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Ireland's national soccer team experienced significant pressure regarding upcoming matches against Israel over the Gaza conflict. Players debated their participation for several hours and one player decided to withdraw from the squad. A majority of the remain…
Spain showed no signs of a World Cup hangover, with its biggest star scoring a goal just two minutes into its first match after winning the tournament.
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in just the second minute at Wembley to give Spain the lead against England in their UEFA Nations League clash.
Sept 26 : Georgia have sacked manager Willy Sagnol in the wake of their Nations League defeat at home to Northern Ireland, and appointed Ramaz Svanadze as the new boss, the Georgian Football Federation said on Saturday.Svanadze had been manager of Georgia's U…
A duel for football’s holy grail?This Saturday evening, England and Spain are treating us to a crazy match on the Wembley pitch.Perfectly set in motion by a goal from Lamine Yamal as early as the se...
Spain's early 1-0 lead did not last long against England at Wembley, as Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions have roared back to take control in their Nations League Group A opener. A lightning strike opener b...
It was a crucial match in the battle for the NWSL playoffs and Kansas City's biggest stars stepped up
Craig Bellamy reflects on his memorable moments against Denmark as his Wales side bid to topple the Danes in the Nations League on Sunday (17:00 BST).
Spain started their UEFA Nations League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over England at Wembley.
World Cup winners Spain came from 2-1 down to defeat England 3-2 in the Nations League at Wembley with Harry Kane missing a penalty.The newly-crowned champions took the lead just two minutes into the ...
England captain Harry Kane said that the Three Lions produced some of their best football for a long time despite losing 3-2 at home to world champions Spain in the Nations League on Friday.Probably similar again today," Kane told ITV. "We had a lot of good m…
OLIVER HOLT AT WEMBLEY: The hard truth is that even though England led at half-time, the opening 45 minutes had exposed a gulf between them and Luis de la Fuente's side.
Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.The world champions were headed for a first competitive defeat in three-and-a-half years as…
SEATTLE — Rutgers put seven shots on target Friday night, three more than they needed to beat Ohio State a week earlier. Stockton Short saved six of them. Washington put eight on target, and four went in. The defending national champion beat No. 22 Rutgers 4-…
As England prepare to take on Spain in their opening Nations League match, BBC Sport takes a look at whether they have a problem when faced with teams in the world top 10.
Saturday, September 26 kicks off with plenty of news after a very eventful Friday.So let’s go over the five stories you can’t miss to start the day...Manchester City found guilty on 114 charges���...
“He is a fantastic team player. A diligent team-mate and a guy who makes living around him extremely easy.”
Riccardo Calafiori admits that Italy were ‘not convincing at all’ in their 2-0 defeat at home against Belgium in Roberto Mancini’s first game back in charge
The 2026 World Cup hosts and two teams that finished in the top three of that tournament all return to action for the first time since the summer.
After winning the World Cup, Spain is back to work with a UEFA Nations League match against the Three Lions. Will Yamal, Rodri and Torres all feature?
Might a helping hand from Pope Leo XIV partly explain the Chicago White Sox’s improbable return to the playoffs? In June, he said “the pope is for all teams" but rubbed soccer fans in Barcelona the wrong way by adding that he personally roots for Real Madrid,…
Winger Wes Burns hopes to repay Craig Bellamy's support during a long-term injury by making an impact for Wales in the Nations League.
The press in Italy have not looked favourably upon Roberto Mancini nor the Italy national team after the new era of the Nazionale started in defeat at home
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha is not named in England's matchday squad for Saturday's Nations League opener against Spain.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says it is a "big step" for his young squad to win away in Georgia.
JACK GAUGHAN: The world champions are at Wembley on Saturday. Had things been different in an American summer, it could have been the hosts. But it is Spain who arrive draped in gold.
Alexander Isak had a season to forget following his record move to Liverpool but the new campaign has started in fine style for the Sweden striker. Having netted four goals in the Reds' five Premier...
Ugurcan Cakir produced a fingertip save to deny Michael Olise as Turkey and France's Nations League opener reached half-time goalless.
Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli insists he will be bursting with pride as he takes charge of the team for the first time in today's Nations League clash with Slovenia.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson insists it would be wrong for Manchester City's players to be tarnished by the bombshell verdict on the club's breach of financial regulations.
Erling Haaland has added another remarkable chapter to his international career, with the Norway striker leaving two legendary forwards behind before facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in the UEFA Nations League. Erling Haaland has added another remarkabl…
Kylian Mbappe scored with his right foot but left the pitch in discomfort during France's UEFA Nations League match vs. Turkey.
Kylian Mbappe scores the only goal of France's win in Turkiye, but Real Madrid striker immediately forced off by injury.
