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Former England World Cup star forced to sell prized possessions (Image: Getty)In the early 1990s, Neil Webb was at the heart of English football. A cultured midfielder with great passing, he was a key figure in Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United side and a regular in Bobby Robson’s England team. Thirty years on, the man who once shared a dressing room with Bryan Robson and Roy Keane reveals he still wakes up at the crack of dawn – not to train, but to deliver the mail.The story of Neil Webb is a stark reminder of the financial gulf between icons…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A warm-up game between Mexico and Portugal ended in a scoreless draw Saturday night as Azteca Stadium reopened after nearly two years of renovations. 2026 world cup.Gonzalo Ramos had the best scoring chance of the game in the 26th minute when he hit the goal post.symbolic aztec stadiumIt hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, but will be closed from May 2024 for renovations in preparation for the next World Cup, and will host a total of five matches: three first round matches and two final tournament matches.On Saturday, the Mexican team was without 12…
TThe U.S. men’s national soccer team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major setback on Saturday as Belgium mounted a second-half onslaught to claim a 5-2 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. What started as a promising match for the Americans quickly turned into a stark reminder of their defensive fragility, calling into question the team’s preparation for the tournament, which it will co-host with Canada and Mexico.The United States got off to a strong start, dominating the ball and creating several chances early on. Their efforts paid off in the 39th minute when midfielder Weston McKennie…
Jurgen Klopp returned to Anfield to help manage Liverpool Legends against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and spoke of his desire to return after the final whistle.March 28, 2026, 18:39Updated March 28, 2026 18:41Manager Jurgen Klopp enjoyed his return to Anfield (Image: PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images)Manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he will return to Anfield next year after enjoying the experience against the Legends on Saturday. The former Liverpool manager was part of Sir Kenny Dalglish’s coaching team on the occasion, with support from the LFC Foundation.Despite not being on the pitch, Klopp was still one of the…
Harry Maguire has returned to the England squad for the first time in two years, but the Manchester United defender still faces a crucial battle to qualify for the World Cup.Harry Maguire returned to the England squad during the draw with Uruguay at WembleyManager Thomas Tuchel is prepared to inform John Stones of his illness until the World Cup. But Tuchel has warned that Harry Maguire is still far down the pecking order for seats on flights to the United States this summer.Stones, who turns 32 in May, has started just four Premier League games this season, suffering a further…
ATLANTA (AP) – Belgium beat the United States 5-2 in a World Cup prelude on Saturday, exposing the American defensive woes as they rallied from a deficit late in the first half with two goals from Dodi Lukebakio and one each from Zeno De Basto, Amadou Onana and Charles de Quetelaere.Weston McKennie put the Americans ahead in the 39th minute with his 12th international goal and his first in three years, but De Basto and Onana started Belgium’s fightback with their first international goals on a disappointing afternoon for former American No. 1 goalkeeper Matt Turner, who was playing for…
JAbiel Tebas attended the U21 World FC Futures Tournament in Brunete. The La Liga president was satisfied with the level of the competition and also assessed Vinicius’ situation in the Brazilian national team, where he has been criticized for his performances.La Liga’s commitment to youth football is very important and we have been doing it for many years, but with the help of the De La Morena Foundation we are making more demanding demands every year. This Club World Cup is very important as we hold four tournaments a year. Because it’s an example of how the club is committed…
TORONTO (AP) — Jonathan David scored twice from the penalty spot in the second half before Tajon Buchanan was shown a red card as Canada fought back from a 2-0 deficit to pull away to a 2-2 draw with Iceland in a men’s international friendly on Saturday.Buchanan was sent off in the 80th minute for elbowing Iceland midfielder Mikael Egil Ellerson in the head as the ball was being played out.This series of games was three in a row, and Canada suffered a fourth red point in the last eight.Canadian manager Jesse Marsh disagreed with Buchanan’s firing, saying, “We’re physical,…
Ronald Araujo came out of Wembley unscathed, but that doesn’t seem to be understood in England. Barcelona’s centre-back played the full game in the friendly against Uruguay (1-1), despite an incident in the 50th minute that angered the stadium, commentators and the home bench. He did his best to go after loose balls, arriving late and finding Phil Foden’s ankle with a spine-chilling tackle. “That’s to break his leg!” was broadcast on ITV. Foden writhes on the grass and Thomas Tuchel loses his temper on the touchline, turning his head towards the Uruguayan bench. Referee Sven Jablonski called for a…
Mo Salah is set to leave Liverpool at the end of this season, but his former manager Jurgen Klopp has given his candid thoughts on the Egyptian, whose glorious days at Anfield have come to an end.Manager Jurgen Klopp speaks about Salah’s impending departure (Image: Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp sent a text message to ‘irreplaceable’ Mo Salah immediately after learning he was leaving Anfield. The Egyptian winger confirmed earlier this week that he will leave Merseyside this summer despite having one year left on his contract.Salah, 33, enjoyed his best football under former Liverpool manager Klopp. And the German is set…