Norway striker Erling Haaland believes England are one of the outright favourites to win the World Cup, and with a smile called on the media to put as much pressure on them as possible leading into their quarter-final meeting on Saturday. Norway had not competed at a World Cup since 1998, but have reached the […]

England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico. Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute of the 3-2 win following a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo. It was classed as serious foul play, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen player was handed an extra match on top of […]

Jerome Sale, BBC Radio Oxford Let’s be clear: this is not good news. We’re used to seeing heat warnings at this time of year, but for supporters who read this and worry about the club’s future, this should come with an amber alert attached. Taken at face value, you can argue the current squad is […]

Available for 29 days After another turbulent season, Rangers head into a new campaign under Derek McInnes with renewed optimism. Scott Cameron and Andy Halliday explore how the club has changed since the end of last season, why Lawrence Shankland could be a transformative signing, and what further recruitment is needed before the transfer window […]

Available for over a year John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. John reflects on another amazing experience at the Azteca where he witnessed England grind out a 3-2 win over Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. Ian tells us what it was like being at the […]

Manchester United have revealed the location for their planned new 100,000-seater stadium – approximately 350m north west of their existing Old Trafford ground. Last month, the Premier League club acquired a 25-acre site for the proposed stadium – a site currently partly used by a go-kart track. Images were unveiled on Thursday for the first […]

Newcastle United have signed teenage midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax in a deal worth up to £23m. The 18-year-old landed on Tyneside on Wednesday evening before undergoing a medical and finalising his move. He has signed a five-year contract until 2031. “It’s an incredible feeling to be here,” Steur said. “It’s a giant club in […]

Last May marked 21 years since Benitez’s Liverpool pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks in football history, when the Anfield side roared back from three goals down to defeat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final. Yep, life moves fast. Benitez had moved to Merseyside off the back of stunning success in […]

France have failed in their bid to have Michael Olise’s yellow card from their win against Paraguay overturned. The Bayern Munich winger was booked after clashing with Matias Galarza in stoppage time during France’s 1-0 victory in a fiery last-16 match in Philadelphia. Galarza fell to the ground after Olise grabbed his shirt during the […]

World Cup officials are not “influenced by anyone” and “nobody can question the integrity” when it comes to decision-making, says Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina. Source link