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the game before having to come off grimacing with a knee injury as France won 1-0 in Turkey in the UEFA Nations League in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first game in charge on Friday.Belgium won 2-0 away to Italy on Friday.
Mark van Bommel was ‘100 per cent happy’ with his Belgium debut, the first time they beat Italy in a competitive match since 1972 to go top of the Nations League group.
Ronaldo says he'll walk away from Portugal only when he feels he's "not doing anything here."
Many of you will probably remember the man in the white shirt with the top button undone who seems to be standing on the touchline for a different team at every World Cup.Well, your impression isn’t...
France will get their UEFA Nations League campaign underway against Turkiye on Friday night. For the first time in 14 years, Les Bleus will compete in a game in which Didier Deschamps is not their man...
Sporting Jax men's soccer is out of the playoff race, but they're now aiming to play the spoiler role against Loudoun in Friday's home game.
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 25 : Four of Europe's most powerful football leagues called for sweeping reforms at FIFA on Friday, saying stakeholders must be given a greater role in decision-making as scrutiny mounts over the governing body's leadership.England's…
At just 24 years old, Trinity Rodman is already turning her professional soccer rise into a multimillion-dollar empire.
Jude Bellingham has been named England’s player of the year for the 2025/26 season.The midfielder was pivotal for his country as they reached the World Cup semi-finals in North America this year.His...
TOM COLLOMOSSE: If trophies were awarded for chaos then Italy would have won the last three World Cups with ease instead of missing them altogether. They are set to embark on another rebuild.
The classic clash between Germany and the Netherlands got off to an immediate controversial start. After just 13 minutes, Oranje were already celebrating. Of all people, Klopp’s former Liverpool cap...
Chelsea target Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Bayern Munich are interested in Dani Olmo and Jude Bellingham denies Manchester City interest.
Erling Haaland continues his fine form with two goals as Norway secure a 3-2 victory over Denmark in their opening Nations League match.
Round-up: Wales lost out to Portugal in Cardiff while Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start with Germany
The Republic of Ireland open their Uefa Nations League campaign in deflating fashion as Kosovo run out deserved winners in Thursday's Group B3 opener in Pristina.
Jürgen Klopp was back in the dugout for the first time since leaving Liverpool; however, the former Reds boss was denied a dream UEFA Nations League start as Germany drew with the Netherlands thanks to a familiar face
Germany fans will be disappointed by how their team played against the Netherlands.
The U.S. Men’s National Team has continued to be well represented in England’s top leagues, with another group of talent making their way there over the recent transfer window. Zavier Gozo and Sebastian Berhalter are two of the current players called into Mau…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — After 33 years……Shelley Blumenthal announced he is retiring as Blacksburg Bruins boys head soccer coach effective immediately. Blumenthal led the Bruins to a state record 13 VHSL state titles including last season’s Class 4 title with…
ARTHUR, Ill. (WCIA) – Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond senior Maxton Boddy was named the WCIA 3 Athlete of the Week on Thursday. Boddy is balancing soccer and football during the fall of his senior year, and thriving in both. On the pitch, he has 32 goals in 1…
Anthony Gordon says England must follow their own path rather than try to copy other teams' styles of play.
The nationally ranked Akron men's soccer team rolls into home match vs. No. 5 Georgetown after scoring big win in gold uniforms over Robert Morris.
International teams can play up to four matches in this international window, the first time men's teams are seeing such an extended period for games.
Anthony Gordon believes England cannot copy Spain's example and must use their own strengths to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament."We can't keep looking at other countries and trying to be like them, because we're not them - we're English and we ha…
Roberto Mancini is preparing for his second debut in charge of the Italy national team and centre-forward Moise Kean will have an opportunity to make Azzurri
Looking at Raphinha’s performances this season, Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti will be ruing missing out on his services during the World Cup.However, as we approach the first international break of the...
Forwards James Wilson and Findlay Curtis leave the Scotland Nations League squad in order to play for the Under-21 team against Azerbaijan on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, remains confident in his ability to contribute to the Portugal national team under new coach Jorge Jesus, targeting both the UEFA Nations League title and his 1,000th career goal. He addressed his international future post-World Cup,…
Despite the expectation that Ronaldo would retire from international football, the forward was named in new manager Jorge Jesus's first 25-man squad for their upcoming Nations League matches.
England soccer great Harry Kane’s long-held hope of being a kicker in the NFL took clearer shape Wednesday, when he floated the idea of combining the goal with also joining a Major League Soccer club.
Van Dijk took the time to deny claims he influenced the Netherlands' tactics
Cristiano Ronaldo weighed ending his Portugal career after the World Cup and acknowledged Wednesday some critics at home want him out of the team.
The footballer-turned-pundit, 40, has been displaying his impressive transformation in recent weeks, including smoother skin, and new nose and a slimmed-down physique.
