From around the league
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Joshua Kimmich blames Germany players for World Cup failure
Joshua Kimmich says Germany’s World Cup failure was down to the players, not the coach, as Julian Nagelsmann resigns and the DFB explores Jürgen Klopp talks.
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England World Cup route is the toughest since records began
England's World Cup route could be the toughest on record, with DR Congo first and projected meetings with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Spain.
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USA vs Bosnia preview: quick passing, width and set-piece control
USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina preview: quick passing, set-piece control and Christian Pulisic's return look central in the round of 32.
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Netherlands vs Morocco puts Dutch defensive balance under the microscope
Netherlands vs Morocco pits Dutch attacking form against a defence with 4 goals conceded, 0 clean sheets and a bad fit against Morocco's transition pace.
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Didier Deschamps set to return for France before the round of 32
Didier Deschamps will return for France training on Saturday, Guy Stephan said after revealing the squad heard the news directly from him.
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Declan Rice return boosts England but Tuchel still has a right-back problem
England vs DR Congo brings Declan Rice back into contention, but Thomas Tuchel still has a right-back problem before the last-32 tie.
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England beat Panama 2-0 as Bellingham and Kane seal Group L top spot
England beat Panama 2-0 as Jude Bellingham scored and Harry Kane became England's record World Cup scorer, sealing top spot in Group L.
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Kylian Mbappe's flute celebration is fun, but his World Cup start is the real story
Kylian Mbappe flute celebration has gone viral, but his 4 goals in 2 World Cup matches for France are the bigger story.
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Ecuador's intensity exposed Germany's fading edge in a 2-1 World Cup upset
Ecuador vs Germany finished 2-1 after Germany's fast start faded. Angulo and Plata punished heavy legs as Ecuador reached the knockout stage.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Sebastien Pocognoli says Scotland job must be lived in, not managed remotely
Sebastien Pocognoli says the Scotland job cannot be done from Belgium after speaking to Andy Robertson before Slovenia on 26 September.
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Cristiano Ronaldo retirement hints grow as he says this is probably his last year
Cristiano Ronaldo says this is probably his last year of football and wants a spectacular legacy as he closes in on 1,000 senior goals.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Xavi named Netherlands head coach on deal through 2030 World Cup
Xavi Hernandez has been appointed Netherlands head coach until the 2030 World Cup, with the KNVB backing his possession-based style.
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Arne Slot ends Netherlands job talks over club football
Arne Slot says he talked to the Netherlands over the vacant job, but stopped before contract talks because he wants daily club coaching.
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Bellamy's Burnley collapse has left Wales with a trust problem
Nathan Blake says Craig Bellamy's collapsed Burnley move has put Wales in a hard position, with Wales winless in four matches in 2026.
