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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has announced his 26-man squad for the World Cup, with Celtic and Hearts players reunited after a dramatic final day of the Scottish Premiership. Ross Stewart was a surprise addition to the squad after four years on the international stage, having been recalled after a strong season with Southampton.Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 43, is aiming to become the second-oldest player ever to play in a World Cup. Club captain Lawrence Shankland has joined in to try to put aside the club’s plight after losing the title to Celtic in dramatic fashion, but the controversy continues.Stewart, 29,…
LISBON (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo was named to Portugal’s squad for the tournament on Tuesday and will aim to play in a record sixth World Cup, with coach Roberto Martínez adding the late Diogo Jota to his “eternal plus one” in memory of the player who passed away last year. Martínez said all eyes will be on Jota as the national team seeks to win the football showcase event for the first time. Jota, 28, who was a regular on the Portugal national team, died in a car accident in Spain in July last year.”The final list includes 27 names…
Mohamed Salah shared an explosive social media post over the weekend about Liverpool’s poor form this season, and his rant polarized opinion online.Gary Neville has spoken out about Mohamed Salah’s recent rant (Image: Getty Images)Manager Gary Neville has criticized Mohamed Salah for his social media rant about Liverpool’s poor form, saying he would be “furious” if a Manchester United player had behaved in the same way.Salah announced in March that he would leave Liverpool at the end of the season and will play his final game for the club against Brentford at Anfield on Sunday. However, scrutiny has increased on…
Express Sport readers are divided over whether Phil Foden deserves to be in England’s squad for this summer’s World Cup. Manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to announce his final 26-man list on Friday, but questions remain over several big stars. Foden has shot in for England in recent tournaments, but his place is not certain at this point.He endured a difficult season at club level, making just 22 league starts for Manchester City, often preferring Rayan Cherki to pull the strings. Foden hasn’t always set the world on fire when he’s been given the opportunity to impress. He featured for…
Marcus Rashford’s future remains up in the air, with Manchester United and Barcelona yet to formally agree a deal for the player ahead of the summer transfer window.Barcelona have the option to make Marcus Rashford’s move from Manchester United permanent (Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Marcus Rashford is reportedly willing to do whatever it takes to secure a permanent move to Barcelona. The Manchester United forward, who spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Camp Nou, hopes to remain in Catalonia beyond the summer.Barcelona and United have been in talks for several months, but the two sides have yet…
Manager Thomas Tuchel has a big decision to make when it comes to selecting players to carry England’s World Cup hopes. Many of the country’s biggest names, including Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, Mark Guehi and Declan Rice, are essentially guaranteed a spot on the plane. For others, it will be a nervous wait to find out if they pass.Questions remain over the call-up of players such as Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, who have been comfortable with deception in the Premier League this season. Trent Alexander-Arnold also falls into that category, and has struggled to make an impact since joining…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Josep Guardiola’s record-breaking 10-year tenure at Manchester City could be coming to an end, according to reports in British media.City declined to comment on reports from national broadcaster BBC and the Daily Mail that Guardiola, 55, is expected to leave the club at the end of this season. He has one year left on his contract.According to the BBC, former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who was Guardiola’s assistant at City, is the frontrunner to take the job. Representatives for Mr. Maresca did not immediately respond to requests from The Associated Press.Guardiola, who has won 17 major…
West Ham are on the brink of relegation and will be weighing the heavy price of losing their Premier League status, with a number of departures expected.May 18, 2026 12:40Updated May 18, 2026 12:40West Ham are in danger of being relegated from the Premier LeagueWest Ham face a huge fire sale of more than £100m this summer if the deal falls through.England winger Jarrod Bowen is a target for the likes of Newcastle and potentially Everton if West Ham lose.There is also a lot of interest in Portuguese midfielder Matheus Fernandes, with Arsenal the latest team to check him out,…
Allegation: Southampton have been charged by the EFL after a performance analyst reportedly filmed and photographed Middlesbrough’s training sessions. The analyst was arrested and forced to delete the footage, causing a huge scandal.Middlesbrough excluded: Despite being the victim of spying charges, Middlesbrough was refused permission to attend an independent hearing or give evidence. Disappointed by this exclusion, Boro released a bombshell statement claiming that this action directly undermines the integrity of the sport and fair competition.Expulsion demands: Southampton beat Boro 2-1 on aggregate to reach the play-off final, but Middlesbrough demanded Saints be expelled from the centerpiece of Wembley. They…
Yann Diomande has lived a “crazy life” but is only 19 years old. In two years, Diomande was playing in high school in Florida; face what you like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The winger is now scheduled to return to the United States for his first game. world cup He is one of the most notable young players in this tournament.”It’s been a really crazy life,” he told reporters last week, shortly before being selected to the Ivory Coast’s roster. “Everything went quickly.”Most of the world’s top teen players prestigious club academy In Europe, Diomande played for the…