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PRAGUE (AP) — Sparta Prague midfielder Hugo Sošrek has been selected to represent the Czech Republic. world cup After becoming the youngest player on the national team in Sunday’s warm-up match against Kosovo.The Czech Republic won 2-1, with 17-year-old Sohorek coming on as a substitute. Immediately after the game, the coach Miroslav Koubek cut his Initial selection: 29 people On to the final 26.FC Cincinnati midfielder Pavel Buscha, Mlada Boleslav forward Krzysztof Kabongo, and Viktoria Plzen midfielder Tomáš Ladra were not shortlisted.”It was probably the worst moment of my coaching career,” said Koubek, a 74-year-old veteran.Good news for the Czech…

London Stadium will feature big names for Soccer Aid, including celebrities and many former international footballers.All England players: Robbie Williams (manager), Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe, Jill Scott, Tom Hiddleston, Danny Dyer, Paddy McGuinness, Olly Murs, Joe Marler (goalkeeper), Theo Walcott, Tony Duggan, Steph Houghton, Jordan North, Angry Zindge, goalkeeper Barry, Jack Wilshere, Joe Hart, Sam Thompson, Chloe Barrows, Jack Whitehall, Owen Cooper.All World Eleven members: Usain Bolt (manager), Edwin van der Sar, Michael Essien, Jordi Alba, Leonardo Bonucci, Dimitar Berbatov, Nemanja Matic, Maisy Ada Mu, Big Zoo, Nabaan Rizwan, Nitro, Ali Krieger, Jen Beatty, Nicky Byrne, Dermot Kennedy, Chris O’Dowd,…

Teams will be penalized for grappling from corners at this summer’s World Cup as referee Pierluigi Colina makes a number of big changes for the tournament.May 31, 2026 20:00Updated May 31, 2026 20:05Manager Thomas Tuchel wants set-pieces to be England’s big weapon at the World Cup (Image: Getty Images)Referee Pierluigi Collina has introduced a major crackdown on corner grappling at this summer’s World Cup.And it will be a huge blow to England manager Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel admitted he wanted to use set-pieces, including free kicks, corner kicks and throw-ins, as a major weapon against the United States.Ahead of the tournament,…

Liverpool had agreed to strengthen Arne Slott’s coaching team, but appear to have made a dramatic U-turn and sacked the Dutchman instead. Even in the hours before Slott left Anfield, the manager believed that Etienne Leinen was supposed to arrive from Feyenoord.The Reds announced Slott’s departure on Saturday afternoon, with Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola named as the frontrunner to replace him. The Spaniard revealed earlier this season that he would be leaving the Cherries this summer.The decision appears to mark a surprising reversal from a few days ago. Liverpool are said to be closing in on Leinen, who previously worked…

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — A world cup A warm-up match between Switzerland and Jordan ended in chaos on Sunday amid abnormal weather conditions ahead of the tournament, which was expected to be filled with heavy thunderstorms.With Switzerland leading 4-1 in the final game before returning to the United States, the match referee blown the final whistle in the 88th minute after heavy rain pounded the field for several minutes.After the Swiss national team took an honorary lap and some players completed their post-match interviews, it was announced on the broadcast that the team had been called by Norwegian referee…

Manchester United could be in for a welcome financial boost following the latest developments surrounding Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Chelsea. United sold Garnacho to the London club at the end of last summer in a deal worth £40 million, after the Argentina international made his desire to leave Old Trafford clear.Since his move, Garnacho has scored just eight goals for Chelsea during his time at Stamford Bridge, with just one of those goals reaching the Premier League, leaving serious doubts over his future in the capital after a disappointing first season. As a result, speculation about Garnacho’s future continues to…

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland has selected teenager Tyler Fletcher to play for their national team. world cup The midfielder came on as a sudden injury substitute on Sunday despite having played less than 20 minutes for Manchester United this season.Fletcher, 19, was asked by Scotland coach Steve Clarke last week to train and gain experience. senior troopsNapoli midfielder Billy Gilmour was then given a shock call-up after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday’s 4-1 warm-up win against Curaçao.Fletcher made his international debut as a half-time substitute on Saturday and earned a World Cup call-up ahead of players such as…

Arsenal were incredibly lucky not to give away a penalty against Paris Saint-Germain after the Bukayo Saka incidentMay 30, 2026 18:21Updated May 30, 2026 18:47Arsenal were lucky not to give away a penalty when the ball hit Bukayo Saka’s arm inside the Gunners’ 18-yard box (Image: TNT Sports).Arsenal’s Champions League final pundits were unanimous in saying the referee was right not to award PSG a first-half penalty after the ball appeared to hit Bukayo Saka’s arm inside their own 18-yard box. Hearts almost interjected when Saka mistimed a clearance and the ball appeared to hit his hand, but the referee…

Arsenal celebrated winning the Premier League title on Sunday as more than a million fans gathered on a five-mile circuit through north London. The Gunners turned the capital red with thousands of smoke bombs as their players paraded through the city with their trophies aloft. The parade took place less than 24 hours after the club lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.But even after a season in which Arsenal won the league for the first time since 2004 and reached two cup finals, Arsenal fans were still in full party mode. The women’s team also took part…

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in the Champions League final, but the north London club won’t be leaving Hungary empty-handed after making the big money trip to Budapest.May 30, 2026 20:20Updated May 30, 2026 21:02Arsenal led for most of the 90 minutes before losing to PSG.Despite losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the final, Arsenal amassed the biggest prize money in Champions League history. The Gunners won the Premier League title earlier this month before losing to current holders PSG at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.Mikel Arteta’s side have already accumulated around £125.18 million in prize money ahead of Saturday’s high-profile final…