Agbonlahor, Bent Urge Tuchel to Start Rashford
Former England internationals Gabby Agbonlahor and Darren Bent have urged manager Thomas Tuchel to include Marcus Rashford in England’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Speaking on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor suggested Rashford should start on the right wing ahead of Noni Madueke, arguing that England could exploit Argentina’s full-backs. He also recommended […]
Ajibade, Oshoala Lead Super Falcons Camp Arrivals
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, veteran forward Asisat Oshoala and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie are among the first players to arrive at the team’s training camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Also in camp are Glory Ogbonna, Christy Ucheibe, Fatima Oloko, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat […]
CAF President Mourns South Africa’s Jayden Adams
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has expressed deep sorrow over the death of South Africa international and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams. In a condolence message released on Saturday, Motsepe described the 25-year-old as a talented footballer who represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and helped Mamelodi Sundowns […]
Peruvian Parents Name Babies After Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland’s remarkable performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have inspired hundreds of Peruvian parents to name their newborn children after the Norway striker. According to Peru’s national identity registry, 468 babies have been registered with the surname Haaland, while another 91 have been given the full name Erling Haaland, following the 25-year-old’s impressive […]
Djorkaeff Says Portugal Let Ronaldo Down at World Cup
France football legend Youri Djorkaeff has criticised Portugal’s players for what he described as their failure to properly support captain Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Djorkaeff, a member of France’s 1998 World Cup-winning squad, said Portugal did not build the team around Ronaldo and suggested the veteran forward was effectively “boycotted” by […]
Moses Simon Recalls Surviving on Garri Before Football Success
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has reflected on the hardships he endured before becoming a professional footballer, revealing that he survived on garri and water for months while pursuing his career. Speaking in an interview with Urban Well Sports published on Thursday, the 29-year-old Paris FC player said he faced hunger, unpaid trials and uncertainty […]
Spain, Belgium Battle for France World Cup Clash
European champions Spain will face Belgium in a FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with a place in the semi-finals against France at stake. Spain head into the tie with one of the tournament’s strongest defensive records, having yet to concede a goal. Victory would set up a highly […]
Chelsea Hand First Professional Contract to Dante Waite
Chelsea F.C. have confirmed that Academy defender Dante Waite has signed his first professional contract with the club. Waite joined Chelsea’s academy at Under-8 level after progressing through the club’s development center and has risen through the youth ranks. The 17-year-old became a regular for the club’s Under-18 side during the 2024/25 season while still […]
Why FIFA Allowed Balogun to Face Belgium
United States striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play in his side’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium despite receiving a red card in the previous round, after FIFA suspended the enforcement of his automatic one-match ban rather than overturning the dismissal. Balogun was sent off during the USA’s Round of 32 […]
HAALAND BRACE KNOCKS BRAZIL OUT OF 2026 WORLD CUP
Erling Haaland scored a second-half brace as Norway stunned Brazil 3-1 to dump the five-time world champions out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 16 stage. The Manchester City striker punished a wasteful Brazilian side, extending Norway’s unbeaten record against the South Americans and firing his country into a first-ever […]
