Merino strikes for Spain, Croatia down France

Mikel Merino’s 93rd-minute equaliser earned Spain a draw against the Netherlands, while Croatia have one foot in the semi-finals after stunning Kylian Mbappe’s France.

Italy’s Retegui out of Germany clash

Mateo Retegui is out of Italy’s Nations League quarter-final against Germany after picking up a thigh injury, the country’s football federation have announced.

Endo: Japan’s World cup qualification not enough

Liverpool’s Wataru Endo believes Japan’s sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year’s World Cup.

Son firing South Korea to World Cup spot

Son Heung-min dismissed concerns about his form and fitness as he looks to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the World Cup.

Marmoush destined to dominate Premier League

With blistering pace, clinical finishing and elite versatility, Omar Marmoush will be Manchester City’s next great attacking superstar, writes DYLAN JOHNSON.

Messi out of World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami’s victory over Atlanta.

Man Utd enrage fans with ticket rise

Manchester United defied supporters groups by announcing price increases for season tickets for the 2025-26 campaign.

Antonio confident car crash won’t end career

West Ham forward Michail Antonio says he came close to dying in a horrific car crash that shattered his leg but is “100 percent” confident he will play football again.

Hojlund relieved after ending Man Utd goal drought

Rasmus Hojlund admitted he has not been at the top of his game after ending his three-month goal drought in Manchester United’s win at Leicester.

African players in Europe: Marmoush strikes for City

Take a look at some of the African headline-makers in the major European leagues.