Juventus roll the dice after costly Motta flop

Juventus have decided to gamble on their short-term future after dumping Thiago Motta in the hope of securing a spot in next season’s Champions League.

Chris Wood leaves NZ squad with injury

New Zealand qualified for the World Cup with a win over New Caledonia, but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.

Aubameyang brace boosts Gabon and sinks Kenya

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

Alisson returns early from Brazil duty

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned early to his club Liverpool after suffering a bang to the head while on international duty, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced.

Iwobi driving Fulham’s push for European football

Alex Iwobi has flourished under Marco Silva at Fulham, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable midfielders, writes DYLAN JOHNSON.

Watch: From Non-League to the Premier League

Watch the Premier League players who went from Non-League football to the Premier League featuring Jamie Vardy, Nick Pope and Ollie Watkins.

Maignan sends France to Nations League semi’s

Goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved twice in the shoot-out as France beat Croatia on penalties, sealing a place in the last four.

Germany survive Italy scare

Germany denied a spirited second-half fightback from Italy, letting a three-goal lead slip, before reaching the Nations League semi-finals.

Portugal dump Denmark in Nations League thriller

Portugal overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to reach the Nations League semi-finals on Sunday, winning a pulsating second leg against Denmark after extra time.

Watch: Bournemouth denied by the woodwork | Premier League

Bournemouth have been denied by the woodwork 19 times this season, more than any other Premier League side.