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Sources: Silva set to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Benfica have reached an agreement with Marco Silva to replace José Mourinho as head coach, sources told ESPN's Bruno Andrade.
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- ESPN5h ago
Madrid's Pérez vows $174M Galactico bid if elected...
Florentino Pérez promised to bid for a $174 million (€150 million) "Galáctico" player this summer as he tries to win Sunday's presidential elections at Real Madrid.
- ESPN5h ago
Swiss striker Embolo gets U.S. visa after hang-up
Switzerland striker Breel Embolo received a visa Thursday and is headed to the FIFA World Cup, following a two-day delay in the authorization of his travel to the United States.
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Amad nets late winner as Ivory Coast stun France
Manchester United forward Amad scored a late winner to give Ivory Coast a shock 2-1 victory over a much-changed France in their World Cup warmup match in Nantes.
BBC6h agoShakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition's opening ceremony in Mexico.
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Yamal-less Spain held by Iraq in WC sendoff
Spain were left frustrated in their first World Cup warm-up match as they laboured to a 1-1 draw with Iraq at the Estadio de Riazor in La Coruña.
BBC6h agoSwitzerland's Embolo granted approval to travel to US
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has his Esta authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join up with the rest of his team-mates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Mentions- ESPN7h ago
Japan ditches pre-WC training site over poor pitch...
Japan has changed practice venues in Monterrey ahead of the World Cup after players encountered an uneven pitch marred by patches of dirt at their original training ground.
BBC7h agoNI's record side show grit beyond their years
Northern Ireland, fielding a record youthful side, showed resilience beyond their years in a 1-0 friendly win over Guinea in Spain.
BBC7h agoCeltic fan groups support statement opposing Keane appointment
Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.
BBC8h agoLiverpool step up Diomande pursuit - Friday's gossip
Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from PSG for two players, Cologne winger Said El Mala not keen on Brentford move, plus more.
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Sources: Forest reject City's Anderson offer
Manchester City have had their opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN.
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Liverpool name Iraola head coach, replacing Slot
Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new head coach.
- ESPN8h ago
📈 Ranking all 48 World Cup squads
We have the final 26-player squads that can win the FIFA World Cup, so let's go through all 48 teams and rank where they stand.
- ESPN8h ago
City warn Madrid with legal action over Haaland
Manchester City have threatened legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland if he's elected.
Mentions - ESPN8h ago
CEO: Man Utd will follow PL template for signings
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has hinted that the club will again look to target players with Premier League experience in the transfer window after signing Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha from domestic rivals last summer.
- ESPN8h ago
Giuliani: WC security challenge 'unprecedented'
This summer's World Cup will pose an unprecedented security challenge due to its size and scope, but the nation's law enforcement is "leaning in," Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, told ESPN.
- ESPN8h ago
Benfica: Madrid must pay $17M to sign Mourinho
Real Madrid will have to pay Benfica €15 million to sign José Mourinho as coach if Florentino Pérez is re-elected as Madrid president, the Portuguese club said on Thursday.
- ESPN8h ago
FIFA ban water bottles inside stadiums at WC
FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America.
- ESPN8h ago
Iran players: U.S. politics, war affect WC prep
Iran midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi admitted on Wednesday that preparing for the FIFA World Cup in Turkiye while his country is at war with the primary host nation has been a mental challenge.
- ESPN8h ago
Why Liverpool sacked Slot and how Iraola's Klopp c...
Arne Slot was sacked after two vastly different seasons at Anfield, but what must Andoni Iraola do to ensure he avoids a similar fate?
BBC9h agoNI 'showed great character' in Guinea win - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Tom Atcheson's red card during his side's 1-0 win over Guinea in an international friendly "killed the game".
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BBC10h agoWhy has Iraola only signed a two-year contact at Liverpool?
Our Ask Me Anything team looks into why Andoni Iraola has signed a contract for just two years as Liverpool manager.
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BBC10h agoIraola will make Liverpool fans excited again - Murphy
Andoni Iraola is the new Liverpool head coach on a two-year contract - but what is the feeling around the city to his impending arrival?
BBC10h agoLiverpool appoint Iraola as head coach
Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.
BBC10h agoMan Utd will not be swayed on transfer plan - Berrada
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club will not bow to pressure and overpay in the summer transfer window.
BBC11h agoSt Mirren stick with McLeish after avoiding relegation
St Mirren opt to keep Craig McLeish on as head coach after retaining their Scottish Premiership status via the play-offs.
- ESPN11h ago
How the USMNT went from embarrassment in Italy to ...
A World Cup on home soil looms. The last time America hosted, things were very different.
- ESPN11h ago
A father-son's Transatlantic, cross-generational v...
It took a Transatlantic trip, in search of a family's football history, to truly experience the love of the game.
