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Brazil hasn’t won a World Cup since 2002. That’s hardly a fun fact, that’s a giant wound for this proud footballing nation. They’re the five-time world champions who have spent the last 24 years arriving at tournaments as contenders and leaving with disappointment.  Something had to change, and that something is Carlo Ancelotti, a man…

One of the most electric players of his generation will return for one final shot at World Cup glory.  Neymar has been called up to represent Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with manager Carlo Ancelotti bringing in the 34-year-old forward as part of the 26-man squad. The Italian coach took over in May…

Antoine Griezmann bid a highly emotional farewell to Atlético Madrid fans on Sunday, marking his final home match before an upcoming transfer to MLS side Orlando City by recording his 100th assist for the club.  Teammate Jan Oblak led the post-match tributes for the legendary midfielder, claiming the Frenchman deserved to win a Ballon d’Or…

Real Madrid kept up their pursuit of a strong finish to the La Liga campaign as Vinícius Júnior’s first-half strike secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sevilla.  While much of the pre-match talk centered on Kylian Mbappé’s return to the starting lineup following recent friction with the home support, it was his Brazilian strike partner…

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to complete an audacious swoop for Robert Lewandowski following the striker’s official confirmation that he will leave Barcelona. The Red Devils legend believes the veteran forward could provide the essential experience needed to mentor the club’s younger talents next season. Ferdinand calls for Old Trafford move Ferdinand has taken…

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has seen his season and World Cup dreams come to an end after undergoing surgery on a persistent back injury. The Netherlands international, who has been sidelined since November, had recently returned to light training but has now been forced to go under the knife to resolve the issue.…

Prolific scorer Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, the Spanish club said Saturday. The Poland striker, who turns 38 in August, was widely expected to be on the move with his contract set to expire. Lewandowski joined Barcelona from Bayern on a 45 million euro ($52 million) transfer in 2022,…

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has questioned the hype surrounding Cole Palmer after his breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge in 2023-24. The Frenchman believes expectations have risen too quickly and insists the Blues still have major issues, particularly in defence. Gallas questions Palmer hype amid Chelsea struggles Palmer became the centrepiece of Chelsea’s project after…

Romelu Lukaku’s efforts to recover from injuries seem to have paid off after the Napoli striker was included in Belgium’s World Cup squad Friday. Lukaku, midfield great Kevin de Bruyne and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois are set to play their fourth World Cup campaigns. Lukaku has 124 games for Belgium, de Bruyne 117 and…

It’s time. Four years of preparation will culminate in 1,248 players across 48 countries getting the call every player dreams of to represent their nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer: Here is the full list of rosters for all 48 countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Algeria Roster to be…