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The draws have been drawn, the dates have been decided, tickets are on sale and the countdown has begun… In just a few months, the 2026 World Cup will open in North America and be the biggest in history.All eyes will be on whether England can win the Grand Prix on the 60th anniversary of their historic victory in 1966. This time with Thomas Tuchel at the helm, an unbeaten qualifying campaign once again gave the nation dreams.The Tartan Army will chase Scotland, who have qualified for the first time since 1998, while Wales and Northern Ireland could meet in…
ISTANBUL (AP) – Fenerbahce has completed the transfer of World Cup winner N’Golo Kante, whose arrival at the Turkish club was delayed due to administrative issues.Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fenerbahce chairman Sadettin Saran on Wednesday thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan “for the tremendous support he has provided to ensure a positive conclusion to this process.”Kante joined from Al Ittihad of the Saudi Professional League.The deal appeared to all but disappear after Al Ittihad blamed Fenerbahce for the transfer collapse on Tuesday. Fenerbahce said the deal initially did not go through due to mismanagement on the part…
○On a private jet, in a phrase that has spread around the world, James Rodriguez appears to have revealed a mystery about his next professional destination. Colombia’s number 10 will play in Major League Soccer (MLS), specifically with Minnesota United.Lionel Messi creates a magical moment in Medellin with a scorpion kick on Len HiguitaA message that says it allAfter weeks of speculation and complete silence, the captain of the Colombian national team took to his social networks to publish a photo with the message: “Let’s go.” The choice of words is no accident. This is the iconic slogan used by…
It’s been more than three years since Lionel Messi and Argentina won the World Cup trophy in Qatar with a spectacular victory over France in the final. Now, the 2026 tournament is just around the corner.After the last winter tournament, soccer’s ultimate spectacle will return to the traditional summer months, with the United States, Canada and Mexico hosting, and the finals featuring 48 countries for the first time. This equates to 104 matches over just over five weeks and promises to be exhilarating fun for supporters around the world.As the countdown to kickoff continues, we asked our chief soccer writers…
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — French soccer player Jean-Luc Dompe has been sentenced to a six-figure fine by his Bundesliga club for drunk driving.Hamburger SV announced in a statement that the 30-year-old winger had received a “record six-figure fine” and apologized for his actions at a meeting on Tuesday. Dompe was stopped during a traffic check in late January, and police detected alcohol in a breath test. In response, the club suspended him until further notice.Hamburg will continue to be sidelined this week, but has announced that training will resume.”We know that a simple apology is not enough,” Dompe said in…
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior proved more than ready to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, especially when it looked like it was going to be a battle early on.February 3, 2026 20:25Updated February 3, 2026 21:09Liam Rosenior was not happy with Arsenal players (Image: Sky)Liam Rosenior has slammed Arsenal players who wandered into Chelsea’s half ahead of the League Cup semi-final. Before the game, the Blues head coach was preparing his players for perhaps their biggest game since replacing Enzo Maresca.The west Londoners arrived at the Emirates Stadium trailing Mikel Arteta’s side by one point after losing 3-2 in…
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (AGG 4-2): Kai Havertz scores to seal the Gunners’ place at Wembley after a tense night against their London rivals at the EmiratesKai Havertz scores the last-gasp equalizer between Arsenal and Chelsea.It was a tense night on Emirates Airlines, a brutal war of attrition. But 180 minutes later, Arsenal finally broke the semi-final curse and put Mikel Arteta on track to win his first trophy in six years.The Gunners are heading to Wembley and, frankly, their fans don’t care how they got there. But Kai Havertz, who had the last laugh at his old club with a…
Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola continued to speak out on global political issues in his latest press conference, mentioning Palestine, the US ICE shooting and the conflict in Sudan.February 3, 2026, 22:30Updated February 3, 2026 22:30Josep Guardiola spoke passionately at the latest press conference (Image: Getty Images)Manager Josep Guardiola expressed concern about the death toll in Palestine and the US, as well as the crisis in Sudan, during Manchester City’s recent press conference. Following his remarks last week at a charity event supporting Palestinian civilians, the city administrator also addressed the events currently dividing the United States.He spoke about his…
The 2026 World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with 48 countries converging on North America for a month of dazzling drama, chaos and spectacle. But how much do you really know about Uzbekistan’s team, Ecuador’s rising stars or the exact factors behind the recent momentum behind Cape Verde?’Make Football Great Again’ is the only podcast ambitious or crazy enough to profile every country heading into the tournament. We are not just looking at the strong players. We set out on a global reconnaissance mission to bring you the ultimate tactical and cultural preview in the lead-up…
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (4-2 aggregate): Arsenal’s dramatic win in west London was enough to get them over the line and secure a place in this season’s Carabao Cup final.February 3, 2026, 22:00Updated February 3, 2026 22:07Kai Havertz celebrates his late goal against Chelsea (Image: Getty Images)Arsenal have been confirmed as the first finalists of this year’s Carabao Cup after Kai Havertz defeated his former club Chelsea. After a thrilling 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge, the Gunners did well enough to see off their neighbors in the second leg.Mikel Arteta’s side could have clinched victory from the penalty spot, but Gabriel…