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Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off game against Zambia
AFP · 2 months ago
Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.
Deniz Undav scores late winner as Germany clinch friendly victory over Ghana
Feargal Brennan · 2 months ago
Deniz Undav scored an 88th-minute winner as Germany recorded a seventh consecutive victory, beating Ghana 2-1 in a friendly win in Stuttgart.
Italy coach Gattuso bats off Bosnia atmosphere concerns: 'Fans don't score goals'
Reuters · 2 months ago
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.
Determined Montella says his players are 'real men' as Turkey prepare for Kosovo decider
Reuters · 2 months ago
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella described his players as 'real men' as he prepares for Tuesday's World Cup qualifying playoff final away in Kosovo.
EXCLUSIVE: Brazil forward Luiz Henrique on 'father figure' Ancelotti and his Arsenal dream
Marcelo Marinho · 2 months ago
In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, Brazilian national team forward Luiz Henrique spoke about his relationship with coach Carlo Ancelotti, looking forward to the World Cup and his dreams of playing for Arsenal.
Danish coach Riemer preparing for the 'biggest game of his life' in Czech inferno
ČTK · 2 months ago
The Danish national football coach Brian Riemer says that he's preparing for the biggest match of his career as Denmark on Tuesday take on the Czech Republic in Prague in the all-decisive qualifying playoff-match for the World Cup
Denmark boss Brian Riemer calls World Cup play-off final most important match of career
Reuters · 2 months ago
Denmark coach Brian Riemer described Tuesday's high-stakes clash against the Czech Republic as the most significant fixture of his managerial career, with a victory booking a ticket to the upcoming World Cup.
Czech coach Koubek says hosts must improve if they are going to get past Danes in Prague
Livesport Zprávy · 2 months ago
The 74-year old coach of the Czech national team, Miroslav Koubek, needs to improve if they are going to qualify for the World Cup when they face Denmark in Prague on Tuesday evening. Koubek recognizes that facing Denmark will require a higher level of speed and performance. “I hope we can play with less nervousness and bring more creativity into our game,” he said at Monday’s press conference ahead of the playoff final.
Kenya end FIFA Series campaign with dominant Grenada win
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya national team produced a superb performance as they dominated and defeated Grenada 3-0 in their third-place play-off FIFA Series fixture at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday.
'Right to demand safety': Dutch boss Koeman shares safety concerns for World Cup
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
Following Amnesty International's safety plea on Monday, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has shared his concerns about the safety at the FIFA World Cup, calling it "everyone's duty" to ensure a safe environment.
Hugo Broos reveals how much of his 2026 World Cup has already been selected
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is sure of 70-75% of the squad that will go to the 2026 World Cup, leaving a sizeable door open for latecomers just a few months out from the global finals.
'One last game': Calhanoglu and Turkey longing for first World Cup since 2002
SID/Flashscore · 2 months ago
24 years after their miraculous third-place finish in Japan and South Korea, Turkey are on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup and ending a long wait. One of the team's key pieces is midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who's made it clear that qualifying for the World Cup is his only goal.
Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko believes Italy feel the pressure ahead of play-off final
Reuters · 2 months ago
Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko brushed aside the controversy over Italy players celebrating his team's win over Wales, but feels the reaction showed the four‑times champions are feeling the heat ahead of the World Cup playoff final between the two sides.
Dutch clubs spent 66 million on agent fees in 24/25, Ajax lead with third of total
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
Ajax spent nearly a third of the total amount of fees paid to agents by Dutch clubs in the 2024/25 season, according to a document released by the Dutch FA (KNVB).
Cardiff City lose £106m compensation case over Emiliano Sala death
AFP · 2 months ago
A French court on Monday dismissed Cardiff City's compensation claim valued at 122 million euros (£106m), in a financial dispute with Ligue 1 club Nantes over the 2019 death of Argentine striker Emiliano Sala.
Graham Potter says Sweden's World Cup play-off final is an 'amazing opportunity'
Reuters · 2 months ago
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.
'The kind of match you dream of playing': Sweden's Lindelof ready for playoff final
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
A packed crowd of almost 50,000 at Strawberry Arena in Solna awaits the Swedish national team tomorrow night (Tuesday 31st March, 20:45 CEST) when they face Poland for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
'I wasn't ready for such a move': Depression-hit Kristensen opens up about Ajax time
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
Danish international Rasmus Nissen Kristensen spoke extensively on the Eintracht Frankfurt club podcast about recovering from an ACL injury, being close to retiring, battling depression, and his time at Ajax, saying it was "tough".
EXCLUSIVE: Ederson on Brazil's World Cup hopes and the difference between Pep and Ancelotti
Alex Xavier / Ma · 2 months ago
Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson spoke exclusively to Flashscore about Carlo Ancelotti's Selecao's preparations for the World Cup. Between the friendlies against France and Croatia, the goalkeeper analysed the team's current form and said he was confident of winning the World Cup.
Former Bundesliga coach to replace Neestrup at the helm of crisis-hit FC Copenhagen
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Bo Svensson will as expected replace Jacob Neestrup as new coach of FC Copenhagen.
