[(Ecuador) Strength]: 1. Although Ecuador have already qualified, with home field advantage, Ecuador may fight for honor and strive to win. In addition, Ecuador's defensive performance has always been quite outstanding. In the last 17 World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) games, they have only conceded 5 goals, making them the team with the best defense in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL).2. ...Full Story »

[(Serbia) Strength]: 1. Serbia's main center forward Mitrovic, who missed the last game due to a calf injury, is expected to return to the starting lineup in this game. He netted a hat-trick against Andorra in the current qualifiers and has now netted 62 goals for the national team, being Serbia's all-time top scorer.2. Juventus FC striker Dusan Vlahovic scored the only goal of the game in the l...Full Story »

[(Hungary) Strength]: 1. This time playing at home against powerful Portugal, Hungary will strive to earn points and are highly motivated.2. Szoboszlai, who plays for the Premier League giants Liverpool F.C., is the captain and core midfielder of Hungary. In the last game, he assisted his teammate Roland Sallai to score, performing quite well. [(Hungary) Neutral]: 1. Hungary drew 2-2 with Irela...Full Story »

[(Armenia) Strength]: 1. Eduard Spertsyan scored in a row in the previous warm-up matches, being important to the team's upfront. He is expected to perform better in the competitive games. [(Armenia) Neutral]: 1. Armenia ended the last 6 straight games with OVERs in O/U. [(Armenia) Weakness]: 1. Armenia suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat to Portugal in the first match of this period, showing poor ...Full Story »