Why Zaha Missed Out: Ivory Coast's 26-Man World Cup Squad
Ivory Coast's 26-man World Cup squad omits Wilfried Zaha, with four Premier League players and new recruit Ange-Yoan Bonny included for a tough Group E
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Ivory Coast's 26-man World Cup squad omits Wilfried Zaha, with four Premier League players and new recruit Ange-Yoan Bonny included for a tough Group E
Kaoru Mitoma misses World Cup with hamstring injury; Japan name 26-man squad. Brighton star out of the tournament. Endo, Kamada, Maeda included.
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.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma will miss final two Premier League games with hamstring injury, Fabian Hurzeler says World Cup 2026 participation uncertain.
Kaoru Mitoma out of Brighton's last two games; his World Cup status now uncertain. This injury dents Brighton's European hopes and Japan's preparations.
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres lead Sweden's World Cup squad, but Dejan Kulusevski misses out due to a knee injury, coach Graham Potter announces.
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Nico Williams was substituted before halftime in Athletic Club's 1-0 home loss to Valencia on Sunday, sparking fears for his Spain World Cup place.
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Pierluigi Collina reveals he still dreams of refereeing, discusses the Bastoni-Kalulu incident, and explains why the referee must always make the final call
Microsoft's Forza Horizon 6 arrives May 19, with early access for pre-orders on May 14. The game is set in modern Japan, exploring its car culture.
World No. 20 Diana Schneider reveals her preferred third-round opponent at the Rome WTA 1000, hoping to face former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka for the first time.
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Russian figure skating champion Kamila Valieva shares her bucket list destinations, expressing a strong desire to visit Japan, Switzerland, Altai, and especially Lake Baikal, despite scheduling conflicts with her competitive season.
Freiburg overcome first-leg deficit to beat Braga 3-1 and reach their first-ever Europa League final. Manager Julian Schuster expresses overwhelming emotion after the club's historic achievement.
Studio Qzil.la announces the anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, will premiere in Japanese cinemas on September 4. A new poster has been revealed.
World No. 20 Diana Schneider overcame a tough first-set loss to defeat Australia's Talia Gibson 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 and progress to the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome.
Wayne Rooney calls Trent Alexander-Arnold's exclusion from recent England squads 'incomprehensible' as Thomas Tuchel prepares his final 2026 World Cup roster.
Japan's U-17 women's team, the 'Little Nadeshiko,' completed a perfect group stage at the 2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup, scoring 21 goals without conceding. They now advance to the quarterfinals.