Author: admin_ok9yktt6

Tottenham Hotspur had offered £80 million for the Italian midfielder but Newcastle United rejected the offer.June 21, 2026 14:11Updated June 21, 2026 14:31Spurs hope Sandro Tonali will be part of a major summer overhaul (Image: Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images)There are many roles on the soccer pitch that cannot be determined by statistics. Sandro Tonali occupies one of them in a relatively deep central midfield position.It would therefore be unfair to use basic numbers to suggest that his recent season at Newcastle United was not his best. However, these numbers are very grim.He did not score in the…

Scotland’s so-called Tartan Army of fans has turned its World Cup stay into a roving celebration, bringing crowds, songs and bagpipes to bars, streets and ballparks from Boston to Miami. ____ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. A bagpipe band marches in the outfield as Scotland soccer fans with the Tartan Army attend a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Texas Rangers, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) A bagpipe band marches in the outfield as Scotland soccer fans with the Tartan Army attend a baseball game between the Miami Marlins…

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a number of midfielder signings this summer, including Sandro Tonali and Matheus Ferna.Lukas Bergvall wants to leave Spurs (Image: Lewis Storey – Danehouse, Getty Images)Lukas Bergvall has told Tottenham Hotspur of his intention to leave the club this summer. The 20-year-old had just joined North London from Djurgarden in a deal worth £8.5 million in 2024, but struggled to find consistent playing time towards the end of the 2025/26 season, mainly coming on as a second-half substitute following the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi.The Athletic reports that the Sweden player, who is currently representing…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – Algeria recovered from an early deficit with two corner kicks in the second half to beat Jordan 2-1 on Monday and improve its chances of advancing to the knockout stages. world cup.Second-half substitute Nadir Benbouari headed a corner kick in the 69th minute, and Amin Gouiri scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute, giving Algeria their first World Cup victory since 2014.”We deserved to win this game,” said Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic. “It definitely gives us a lot of confidence and belief going into the next game.”Jordan took the lead for the first time…

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has offered some sage advice about Florian Wirths after analyzing the £116m playmaker’s performances for Germany at the World Cup.Florian Wirtz plays a key role for Germany at the World Cup (Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp has suggested that Andoni Iraola should build a new Liverpool squad around Florian Wirths. Iraola is planning how things will go at Liverpool after taking over from Arne Slott and has taken some advice from the club’s former manager.Wirtz has played the entirety of Germany’s two World Cup matches so far, contributing to victories over Curaçao and Ivory Coast.…

Former Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart caused controversy with his scathing criticism of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, and now Jurgen Klopp has joined the fray.Manager Jurgen Klopp had a strong reaction to Rafael van der Vaart (Image: Magenta TV)Manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed Rafael van der Vaart’s comparison of Virgil van Dijk to a Boeing 747, insisting the former Tottenham midfielder’s opinion is not important. Van der Vaart slammed fellow Dutchman Van Dijk after the 2-2 draw with Japan at the World Cup.The Netherlands surrendered a two-goal lead in the opening game of the World Cup and shared…

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — So far, the goals have been high. world cup.This tournament has been one of the highest scoring in history so far, producing nearly 25% more points than matches during the same period at the previous World Cup.One of the reasons for the increase in scores may be the ball that FIFA is using in this tournament. FIFA said the ball was designed with deep seams to create “optimal stability in flight” and players and coaches said the ball flew towards the goalkeeper at high speed. It also has added grip to assist with hitting and dribbling…

Manchester United are eyeing a £50m transfer fee for West Ham winger Crisencio Somerville, who boosted his stock by scoring two goals in two games for the Netherlands at the World Cup.Michael Carrick lines up his targets (Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Former Manchester United star Nicky Butt has backed the move for World Cup star Crisencio Somerville. Somerville, 24, has been the subject of interest from United, who recently made inquiries.West Ham are expected to ask around £50m for the Dutchman, especially after his form in North America. Somerville has scored two goals in as many games as the…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mbappe will replace Messi.Kylian Mbappe The French international scored two goals on Monday, taking his total to 16 points. world cup Career moves into tie for second place in tournament history and looks to keep pace New record holder Lionel Messi.”If you want to follow what Leo is doing,” Mbappe said after the France match 3-0 victory over Iraq “I have to work harder” to advance to the final tournament.France will be counting on Mbappé to lead Les Bleus to their second World Cup victory in the last three tournaments. Mbappe will consider it a bonus if…

FIFA faced backlash for mandating three-minute hydration breaks before and after every match at the 2026 World Cup, and there were concerns that UEFA would do the same at Euro 2028.Hydration breaks became a hot topic at the World Cup (Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)UEFA will not implement mandatory hydration breaks at Euro 2028 in the UK and Ireland. This follows a backlash from players, coaches and supporters over FIFA’s continued use of the sport at the North American World Cup.All matches in the tournament so far have had a three-minute break between each half. FIFA claims the break was implemented…