England defender who departed Manchester City after ten years and was selected for the 2026 World Cup squad despite recent injury struggles.
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… Mo Salah has scored one goal in three appearances for Egypt at the World Cup John Stones, 32, England (Last club: Manchester City) Has now left City after a decade at the club in which he won 15 major trophies. …
The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next moveJoy Online
… Predicted line-ups England: Pickford; James, Konsa, Stones, Oreilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane Ghana: Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah; Yirenkyi, Partey, Owusu; Issahaku, Jordan, Semenyo
2026 World Cup: England vs Ghana PreviewJoy Online
John Stones’ selection in England’s World Cup squad raised some eyebrows – and the man himself may have been surprised had he been told at his lowest ebb that his country would still be needing him. …
Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup ‘pure joy’Joy Online
… Indeed, if that is the case, it appears that John Stones and Ezri Konsa will start the World Cup as England’s first-choice central defensive pairing. …
Bellingham, but no Guehi – England’s expected teamJoy Online
… John Stones is among the players who could benefit from more game time, having played a peripheral role at Manchester City last season. …
England taking care of Saka before World Cup – TuchelJoy Online
… Manchester City’s John Stones and Marc Guehi have been given No 5 and No 6 respectively, which may indicate their positions as England’s first-choice central-defensive pairing. …
Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squadJoy Online
… It will be good.” Goodbye to Silva, Stones and two old favourites Bernardo Silva has featured in more games than any other player during Pep Guardiola’s managerial career Guardiola has been the dominant figure at City over the past 10 years – but the key departures from the Etiha …
The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory endedJoy Online
… celebrate it with the women’s team, the club said that to me [with] some parade in Manchester because we must celebrate with both teams. “No, no, no – not have time [to celebrate].” The Wembley win also proved to be a memorable occasion for captain Bernardo Silva and John Stones …
From non-league to FA Cup hero – Semenyo caps rise with ‘incredible’ goalDaily Guide
John Stones John Stones will depart Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to a remarkable 10-year spell that delivered 19 major trophies. …
John Stones Leaves Manchester City At End Of SeasonJoy Online
England defender John Stones said he “lived all my dreams out” at Manchester City after confirming he will leave at the end of the season. …
‘I lived all my dreams’ – John Stones to leave Man CityAs of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
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As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
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Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England defender John Stones, 32, has been selected for the World Cup squad after considering retirement last October due to injuries. Stones credits his mental strength for overcoming the difficult period and says he is proud of his ability to recover from setbacks and return to top form.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka, who suffered an Achilles injury in March, requires careful attention before the World Cup, though the winger is being built back up and was involved in recent training.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo scored a 72nd-minute flicked finish to secure Manchester City's FA Cup victory against Chelsea. The 26-year-old, who was on loan at non-league Bath City eight years ago, said the goal "happened perfectly" and reflected on competing for trophies at the top level after a long journey.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
England defender John Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after his contract expires, concluding a 10-year tenure during which he made 293 appearances and helped the club secure 19 major trophies. Stones, who joined from Everton in 2016, reflected on his growth and credited manager Pep Guardiola for his success.
29 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
England defender John Stones confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after his contract expires. The 31-year-old made 293 appearances and won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and other trophies during his decade at the club.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →