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England star Jordan Pickford is close to signing a new contract with Everton, but the Toffees are forced to hit back after controversial comments from pundit Lee Dixon07:36, October 15, 2025Updated October 15, 2025 07:36Lee Dixon’s comments put him in trouble(Image: Getty Images)Everton have issued a brutal response to Lee Dixon who questioned why Jordan Pickford did not leave the club. The ITV pundit was on duty on Tuesday night as England passed through Latvia to secure a place in next summer’s World Cup.Everton stopper Pickford was selected between manager Thomas Tuchel’s sticks and kept nine successive clean sheets for…
Graham Potter believes taking charge of the Swedish national team would be a “great opportunity” for him. The former Chelsea, Brighton and West Ham manager has not been with the club since leaving the London Stadium last month following a disastrous start to the season. He has been shown to have an advantage over Nuno Espirito Santo and continues to seek new challenges.However, Potter has hinted that he would welcome the chance to become Sweden’s head coach, and a new opportunity could be on the horizon. The Swedish Football Federation is looking for a new manager after deciding to sack…
TWith the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, it has become clear that big names alone will not be enough in qualifying. Individual talent is important, but without a team to support it, there is no ticket to big events.Some of the strongest teams already have half their tickets in their pockets, while others are on the brink of an abyss. And along with them were several top-class players who were able to watch the tournament from home. Unless the team pulls off a miracle, the five international stars are in serious danger of missing out on the World Cup. Established…
Bruno Fernandes has been a near-constant presence under Ruben Amorim since arriving at Manchester United, but the Portuguese midfielder has one ongoing problem.October 15, 2025, 06:14Updated October 15, 2025 06:14Ruben Amorim issues a warning against Bruno Fernandes(Image: Getty Images)Ruben Amorim is said to “not understand” the role Bruno Fernandes is being asked to play at Old Trafford. The Portuguese midfielder was a key player under Amorim during his time at the club.Despite still being productive from an attacking point of view, the former Sporting Lisbon star has been assigned to a slightly deeper position on several occasions. However, Fernandes has…
Portuguese media have expressed concerns about Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes’ fitness after he was suspended for the stalemate between Portugal and Hungary. Cristiano Ronaldo set a new milestone in World Cup qualifying, but the Group F front-runner’s hopes of securing a spot in next year’s tournament with just two games remaining were thwarted when Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored an equalizer in stoppage time in a 2-2 deadlock.Ronaldo had scored twice and established himself as the most prolific scorer in World Cup qualifiers with 41 goals, more than Guatemalan forward Carlos Ruiz, who scored 39 goals in qualifying during…
Forward Trinity Rodman has returned to the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team for her first game since April after being sidelined with a back injury.U.S. coach Emma Hayes on Wednesday announced the 26-man roster for the team’s three games this month, against Portugal and New Zealand.They include players from European-based teams such as Katarina Macario, Emily Fox and Lindsay Heaps, who missed out on the final international spot to recover from a long club season abroad.Hayes said in a conference call with reporters that the team is preparing for next year’s World Cup.The United States will play Portugal on Oct.…
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been charged in a Brazilian court with “disturbing work and peace” during a large party he hosted to celebrate his birthday in Rio de Janeiro, official sources confirmed on Wednesday.The case is being heard in Rio’s 9th Special Criminal Court, which handles misdemeanors, and is based on complaints from neighbors in the area where the Brazil national team winger celebrated his 25th birthday between July 19 and the early hours of July 21. The party, which was held in a luxurious mansion used to host large-scale events such as weddings and corporate events, caused…
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the World Cup qualifier against Hungary, setting another impressive record in international football along the wayCristiano Ronaldo celebrates(Image: Luis Loureiro/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Cristiano Ronaldo broke a new record in the match between Portugal and Hungary, becoming the player with the most goals in a World Cup qualifier. The 40-year-old scored his 41st goal, aiming to qualify for the U.S. national team next summer.Ronaldo’s opening goal broke a record tie with former Guatemalan international Carlos Ruiz after equaling the record at the September international break. The veteran forward missed a penalty at the weekend…
Emmanuel Petit has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United manager Rouben Amorim, accusing him of speaking “utter nonsense” after suggesting pundits were influencing players. In the run-up to the game against Sunderland, these comments sparked a wave of criticism, including some dismissing Gary Neville’s claims. Now Petit has joined the chorus of disapproval, issuing a scathing review of the United manager’s comments.In an interview with Boyle Sports, Petit ridiculed Amorim’s excuses for the team’s poor performance, saying: “This is the first time I’ve heard a manager use it as an excuse for his players’ failures. Don’t be ridiculous. Ruben…
GENEVA (AP) — South American champion BotafogoThe club, owned by American businessman John Texter, filed suit with sports’ highest court on Wednesday in a dispute over a $21 million unpaid transfer fee to Major League Soccer club Atlanta United.Brazilian clubs are trying fifa orders that you have to pay the full amount Signs Argentina national team attacker Thiago AlmadaHe became the 2022 World Cup winner after the first two installments last year went unpaid.The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced that Botafogo’s appeal against FIFA and Atlanta United was heard on Wednesday. No deadline was given for a verdict by…