Italy coach Gattuso shrugs off Bosnia atmosphere saying fans don't score goals

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso dismissed concerns over pitch conditions and the atmosphere his side would face in Bosnia for their World Cup playoff final, saying he had never conceded a goal to a fan.
31 March 2026, 02:02 AM

Sweden still have World Cup chance despite woeful qualifying campaign

Despite a qualifying campaign in which they slumped to four defeats and finished bottom of their group, Sweden are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada thanks to a process that offers teams a number of second chances.
30 March 2026, 20:31 PM

Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss

Tottenham have targeted Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred candidate to lead the troubled Premier League club's fight to avoid relegation, according to reports on Monday.
30 March 2026, 20:28 PM

Lukaku says 'could never turn back on Napoli' after treatment row

Romelu Lukaku on Monday defended his decision to undergo treatment in his home country rather than at his club after pulling out of Belgium's World Cup warm-up matches in the United States.
30 March 2026, 20:06 PM

Tuchel defends Rice and Saka after England withdrawals

Thomas Tuchel insisted Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England against Japan after the Arsenal stars pulled out of the squad ahead of Tuesday's friendly.
30 March 2026, 19:17 PM

Coach backing Curacao of population 156k to surprise at World Cup

The Caribbean nation set to play Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Group E.
30 March 2026, 15:35 PM

World Cup 2026 risks being 'stage for repression': Amnesty

The London-based human rights organisation's report -- "Humanity Must Win" -- called on both FIFA and host countries the US, Canada and Mexico to take urgent action to protect fans, players and other communities.
30 March 2026, 10:15 AM

France showcase firepower and squad depth in 3-1 Colombia win

Deschamps will name his squad for the World Cup on May 14.
30 March 2026, 09:28 AM

The story behind Gazzaniga's iconic World Cup trophy

Designers from seven countries submitted 53 proposals. The winning concept came from Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga.
30 March 2026, 06:45 AM

Injuries leave midfield thin ahead of Singapore tie

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera is dealing with a growing list of concerns ahead of Tuesday’s final AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Singapore.
30 March 2026, 00:40 AM

Ter Stegen's World Cup chances 'very slim', says Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday that goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was unlikely to go to the World Cup this summer as he continues his return from injury.
30 March 2026, 00:07 AM

Tudor leaves after just seven games as Spurs battle for survival

Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge as they battle to stay in the Premier League.
29 March 2026, 21:42 PM

CAF general-secretary quits amid turbulent times for African football

Confederation of African Football general secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba resigned on Sunday after repeated calls for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent.
29 March 2026, 19:48 PM

Fan dies in fall at Mexico City stadium reopening

A man died in Mexico City's newly renovated Estadio Banorte on Saturday after falling from a box seat area shortly before the stadium's reopening match, security officials said.
29 March 2026, 15:14 PM

US thrashed 5-2 by Belgium in reality check for World Cup hosts

The United States were routed 5-2 by Belgium on Saturday in a humbling defeat for Mauricio Pochettino's team as they prepare to co-host this summer's World Cup.
29 March 2026, 11:47 AM

Tuchel plays down Maguire's World Cup hopes

Thomas Tuchel has revealed Harry Maguire would only be his fifth-choice centre-back in a major blow to the England defender's hopes of going to the World Cup.
29 March 2026, 10:41 AM

The Iceman's masterpiece: When Bergkamp painted history in three touches

Nicknamed ‘The Iceman’, Bergkamp was the crown jewel of a Dutch team brimming with talent – Patrick Kluivert, Edgar Davids, Clarence Seedorf and Marc Overmars among them.
29 March 2026, 07:30 AM

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.
28 March 2026, 23:29 PM

We can get the three points against Singapore, says Cabrera

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera and his players believe they have the ability to beat Singapore in their final AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture on Tuesday and salvage some pride by finishing the campaign in second position.
28 March 2026, 23:00 PM

‘Pretty weak’: Martinez, Scaloni react to Argentina’s Mauritania misfire

"Thank goodness [it was cancelled], if we played like that we would have lost. "
28 March 2026, 20:59 PM