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… By AFP July 12, 2026 09:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's second goal with England's forward Harry Kane and England's defender John Stones …
England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-finalCitizen Digital
… Tuchel could be forced into a defensive reshuffle with Ezri Konsa moving to right-back and John Stones coming in at centre-back. …
England chase World Cup glory as Haaland allows Norway to dreamThe Standard
… Jude Bellingham won his 50th cap as Marc Guehi and Djed Spence replaced John Stones and O'Reilly in the defence. …
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup drawThe Standard
… England squandered the ball in midfield, then Petar Sucic left John Stones on the floor with some neat footwork to set up Baturina. …
Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup chargeCitizen Digital
… Ezri Konsa is fighting for a starting role at center-back, along with the likes of Marc Guehi and John Stones. …
Tough World Cup conditions no 'excuse' for England, says TuchelCitizen Digital
… After 19 seasons of combined service, lengthy tributes were also paid to Silva and John Stones on their final appearances for the club. …
'Be yourself' Guardiola tells Man City successorCitizen Digital
… Bernardo Silva and John Stones were part of the squads that won all of those trophies and also received a fitting send-off in their final game for the club after a combined 19 seasons of service. …
Guardiola goodbye spoiled by Man City loss to Aston VillaAyyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old signed by Manchester City from Lille for an initial 100 million euros, is set to make his Premier League debut at Crystal Palace on Friday. Manager Enzo Maresca said the midfielder is "ready to go" but called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old signed by Manchester City from Lille for an initial 100 million euros, is set to make his Premier League debut at Crystal Palace on Friday. Manager Enzo Maresca said the midfielder is "ready to go" but called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the midfielder's departure to Barcelona this week. Rodri, a World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient, ended a seven-year spell at City where he helped win four Premier League titles and the Champions League.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca, Manchester City's new Italian manager, says he needs time to replicate Pep Guardiola's success as the club undergoes significant changes, including the departure of key players like Rodri, John Stones, and Bernardo Silva. Maresca takes charge of his first Premier League game against Bournemouth on Sunday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England international Djed Spence has left Tottenham Hotspur to sign for Inter Milan, the reigning Italian champions, for 30 million euros on a contract until June 2031. The 26-year-old right-back made 85 appearances for Tottenham after joining from Middlesbrough in July 2022.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola last month, said his side will be judged as he prepared for his first match in charge — a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday. Maresca said he is introducing new concepts and does not believe in "copy and paste" management.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City forward Phil Foden signed a four-year contract extension on Wednesday under new boss Enzo Maresca. The 26-year-old England international had been out of contract at the end of the coming season; his new deal includes an option for a further one-year extension.
22 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 →
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 →
Erling Haaland scored seven goals across four matches for Norway in the World Cup before England defeated the team 2–1 in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. Haaland said the World Cup experience has changed him and grown his profile.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in a World Cup match, leaving them with work to do as they bid to progress as Group L winners. Despite dominating possession with 19 shots to Ghana's two, England failed to score, with late attempts from Nico O'Reilly and Harry Kane hitting the woodwork.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals after the break.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said the team will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances between venues as excuses, ahead of a pre-tournament friendly against New Zealand in Tampa Bay, Florida.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola said he will call his Manchester City successor to offer advice after ending his 10-year tenure at the club, which saw him win 20 trophies. Enzo Maresca, one of Guardiola's former assistants and ex-Chelsea boss, is reportedly set to take over.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →