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Murphy: Alexander-Arnold may have doubts after season away from Liverpool — Goal

Murphy: Alexander-Arnold may have doubts after season away from Liverpool

While Alexander-Arnold appeared to be missing Liverpool, they were missing him. Jeremie Frimpong failed to convince as a right-back following his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen, while collective issues led to a fifth-place finish and Arne Slot being relieved of his coaching duties. Having witnessed those toils from afar, and

NBA radio analyst criticizes Taylor Swift at Knicks Game 4 — Pagesix

NBA radio analyst criticizes Taylor Swift at Knicks Game 4

New York Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt was recorded making a remark about Taylor Swift while the pop star sat courtside at Game 4 of the NBA Finals. A viral clip shows McNutt and fellow announcer Tyler Murray apparently unaware they were still on the air as they talked about

Felix Sanchez's Qatar and debutant teams at the World Cup — Goal

Felix Sanchez's Qatar and debutant teams at the World Cup

Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup and make its tournament debut, becoming the 10th Asian nation to appear on football’s biggest stage. The first Asian side to take part was the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) at the 1938 edition. By 2018, 79 teams had played at

Walker backs Bellingham to start as England weigh World Cup choices — Goal

Walker backs Bellingham to start as England weigh World Cup choices

Kyle Walker has defended Jude Bellingham’s place in Thomas Tuchel’s starting line-up amid growing calls for the Real Madrid midfielder to be dropped. He acknowledged the rise of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers but said Bellingham’s unique aura remains indispensable. Bellingham started in the number 10 role

Jamie Vardy blasts Serie A training and playing style after Cremonese exit — Goal

Jamie Vardy blasts Serie A training and playing style after Cremonese exit

Jamie Vardy has reflected on his one season with Cremonese, criticising the gruelling training regimes and the frequent interventions from club presidents as he returns to England. He contrasted Serie A with the Premier League, calling Italian football "much slower, more defensive" and saying "training is nonstop:

Maghnes Akliouche confirms he wants summer transfer — Goal

Maghnes Akliouche confirms he wants summer transfer

Monaco's rising star Maghnes Akliouche has officially opened the door to a high-profile move this summer, acknowledging that his time at the Stade Louis II is likely coming to an end after a breakout campaign. The 24-year-old playmaker enjoyed a stellar 2025-26 season with 31 appearances and six

Trent Alexander-Arnold faces fight for place as Mourinho brings in Dumfries — Goal

Trent Alexander-Arnold faces fight for place as Mourinho brings in Dumfries

Trent Alexander-Arnold's starting berth at Real Madrid is under pressure ahead of Jose Mourinho's arrival, with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink warning that incoming right-back Denzel Dumfries could dislodge him if the tactical emphasis shifts toward defensive solidity. Mourinho travelled from Lisbon to Madrid to finalise his return

Victor Cruz says a Knicks title would rival the birth of his child — Pagesix

Victor Cruz says a Knicks title would rival the birth of his child

Victor Cruz joked that a New York Knicks championship would feel equivalent to the life-changing joy of becoming a father. “For me personally, winning in the city is next to my child being born,” he said. “It’s an experience that I’ll never forget, and one that I will

Wolves sack Rob Edwards after Trippier and Jimenez signings — Goal

Wolves sack Rob Edwards after Trippier and Jimenez signings

Wolves have sacked head coach Rob Edwards despite completing high-profile deals for Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez. The decision comes as the Midlands club prepares for life in the Championship after a campaign that ended an eight-year stay in the top flight. Edwards was appointed last November to steady a

Toby Alderweireld: Jeremy Doku is pure football — Goal

Toby Alderweireld: Jeremy Doku is pure football

Toby Alderweireld described Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku as "pure football", calling him a dangerous operator who can illuminate the 2026 World Cup for Belgium. Fans are eager for creative performers who can lift matches as the tournament begins. Doku arrives off a productive season, having scored eight

Anderton added: 'He can do it all' — Goal

Anderton added: 'He can do it all'

Kane has changed his game slightly down the years, becoming less of a penalty box predator and more of a wandering frontman that is happy to drop deep and become involved in build-up play. Asked if that makes him more difficult to work alongside as an out-and-out winger, with it

Vincent Kompany's pursuit yields breakthrough in €65m deal for Nathaniel Brown — Goal

Vincent Kompany's pursuit yields breakthrough in €65m deal for Nathaniel Brown

Bayern Munich look set to complete a major summer signing after reaching a deal in principle with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Germany defender Nathaniel Brown, a player strongly requested by head coach Vincent Kompany. The two Bundesliga clubs have agreed on a package worth up to €65m, including performance-related add-ons,

Madueke mocked for missing open goal in England win — Goal

Madueke mocked for missing open goal in England win

Further goals from Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins ultimately secured a comfortable win, but football fans on social media were quick to condemn the winger's relaxed attitude towards the blunder. On X, @cooksbits wrote: "Hopefully that’s the last we see of him this World Cup. Does

