… During the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Mahrez was usually substituted after the hour mark for the younger, more dynamic Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa. …
… The 23-year-old has helped light up the Eredivisie in his first season with Feyenoord, becoming the first Australian to win a player of the month award in the Netherlands’ top flight. …
… Hadj Moussa, who plays for Dutch club Feyenoord, cut in off the right wing and struck a powerful shot into the far corner four minutes from time to hand the North Africans a morale-boosting win at De Kuip, where he plays his club football. …
… The former England winger, who most recently played for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, is suspected of crashing his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 in Hampshire on Thursday morning. …
… 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. …
… Sources close to the player indicate that Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Atlético Madrid, RB Leipzig, AS Monaco, Feyenoord and Genoa are all monitoring his situation closely as he prepares to take the next step in his career. …
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute. After the Czechs took a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute, Hwang In-beom equalized eight minutes later before Oh's goal secured the victory.
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute. After the Czechs took a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute, Hwang In-beom equalized eight minutes later before Oh's goal secured the victory.
Algeria arrives at World Cup 2026 with an impressive qualifying record under Vladimir Petkovic but uncertain true level; they impressed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations but collapsed against Nigeria in the quarterfinals, leaving unclear whether that loss signals weakness against top opposition.
Feyenoord have dismissed manager Robin van Persie after 16 months in charge, despite securing a second-place finish and Champions League qualification in his only full season. The technical director cited a declining trend in points and style of play as reasons for the change.
The Socceroos qualified for a sixth consecutive World Cup without playoffs, with new coach Tony Popovic introducing young attacking talents alongside a reinforced defensive structure. Australia hopes to advance beyond the Last 16 for the first time, having reached that stage for only the second time in their history in 2022.
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.
Anis Hadj Moussa scored in the 86th minute to give Algeria a 1-0 away victory over the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up match at De Kuip on Wednesday. Algeria's strong second-half performance and goalkeeper Luca Zidane's saves secured the win ahead of their group-stage opening against Argentina on June 16.
Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after allegedly crashing his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 in Hampshire on Thursday morning. The 31-year-old has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Mohamed Salah has called for Liverpool to return to a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" following a 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa that has left their Champions League hopes uncertain. Salah, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years and six major trophies, appeared to criticise head coach Arne Slot, saying their identity under former manager Jurgen Klopp must be "recovered and kept for good."
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.
Kingsford Boakye-Yiadom, a 21-year-old Ghanaian winger, has left Everton's academy and is being monitored by Manchester United, Brighton, Atlético Madrid, RB Leipzig, AS Monaco, Feyenoord and Genoa. The prospect, known for his pace and close control, made 16 appearances for Everton's youth side last season, scoring twice and providing one assist.