Clarke's Scotland World Cup 2026 selection dilemmas
The countdown is on as Steve Clarke prepares to name his Scotland squad for the World Cup, and it is safe to say the national team head coach has plenty to weigh up over the coming weeks...
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Italy Miss Out on World Cup After Bosnia Penalty Victory
Ten-man Italy missed out on a third consecutive World Cup after losing their play-off on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Having failed to reach Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, Italy are the first former winners to miss out on three consecutive World Cups.
Italy's Third World Cup Miss: Crisis Deepens After Bosnia Loss
Behind the goal where the shootout ended, Bosnia's ultras unfurled a choreography showing a U.S. visa. The Fanaticos are going to the World Cup. Watching them from the halfway line, a rabble of Italy players turned away and tried to console one another. They cried while everyone partied around them.
DR Congo's Return: How the Leopards Reached 2026
After 52 long years, the Democratic Republic of Congo have made it to the World Cup. With history teetering on a three-match play-off run, including wins over Cameroon and Nigeria, Axel Tuanzebe tapped home late in extra-time to beat Jamaica and secure the long-awaited spot for the team nicknamed…
Parrott Has Two Goals Disallowed as Ireland Draw North Macedonia
Troy Parrott had two goals disallowed as the Republic of Ireland played out a stalemate against North Macedonia on the night on which they had hoped to book a trip to the World Cup finals.
Mitoma Winner Seals 1-0 Japan Win, England Struggle Under Tuchel
England's World Cup hopefuls did little to convince Thomas Tuchel of their worth when he names his squad in barely two months' time as another experimental line-up was booed off following a 1-0 defeat to Japan at Wembley.
Supporters' Trust criticises De Zerbi over Greenwood remarks
Roberto De Zerbi, the new Tottenham head coach on a five-year deal, said last November that Mason Greenwood was a "good guy" who paid a "heavy price" when they were both at Marseille; the Trust says De Zerbi's appointment has the potential to divide the fanbase Tuesday 31 March 2026 20:59, UK The…
De Zerbi appointed Tottenham head coach on five-year deal
Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their third head coach of the season. De Zerbi has agreed terms over a five-year contract with Spurs, currently one point above the Premier League's bottom three, which does not include a relegation release clause.
Williamson, Mead and Parkinson in England World Cup squad
Leah Williamson and Beth Mead have been included in the latest England squad ahead of World Cup Qualifiers against Spain and Iceland. Mead missed out on the February camp due to injury, while Lionesses captain Williamson is being given time to prove her own fitness.
Cucurella: Chelsea's Youth Gamble and Maresca's Untimely Exit
It is a sunny afternoon at Las Rozas, the Spanish FA’s headquarters northwest of Madrid, before their friendly against Serbia last Friday. Spain's training session has just finished.
Hopkinson on Howe, Tonali and Newcastle's Finances
Newcastle's chief executive David Hopkinson says Eddie Howe's future will be discussed "when the time is right" as the club announced record revenues of £335.3m for the year ending June 2025.
Merson: Spurs Must Do Whatever It Takes to Hire De Zerbi
Paul Merson says Tottenham bringing in Roberto De Zerbi will be the best money the club have ever spent should they remain in the Premier League. However, Merson also stresses there should be reservations as to whether the Spurs squad can adapt to the Italian's style of play.