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Mikel Oyarzabal scores brace as Spain thrash Serbia in World Cup warm-up
Danny Clark · 2 months ago
Mikel Oyarzabal’s first-half brace helped Spain to a convincing 3-0 friendly victory over Serbia, as La Roja extended their unbeaten streak in H2Hs to nine matches (W5, D4).
Florian Wirtz stars as Germany edge past Switzerland in seven-goal thriller
James Roberts · 2 months ago
Florian Wirtz scored two sensational goals - and claimed a pair of assists - to help Germany stretch their winning run to six matches with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Switzerland in Basel.
Kees Smit debuts as Netherlands beat Norway to open World Cup warm-up
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
The Netherlands opened their March double header with a 2-1 win over Norway in Amsterdam, where Kees Smit surprisingly made his Oranje debut.
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Mo Salah could keep playing until 40
Reuters · 2 months ago
undefined Mohamed Salah could play on until he is 40 and the Egyptian's departure from Liverpool opens up new opportunities for an 'irreplaceable' player, his former manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.
Raphinha set to miss Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final after injury with Brazil
AFP · 2 months ago
Barcelona will be without winger Raphinha for their Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid in April after the Brazilian was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Friday.
Wasteful Bafana Bafana held by Panama but reasons to smile ahead of World Cup
Nick Said · 2 months ago
A wasteful Bafana Bafana were held to a 1-1 draw by Panama in their friendly international at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, a game they dominated but were poor in front of goal.
'Trashtalk will throw Polish international keeper off balance' says ex-Swedish teammate
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Former Swedish international goalkeeper William Eskelinen, who was a colleague to the current Polish international goalkeeper Kamil Grabara at AGF Aarhus (in the Danish Superliga), says in an interview with Swedish media "Aftonbladet" that 'trashtalk can throw Grabara off balance' before Sweden's crucial playoff-clash with Poland in Stockholm on Tuesday.
Kenya suffer penalty shootout defeat to Estonia in FIFA Series opener
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya national team Harambee Stars lost their first FIFA Series fixture in Rwanda after going down 4-5 on penalties against Estonia at Amahoro Stadium on Friday.
Pape Bouna Thiaw believes there is no question that Senegal are AFCON champions
Reuters · 2 months ago
Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said there was no doubt his side were African champions despite being stripped of the title this month and that tournaments should be won on the pitch.
DR Congo chasing World Cup return more than 50 years after last appearance
Reuters · 2 months ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo are looking to put a half-century wait behind them and return to the World Cup finals via a play-off against Jamaica on Tuesday.
Inter Miami set to name stand at Nu Stadium after captain Lionel Messi
Reuters · 2 months ago
Lionel Messi will become part of a rare sporting phenomenon when he plays in Inter Miami's new stadium, with the Major League Soccer club announcing that they will have a stand bearing the Argentine's name.
Lionel Messi gets chance to close in on another Ronaldo record during international break
Serigo Alvarez / · 2 months ago
Upcoming fixtures against Mauritania and Zambia offer the Argentine icon, Lionel Messi, a chance to close the gap on his perennial rival's record for goals and unique opponents.
Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico says back-to-back World Cup titles would be a 'dream'
AFP · 2 months ago
Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico says becoming the first team to successfully defend the World Cup title in 64 years would be a "dream" for the three-time world champions.
Argentina striker Joaquin Panichelli suffers serious knee injury ahead of World Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Argentina striker Joaquin Panichelli suffered a knee injury in training on Thursday, the national team said, with media reports suggesting he has torn his ACL less than three months before the World Cup.
Lacklustre Australia edge to late win over Cameroon in FIFA Series
AFP · 2 months ago
Jordan Bos snatched a late winner as a lacklustre Australia edged Cameroon 1-0 for a confidence-boosting victory as they fine-tune preparations ahead of the World Cup.
Former England manager Roy Hodgson joins Bristol City as interim coach until season's end
Reuters · 2 months ago
Former Liverpool and England manager Roy Hodgson on Friday joined Bristol City as their interim coach after the Championship side sacked Gerhard Struber amid a six-match winless run in all competitions.
Finland make strong start to New Zealand series with victory over the hosts
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
Finland are off to a winning start in 2026 and justified the long trip to New Zealand, winning 2-0 against their hosts in their opening match of the FIFA Series in Auckland.
Potter hails 'world class' Gyokeres as Sweden keep World Cup dreams alive
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
It was easy to expect great things of Viktor Gyokeres coming into Sweden's 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final against Ukraine. Likewise, it is easy to brush it off as inevitable when the high-profile centre-forward was the difference-maker in the match.
Alarm bells starting to ring for high-flying Norway before Dutch friendly in Amsterdam
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
After their superb qualifying campaign for the World Cup, the players within the Norwegian squad are generally going through their worst spell since last summer, with injuries to key players, poor performances, and a lack of playing time. Consequently, coach Stale Solbakken will be looking for significant answers to his questions when Norway face the Netherlands and Switzerland in friendlies today and next Tuesday.
Will Hugo Broos make a U-turn on his decision to quit Bafana Bafana?
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has done a U-turn on talk over his future and hinted that he may stay on with the national team after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
