Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of World Cup glory. Source link

A major recurring theme at the past few major tournaments has been about whether Ronaldo should start. He has scored 146 goals for his country, a record in men’s international football – but recently cynics have suggested he does not offer much else. And with fame and status that transcends the game, Martinez seemingly dared […]

That defensive solidity begins with Unai Simon. The Spain goalkeeper continues to rewrite history as he extended his remarkable run without letting in a goal at the World Cup to a record 609 minutes, keeping Cristiano Ronaldo and company at bay in Dallas. “Portugal dictated most of the game, but Rafael Leao did not offer […]

Uefa laid down new battles lines on Tuesday, when voicing strong opposition to the Balogun decision. European football’s governing body said Fifa had “crossed a red line” and described it as an “unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision”. But this was not the first time Uefa has crossed swords with Fifa. In May 2025, Uefa president […]

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Source link

Tottenham to target Bournemouth‘s Kroupi, Atletico Madrid a possible home for Salah, Wan-Bissaka a potential White replacement for Arsenal. Tottenham will test Bournemouth‘s resolve with an £85m bid for French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, despite the Cherries insistence that the 20-year-old is not for sale. (Talksport, external) Atletico Madrid will look to replace Antoine Griezmann […]

Trump also said referee Raphael Claus’ decision to send off Balogun was “horrible” and called the Brazilian “a little bit suspect”. In response, the Brazilian football conferdation (CBF) defended Claus’ integrity, stating: “There is nothing in his record that discredits him or gives grounds for any suspicion. He is an exemplary professional.” In a statement […]

The prime minister and foreign secretary were involved in arguing for the kick-off time for England’s World Cup match against Mexico not to be moved earlier – as mooted by Fifa in the days before the game. Sir Keir Starmer instructed officials to make the case, backed by the Football Association, that the match should […]

England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST). Tuchel’s right-back crisis intensified after Jarell Quansah’s red card in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Mexico meaning the Bayern Leverkusen defender is suspended for England’s next knockout tie in Miami. James is yet to return […]

Welcome to our 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. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score more points. Three […]