Less than two months before the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America, the final stretch of the club season has turned into a real nightmare for several national teams. The physical toll caused by the European calendar has already confirmed the definitive withdrawal of some of world football’s biggest names, while other…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now just a matter of weeks away. As the tournament edges closer, everyone is trying to get into the best shape possible to allow themselves to hit the ground running in North America. But with every player, and nation by default, doing the same, who’s looking good ahead of…
Dave Mason, a founding member of the British psychedelic rock band Traffic who wrote some of their best-known songs including “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Hole in My Shoe,” has died. He was 79. The singer and guitarist died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nev., his publicist confirmed to the Associated Press. No cause of death…
Since the start of last year, Spain have played 20 matches — almost exclusively against strong opposition — and been left disappointed in just three of them. All have been against England. And so it is only Sarina Wiegman’s side who have truly stopped them. England’s Euro 2025 final success came on penalties. On Tuesday,…
Chelsea appear to have won the battle of wills between club and player, if the latest words from Enzo Fernández’s agent, Javier Pastore are any indication. Pastore came out fighting in the wake of Enzo’s suspension by the club for the comments made during the international break, but his most recent comments are far more…
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has backed interim boss Michael Carrick to become the club’s permanent manager. Carrick was placed in charge until the end of the season in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Advertisement Since then, the former United and England midfielder has guided the club to seven wins and just one…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Harry Maguire signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester United on Tuesday, with the option of a further 12 months. The England defender was due to be out of contract at the end of the season. Advertisement “Harry represents the mentality and resilience required to perform for Manchester United. He is…
Manchester City booked their tickets to Wembley once again after stream-rolling Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Following the international break, Pep Guardiola‘s side were back at the Etihad Stadium off the back of winning the Carabao Cup final over Arsenal two weeks ago – though the Manchester…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began fueling its moon rocket Wednesday for humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half a century, aiming for an evening liftoff with four astronauts. Tensions were high as hydrogen fuel started flowing into the rocket hours ahead of the planned launch. Dangerous hydrogen leaks erupted during a countdown…
Toffee Bites Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton release strong results in their Annual Report and Accounts. Propped by the sale of the Women’s team and Goodison Park to a separate entity, only a minor loss is realized. [EFC] Advertisement More analysis on the club’s finances here. [Toffee Web] Blues linked with Crystal Palace…
