Asked about how he viewed the last 35 minutes of the game having had time to reflect, Tuchel said he felt “the same way – that we were too passive”. “If you’re asking if I regret my decision, if this is the question, then I don’t regret my decisions,” he added. “I felt that the […]

Downing Street backed calls for Fifa to investigate the incident, with the prime minister’s official spokesperson saying: “The World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are. Our commitment to the Falklands will never waver.” No 10 added that any potential action against Argentina players who unveiled the banner was “a matter […]

De La Fuente, who said teenage winger Lamine Yamal is fit after sitting out training, preferred to talk up Sunday’s final instead of focus on Argentina’s tactics. “On Sunday we will watch a great show, two great national teams, very similar in some aspects in terms of attitudes and talent,” he added. “I think it […]

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill had expressed his desire to retain Iheanacho and Saracchi, the 28-year-old left-back who was on loan last season from Boca Juniors. But the Uruguayan has written a “goodbye” message to Celtic fans on Instagram. “We had an intense, beautiful year together where we achieved so many of our goals,” he said. […]

Brazil midfielder Ederson has signed a contract extension at Atalanta after the collapse of his proposed move to Manchester United. The Old Trafford club had agreed a £35m fee for the 27-year-old on 2 June. A plan for him to have a medical at the start of July had to be scrapped when Ederson received […]

Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco Williams Arsenal have made 23-year-old Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers their top attacking target and are expected to make an approach, but he could cost more than £100m. (Sky Sports), external Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah will […]

Manager Thomas Tuchel has called on England to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address to the squad after their agonising defeat by Argentina. The players returned to their base in Kansas City following the semi-final loss on Wednesday to undertake two final training sessions before Saturday’s bronze-medal match against France. And sources […]

Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible. Tuchel has retained the backing of the FA after England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final. The German was criticised for his substitutions as England squandered a 1-0 lead […]

Despite the ongoing investigation by the FA, Southampton continue to look forward as they prepare for the upcoming Championship season. Saints owner Dragan Solak has already defended the head coach and said he will not sack Eckert. In an interview to the club’s media channels, he said he felt Eckert deserved another chance and fully […]

Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record fee of just over £50m. The Switzerland international moves to Villa Park in a deal eclipsing the £50m Villa paid Everton for Amadou Onana two years ago. Villa are also close to completing the £38m signing of Wolves midfielder […]