Why Tuchel's Munich Airport Pitch Sealed England Job
FA's data-driven hunt for Southgate's successor led to a secret Munich airport meeting where Thomas Tuchel's detailed World Cup plan sealed his appointment.
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FA's data-driven hunt for Southgate's successor led to a secret Munich airport meeting where Thomas Tuchel's detailed World Cup plan sealed his appointment.
Kylian Mbappé starts on the bench for Real Madrid's La Liga match vs Oviedo. The surprise call could reshape the title race implications.
Kylian Mbappé is benched for Real Madrid's clash with Oviedo, as Eduardo Camavinga starts. Ancelotti's rotation hints at tactical tweaks for La Liga leaders.
Kylian Mbappé revealed that coach Álvaro Arbeloa told him he was Real Madrid's fourth-choice forward after being benched and jeered by fans on Thursday.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's France call-up amid injuries brings a classic No.9 with 12 EPL goals. The Crystal Palace man offers a physical alternative for Deschamps.
Robin Risser's first France call-up is a dream come true. He expressed pride and now aims to finish his club season before joining Les Bleus for the World Cup.
Maxence Lacroix watches every France squad list on YouTube, hoping Premier League form and FA Cup glory with Crystal Palace earn a first call-up.
Kristin Kögel’s 140-match Leverkusen career culminates in two-year deal with Racing; Strasbourg adds Sylvain Carric as general manager to fuel club's rise.
Deschamps names his 26-man France squad for the 2025 World Cup, omitting Camavinga while calling up goalkeeper Risser, defender Lacroix and forward Mateta.
Carlo Ancelotti extends Brazil contract through 2030; squad announcement on 18 May, first match vs Morocco on 13 June.
Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, chose Morocco over France for his senior career, targeting the 2026 and 2030 World Cups. The FRMF confirmed the decision Thursday.
The Championship play-off final remains on May 23 for now, but the EFL's spygate hearing by May 19 could force changes. Contingency plans are ready.
Sam Kerr exits Chelsea with 115 goals and 12 trophies after 6.5 years. Her final match vs Man United could break the club scoring record.
Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea this summer after 115 goals and five WSL titles; her final game could see her break the club's all-time scoring record.
Roma-Lazio derby set for Sunday noon, forcing Juventus and other Champions League contenders to also play at that time due to Serie A's contemporaneity rule.
Sam Kerr, Chelsea's all-time WSL top scorer, leaves after six-and-a-half years and 115 goals. Chelsea target Manchester City star Bunny Shaw as her
A late VAR penalty for Celtic against Motherwell, scored by Iheanacho, fuels debate to scrap the system before Saturday's title decider with Hearts.
Liverpool could suffer 12th league loss at Villa as conservative away form is tested; also Guehi's City debut and Carrick's United bid.
Rangers captain James Tavernier says he felt 'deeply hurt and let down' after missing a farewell Ibrox appearance due to an ankle injection conflict.
James Tavernier's Ibrox farewell was denied by an ankle injury and conflict with manager Danny Rohl. The 144-goal defender explains the hurt and missed