… But Bellingham said he feels “fresh and sharp” heading into the tournament and it was “nice to hear” comments from colleagues such as Jordan Henderson, who said the former Birmingham City and Borussia Dortmund player gives England an “X-factor”. …
… Carvajal was included in the FIFPro 2024 World XI, won The Best FIFA Men’s World XI award in 2024, and was named the best player of the 2024 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, in which he scored the opening goal. …
… Carvajal was included in the FIFPro 2024 World XI, won The Best Fifa Men’s World XI award in 2024, and was named the best player of the 2024 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, in which he scored the opening goal. …
… The former Borussia Dortmund coach has agreed a two-year contract and is scheduled to be presented by the Bilbao-based club at the start of next season. …
… Among the clubs linked with the winger are Brighton & Hove Albion, SC Freiburg, Feyenoord, AFC Bournemouth, RB Leipzig, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, as well as teams from Spain’s La Liga and Italy’s Serie A. …
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a medial collateral ligament injury to his left ankle, sustained in a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund player will remain with the team in the USA.
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a medial collateral ligament injury to his left ankle, sustained in a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund player will remain with the team in the USA.
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a medial collateral ligament injury to his left ankle, sustained in a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old will remain with the team in the USA despite being sidelined for several months.
Jude Bellingham said external pressure over his England selection may help him perform at his best during the World Cup. The 22-year-old started against Croatia and scored England's third goal in a 4-2 win, saying he felt "fresh and sharp" after a tougher season marked by injury and his club Real Madrid finishing eight points behind Barcelona.
Roy Keane and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes have reconciled after Keane misquoted Fernandes on a podcast, leading Fernandes to accuse him of lying. The pair had what Keane described as a "lovely chat" to resolve the matter.
Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup alongside the United States and Canada without the competitive rhythm of a qualifying campaign. Manager Javier Aguirre emphasises pragmatism and intensity over possession-based football, employing a flexible formation with aggressive pressing and quick transitions.
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract following Arne Slot's departure. The former Bournemouth manager, 43, takes over after the Reds finished the Premier League season with 60 points and qualified for next season's Champions League.
Dani Carvajal, 34, will depart Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires in June, ending a 23-year association with the club spanning two spells. The Madrid-born right-back, who has made 450 appearances and won 27 titles including six Champions League titles, is departing after recent serious knee injuries.
Dani Carvajal, 34, will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires in June after two spells at the club covering 23 years. The right-back made 450 appearances, won 27 titles including six Champions League titles, and is among only five players to win the Champions League six times.
German manager Edin Terzic has agreed to become Athletic Club's new head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Ernesto Valverde. The 43-year-old, former Borussia Dortmund coach, will take charge at the start of next season.
Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are leading contenders to sign 19-year-old Ghanaian attacker Prince Amoako Jnr from FC Nordsjaelland, with a transfer fee estimated between €27 million and €32 million. Amoako Jnr has scored eight goals and five assists this season, attracting interest from multiple top European clubs including Arsenal, Dortmund, and Brighton.