German football club; Bundesliga champions with CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirming players' retention ahead of upcoming season.
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… They were also knocked out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals by Bayern Munich as Real Madrid endured a second successive season without silverware.
Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa named Fulham managerCitizen Digital
… had some good moments but in terms of how I feel right now, I think just from an overall package, I feel as good as I've ever felt going onto the pitch." Kane, who has scored five goals so far at the World Cup to put him in the hunt for the Golden Boot, netted 61 times for Bayern …
England's Kane feels 'as good as ever' ahead of Mexico World Cup clashThe Standard
… Colombia, roared on by a partisan crowd in Kansas City, continued to dominate, playing fluid, inventive football as they searched for a second goal.Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz had a wonderful chance to double Colombia's lead in the 39th minute but scuffed his shot wide. …
Wasteful Colombia overcome toothless Ghana to reach World Cup last-16The Standard
… Morocco were rattled.After 20 minutes Mohamed Ouahbi's team suffered a big injury blow, Bayern Munich-bound Ismael Saibari -- who had scored three times at the tournament -- coming off for Rahimi. …
Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quartersCitizen Digital
… A fifth goal of the tournament took his World Cup tally in total to 13 and kept the Bayern Munich striker in the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot. …
England refused to accept defeat in DR Congo win, says TuchelCitizen Digital
Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal By AFP July 01, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's midfielder #11 Ismael Saibari celebrates after winning in the shootout during th …
Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year dealCitizen Digital
Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener By AFP July 01, 2026 07:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bayern Munich's English forward Harry Kane and his teammates celebrate with the trophy in fron …
Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season openerCitizen Digital
… The Moroccan side includes the Dutch-born defender Noussair Mazraoui, of Manchester United, and the forward Ismael Saibari who was the best player in the Dutch league last season with champions PSV Eindhoven and is joining Bayern Munich. …
Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face MoroccoCitizen Digital
… So we have to win tomorrow." The former Bayern Munich coach said his team had committed "tactical suicide" in their defeat by Ecuador despite taking an early lead. …
Germany must win to defy World Cup doubters, says NagelsmannCitizen Digital
… It was a first appearance at the tournament for the Bayern Munich wing-back, and indeed his first international appearance in over a year after injury. …
Canada knocks South Africa out of World Cup, cruise to Round of 32Former South Korea men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers he took "full responsibility" for the team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, after resigning following their elimination by South Africa. Hong appeared at a parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association while facing criticism from fans and pundits.
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Former South Korea men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers he took "full responsibility" for the team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, after resigning following their elimination by South Africa. Hong appeared at a parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association while facing criticism from fans and pundits.
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Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season, citing the potential of the current squad as a reason to continue playing this year.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said it would be "foolish" to let Luis Diaz leave and confirmed Michael Olise would stay with the Bundesliga champions next season, dismissing speculation linking both wingers with moves away from the club.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City announced that Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract, committing him to the club until 2031 with an optional additional year. The 24-year-old, who arrived from RB Leipzig for £77 million in 2023 and has made 122 appearances, was previously linked with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that his players carry the "scars" of their painful World Cup exit, acknowledging there is still a gap to close to the top nations. After a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, England will face France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's head coach Thomas Tuchel faced heavy criticism for defensive substitutions after a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina in Atlanta, with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opening goal. Tuchel is now looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028, but questions remain over whether he will need to rebuild trust with his players.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel criticized for defensive substitutions that allowed Argentina to take control. Tuchel is looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
England's forward Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his team lost 2-1 to defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Lionel Messi set up two goals — an assist to Enzo Fernandez and a cross for Lautaro Martinez's winner in stoppage time — after Anthony Gordon had briefly put England ahead.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the historical tensions and incidents surrounding their World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, which is set against a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England will play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday, with the winner to face either reigning champions Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals. Harry Kane has scored six goals to lead England to the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland has scored seven goals to carry Norway further than ever before, including an elimination of Brazil.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
England advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami against Norway, led by scoring machine Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in four World Cup appearances. England, featuring Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are favoured to reach the semi-finals despite defensive vulnerabilities.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari will miss Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against France due to a hamstring injury sustained in the last-16 win against Canada, though coach Mohamed Ouahbi hopes he can return for later matches in the tournament.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich midfielder Ismael Saibari will miss Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against France due to a hamstring injury sustained in Morocco's 3-0 win over Canada in the round of 16, coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed. Soufiane Rahimi is expected to fill the void after scoring as a substitute against Canada.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
France coach Didier Deschamps said FIFA rejected an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay. Olise now risks suspension if cautioned again in the quarter-final against Morocco.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has guided the team to the World Cup quarter-finals without losing a match, facing France next. The 49-year-old Belgium-born coach is proving wrong a professor who once told him he lacked the skills to teach.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps said FIFA rejected an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay. Olise was booked in the final minutes after an altercation with Matias Galarza, with replays showing minimal contact between the players.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alvaro Arbeloa, the 43-year-old former defender and member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad, has been named manager of English Premier League side Fulham on a three-year contract, replacing Marco Silva.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England forward Harry Kane scored twice in a 2-1 World Cup round-of-32 win over DR Congo on Wednesday and says he feels "as good as I've ever felt" ahead of England's last-16 match against Mexico. Kane has 72 goals for club and country this season, second only to Lionel Messi's 82-goal record from 2011/12.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday to secure a place in the World Cup last 16, with Jhon Arias scoring early. Colombia will face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Houston on Saturday, with goals from Azzedine Ounahi (twice) and Soufiane Rahimi, to advance to the quarter-finals where they will face France or Paraguay.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
England came from behind to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32, with captain Harry Kane scoring two late goals. Coach Thomas Tuchel said the team refused to accept defeat despite an early shock against a side ranked 46th in the world.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of 50 million euros ($57 million) on a five-year contract until 2031. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder joins a Bayern forward line that includes Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, Jamal Musiala, Lennart Karl, and Serge Gnabry.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
German champions Bayern Munich will host Stuttgart on August 28 to open the 2026-27 Bundesliga season. The two teams played four times last season, including a German Cup final won 3-0 by Bayern.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup, with Germany playing Paraguay and Morocco facing the Netherlands also in knockout action. Brazil, seeking their first World Cup title in 24 years, topped their group with Vinicius Junior scoring four goals.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said winning the World Cup is the only way to silence sceptics of his side as they prepare to face Paraguay in the last-32. Despite topping Group E, Germany's loss to Ecuador has raised doubts about their tournament prospects.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored in the 92nd minute as co-host Canada defeated South Africa 1–0 on Sunday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup in North America, with both teams making their first-ever appearance beyond the group stage.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →