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Portugal will give it their all to secure World Cup place, says Vitinha
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 23:59
Portugal will not hold back in their bid to secure World Cup qualification as they look to continue their habit of reaching the finals, says Vitinha. A win over Hungary in Lisbon on Tuesday, coupled with Armenia failing ...
It shouldnt happen to us - Deschamps laments costly defensive lapse in Iceland draw
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 23:39
Didier Deschamps was left frustrated with Frances defending as they let a lead slip in a 2-2 draw with Iceland in World Cup qualifying. Victor Palsson had given Iceland the lead against the run of play, but Christopher N...
Bellamy questions refereeing after Wales 4-2 defeat to Belgium
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 23:21
Craig Bellamy questioned the officiating as his sides 2026 World Cup qualification hopes were dealt a blow as Belgium came from behind to seal a 4-2 victory on Monday, with Wales conceding two penalties from handballs. T...
World Cup qualifying: Pressure rises on Sweden after second Kosovo loss
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 22:50
Sweden remain winless in World Cup qualifying, having suffered another shock defeat to Kosovo on Monday. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres both started in Gothenburg, but the hosts struggled to find their finishing touc...
Tuchel sends warning to Rashford: Dont waste your talent
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2025 22:15
Thomas Tuchel says Marcus Rashford has the potential to become one of the best forwards in world football, but is concerned the Barcelona loanee could waste his talent.
Wales 2-4 Belgium: De Bruynes penalty double boosts qualification hopes
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 22:05
Wales slipped to a 4-2 defeat to Belgium at Cardiff City Stadium, as their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes took a major blow. Craig Bellamys team knew a win on Monday might see them leapfrog Belgium into top spot in G...
O'Neill fumes as Woltemade goal gives 'over dramatic' Germany win in NI
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2025 22:00
Nick Woltemade's first international goal condemned Northern Ireland to a 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Germany at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany: Woltemade secures nervy qualifying win
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 21:59
Nick Woltemades first senior Germany goal secured his side a vital 1-0 win over Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying on Monday. In a tight Group A, Germany moved top of the table thanks to the narrow win, with their ...
Iceland 2-2 France: Hlynsson equaliser thwarts comeback
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 21:56
France edged closer to World Cup qualification despite seeing their winning start to their Group D campaign come to an end in a 2-2 draw with Iceland. Already assured of at least a play-off spot due to their Nations Leag...
Tuchel expects England win as World Cup qualification beckons
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 20:31
Thomas Tuchel expects a win as England return to World Cup qualifying action on Tuesday, with a trip to Riga to face Latvia next up. The Euro 2024 runners-up head into Tuesdays game knowing victory will seal them a spot ...
Laporta thrilled to have Gladiator Flick at Barcelona helm
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 19:02
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has likened head coach Hansi Flick to Gladiator and says he is thrilled to have him in the dugout. Flick replaced Xavi as Barcelona boss in May 2024 and led the club to a domestic treble ...
Barcelonas Olmo a major injury doubt for Clasico
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 17:49
Dani Olmo has emerged as a major doubt for Barcelonas Clasico meeting with Real Madrid on October 26 due to injury. Olmo withdrew from Spains squad last week with a calf injury, missing the win over Georgia as he returne...
Transfer flop is a complete exaggeration, says Gundogan about Wirtz critics
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 17:27
Ilkay Gundogan believes calling Florian Wirtz a transfer flop is completely exaggerated after his start to life in the Premier League with Liverpool. Following his £116m (€133m) move from Bayer Leverkusen, Wirtz is ye...
Where are the English No 9s? England's Kane dependency is an issue
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2025 16:20
Are English strikers a dying breed? This week's Between the Lines breaks down one of the biggest issues facing the national side.
Liverpool given injury scare after Gravenberch suffers minor hamstring discomfort
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 16:13
Liverpool have been dealt another potential injury scare after Ryan Gravenberch suffered a minor hamstring injury while representing the Netherlands. The midfielder played 90 minutes in the win over Malta on Thursday, bu...
Lionesses defender Bright announces international retirement
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2025 15:55
England and Chelsea Women defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football.
Juventus defender Bremer to undergo knee surgery
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 15:50
Juventus have announced that Bremer has decided to undergo selective arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The centre-back missed their last two games against Villarreal and AC Milan and has now opted to have the proced...
He can fit into the national team - Ancelotti backs Neymar for Brazil return
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 15:06
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Neymar to force his way back into the Brazil squad ahead of next years World Cup. The Selecao, who thrashed South Korea 5-0 in Seoul last time out, are looking to register their fourth win in f...
England are at the World Cup - now it gets tough for Tuchel
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2025 13:30
England have sealed World Cup qualification with a flourish, backing up their big win in Serbia with a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia. But there is no call for celebration - Thomas Tuchel's real work starts now.
Mbappe: Ronaldo still the number one in Madrid
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 12:50
Kylian Mbappe insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is still the number one player in Real Madrid history, but the Frenchman wants to follow his own path. The 26-year-old has made an impressive start to his second season in th...
The Numbers Game: Pickford clear as Tuchels number one as England close in on World Cup place
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 12:15
Although Thomas Tuchel was disappointed not to see his England side build on a three-goal lead against Wales on Thursday, he was impressed with the performance of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The Everton shot-stopper wrot...
Scaloni offers challenge for Argentinas new guys ahead of friendly
Soccer News - 13 Oct 2025 10:37
Lionel Scaloni revealed that Argentinas new guys will play in their friendly against Puerto Rico, hoping they will make the most of their opportunity. The reigning World Cup champions topped the South American qualifying...