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Julian Nagelsmann recalls Manuel Neuer to support Germany's 2026 World Cup bid
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany's 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday, coming out of international retirement to play in the tournament for a fifth time.
Neymar suffers calf injury with Santos but expected to be in time to join Brazil squad
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's camp next week ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11th in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
EXCLUSIVE: Gaizka Mendieta says loanee Marcus Rashford must stay at Barcelona
Zack Oaten / Tri · 2 weeks ago
Cult hero Gaizka Mendieta has spoken on the future of Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford who is enjoying life at Barcelona.
Casemiro closes in on Inter Miami deal ahead of final game as Man United player
Tom Griffin / Tr · 2 weeks ago
Casemiro's transfer to Inter Miami is edging closer.
Bafana Bafana star leaves overseas club: Is he heading home to the PSL?
Nick Said · 2 weeks ago
Bafana Bafana international Percy Tau has left his Vietnamese side Nam Dinh, along with ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom, sparking debate over where they could be headed next.
Nigerian teenager Chimezie Obi opens up on his Sevilla journey and Oscar Olomo's influence
Shina Oludare · 2 weeks ago
Nigeria continues to produce exciting young football talents dreaming of making their mark on the European stage, and Chimezie Obi is one of the latest names determined to follow that path.
Auckland hoping to join tiny list of clubs to win a league in another country
Ian Ransom · 2 weeks ago
Auckland FC will bid to become the first New Zealand team to win an A-League championship and join a rare club of cross-border winners in world soccer by beating Australian heavyweights Sydney FC in the Grand Final on Saturday.
Teenage Sochurek gets susprise call-up as Czech Republic announce World Cup squad
Flashscore, CTK · 2 weeks ago
The Czech national football team has announced the names of 29 players invited to the training camp ahead of the World Cup and the friendly match against Kosovo, which will take place on May 31st in Prague at Letna.
Julian Nagelsmann confirms 'outstanding' Kai Havertz will go to World Cup with Germany
Tom Griffin / Tr · 2 weeks ago
Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that Kai Havertz will be named in his Germany squad for the World Cup.
Football Australia reports record $11m loss for 2025
Ian Ransom · 2 weeks ago
Football Australia (FA) will report a record $15 million loss for 2025 at its annual general meeting next week, swelled by soaring staffing costs and legal bills in a dispute with the A-League's management.
Juan Mata wins Johnny Warren Medal as A-League MVP
Aaron Murphy · 2 weeks ago
Spanish superstar Juan Mata has been officially crowned as the A-League Men's Player of the Year.
FA launch investigation into Southampton after club admitted to spying on rivals
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
The Football Association said on Thursday it had launched an investigation into Southampton after the club admitted to spying on three Championship rivals this season.
DR Congo forced to cancel World Cup preparations due to Ebola virus outbreak
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national team have been forced to cancel World Cup buildup events in Kinshasa due to the Ebola virus outbreak and will instead continue preparations in Belgium, a team spokesperson said.
'I am a son of Iran': Azmoun backs his nation at World Cup despite missing out on squad
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Dropped Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has posted a heartfelt message on social media proclaiming his love for his country and wishing the World Cup squad well at the tournament without him.
'They're the best in the world': Luis Enrique says nobody beats Arsenal out of possession
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
PSG head coach Luis Enrique has lavished praise on Arsenal ahead of this month's Champions League final, dubbing them the best team in the world without the ball.
EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Costa dreams of Brazil and Argentina final at World Cup
Fabio Russomando · 2 weeks ago
From his surprising experience in Serie D with Chievo Verona to Ancelotti's Brazil and Neymar, passing through Juventus and Guardiola, whom he calls "the greatest coach in history", Douglas Costa opens up to Flashscore in this exclusive interview.
Nantes star Mostafa Mohamed a surprise omission from Egypt's 2026 World Cup squad
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed has been left out of Egypt's preliminary squad for next month's World Cup but uncapped teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, who plays for the Barcelona under-19 team, was included.
Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha unconvinced by Africa's 2026 World Cup chances
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn invites Prince William to join Europa League party
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Aston Villa captain John McGinn invited Prince William to join his side's Europa League victory party after the royal watched their 3-0 win in Wednesday's final against Freiburg.
Two stats for each team following Aston Villa's Europa League victory over Freiburg
David Parkes · 2 weeks ago
Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final saw Aston Villa defeat Freiburg 3-0 at Besiktas Park in Istanbul to win their first-ever UEL trophy. Looking back at the match, here are two stats for each side.