Ticket prices and streaming services are squeezing fans out of sports — Businessinsider

Ticket prices and streaming services are squeezing fans out of sports

The World Cup, the NBA playoffs, and baseball remind us how exhilarating sports can feel. But behind that emotion is a business reshaping fandom: following a team now often means navigating a maze of streaming subscriptions, paying steep ticket prices, and watching stadiums tilt toward luxury customers — a shift that

Yan Diomande, Gilberto Mora and 10 potential breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup — Goal

Yan Diomande, Gilberto Mora and 10 potential breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in just over 24 hours when co-hosts Mexico face South Africa, replaying the opening match from 2010. Over the next five-and-a-half weeks records may fall and legacies be reshaped, while a handful of lesser-known players have the chance to use the tournament as a

Ronaldo misfires as Portugal scrape past Nigeria in final warm-up — Goal

Ronaldo misfires as Portugal scrape past Nigeria in final warm-up

Portugal closed their 2026 World Cup preparations in Leiria with a narrow 2-1 win over Nigeria, but the evening belonged to Cristiano Ronaldo's frustrations. The 41-year-old looked short of his usual edge, spurning several clear chances and appearing visibly angry during his 65 minutes on the pitch, leaving

Jared Borgetti explains Santiago Gimenez's struggles at AC Milan — Goal

Jared Borgetti explains Santiago Gimenez's struggles at AC Milan

Santiago Gimenez finished the 2025-26 campaign without a Serie A goal after moving to San Siro in February 2025. He had arrived from Feyenoord with an impressive record — 65 goals in 105 appearances and back-to-back 20+ goal seasons — but managed just six goals after joining Milan and only one in

Mourinho skips welcome ceremony and heads to Real Madrid training — Goal

Mourinho skips welcome ceremony and heads to Real Madrid training

Jose Mourinho flew from Lisbon to Madrid on Wednesday afternoon to finalise his return to Real Madrid on a three-year contract. He plans to head straight to the club's training ground and will forego a press conference or welcoming ceremony until his contract formally begins in July. Real

Uzbekistan vs Colombia World Cup 2026 preview — Goal

Uzbekistan vs Colombia World Cup 2026 preview

Uzbekistan and Colombia meet at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on 18 June 2026, kicking off at 02:00 GMT (22:00 EST on 17 June). The Group K opener carries big weight: Portugal and DR Congo complete the group, so an early result could define either side'

Sebastian Kehl rejects Tottenham role over strategic direction — Goal

Sebastian Kehl rejects Tottenham role over strategic direction

Tottenham's search for a new sporting director has stalled after former Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl turned down a move to north London. Negotiations reached an advanced stage and Kehl, 46, even travelled to London for face-to-face talks, but decided not to join the Premier League club following

'The money was crazy!' Kimmich reveals PSG nearly lured him — Goal

'The money was crazy!' Kimmich reveals PSG nearly lured him

Joshua Kimmich says he came close to leaving Bayern Munich during a turbulent contract period, telling a new ZDF documentary that club hierarchy left the door open for a departure. He recalled a conversation with sporting director Max Eberl in which Eberl said, "If you want to go, then

How the 1994 USMNT changed soccer in America — Goal

How the 1994 USMNT changed soccer in America

American soccer had never had a true superstar. After that summer, there were 22. Almost instantly, the members of that 1994 World Cup team had earned celebrity status after being relatively anonymous leading up to the tournament. In just a few short weeks, everyone wanted to be the USMNT. Everyone

Clemente: 'I taught them what not to do' as Guardiola and Enrique praised — Goal

Clemente: 'I taught them what not to do' as Guardiola and Enrique praised

Former Spain manager Javier Clemente has humorously claimed credit for the rise of Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Luis de la Fuente, saying he taught them during their playing days and calling the three the best in the game. Enrique recently lifted his second Champions League trophy with Paris Saint-Germain

Mexico vs South Africa: Worldwide broadcasts and VPN guide — Goal

Mexico vs South Africa: Worldwide broadcasts and VPN guide

Mexico face South Africa on 11 Jun 2026, with the fixture listed at Mexico City Stadium. Broadcasters around the world include ITV 1 in Great Britain, FOX Network in the USA, Azteca 7 in Mexico, beIN Sports in multiple territories and various SuperSport channels across Africa, among many other regional

Spain to wait for 'best time' to return Lamine Yamal, Karanka says — Goal

Spain to wait for 'best time' to return Lamine Yamal, Karanka says

Spain say they will be patient over Lamine Yamal’s recovery, with RFEF technical director Aitor Karanka insisting the national side will not rush the Barcelona winger back into action. With just five days until La Roja’s World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June, concerns had grown