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… Lisandro Martinez's rising drive after a corner fell the Manchester United defender's way two minutes into extra-time looked to have swung the momentum decisively in Argentina's favour once more. …
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16Citizen Digital
… "I would say that the second goal was too easy," said the Manchester United winger. …
Haaland hailed as 'greatest' after more World Cup heroicsThe Standard
… Manchester United's Amad Diallo was sent on for the Ivory Coast and was immediately in the thick of it, stopping a certain second Norway goal and then grabbing a terrific equaliser on 74 minutes.With extra time looming, predator supreme Haaland got on the end of a cross by Patric …
Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clashThe Standard
… nd not give the slightest opportunity to players like that," Fae said of goalscorer supreme Haaland.He added: "I think we've grown a lot thanks to this competition, it's the first World Cup for these players." Fae dismissed the notion that he should have started Manchester United …
Ivory Coast coach Fae laments 'lack of maturity' in World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… Signed by Manchester United for £50 million ($66 million) when just 21, DR Congo swooped when the England career he imagined he would have failed to materialise. …
'We came from nothing': DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upsetCitizen Digital
… "The team is united and that feeling is getting even stronger now," said Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, whose side finished second in Group F behind the Netherlands -- they drew with the Dutch and Sweden, either side of beating Tunisia. …
Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face MoroccoThe Standard
… "The team is united and that feeling is getting even stronger now," said Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, whose side finished second in Group F behind the Netherlands -- they drew with the Dutch and Sweden, either side of beating Tunisia.The winners will advance to a last-16 tie on S …
Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face MoroccoThe Standard
… Ismaila Sarr tapped in in the 56th minute, for his third goal of the tournament, after a dreadful error by former Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal deep inside his own half gifted Senegal possession.The relief of the second goal had Sarr lying prone on his back pumping his fi …
Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes aliveThe Standard
… To rub salt into Urguayan wounds, Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was injured in the build-up to the goal and stretchered off with what appeared a serious knee injury. …
Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clashCitizen Digital
… Many have also recalled statements made by former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri following Tunisia's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations in January. …
Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctionsInter Miami defeated Montreal 1-0 on Saturday with Casemiro making his Major League Soccer debut, as Luis Suarez scored a penalty in the 81st minute. The victory was marred by a serious head injury to Miami's German Berterame, who was taken from the pitch in an ambulance after clashing heads with Montreal's Efrain Morales.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami defeated Montreal 1-0 on Saturday with Casemiro making his Major League Soccer debut, as Luis Suarez scored a penalty in the 81st minute. The victory was marred by a serious head injury to Miami's German Berterame, who was taken from the pitch in an ambulance after clashing heads with Montreal's Efrain Morales.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he does not know if midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will stay with the club after Arsenal reportedly offered £70 million for the Brazilian player, who is currently on holiday following Brazil's World Cup elimination.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday. The 22-year-old centre-back, who joined City from French side Lens in January 2025, helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season and has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to succeed Pep Guardiola and expects midfielder Rodri, despite requiring back surgery, to be available for his first season in charge.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has extended his contract with Serie A club AC Milan by one season, committing until June 30, 2027. The 40-year-old joined Milan in 2025 and scored two goals in 37 matches last season.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England midfielder Elliot Anderson signed a five-year contract with Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for a reported £116 million, declaring City the "kings of Manchester" after the deal was finalised following his return from the World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros including potential add-ons, on a five-year contract until June 2031. The 24-year-old, who can play up front or on either flank, is Barcelona's second signing and bolsters their attacking options after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil international Casemiro, a 34-year-old midfielder who left Manchester United as a free agent, but Major League Soccer immediately opened an investigation into allegations of tampering by the club over the deal.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United has restricted the accounts of thousands of season-ticket holders in an attempt to identify ticket touts and those breaking the club's ticketing terms. Many supporters say they have done nothing wrong and feel the club wants to exclude loyal fans.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Keegan, a legendary striker for Liverpool and England, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was diagnosed and underwent treatment in January.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa signed Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves on Monday in a deal worth a reported £38 million. The 25-year-old, who has 10 caps for Brazil, made 130 appearances for Wolves after signing from Flamengo in 2023.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Manchester United have completed the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth 50 million pounds, comprising an initial £48m fee plus £2m in add-ons, with Chelsea securing a 10% sell-on clause. Santos becomes the first permanent signing under Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has rallied behind Belgium substitute Senne Lammens after the Manchester United stopper's error contributed to Spain's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory in Los Angeles on July 10. Courtois, who left the match in the 71st minute with a muscular problem, said Lammens is a great goalkeeper who will grow stronger from the experience.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as national team coach on Friday, saying he will call on Cristiano Ronaldo if the 41-year-old forward remains available to play, despite criticism of his performances at the 2026 World Cup.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruben Amorim, formerly of Manchester United, held his first press conference as AC Milan coach and expressed his enthusiasm for the role, saying the club "already feels like home" and pledging to learn Italian as a mark of respect for fans. He praised the club's ambition and the recruitment of striker Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last-16 match, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain fighting back tears after a disappointing performance. He said he would leave the tournament with a clear conscience and reflect on what comes next.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nottingham Forest hired former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as their new manager on Monday. Glasner left Palace after leading them to UEFA Conference League glory and winning the 2025 FA Cup final against Manchester City.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nottingham Forest hired former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Monday. Glasner left Palace after leading them to UEFA Conference League glory and winning the 2025 FA Cup final against Manchester City.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream in his sixth tournament appearance.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium defeated the United States 4–1 in a last-16 World Cup match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a fourth goal. The victory ended the US's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final match against Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, played his final World Cup match as Portugal lost to Spain 1-0 in the round of 16, ending his bid to win the tournament. The Portugal captain said he would leave "with a clear conscience" and reflected that his 2016 Euro title with the national team was equally significant to him as a World Cup would have been.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a round-of-16 match on Monday, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign and sends Spain to the quarter-finals, where they will face either the United States or Belgium.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with midfielder Mikel Merino scoring the winner in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign, with the Portuguese captain playing in his sixth edition of the tournament.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →