Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool. The 27-year-old is leaving the Reds on a free transfer at the end of June after the two parties failed to agree a new deal because of a gap between the defender and club over […]

As Cklamovski and Fleig sit in a quiet executive area in the main stand at the Peninsula Stadium, now undergoing a repaint as the club prepares to return to its original orange colours next season, the rationale for appointing someone with no direct experience of English football is sound. In announcing his appointment, Salford said […]

By starting the match, Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match at 41 years and 132 days of age. It was a surprise, therefore, that the veteran was left on the field for the duration of the match. Ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton, commentating for BBC Radio 5 Live, was […]

Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his 40m euro (£34.6m) release clause. The 22-year-old is part of Spain’s World Cup squad – and it is understood that Liverpool have staff in the United States to conduct his medical. Munoz, who made his international debut in March, can play on […]

Christie has just signed a new deal with Bournemouth and will remain at the club until 2029. He is, as they say, in a good place. Messi’s exploits at 38 – he will be 39 this month – offers Christie a world of encouragement that this World Cup doesn’t necessarily have to be his last. […]

Colombia make a winning return to the World Cup, defeating debutants Uzbekistan. Source link

Yes, there are a few – marking a number of different achievements. A gold World Cup badge will be worn by the seven teams at these finals – including England – who have won the tournament before. Players making their debut at this World Cup will have a patch to show that – a tournament […]

Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi scores the only goal from close range in the 95th minute to break Panama hearts in their World Cup Group L match in Toronto. Source link

This was not the first game where boos have been at the hydration break, and the wave of dislike for them among fans appears to be gathering momentum. On Tuesday, during Norway’s match against Iraq in Boston, the pause in play was greeted by boos from the crowd, with the temperature a more than manageable […]

Whether they will love it if England defend so poorly against better opposition is another matter. The thought of world-class strikers being faced with the sort of slipshod defence we saw in Dallas, especially in the first half, will be a very sobering takeaway for Tuchel, who will know it was simply not good enough. […]