Casemiro: Brazil 'Not Among Favorites' for 2026 World Cup
Casemiro downplays Brazil's status, insisting Seleção are not top favorites as they arrive in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup but vow to fight for victory.
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Casemiro downplays Brazil's status, insisting Seleção are not top favorites as they arrive in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup but vow to fight for victory.
Lionel Messi trained alone due to left thigh muscle fatigue ahead of Argentina's June 16 opener against Algeria, but the federation says he is progressing well.
Lewis Koumas scored a 90+3-minute equalizer as Wales drew 1-1 with Ghana in a World Cup warm-up in Cardiff, denying Caleb Yirenkyi's opener.
Lyon near deal for Salzburg midfielder Mads Bidstrup, 25, valued over €10M, as they bolster squad for Champions League qualifiers after signing Kaïl Boudache.
Blue Crow Sports Group sold CD Leganés for €90M but reaffirmed long-term commitment to Le Havre AC with €18.2M capital increase and DNCG guarantees.
Blue Crow sold Leganés for nearly €90M but reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Le Havre, with capital increase and DNCG guarantees amid fan concerns.
French football governance reform bill, passed by Senate, still unscheduled. Proposed shift of €12M yearly betting revenue from LFP to FFF worries clubs.
Sunderland's first Europe in 52 years: Régis Le Bris' 24-month rise from Championship promotion to Premier League 7th and Europa League spot.
Fulham confirm Marco Silva's departure after 5-year reign, as he returns to Portugal to manage Benfica, replacing Mourinho who is expected to join Real Madrid.
Real Madrid actively pursues Ibrahima Konaté as his Liverpool contract expires, but his camp denies any agreement, calling reports premature.
Breel Embolo was barred from joining Switzerland's US trip after his ESTA authorization was flagged, linked to a recent assault conviction.
Robbie Keane in talks with Dermot Desmond as Celtic manager frontrunner, with Martin O'Neill also in race. Transfer latest on Engels, Palma, Hearts deals.
Florian Maurice leaves Nice after turbulent season, including fan clash. The ex-Rennes sporting director exits by mutual consent; Moncada tipped to succeed.
Tunisia face Austria in a friendly on Monday, a key test of their World Cup 2026 ambitions under Sabri Lamouchi as they seek to escape the group stage.
Marcus Thuram scored twice in France's 10v10 drill as 20 players prepared for Ivory Coast. Six UCL finalists missed out, opening doors for others.
Eli Kroupi netted 13 Premier League goals for Bournemouth, with strikes vs Arsenal, Man City, Man Utd. PSG are keen. What his sudden rise means.
Saud Abdulhamid, loaned to Lens from Roma, is the sole exception in Saudi Arabia's otherwise all-domestic 26-man World Cup squad, highlighting a homegrown core.
Five PSG stars and Arsenal's William Saliba, fresh from Champions League final, arrive at Clairefontaine on Tuesday, completing France's World Cup preparations.
Javier Pastore names Argentina 2026 World Cup favorite, warns France, Spain, Portugal will challenge. The ex-PSG star backs Messi to lead but sees tough tests
Luis Enrique's 'no limits' mindset and 2030 contract extension reveal PSG's ambition for sustained Champions League dominance after beating Arsenal in Budapest.