Scotland defend friendly cancellation amid Norway criticism
Scotland have responded to criticism from Norway manager Stale Solbakken, insisting they followed the “right and consistent” procedure when cancelling a planned behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two nations, both based in North Carolina during their World Cup preparations, had arranged a private training match for Monday. However, the fixture […]
Norway boss Solbakken slams Scotland over international friendly cancellation
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has accused Scotland of acting “unprofessional” after a planned World Cup training-ground friendly between the two nations was cancelled at short notice. Both teams are currently based in North Carolina as they continue preparations for their respective World Cup campaigns, with a behind-closed-doors fixture scheduled for Monday. However, the Norwegian […]
Arsenal midfielder Rice named England vice-captain for World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England’s vice-captain ahead of the World Cup, underlining the Arsenal midfielder’s growing influence within the national team set-up. The 27-year-old joined up with the Three Lions’ training camp in West Palm Beach alongside Arsenal teammates Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, as preparations intensified in Florida. England […]
Former Arsenal striker Van Persie sacked after Feyenoord season review
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as head coach of Feyenoord following the conclusion of the 2025–26 campaign. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker returned to the Dutch club as manager in 2025, but his tenure has now ended after Feyenoord finished second in the Eredivisie, 19 points behind champions Ajax. During his spell […]
Mourinho set for shock Real Madrid return following Florentino Perez re-election
Jose Mourinho is set to make a dramatic return to Real Madrid after Florentino Perez secured re-election as club president at the Santiago Bernabeu. Perez, who overcame challenger Enrique Riquelme in the vote, confirmed the Portuguese manager’s expected comeback during his victory speech, having previously signalled his intention to bring Mourinho back if re-elected. Reports […]
Former Manchester United’s Eriksen stable after collapse in Denmark-Ukraine friendly
Christian Eriksen is conscious and receiving further medical examinations after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine in Odense. The match was ultimately abandoned following the alarming incident involving the experienced midfielder, who appeared to clutch his chest before falling to the turf in the 65th minute. Referee Sigurd Smehus Kringstad brought proceedings to a […]
