England vs Costa Rica – Predicted lineup and team news
England will take on Costa Rica on Wednesday night in their last international friendly before kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign next week against Croatia.
The Three Lions head into this final warm-up match showing gradual improvement under manager Thomas Tuchel. They came through...
Portugal vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news
Portugal will face Nigeria in their final international friendly match on Wednesday before heading out to the USA for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Portugal vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news
Date:Â Wednesday, 10th May.
Kick-off:Â 8:45pm BST.
Venue:Â Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, Leiria, Portugal.
Portugal team...
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...