Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox… Rangers have agreed a deal to appoint Hearts’ Derek McInnes as their new head coach as Danny Rohl departs to RB Salzburg. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external Derek McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to […]

While a minute or two may not matter too much in the grand scheme of things, it will be identified as an area for improvement by Fifa, who meticulously plan every detail of the build-up to games. Each match has its own dedicated running order, which is made available to the media, listing the exact […]

It is not only Yoshida who has set the bar high for Japan. Earlier this year, Moriyasu said he had his sights set on leading Japan to World Cup glory this summer. “My goal is for the team to be one of the best of the best,” Moriyasu told World Soccer Magazine before the tournament. […]

Though he’s “not praying for hat-tricks”, many would have been asking the man above for a favour or two as Scotland eyed up their first World Cup win in 36 years. It was evident early doors against Haiti that if anything was going to happen, Gannon-Doak would be at the heart of it. Keeping it […]

It is an easy pick, Jordan Pickford as the goalkeeper. I would start Reece James, if he is fully fit. I would go with John Stones instead of Ezri Konsa, even though Konsa has been really reliable. I just believe on the ball at international football Stones can dictate and if we need to keep […]

Russell Martin is close to being appointed Leicester manager. The former Scotland defender, 40, is due to return to management for the first time since being sacked by Rangers in October. A final decision was due this weekend. Leicester were keen on appointing Martin last summer before he joined Rangers. The Foxes went on to […]

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being told he would not be allowed into the country after his diplomatic […]

Some 18 players in the squad have represented the Netherlands at youth levels, with two – Riechedly Bazoer and Joshua Brenet – winning senior caps. The shift from the Curacao national team, from local amateur players to members of the diaspora, started when they started to hire big-name Dutch managers – starting with Patrick Kluivert […]

He played 42 games for the Championship club, scored four goals and made five to ensure he was selected for the World Cup. Now he has created history for his country and in style, too. His finish was superb after he showed pace and power to create the opening in the 27th minute against Turkey […]

Welcome to our brand new Who am I? game. The rules are simple. Each day there’s a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible. After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. But, if you get your answer in as few guesses as possible, […]