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Chelsea remain keen on Adam Wharton amid record-breaking financial loss
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
Chelsea will seriously consider stepping up their interest in Adam Wharton as they assess ways to strengthen their midfield in the summer transfer window.

Man arrested on suspicion of involvement in racist abuse at Tyne-Wear derby
Reuters · 2 months ago
A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being involved in a racially aggravated offence during last month's Tyne-Wear derby, Northumbria Police said on Wednesday, after Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida faced racial abuse during the Premier League clash at Newcastle United.

Police to investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match as Lamine Yamal responds
Reuters / Miguel · 2 months ago
Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew sharp criticism from Spain's football officials and the government.

Chelsea announce record pre-tax loss of £262.4m for 2024/25 financial year
AFP · 2 months ago
Chelsea made a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million for the year ending June 30th, 2025, the club said on Wednesday.

Marc Guehi urges England to 'stick together' after World Cup defeat to Japan
AFP · 2 months ago
Marc Guehi said England needed to "stick together" after Tuesday's World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan.

'Unacceptable disagrace': Outrage & disbelief across Italy as World Cup nightmare goes on
Reuters · 2 months ago
Italy woke up angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after the national team missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row by losing a play-off to Bosnia, prolonging a sporting nightmare for the football-mad country.

Perth-born Ryan Williams scores in record breaking debut for India national team
AFP · 2 months ago
A journeyman Australian has emerged as an unlikely saviour of Indian football after the 32-year-old took just four minutes to score on his debut for the country and made a small piece of history.

Graham Arnold writes himself into history as an unlikely hero of Iraq
AFP · 2 months ago
Coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico on Tuesday.

Haaland and Norwegian coach Solbakken apologize to Swiss for dreadful pitch conditions
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Norwegian national team coach Stale Solbakken felt obliged to apologize to the Swiss coaches and players for the extremely poor pitch condition when Norway and Switzerland shared the spoils in a goalless draw in a friendly on Tuesday night.

Iraq boss Graham Arnold heaps praise on players after World Cup feat
Reuters · 2 months ago
Australian Graham Arnold, head coach of Iraq, said on Wednesday that his team would give everything at this year's World Cup and relish the opportunity to surprise the worlds.

Cedric Bakambu leads DR Congo to celebrate elusive FIFA World Cup ticket
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Following DR Congo’s qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup, striker Cedric Bakambu led the Central African nation’s players to celebrate their latest success in the history of the global competition.

'Happy Potter' worked his magic to take Sweden from rock-bottom to World Cup
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
Two defeats to Kosovo, zero wins and two points from six games made for perhaps the worst qualifying campaign Sweden has ever endured. Yet, that very same team will be going to the World Cup this summer, thanks in large part to the magic of Mr Potter.

OPINION: Brian Riemer should pay the price for biggest Danish disaster in football history
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
The failure to qualify for the World Cup is the biggest disaster in Danish football history, and Brian Riemer, as well as Football Director of the Danish FA, Peter Moller, should pay the price for it.

Relive the moments: Mbekezeli Mbokazi only has three career goals but they are all bangers
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has scored only three goals in his professional career, but all of them have been superb strikes in their own way.

Iraq secure first World Cup spot in 40 years after hard-fought victory over Bolivia
Matthew Rhodes · 2 months ago
Iraq will appear at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years following a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in Mexico in the inter-confederation play-offs finals.

Thomas Tuchel asks for calm after England suffer Japan setback before World Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Thomas Tuchel called for "perspective" as the England boss insisted Tuesday's woeful 1-0 defeat against Japan was a valuable lesson on the road to the World Cup.

Belgium earn draw against Mexico in friendly thanks to Dodi Lukebakio magic
Matthew Rhodes · 2 months ago
Belgium came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Mexico in a friendly at Soldier Field in the United States, stretching the Red Devils’ unbeaten run to 11 games ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC).

Canada and Tunisia play to goalless draw in friendly as World Cup nears
Chris Heath · 2 months ago
Canada are now unbeaten in six matches (W2, D4) - albeit friendlies - after being held to a goalless draw by fellow 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) participants Tunisia.

Brazil score twice late on to see off Croatia in international friendly
Flashscore · 2 months ago
Brazil ended Croatia’s nine-game unbeaten run (W8, D1) with a late 3-1 win at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando in a friendly.

Argentina secure 5-0 defeat of Zambia at home in international friendly
Tamhas Woods · 2 months ago
Argentina have now won eight of their last 10 games against African opposition, following a 5-0 friendly success over Zambia in Buenos Aires that was nonetheless tinged with some sadness at the potential swansong of a world-class icon.























