Crystal Palace Women’s Potter eyes big derby win against Charlton Athletic

Jo Potter is gearing up for a defining moment in Crystal Palace Women’s season, as her side prepares for a high-stakes derby against Charlton Athletic with promotion ambitions firmly on the line. With momentum building and the spotlight returning to Selhurst Park for the first time since November 2024, Palace are ready to step onto […]

Moses Simon and Akor Adams on target as Nigeria edge Iran in friendly match

Moses Simon and Akor Adams were on the scoresheet as Nigeria sealed a 2-1 win over Iran in an international friendly match at the Antalya Stadium in Turkey on Friday. The Super Eagles, alongside Iran, Jordan and Costa Rica were the participants in a four-nation tournament which was initially slated to hold in Jordan. However, […]

Ireland’s Hallgrimsson balances pain and progress after playoff loss to Czech

Heimir Hallgrimsson struck a tone of mixed emotions as the Republic of Ireland bowed out on penalties to the Czech Republic, blending heartbreak with belief in the team’s upward trajectory. After a fiercely contested encounter that ended in shootout disappointment, the Irish boss admitted the immediate feeling was one of deep pain. However, as the […]

Sweden’s Potter praises Viktor Gyokeres after win over Ukraine

Graham Potter has heaped praise on Viktor Gyokeres’ standout display as Sweden powered past Ukraine, shifting focus firmly onto a decisive World Cup play-off final. Sweden booked their place in the next round with an impressive 3-1 victory, combining tactical discipline with clinical finishing. While Ukraine dominated possession for large stretches, it was Sweden who […]

Conceicao reaffirms commitment to Juventus amid Liverpool interest

Francisco Conceicao has pledged his commitment to Juventus, shutting down transfer speculations to Premier League champions Liverpool. Conceicao, 23, has emerged as a potential target for the English club in recent days as they look to replace Mohamed Salah, who will leave at the end of the season. The Egyptian forward will depart the club […]

Italy’s Gattuso hails fans, eyes Bosnia final after Northern Ireland victory

Gennaro Gattuso has praised the unwavering support of Italy’s fans while shifting full focus to the decisive World Cup play-off final against Bosnia and Herzegovina following victory over Northern Ireland. The Azzurri kept their World Cup dream alive with a composed 2-0 win in Bergamo, but it was far from straightforward. After a tense and […]

Dan James reacts to Wales World Cup play-off loss to Bosnia

Dan James cut a frustrated yet proud figure after Wales’ World Cup play-off hopes were dashed following a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a contest that swung back and forth, Wales looked to have seized control for large spells with a 1-0, only to be pegged back late in regular […]

Rooney backs Tuchel’s England for glory at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Wayne Rooney has expressed faith in Thomas Tuchel’s ability to lead England to glory at the upcoming World Cup, after disappointments in recent tournaments. The Three Lions have been beaten finalists in the last two European Championships edition, while they also reached the last four of the World Cup under former head coach Gareth Southgate. […]

Turkey’s Montella eyes World Cup spot after Romania win

Vincenzo Montella struck a confident tone after guiding Turkey to a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Romania, a result that sends his side into the final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers play-offs. Speaking after the final whistle at Besiktas Park, the Turkish head coach highlighted his team’s discipline and composure, […]

Tuchel defends White’s England recall ahead of Uruguay, Japan friendlies

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Ben White’s eagerness to return to the squad was a key factor behind his recall to the England national team for this month’s friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. Arsenal defender White earned his first call-up to the Three Lions since 2022 when he left the squad during the World Cup tournament […]