By Jack Gallagher Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez ensured Argentina’s place at the top of Group C and their place in the round of the 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Poland also squeezed through despite losing thanks to Mexico only managing…
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico: Player ratings as El Tri crash out after manic thriller
By Jamie Spencer Mexico beat Saudi Arabia in their final group game, but the 2-1 scoreline was not enough to jump ahead of Poland in the Group C standings as El Tri exit the World Cup before the knockout rounds for the first time since 1978. Goal diffe…
Katie Zelem discusses the ‘catch 22’ Man Utd face ahead of Old Trafford return
By Jamie Spencer Manchester United captain Katie Zelem has described the two-week break since a momentous WSL win over Arsenal as ‘catch 22’ for the squad because that time out of action before facing Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Saturday has both po…
Top scorers of the England national team: Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney & Gary Lineker in rankings
By Matt O’Connor-Simpson England are one of world football’s powerhouses, though their lofty reputation has not always translated into trophies on the pitch. The Three Lions have just one major honour to their name – the 1966 World Cup – though things …
John Elkann provides update on Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus future
By Jack Gallagher John Elkann, CEO of Juventus’ holding company Exor, has insisted that Massimiliano Allegri remains a ‘reference point’ for the club following reports the manager could be set to leave Juve. Reports surfaced that Allegri could leave Tu…
World Cup team of the round: Group stage round 2
By Kyle Picknell We’re through the second round of group fixtures of the World Cup and it is with an extremely heavy heart that we must say goodbye to 10am kick-offs. You will never be forgotten, Serbia versus Cameroon with a bowl of Cheerios. With it …
Conor Coady responds to ‘daft’ question about Liverpool allegiance
By Michael Graham Conor Coady has told England teammate Jordan Henderson to do better in his goading after the Liverpool captain taunted him over his Everton connection. Coady was a product of the Liverpool youth system and made a solitary appearance f…
World Cup day 9 – LIVE: Switzerland holding Brazil; Ghana win; Cameroon & Serbia entertain, Portugal to play
By 90min It’s the saddest time of the 2022 World Cup, folks – the final day in which four matches are evenly spread apart. Yep, starting from Tuesday, group games will run concurrently ahead of the knockout stages. Enjoy the madness of the final back-t…
Alvaro Morata reacts to Spain’s draw with Germany
By Mitch Wilks Alvaro Morata remained positive despite Spain falling to a late draw with Germany in Group E at the World Cup, insisting they faced an ‘amazing team’. Morata came off the bench to fire Spain ahead after an hour in what looked like anothe…
Marcus Rashford opens up on England changes under Gareth Southgate
By Mitch Wilks Marcus Rashford has explained some of the differences in the England camp since Gareth Southgate became manager, focusing on the training intensity. The Manchester United forward has worked his way back into the Three Lions setup after f…