Portugal vs Nigeria – Predicted lineup and team news
Portugal will meet Nigeria in their final international friendly on Wednesday before they depart for the United States to contest the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The Portuguese side arrives in strong form ahead of the tournament. In their most recent warm-up, they emerged with an...
Nigeria XI vs Portugal – Predicted lineup and team news
Nigeria will meet Portugal in their final international friendly on Wednesday before the FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on Thursday.
The Super Eagles head into this fixture on a steady run, unbeaten in their last five matches. Their most recent outing was an entertaining 2-2...
10 players at World Cup 2026 you completely forgot about
One of the great joys of the World Cup is discovering players you have never seen or even heard of, but there is also delight to be found in rediscovering footballers who have been out of the limelight for years.Â
We've picked out a glut...
Juventus make Emi Martinez priority target after Alisson snub
Juventus have made Emiliano Martinez their priority goalkeeper target this summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Aston Villa stopper has moved to the top of their list after a deal for Alisson fell through. Talks with Villa have already begun over price and terms.
Juventus...
Our writers’ predictions for the 2026 World Cup
Ahead of the first fixture of the 2026 World Cup, we asked our team for their tournament predictions. As ever, we're ready to look like complete fools by the summer's end.
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Harry Diamond: France -Â Les Bleus have the World Cup know-how after reaching successive finals...
Wolves close in on stunning Raul Jimenez return
Wolves are closing in on a stunning return for fan favourite Raul Jimenez.
According to the Express & Star, club staff have flown to Mexico to finalise the free transfer. Talks are now at an advanced stage, with the deal hoped to be done this...
Man Utd scout Inter’s Pio Esposito as Zirkzee exit looms
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito, one of Europe's brightest young forwards.
According to TEAMtalk, the Premier League club sent scouts to Greece on Sunday to watch him in action.
Esposito caught the eye again, scoring as Italy...
Manchester United explore move for Leeds goalkeeper
Manchester United are considering a move to sign Karl Darlow from Leeds United as the club seek an experienced backup goalkeeper.
Altay Bayindir is expected to leave Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils considering replacements to cover for Senne Lammens.
Darlow has emerged as...
Iraola shortlists four defenders to fill Konate void
Andoni Iraola has moved quickly at Liverpool, drawing up a four-man centre-back shortlist to replace the departing Ibrahima Konaté, according to CaughtOffside.
Konaté leaves Anfield as a free agent this summer, his five-year stay ending after the club could not agree fresh terms.
He departs having...
Man City ready second Elliot Anderson bid to smash Forest record
Nottingham Forest are bracing for a club-record departure, with Manchester City lining up a second bid for Elliot Anderson.
City are prepared to pay in excess of £80m for the England midfielder, talkSPORT reports, after seeing an opening approach rebuffed.
Forest, strengthened financially and in no...