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Swiss forward Briel Embolo has praised Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic for developing the Swiss national team during his seven years at the helm.Embolo and the Swiss will face Algeria and its former coach on Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia, with both teams meeting in the Round of 32. world cup. Petkovic coached Switzerland from July 2014 to 2021. He led his team to the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and led Switzerland to the quarter-finals for the first time at the 2020 European Championship. Embolo was first called up to the senior national team in…
Defender Jeremy Jacquet has completed a £60m move from Rennes to Liverpool, signing a five-year deal at Anfield after successfully recovering from a shoulder injury that delayed his signing in January.July 1, 2026, 10:18Updated July 1, 2026 10:36Jeremy Jacquet officially becomes a Liverpool player (Image: Liverpool FC)Jeremy Jaquet has fully recovered from shoulder surgery and is expected to take part in Liverpool’s pre-season program starting later this month.The centre-back’s move from Rennes was agreed in January and was made official on Wednesday.The Reds will pay an initial £55m, plus £5m in add-ons, making him the second most expensive defender in…
Harry Kane saves England from predicament (Image: Getty)Thomas Tuchel’s England were saved by their all-time top scorer and captain Harry Kane to avoid a humiliating round-of-32 exit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. After a disappointing first half, England made a strong attack late on to turn the game around and book their place in the last 16.That’s because any talk of England saving their best for the knockouts was thrown out the window just seven minutes into the match, when the African side took the lead. The goal was disastrous for England, with their defense torn apart and right-back…
England captain Harry Kane is likely to be one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or, but he has been warned that one of his Bayern Munich team-mates could lead him to glory.Harry Kane is a Ballon d’Or candidate, but Willy Sagnol insists another star deserves the award (Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Harry Kane knows winning the World Cup with England could earn him Ballon d’Or glory, but he has been told it would be a travesty if anyone other than Michael Oliseh won the coveted award.The England captain had another sensational season for both club and country, scoring 66…
Belgium’s last-32 match against Senegal was interrupted midway through the first half after protesters ran onto the pitch at Seattle’s Lumen Field. Senegal were leading 1-0 at the time of the stoppage, and several players tried to avoid stadium security and enter the pitch.They were able to run around for a few seconds, but security responded and were eventually taken off the pitch. This was the most high-profile example of people storming the pitch at this summer’s World Cup, but there were other instances during the tournament.Speaking on ITV’s live broadcast of the game, Sam Matterface said: “The game has…
world cup Players were warned before the tournament about a new rule that would give anyone an instant red card. cover your mouth When you have a verbal confrontation with another player.The authorities are actively enforcing the rule changes.A recent incident occurred tuesday night when Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie was sent off in second-half stoppage time for his team. Lost to Mexico 0-2 The red card did not affect the outcome of the match and the match ended immediately.Hincapie’s red card came after an exchange with Mexico forward Santi Jimenez. Why did FIFA establish new rules?FIFA has introduced new rules…
Gilberto Mora continues to prove that he is one of the most breakout stars for the Mexican national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Since earning his place in the starting lineup, the young midfielder has become one of the most influential players in Javier Aguirre’s side.Coach Aguirre started Mora in the last two games against Mexico, and the teenager responded with great performances. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez have grabbed the headlines with their goals, but the products of Club Tijuana’s academy are dictating the play and helping to bring balance to El Tri.Julián Quiñones and Piojo Alvarado…
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal worth around £85 million to sign Matheus Fernandes from West Ham, beating interest from Manchester United for the Portuguese star.Matheus Fernandes joins Tottenham (Image: Clive Rose, Getty Images)Tottenham Hotspur fought hard to sign Matheus Fernandes from West Ham, despite strong interest from Manchester United.United were also looking to sign the 21-year-old midfielder as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, but Tottenham sporting director Johan Lange turned up in high spirits to make his true intentions known ahead of the new Premier League campaign.Football.london report that Spurs have surpassed Manchester…
Manager Thomas Tuchel is concerned about Mexico City’s altitude (Image: Getty)Manager Thomas Tuchel insisted England will prepare for “everything” that Mexico has in store for their World Cup last-16 clash at the Azteca Stadium, which is located 2,200 meters above sea level. “This is one of the most beautiful matches in football. There will be many obstacles awaiting us, including the altitude,” he said after the Three Lions’ dramatic 2-1 knockout win over the Democratic Republic of Congo thanks to two late goals from Harry Kane.”My understanding is that you can’t adapt to the altitude. That’s a big advantage for…
ATLANTA (AP) – England withstood the pressure and are now heading to Mexico City.Harry Kane ensures England avoid early exit from the first 48 squad world cup He scored two second-half goals in a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Congo in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.After conceding the first goal, England’s second late victory in a World Cup gave the 1966 champions a place in the Round of 16 and the right to play England. Co-host Mexico.”We just kept hitting the rock. If we keep hitting the rock, our moment will come,” Kane said after scoring his fourth and fifth…