Editorials

Kylian Mbappe says he should be no exception to criticism at Real Madrid as he allayed fears that his focus is already on the World Cup with France. Mbappe has had his game time managed since December due to a recurring knee issue and missed five matches earlier this month due to the injury. He […]

There are farewells in football that feel inevitable, and then there are those that feel seismic. Mohamed Salah’s announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025–26 season belongs firmly in the latter category.After nine years at Anfield, Salah is not just departing a football club; he is closing a chapter that […]

Dodi Lukebakio came off the bench to score twice as Belgium cruised to a 5-2 victory over the United States.Benfica attacker Lukebakio curled in an exceptional finish just six minutes after entering the fray at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.That goal put Belgium 4-1 to the good, with Rudi Garcia’s team having turned the friendly on its head […]

Portugal failed to find a way through the Mexico defence in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo as Saturday’s international friendly at the Estadio Azteca ended goalless.With Ronaldo sidelined due to a muscle injury, Roberto Martinez selected Goncalo Ramos to lead the line and he came closest for Portugal, flicking against Raul Rangel’s right-hand post following […]

Portugal failed to find a way through the Mexico defence in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo as Saturday’s international friendly at the Estadio Azteca ended goalless. With Ronaldo sidelined due to a muscle injury, Roberto Martinez selected Goncalo Ramos to lead the line and he came closest for Portugal, flicking against Raul Rangel’s right-hand post […]

Harry Maguire has work to do to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s thinking for England’s World Cup squad.Maguire returned to the fold for the Three Lions this month, after a string of impressive displays for Manchester United.The centre-back played well against Uruguay on Friday, in a 1-1 friendly draw at Wembley.However, while Tuchel was […]

Harry Maguire has work to do to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s thinking for England’s World Cup squad. Maguire returned to the fold for the Three Lions this month, after a string of impressive displays for Manchester United. The centre-back played well against Uruguay on Friday, in a 1-1 friendly draw at Wembley. However, […]

Junya Ito scored a late winner as an impressive Japan side defeated Scotland 1-0 in a friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday.Steve Clarke’s hosts struck the post through talismanic midfielder Scott McTominay early on, but Japan – who face the Netherlands in their Group F opener on June 14 – grew into the contest and […]

Junya Ito scored a late winner as an impressive Japan side defeated Scotland 1-0 in a friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday. Steve Clarke’s hosts struck the post through talismanic midfielder Scott McTominay early on, but Japan – who face the Netherlands in their Group F opener on June 14 – grew into the contest […]

With the Segunda action rolling onto Sunday, we have four noteworthy showdowns from across Spain’s second-tier. With Segunda leaders Racing Santander seeking an immediate response this weekend, we are treated to some eye-catching battles from both ends of the table. For those of you looking to stick on a Sunday flutter, we have taken a […]