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Every World Cup creates a star nobody saw coming. Colombia’s James Rodriguez dazzled at the 2014 tournament in Brazil with his spectacular …

They say hindsight is a wonderful thing, and Scotland midfielder Ben Gannon-Doak is hoping it is a sentiment that rings true this …

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England head coach Charlotte Edwards says captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is “ready to go” for the home T20 World Cup – but unlikely …

Alphonso Davies has joined the Canadian national team as it prepares for the World Cup, although he’s not quite ready to play. …

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“Everything went fast,” says Yan Diomande. Indeed, it is extraordinary now to think that this time last year Diomande’s entire senior career …

Les Bleus have hit a major roadblock on their road to the World Cup.  Arsenal defender William Saliba is highly doubtful for …

More than 2,300 people with football banning orders (FBOs) will be prevented from travelling to the World Cup. Those who have been …

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Thomas Tuchel’s England have touched down in Miami ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign.

BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM (Charlotte, N.C.) — It finally happened. And now, Christian Pulisic hopes everyone will stop talking about it. In …

Fans celebrated a first Premier League title in 22 years, having lost the Champions League final to PSG the night before Continue …

The dry spell is over. Christian Pulisic broke a nearly six-month period without a goal on Sunday, assisting on the US opener …

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has addressed the constant comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, outlining his personal ambitions as he continues …

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Collina asked for protocol to be updated so the VAR could step in if a foul occurred before the ball was in …

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U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (Fayetteville, Ga.) — Mauricio Pochettino tells the story often. Long before he became the manager of some …

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Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a major update on Neymar’s availability for the upcoming World Cup, insisting the superstar forward remains …

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… Premier League Arne Slot’s departure from Liverpool could make Mohamed Salah rethink his …

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Mikel Arteta embraces Eberechi Eze, one of the …

Naomi Osaka once again lit up Roland-Garros with her choice of outfit as well as her talent on court as she beat …

Police in Budapest are studying camera footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain. A …

Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup squad although its too soon to tell whether he’ll be ready for the team’s …

Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle in a five-year deal believed to be worth £69.3m. Both clubs announced the move …

Interim Italy manager Silvio Baldini has launched a fiery critique against the administration of the national game while warning the federation against …

Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions the pressure is off Arsenal in Saturday’s Champions League final after their first Premier League title for …

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has vowed to lead “evolution” instead of “revolution” after signing a new four-year contract extension until the …