36 stats you should know ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America is finally about to kick off.Â
Co-hosts Mexico will get the party started by hosting South Africa in the opening match at the historic Azteca Stadium, which has hosted the final...
Celtic confirm Martin O’Neill to stay on as manager
Celtic have confirmed that Martin O'Neill will remain as manager on a one-year contract.
O'Neill will stay on as Celtic manager after a successful interim period last campaign, in which the veteran led the club to a Scottish double. The 74-year-old returned to Celtic two...
Martinez: Diogo Jota is Portugal’s light at the World Cup
Portugal boss Roberto Martinez says the late Diogo Jota remains an inspiration for his squad, calling the forward "our light" as they head into the World Cup.
Roberto Martinez says Diogo Jota will be a guiding inspiration for Portugal at the World Cup.
The Liverpool forward...
Martinez hails Bernardo Silva ‘s intelligence before World Cup
Roberto Martinez has saluted Bernardo Silva 's intelligence as Portugal prepare for the World Cup.
The head coach sees the midfielder's reading of the game as his defining gift. Speaking to The Athletic, he hailed a player able to operate almost anywhere.
"It's that intelligence," Martinez...
Portugal boss hails Bruno Fernandes ‘ record-breaking United season
Roberto Martinez has hailed Bruno Fernandes for a record-breaking campaign at Manchester United.
The Portugal head coach singled out his captain's remarkable consistency as the World Cup nears. Speaking to The Athletic, he called the achievement a slice of history.
Fernandes enjoyed the finest individual season...
Liverpool consider big-money move for PSG star
Liverpool are reportedly considering a major move for Warren Zaire-Emery this summer.
According to El Nacional, the Reds are prepared to go big to land the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder. The 20-year-old has long been admired at Anfield.
The interest is far from new. Liverpool's recruitment staff...
Fulham consider move for ex-Man United manager after Silva exit
Fulham have discussed the potential appointment of former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, following Marco Silva's exit.
Silva has left Fulham for Benfica, returning to Portugal to take charge of the Lisbon side. Fulham are now working to appoint a successor, and Amorim's name has...
Manchester United and Leeds chase Sporting centre-back
Manchester United and Leeds United are among the clubs interested in Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande this summer.
Leeds are willing to break their transfer record to land Diomande, whose contract at Sporting contains an €80m (£69m) release clause.
However, Daniel Farke's side believe an offer...
Spurs sign Marcos Senesi on free transfer from Bournemouth
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth.
The Argentina defender will officially join the club on July 1, once his Cherries contract expires. He arrives on a reported four-year deal.
The 29-year-old becomes Roberto De Zerbi's second summer...
Liverpool agree personal terms to re-sign defender
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Jarell Quansah over a potential return to the club from Bayer Leverkusen.
Quansah is being considered as a potential option for the Reds following the failure to agree a new contract with Ibrahima Konate. The latter is set to...