Soccer news: Lionel Messi hangs up international boots; hails ‘incredible experience’
Simon Wilkes Argentina legend Lionel Messi admits he will fondly remember “unforgettable memories and moments” after announcing his retirement from…
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Lee Dixon raises concerns over Gianni Infantino while backing Arsene Wenger for FIFA role
Aidan Leo Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon has criticised Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA and backed Arsene Wenger as his…
FIFA abandon controversial private investment plan
Liam McLaughlan FIFA have abandoned plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, marking a major setback…
Premier League: Jared Borgetti ‘not surprised’ by PL interest in Mexico star Gilberto Mora
Former Bolton striker Jared Borgetti believes Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora is ready to become a Premier League star,…
World Cup 2026: England fans ‘have the right to be angry’, admits captain Harry Kane
Harry Kane admits England fans “have the right to be angry” about their team’s defeat to Argentina in…
World Cup 2026: Spain dethrone Argentina in brutal final to claim second title
Michael Davey Spain edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time on Sunday to win the FIFA World Cup for the second…
World Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel blames England ‘DNA’ after semi-final loss to Argentina
England manager Thomas Tuchel has blamed English football’s ‘DNA’ for their 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World…
World Cup 2026: Argentina star Lionel Messi is the GOAT, says Emile Heskey
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has plumped for World Cup finalist Lionel Messi in the debate over who…
World Cup 2026: Pundits bemoan defensive tactics from England boss Thomas Tuchel
Several pundits have rued England’s lack of ruthlessness in their 2026 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina in…
Thomas Tuchel commits England future despite World Cup semi-final heartbreak vs Argentina
Nicole Powell Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will remain as England head coach until Euro 2028 despite seeing his side's…
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi, Argentina to bring out the best in England, says Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel believes facing Lionel Messi and Argentina will inspire his side to raise their level in Wednesday’s…
World Cup 2026 round-up: European champions Spain dominate France in Dallas to reach final
European champions Spain secured a dominant 2-0 victory over France in Dallas to book their place in the…
World Cup 2026: Heskey heaps praise on England star Bellingham ahead of semi vs Argentina
Emile Heskey has hailed Jude Bellingham ahead of England’s World Cup 2026 semi-final clash with Argentina on Wednesday…
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi is simply the best, says Carragher – but England can exploit him
Former England defender Jamie Carragher says Thomas Tuchel's team will be "coming up against arguably the greatest player…
World Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel does it his way and believes in England squad, says Heskey
Emile Heskey has praised England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup 2026 semi-final showdown with Argentina.
World Cup 2026: This is Lionel Messi’s last World Cup; Get at Argentine defence, says Waddle
Chris Waddle does not expect to see Lionel Messi at the 2030 World Cup and feels Thomas Tuchel…
World Cup 2026 round-up: Kylian Mbappe stars again as France beat Morocco in Boston
France booked a semi-final spot at World Cup 2026 thanks to a 2-0 victory over Morocco, with Kylian…
World Cup 2026: John Arne Riise hails Haaland, hopes Norway topple England in last eight
John Arne Riise hopes his country can give Thomas Tuchel’s team “one hell of a beating” in their…
World Cup 2026: England reliant on Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham – but that’s OK, says Chris Waddle
Chris Waddle says every team has to rely on its star players – and Jude Bellingham and Harry…
World Cup 2026: England vs Norway analysis – Haaland, Pickford, Kane and more
SportJustSport writers England take on Norway as the Three Lions play in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup for…
World Cup 2026: France will be crowned world champions, says Marcel Desailly
Former France central defender Marcel Desailly believes Didier Deschamps’ team are the favourites to win the 2026 World…
World Cup 2026: England should play Declan Rice at right-back vs Norway, says Chris Waddle
Chris Waddle wants Thomas Tuchel to solve his right-back crisis ahead of England’s World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash…
World Cup 2026 round-up: Argentina stage stunning comeback as Switzerland win penalty shoot-out to advance to quarter-finals
The World Cup 2026 quarter-final line-up is complete after two dramatic last-16 ties on Tuesday, July 7, with…
World Cup 2026: Chris Waddle hails ‘focused’ and ‘fantastic’ England performance
Chris Waddle has heaped praise on Thomas Tuchel and his England team after they produced arguably ‘the best…