Kylee Simmons became the best version of herself after tearing her ACL last season, and she's now a key forward for Tennessee soccer.
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said that he feels a special sense of responsibility after a third consecutive disappointing World Cup. "Looking back, these three World Cup eliminations are part of my career.
Now, Gary O'Neil has the worry of a lengthy international break to contend with. The Tractor Boys will have eight players in action across the three-week break, namely: Daizen Maeda (Japan), Ali Al‑Hamadi (Iraq), Exequiel Palacios (Argentina), Marcelino Nunez…
Thursday will be the first ever senior men’s meeting between the two nations, but which Uefa nation have Ireland yet to play?
'Tis the season. Not that season, unless we consider the road to the playoffs in one of the most competitive leagues in the world a holiday — which we should. As the daily portion of sunlight wanes in the northern hemisphere and the likelihood of unpredictabl…
As we enter the three-week international break, BBC Sport looks back at the opening block of Championship fixtures to see what we have learned so far.
Alex Robertson will remain at Cardiff City over the international break after withdrawing from Australia's squad to face Brazil. Robertson, 23, pulled out for medical reasons after being called up for the Socceroos for the first time since missing out on sele…
SPECIAL REPORT BY MATT BARLOW: When Cardiff City sought a reset, the decision to go back to unearthing and nurturing their own talent served them well.
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk is looking forward to seeing his former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp, but wants to spoil his debut as Germany boss. "I'm looking forward to seeing him.
Sophomore Deklin Malison and Glens Falls boys' soccer adjust to new coach PJ Motsiff and life as the Class A team to beat.
No. 1 Staples, No. 2 Greenwich, and No. 3 South Windsor have yet to allow a goal this season.
Upon his appointment as Scotland manager, you didn't have to delve too deeply into Sebastien Pocognoli's past to appreciate that he was once a footballer of considerable pedigree.
Norwich City captain Kenny McLean withdraws from Scotland's Nations League squad because of injury.
It’s a long break with a lot of games going on. So who has gone where, and when are they playing?
The Zidane era starting for France at Turkey and Germany under Klopp in the Netherlands highlight the Nations League program filling the first four-game, two-weekend break on the FIFA international calendar where coaches are the fresh attraction as much as th…
Indiana men’s soccer took down defending national champion Washington at home, extending an unbeaten streak.
Wrexham have confirmed that its ownership group has purchased 'The Turf' pub, continuing its heavy investment in local infrastructure since Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac bought the club in 2021
Spain has agreed to extend the contract of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente until 2032.
Federico Dimarco’s injury has precipitated a big change to Riccardo Calafiori’s Italy career, as he could be used as a left-back for only the second time, following on from his Arsenal role.
The Gunners star could be handed a surprise opportunity with England's senior squad after five players withdrew ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Arsenal defender Marli Salmon has been forced to withdraw from the England U18s squad for upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Egypt due to injury
The Attacking Third crew picked their best XI from the past week's NWSL action
Fairfield Union cross country teams led the way in a busy week of local high school sports action across the region.
Raphinha could hardly be heading into the international break in better form. The Barcelona captain has been unstoppable in front of goal, but the next three weeks will test his body in a very differe...
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from England's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches because of a minor injury.
After recently announcing his decision to retire from the German national team, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Groß has opened up about a disappointing World Cup.Groß saw limited playing t...
England manager Thomas Tuchel is set to be without Cole Palmer for the international break.The Three Lions will be in UEFA Nations League action four times in this bumper break including the visit of ...
The boss.It had been in the works for several weeks, and now it’s official: Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract as head of the Spanish national team until 2032!The Spanish Football Federatio...
Several high-profile managers including Jürgen Klopp, Zinédine Zidane, and Xavi Hernández are set to make their debuts in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-nations-league-klopp-zidane-xavi-mancini-four-other-new-coaches-to-…
Juventus has strongly criticized its own supporters who disturbed a minute’s silence in honor of former Italy and Inter Milan star Sandro Mazzola. The tribute was being held at all Serie A matches over the weekend after Mazzola, widely considered one of Italy…
MADRID, Sept 21 : When Luis de la Fuente took the Spanish national team job, he was the quiet federation man after the noise and glitz of Luis Enrique, a coach many fans had to Google and some media dubbed "Luis de la Who?". Three trophies, 50 matches and one…
Inter wing-back Federico Dimarco has withdrawn from the Italy national team squad and has been replaced by Aston Villa’s Matteo Ruggeri, the FIGC has
Spain’s World Cup-winning coach, Luis de la Fuente, is set to sign a new contract extension keeping him in the role until 2032, the RFEF announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-coach-de-la-fuente-gets-new-deal-after-world-cup-success/
Urbig is rising up the ranks at club and international level.
