France sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4–0 victory over Ukraine on Thursday, a match played under the shadow of solemn tributes marking the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks. Kylian Mbappé struck twice, while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike added one each to secure Les Bleus’ qualification with a game to spare.…

Nigeria booked a place in the African 2026 World Cup playoff final after a 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon on Thursday, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice to seal the Super Eagles’ passage. They will face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in Rabat, where a spot in next year’s inter-continental qualifying tournament is at stake. Osimhen…

England maintained their perfect World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday, though the match was overshadowed by Jude Bellingham’s reduced role and ongoing scrutiny over his place in Thomas Tuchel’s plans. England Stay Perfect, but Bellingham Benched Again Bukayo Saka struck in the first half at Wembley, and Eberechi…

Manchester United Women Make It Three Wins from Three in Europe Manchester United Women extended their perfect start to the Champions League with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain – their first-ever European fixture at Old Trafford. In front of a lively 14,667-strong crowd, Melvine Malard fired United ahead before Olga Carmona’s…

Thomas Tuchel has fired a clear message to Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers: there is room for only one of them in England’s No. 10 role as the Three Lions prepare for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The England manager confirmed that both players are in direct competition to play behind Harry Kane, with Aston Villa’s Rogers impressing in…

When it comes to the Premier League, fashion may not win you trophies, but it certainly turns heads. As touchline style becomes as closely analysed as tactics, some managers are celebrated for sartorial flair, while others are… less so. Fashion remains subjective, of course, but recent analyses from November 2025 reveal some clear favourites, and a…

Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Rob Edwards as their new manager following a stormy selection process that sparked tensions with Middlesbrough, who accused the Premier League club of breaching regulations during their pursuit. Edwards, 41, leaves Middlesbrough less than five months after signing a three-and-a-half-year contract on…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has warned that Jude Bellingham will have to fight for his place in the national team despite returning from injury ahead of next year’s 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Real Madrid midfielder, 22, has been recalled for England’s final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania this…

The Premier League’s refereeing body has backed the decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk’s goal during Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City, insisting the officials correctly applied the rules in judging Andy Robertson to be interfering with play. Howard Webb, head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), publicly supported…

Nigeria’s preparations for their decisive 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon have been disrupted after players and technical staff boycotted training on Tuesday over long-standing unpaid bonuses and allowances. The protest, coming just two days before Thursday’s semi-final play-off in Rabat, Morocco, has exposed renewed tension between the…