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'Came as a surprise': Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reacts to Arne Slot sacking
Paul Winters · 2 hours ago
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he was surprised by Arne Slot's sacking last Saturday.
Algeria send inefficient Netherlands off to America with loss in send-off game
Paul Winters · 2 hours ago
The Netherlands will make their way to the United States with a loss in their send-off game in Rotterdam, with Algeria taking a 1-0 win with them to the tournament.
Denzel Dumfries set to sign for Real Madrid with release clause activated
Paul Winters · 2 hours ago
Inter right-back Denzel Dumfries is reportedly set to sign for Real Madrid after the Spanish giants activated his release clause, several sources reported on Wednesday.
Florentino Perez confirms Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid manager if he wins elections
Reuters · 2 hours ago
Jose Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Perez wins the club's presidential election on Sunday, the sitting president confirmed on Wednesday as he campaigns for another term at the helm of the LaLiga club.
France defender William Saliba 'fine' following injury scare, says Didier Deschamps
AFP · 3 hours ago
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.
Denmark share the spoils in goalless friendly draw against African World Cup contenders
Svend Bertil Fra · 3 hours ago
Denmark on Wednesday shared the spoils in a goalless draw against World Cup participants DR Congo that left no impression that its unjustified that Denmark won't be present at the prestigious tournament.
Kai Havertz says Germany have 'good problem' in attacking areas ahead of World Cup
Reuters · 3 hours ago
Germany forward Kai Havertz says the team's attacking players are not competing against each other for starting spots but working collectively towards success at the World Cup, which begins next week in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Switzerland's Brael Embolo awaiting clearance to travel to US after submitting visa
Reuters · 5 hours ago
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo is still awaiting clearance to travel to the United States after attending an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Bern on Wednesday to submit a visa application, the Swiss football federation said.
Flashscore sources say Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic wants to join Barcelona or Real Madrid
Svend Bertil Fra · 7 hours ago
According to Flashscore sources, Croatian international Luka Vuskovic, who has enjoyed a superb season for Hamburger SV on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, does not want to return to the Premier League club after the World Cup but wants to join Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Five questions Bafana Bafana want answered against Jamaica in Friday’s friendly
Nick Said · 7 hours ago
South Africa take on Jamaica on Friday in a final warm-up fixture ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against co-hosts Mexico on June 11, and there are some key questions still to be answered.
Onana happy to play at the back as Belgium experiment in Croatia win
Reuters · 9 hours ago
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana says he is happy to drop back into defence if needed at the World Cup after a successful experiment with a change of tactical formation in Tuesday’s away victory over Croatia.
Danish champions AGF to face bitter rivals Brondby at home in the first game of new season
Svend Bertil Fra · 11 hours ago
Danish Champions AGF will face Brondby at home in the first game of the new season which start on 24 July.
Former international Snodgrass feels for Scotland fans facing 'crazy' World Cup prices
Zack Oaten / Tri · 11 hours ago
Former Scotland star Robert Snodgrass has opened up on his country's World Cup hopes ahead of this summer's tournament.
Napoli confirm signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United after successful loan
Reuters · 12 hours ago
Napoli have signed Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United on a permanent deal for a 50 million euros ($58.08 million) fee after a successful loan spell, both clubs announced on Wednesday.
Iran to play World Cup warm-up in Egypt behind closed doors before heading to Mexico
Reuters · 13 hours ago
Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkey on Thursday before departing for their tournament base in Mexico on Saturday, the Iranian FA (FFIRI) said on Wednesday.
Flashscore sources: West Ham attempt to stand strong as Man Utd consider Mateus Fernandes bid
Dean Jones · 13 hours ago
West Ham United are planning to resist early approaches for Mateus Fernandes as interest in the Portuguese midfielder continues to intensify.
DR Congo hope to go ahead with friendlies despite Ebola cancellation
Reuters · 13 hours ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo is hoping to go ahead with a World Cup warm-up match against Chile in Spain next week despite local authorities prohibiting the match due to the African nation's Ebola outbreak.
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia urges caution despite impressive win over Croatia
Reuters · 14 hours ago
Belgium are seeking to temper any expectations after an impressive away victory in Croatia on Tuesday, where a goal from Romelu Lukaku came as a major boost ahead of the World Cup.
'No Scotland, no party': Tartan Army return to the World Cup after 28-year absence
AFP · 15 hours ago
"No Scotland, no party" is a popular refrain of the Tartan Army and for the first time in 28 years the World Cup will be treated to the Scottish fans' vibrant blend of noise, colour and passion.
Edouard Mendy urges Senegal to prove potential in France World Cup opener
Dennis Mabuka · 16 hours ago
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has challenged his teammates to show what they are capable of when they kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against France on June 16th at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
