Simons' Late Goal Sends Bolton to League One Play-Off Final
Xavier Simons' late goal gave Bolton a 1-0 win (2-0 agg) over Bradford, sending them to the League One play-off final against Stockport at Wembley on May 24.
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Xavier Simons' late goal gave Bolton a 1-0 win (2-0 agg) over Bradford, sending them to the League One play-off final against Stockport at Wembley on May 24.
PSG and Arsenal are chasing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, while Man City and PSG eye Real Madrid's Federico Valverde. Chelsea target Mike Maignan.
For the first time since 1986, no Olympique Marseille player made France's WC squad. Didier Deschamps overlooked Benjamin Pavard in his 26-man roster for 2026.
Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Oviedo clinches second in Liga, with Kylian Mbappe returning from injury to assist Jude Bellingham's goal amid fan whistles.
Colombia's Nestor Lorenzo explains Falcao's World Cup absence due to performance levels, while France's Didier Deschamps weighs in on balancing attack and
Kylian Mbappé's return from injury was met with boos as he replaced Gonzalo Garcia vs Oviedo, after a controversial Cagliari trip drew fan ire.
Didier Deschamps confirms he will step down as France coach after the World Cup, open to a club or national team role: 'I forbid myself nothing.'
Mateta's two goals in three France caps proved decisive as Didier Deschamps opted for the late bloomer over Kolo Muani in the 26-man 2026 World Cup squad.
Borussia Dortmund's sport director Ole Book reveals a youth-focused strategy that prioritizes talent without rushing, as seen with new signing Joane Gadou.
Ligue 1 tops France's 2026 World Cup squad with 8 players, Premier League 7, Serie A 4; seven leagues represented, breaking Big Five exclusivity under
PSG will receive their Ligue 1 trophy before warm-up against Paris FC on Sunday after the hosts declined a post-match ceremony due to pre-planned tributes.
Didier Deschamps left out Juventus' Kalulu and Thuram from France's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad; notable inclusions: Maignan, Rabiot, Koné, and Marcus Thuram.
France's 2026 World Cup group stage schedule: Senegal (June 16, 21:00 CET, New York), Iraq (June 22, 23:00 CET, Philadelphia), Norway (June 26, 21:00 CET
Didier Deschamps dismisses the resurfaced 2020 Theo Hernandez video as old news, stresses player privacy, and discusses Lucas Chevalier's injury setback.
Deschamps admits 'special emotion' as he starts final France stint, fully focused on 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Chevalier injury update provided.
Didier Deschamps announces 26-man France World Cup squad led by Mbappé and Dembélé, omitting Camavinga; Les Bleus face Senegal on June 16.
Jean-Philippe Mateta calls his World Cup call-up 'a childhood dream' following a remarkable rise with Crystal Palace and now a place in France's squad.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's 'childhood dream' comment in a press conference hints at a potential France call-up, with the 2026 World Cup in sight.
Didier Deschamps explained that Lucas Chevalier's injury prevented him from earning a spot, while Jean-Philippe Mateta called his call-up a childhood dream.
Didier Deschamps details his final tournament emotions and explains third-goalkeeper Robin Risser's surprise World Cup call-up, stressing sporting criteria.