Japan, Australia to face off in tough World Cup qualifying group
Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia were all drawn together on Thursday in the third stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in a …
Iordanescu hails history-making Romania’s march into Euros last 16
Romania boss Edward Iordanescu said his side had made “history” after a 1-1 draw against Slovakia ended their 24-year wait to reach the last 16 …
Montella says Turkey proved critics wrong at Euros
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said his team showed that criticism of their Euro 2024 performances was unfair by defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 on Wednesday …
Mbappe’s return fails to mask France weaknesses at Euro 2024
The welcome sight of the masked Kylian Mbappe back on the pitch could not disguise another under-par performance from France at Euro 2024 which raises …
Ronaldo to start Portugal’s final Euro 2024 group game with Georgia
Cristiano Ronaldo will start Portugal’s final Group F match against Georgia at Euro 2024, coach Roberto Martinez said on Tuesday. Veteran forward Ronaldo, 39, could …
Neymar believes new Chelsea gem Estevao ‘will be a genius’
Neymar spoke in a brief interview with ‘TNT Sports’ in which he blessed Estevao as one of the most important Brazilian talents to watch in …
Injured Mbappe ‘doing better every day’ says France coach Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps on Monday revealed Kylian Mbappe was getting “better every day” but did not confirm if his captain would start Tuesday’s last …
USA and Uruguay make winning starts to Copa America campaigns
Christian Pulisic scored one goal and set up another as the United States launched their Copa America campaign with a clinical 2-0 victory over Bolivia …
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary win marred by injury drama
Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug’s stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on …
England feeling Euro pressure after drab Denmark draw, says Southgate
Gareth Southgate admitted England’s lacklustre 1-1 draw against Denmark showed they are struggling to cope with the pressure of being one of the Euro 2024 …