…regarding a financial package for Tielemans. The 29-year-old, who was part of Belgium's World Cup squad, is thought to have a £35m release clause in his contract, which has two years remaining. Tielemans has spent three years at Villa Park and was a key part of the team which won the Europa League last season. He also…

2026 World Cup: Argentina 'submit special Request' to FIFA ahead of England Semi-Final Argentina have made a special request to FIFA regarding their choice of kit ahead of the blockbuster 2026 World Cup semi-final clash against England in Atlanta. The tournament holders booked their place in the last four with a 3-1 vi…

Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw following their exit from the World Cup in the round of 32. Thiaw, who had been in charge since December 2024, saw his side lose their opening two Group I games to France and Norway before a 5-0 victory over Iran secured a…

…as a presidential candidate, then he has to become a presidential candidate first. The World Cup is going on now. You cannot stay outside and invite a team that qualified for the World Cup to come and play against you simply because you think you are good. No. There is a qualification process. I am a presidential candi…

…crazy to be on top of the world and the next moment you are not. Even in soccer, you win World Cup, Champions League and other trophies and people still don’t think it is enough. For instance, look at my good friend Ronaldo – after everything he’s done for football, they still laughed at him for exiting the World Cup.…

…match at the 2025 AFCON — two defeats on penalties, against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off final and Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON, as well as two draws against South Africa and Zimbabwe during Nigeria’s unsuccessful 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. With Chelle’s results and the Su…

…the squad as he remains on holiday following his country’s participation at the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Kevin Zeroli has been left out after finishing last season with Juve Stabia in the Serie B promotion play-offs and is expected to leave the club permanently. Warren Bondo is also not in Amorim’s plans and will tra…

…Kane celebrates with England’s German head coach Thomas Tuchel after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match football between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP) The encounter will be their first World Cup meeting since the…

…Anambra governor likened the situation to a football team that qualified for the FIFA World Cup being challenged by one that failed to qualify. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election and a leading opposition figure ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi. Photo: X | Peter…

…has hit out at Noni Madueke while also hailing Jude Bellingham after England’s World Cup quarter-final 2-1 win against Norway on Saturday. Ibrahimovic said Madueke made the wrong decision during the encounter against Norway, as he also lauded Bellingham, insisting that the Real Madrid midfielder was the most active pla…

Here are the countries with the highest number of goals scored at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered an explosive display of attacking football, with teams abandoning conservative approaches in favor of relentless, high-octane offense. A dramatic rise in clinical finishing and tactical fluid…

…men’s national team following the country’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Liverpool manager held talks with senior officials of the German Football Association (DFB) in New York on Friday, with negotiations now entering their final stages. An agreement with Klopp’s current employers, Red B…

GistReel Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 5-3 in the second leg of the final qualifying round to complete an 8-5 aggregate victory. The Nigerian side confirmed their place at the tournament, scheduled to be held in Morocco from October 17 to Nove…

…head coach Pape Thiaw following the country’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation announced the decision on Saturday, saying a change in leadership was necessary after the Teranga Lions failed to meet expectations at the tournament. Senegal arrived at the World Cup with high hopes after…

GistReel Argentina have booked a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a hard-fought quarter-final in Kansas City. Julian Alvarez produced the decisive goal with a stunning long-range strike in extra time before Lautaro Martinez added another late…

South African footballer Jayden Adams, 25, d!es weeks after featuiring in the World Cup Weeks after featuring for his country at the World cup, South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, has passed at 25. SouthAfrica's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, announced his passing in a st…

…from the BBC regarding the decision to overturn United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension. The controversy has continued to attract criticism after Balogun was allowed to play despite receiving a red card for serious foul play during the United States’ round-of-32 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Off…

…player for the Super Falcons. She has represented Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2024 Olympic Games, and is also part of the squad preparing for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, with Jude Bellingham's sensational summer carrying on with their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway.

GistReel England booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice in a dramatic quarter-final clash in Miami. Thomas Tuchel’s side recovered from a first-half setback to move within one victory of a first…

…Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattin, whose controversial dismissal at the 1966 FIFA World Cup inspired the introduction of yellow and red cards in football, has died at the age of 89. His former club, Boca Juniors, confirmed his death on Saturday, paying tribute to one of the most iconic figures in the club’s histo…

…coach, Lionel Scaloni, has named France and Spain as the two favourites to win the World Cup. Scaloni spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final clash with Switzerland this weekend. He described both teams as the outstanding teams at the World Cup after they recently qualified…

…as a presidential candidate, then he has to become a presidential candidate first.The World Cup is going on now. You cannot stay outside and invite a team that qualified for the World Cup to come and play against you simply because you think you are good. No. There is a qualification process.I am a presidential candida…

…Manchester United transfer saga nearly a decade ago. Speaking during Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party on Friday, Romano said the phrase first appeared after weeks of reporting on a transfer that had dragged on before finally being completed. “Many people think maybe I had a plan for that, like, ‘Let’s find a catchph…

England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters. The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semi-finals. Kane has once again been En…