The Ghana national team has made a dramatic move ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, turning to experience in a moment of urgency. With time running out before the tournament, the federation has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach, signaling both ambition and immediate need for stability...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Ghana

Colombian star James Rodriguez made his first start for Minnesota United in the US Open Cup, but his performance raised more questions than answers after playing 66 minutes, still far from his best version...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Analysis
• James David Rodriguez Rubio
• Colombia

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. The injury occurred in the 27th minute of Tuesday's second-leg match, with the 23-year-old carried off on a stretcher as Liverpool exited the competition with a 4-0 aggregate defeat...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Injury
• Hugo Ekitike
• France

Iran's men's national team will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on April 15, 2026. Speaking at CNBC's Invest in America Forum in Washington, D.C., Infantino stated: "Iran has to come, of course. They represent their people. They have qualified. The players want to play."...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Analysis
• Iran

Harry Maguire will sit out Manchester United's Premier League fixture at Chelsea this Saturday following an additional one-match suspension imposed by the Football Association. The 33-year-old defender was penalized for his conduct after receiving a straight red card during last month's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium...Full Story »

• English Premier League
• Analysis
• Harry Maguire
• Manchester United F.C.
• Chelsea F.C.

Declan Rice dismissed external criticism after Arsenal advanced to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with a narrow aggregate victory over Sporting CP. The Gunners secured a 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium on April 15, 2026, progressing 1-0 on aggregate thanks to Kai Havertz's decisive goal in the first leg in Portugal...Full Story »

• UEFA Champions League
• Arsenal F.C.
• Sporting CP
• Review
• Declan Rice

As the immediate sting of their Champions League quarter-final exit to Bayern Munich fades, Real Madrid face the prospect of ending the campaign without silverware. A late lapse in discipline from Eduardo Camavinga, who received a second yellow card for time wasting, preceded two stoppage-time Bayern goals that sealed a dramatic 4-3 aggregate defeat...Full Story »

• Review
• Real Madrid CF
• FC Bayern Munich
• Alvaro Arbeloa Coca

Atletico Madrid await in the Champions League semi-finals for Arsenal, who edged past Sporting CP thanks to their first-leg victory...Full Story »

• Review
• Sporting CP
• Arsenal F.C.

Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho could be offered a chance to return to La Liga this summer. Villarreal are reportedly preparing to take advantage of his uncertain future at Stamford Bridge...Full Story »

• Transfer
• Chelsea F.C.
• Alejandro Garnacho Ferreira
• Harry Kane

Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz and Michael ⁠Olise scored ⁠late goals to give the hosts a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid ⁠in the Champions League quarterfinals and send them into the last four on a 6-4 aggregate score after a thrilling tie...Full Story »

• Review
• FC Bayern Munich
• Real Madrid CF