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BBC11h agoLike father like son - international goals run in the family
After Lewis Koumas followed in father Jason's footsteps to score for Wales, BBC Sport showcases the famous father-son footballers who have scored goals at international level.
BBC12h agoEFL scraps three-window transfer ban for late payments
Clubs in the English Football League vote to reduce the length of free-restriction transfer windows for late payments.
BBC12h agoWilkinson spends night in airport but says Wales will be ready
Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says Wales cannot let travel chaos affect their performance in Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.
- ESPN12h ago
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid keen on Arsenal...
Bayern Munich are eyeing a move to sign PSV and USMNT defender Sergiño Dest. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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BBC12h agoWhat is happening with World Cup ticket prices?
With falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity, could the biggest World Cup ever see swathes of empty seats?
BBC12h agoYork City accept Hearts offer for Fagan-Walcott
York City accept what would be a club-record, seven-figure bid for defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from Heart of Midlothian.
BBC13h agoFootball Daily
Kelly Cates is joined by Pat Nevin and Roddy Forsyth
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BBC14h agoWho are the World Cup's record holders?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the record holders in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament
- ESPN14h ago
Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you...
The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.
- ESPN14h ago
Which World Cup records are most likely to be brok...
This summer's expanded tournament in North America could be one to rewrite the record books.
BBC14h agoWSL has 'the edge' to attract Europe's best players
England defender Lucy Bronze says the Women's Super League has "the edge" of improving each year so is able to attract Europe's best players.
BBC14h ago'I need to put myself first' - McCabe on Chelsea move
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe says that she had to "put myself first" as she opens up about her switch from Arsenal to Chelsea.
BBC14h agoShearer on Beckham, pressure and Argentina heartbreak
Alan Shearer reflects on his and England's performances at the 1998 World Cup.
- ESPN14h ago
World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the beautiful game's grand event
On FIFA's resale marketplace, World Cup ticket prices have soared into four to six figures. By pricing out ordinary fans, soccer's organizing body risks hurting the image of the tournament.
BBC15h agoMiller hopes to 'make a name' for himself at Hearts upon sealing Falkirk move
Calvin Miller agrees a three-year contract to join Hearts from Falkirk later this month.
BBC15h agoBrighton expect second Spurs bid for Van Hecke
Brighton are expecting Tottenham to return with an increased offer after rejecting an initial £70m bid for Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke.
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Man City Keep or Dump: Who should be part of brave...
How should Manchester City approach key decisions ahead of their first season without Pep Guardiola in a decade? Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden break it down.
BBC16h agoGuardiola quit '100 times' in the past - Khaldoon
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak knew Pep Guardiola was serious about quitting as Manchester City manager after talking him round on previous occasions.
BBC17h agoArgentina fans arrive after cycling to Kansas City
Three friends from Argentina arrive in Missouri in Kansas after cycling 10,500 miles from their home in Gualeguaychu to the venue of their team's opening game of the World Cup.
BBC17h agoUnsold Scotland World Cup tickets put on resale sites
Dozens of tickets for the Scotland vs Haiti match on 12 June are listed on the third-party sites.
BBC17h agoWembley defeat, another manager sacked - what's going on at Salford City?
Famous owners but stuck in League Two with another manager sacked - what's happening at Salford City?
BBC18h agoFormer Scotland forward Brazil 'lucky' to be alive
Former Scotland striker Alan Brazil says he is "very, very lucky to be here" after recent liver transplant.
BBC18h agoHeat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk
Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.
BBC19h agoToone learned 'massive lesson' from hip injury setback
Ella Toone says she learned a "massive lesson" from her recent injury setback and now she is ready to perform again for England.
- ESPN19h ago
Ranking the 21 best U21 players at the 2026 World ...
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, ESPN brings you our list of the tournament's next young stars aged 21 or under.
BBC20h agoMan City consider legal action over Real candidate's promise to sign Haaland
After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.
Mentions- ESPN20h ago
World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, ...
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup. But what do they mean?
- ESPN20h ago
Like Figo and Beckham, Riquelme's Haaland promise ...
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promising he'll sign Erling Haaland is great showbiz, but he's also stealing a leaf directly from the Florentino Perez Election Playbook.
Mentions - ESPN20h ago
Real Madrid unveil new home kit for quest to end m...
Real Madrid have a white jersey once again, but the design is offset by a fresh and bold color combination.
BBC20h agoTwo goals in 41 games - what next for Delap at Chelsea?
A year after striker Liam Delap joined Chelsea, he struggled to prove himself during an underwhelming and injury-hit season.
BBC21h agoChelsea legend Tambling dies aged 84
Chelsea's former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling - who netted 202 goals for the club - dies at the age of 84.
