England Look Reborn, but Tuchel Still Has Something to Prove
England followed their 7-0 win over Croatia with a convincing 3-0 victory against Czechia. Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton’s men’s record of 125 England appearances. Tuchel’s side look freer and more aggressive, but major-tournament pressure remains the real test. Eng... show more
Ronaldo Hits Back at Jesus but Keeps Portugal Door Open
Ronaldo claims Jorge Jesus broke his word to him twice during Portugal’s Nations League camp. The captain apologised to supporters and team-mates for his own conduct. Ronaldo insists he has not retired and remains available after any potential punishment. Cristiano Rona... show more
Lamine Yamal Overtakes Kane in Ballon d’Or Race
Lamine Yamal has moved ahead of Harry Kane as the leading Ballon d’Or contender. Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Lionel Messi complete the current top five. World Cup performances continue to shape a remarkably tight race. The 2026 Ballon d’Or race has taken another turn, with... show more
Messi Signs Off With One Last Argentina Masterclass
Messi ends his Argentina career with 208 caps and 126 goals. The 39-year-old scores and creates two more goals in a 3-0 win over Benin. Argentina now face the difficult task of moving beyond their defining player. Lionel Messi could hardly have scripted his Argentina fa... show more
Haaland Scare Highlights Manchester City’s Growing Workload Problem
Haaland asked to come off after 67 minutes against Portugal. Norway boss Stale Solbakken stopped short of confirming an injury. Manchester City face Liverpool next, making Haaland’s fitness a major concern. Manchester City supporters had every reason to worry when Erlin... show more
Tuchel Is Right to Make England’s Stars Earn Their Places
Scott’s first England start increases the competition for Rice. Injury rules the Bournemouth midfielder out against Czechia. Teenage forward Rio Ngumoha already features in Tuchel’s senior squad. Thomas Tuchel has good reason to keep an open mind about England’s midfiel... show more
Ronaldo Can Return, but Jesus Must Choose Who Starts
Jesus says Ronaldo can return for Portugal’s next international window. Ronaldo left camp after sitting out the away victory over Norway. Portugal have qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals without him. Jorge Jesus remains willing to recall Cristiano Ronaldo, ... show more
Portugal Reach Quarter-Finals as Haaland Limps Off
Portugal reach the quarter-finals after beating Norway 2-1. Haaland requests a substitution and leaves the pitch limping. Hojlund’s penalty secures Denmark’s 1-0 victory over Wales. Portugal have done rather well without Cristiano Ronaldo. Sunday’s 2-1 comeback victory ... show more
England Lose Konsa and Scott as Injuries Complicate Tuchel’s Plans
Konsa and Scott withdraw before England’s Wembley meeting with Czechia. Eight players have left the squad through injury during this camp. Scott faces a reported absence of up to two months. Thomas Tuchel has another selection problem after Ezri Konsa and Alex Scott ret... show more
England Thrash Croatia as Kane Nears Shilton’s Caps Record
England beat Croatia 7-0, with Kane and Saka scoring twice. Bellingham contributes a goal and three assists in Rijeka. Kane needs one more appearance to equal Shilton’s England men’s record. England deserve the praise after this one. Their 7-0 Nations League victory in ... show more
