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EXCLUSIVE: Bailly on 'father figure' Mourinho, Ronaldo's dedication & life after Old Trafford
Daniel Sobis · 18 hours ago
Eric Bailly has lived a football life that reads like a dream mapped out on the wall of a childhood bedroom in the Ivory Coast. From being spotted at a youth tournament at 17 and moving to Spain alone to signing for Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, the defender has experienced the full spectrum of the game.
Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd explains exit ahead of World Cup opener
Dennis Mabuka in · 19 hours ago
Morocco national team defender Nayef Aguerd has revealed his decision to exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad ahead of the North African's opening fixture against Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium on Saturday, June 13th.
Will Still appointed the new manager of Ligue 1 club Auxerre
AFP · 19 hours ago
Former Lens and Southampton manager Will Still is making his return to France to take charge of Auxerre, with the club announcing the appointment and a contract running until 2028. He succeeds Christophe Pelissier, who was dismissed at the end of the season despite narrowly keeping the team in Ligue 1.
Captain Williams backs Bafana Bafana game-plan but one former national team star disagrees
Nick Said · 19 hours ago
South Africa were handed a lesson in the clinical nature of teams at the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their Group A opener on Thursday that could have been much worse.
'We want to be a force': Pulisic backing USA to excel ahead of Paraguay clash
AFP · 19 hours ago
United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on football's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.
Kylian Mbappe wary of ‘great’ Senegal ahead of France's World Cup opener
Dennis Mabuka · 20 hours ago
France national team forward Kylian Mbappe has labelled Senegal ‘a great team’ as the two nations prepare to face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday, June 16th.
Paraguay boss says they've 'already won' by making World Cup, but have sights set on more
Reuters · 21 hours ago
Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said on Thursday his players had already achieved something special by ending the country's 16-year World Cup absence, but added that they are here to compete rather than simply celebrate their return to the tournament.
The trio of refugees looking to drive Australian World Cup success
Reuters · 22 hours ago
Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian soccer at the World Cup and look to answer the nation's call for goals.
RB Salzburg reportedly looking to appoint Rangers boss Danny Rohl as new manager
Alex Roberts / T · 22 hours ago
RB Salzburg are reportedly pushing for Rangers manager Danny Rohl to take over.
Belgium's Courtois thinking about retiring from international duty after World Cup
Reuters · 23 hours ago
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is thinking about ending his international career after the World Cup, he said on Thursday as his team prepared for their Group G opener against Egypt in Seattle.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he was a better striker than Haaland: 'He needs to do a lot more'
Svend Bertil Fra · yesterday
Former Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he was a better striker than Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland who will try to steer Norway to glory at the World Cup
Czech Republic's Koubek says better team won after opening defeat by South Korea
Reuters · yesterday
Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek praised his players for their effort in Thursday's World Cup opening loss to South Korea but said the better team won and his side needed to add more bite to the attack to stay in the tournament.
Socceroos coach Popovic extends contract through to 2027 Asian Cup
AFP · yesterday
Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that will take him through to the Asian Cup early next year.
Haaland and Norwegian coach Solbakken attended Stanley Cup final: 'Insane atmosphere'
Svend Bertil Fra · yesterday
A number of the Norwegian national team players along with coach Stale Solbakken, were in attendance when Carolina Hurricanes took yet another step towards winning the Stanley Cup trophy against the Vegas Golden Knights.
EXCLUSIVE: World Cup winner Candela on France's chances and Mbappe's responsibility
Emanuele Giulian · yesterday
The former full-back who won the World Cup with France in 1998 speaks exclusively to Flashscore ahead of the 2026 edition: memories, analysis, the impossible comparison between Zidane and Mbappe, and a piece of advice worth more than any prediction.
South Korea boss Hong Myung-bo praises team unity after comeback win over Czechs
Reuters · yesterday
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his team had followed his pre-match instructions to the letter after they staged a 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener on Thursday.
Flashscore sources: Martinelli's Arsenal future in doubt as clubs wait on price tag
Dean Jones · yesterday
Gabriel Martinelli’s future at Arsenal is under scrutiny, with the Brazilian winger a leading candidate to be sacrificed as the club look to reshape their attack.
Why Real Madrid and Florentino Perez took gamble on risky Jose Mourinho return
AFP · yesterday
After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has activated the nuclear option.
South Korea score late to come from behind and beat Czech Republic in Guadalajara
Matthew Rhodes · yesterday
South Korea came from behind to secure an entertaining 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC) at the Estadio Akron in Mexico.
Vancouver fans overlook high prices as they look forward to hosting World Cup
Reuters · yesterday
Fans arriving in Vancouver for the World Cup are braving steep ticket prices, but some are shrugging off the cost, drawn instead by personal journeys that extend beyond football - from honouring loved ones to sharing the tournament with family.
