De la Fuente relishing Spain’s World Cup pressure
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is enjoying the pressure of being one of the favourites to win the World Cup, he said on the eve of Tuesday’s friendly with Egypt in Barcelona.
Messi to start in Argentina’s final home friendly
Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions’ final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.
Undav rescues Germany in late win over Ghana
A last-gasp A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany’s blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday. goal saved Germany’s blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday.
Bafana target sharper edge in Cape Town
Bafana Bafana host Panama in the second friendly, aiming to improve finishing after dominating large phases of the opening match in Durban.
Tuchel backs Rice and Saka decision
Thomas Tuchel defended Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after their England withdrawals, stating both players were keen to feature against Japan before pulling out.
De Zerbi emerges as Spurs top choice
Tottenham have identified Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred manager, as the club looks to stabilise results and move away from the relegation zone.
Premier League fans turn against VAR
Premier League supporters have called for VAR to be scrapped, with a new FSA survey highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with its effect on games.
Tottenham part ways with Tudor after seven matches
Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge as they battle to stay in the Premier League.
Spain release Zubimendi over knee injury concern
Spain released Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi from their squad on Sunday because of knee discomfort.
Motsepe to ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday he will “respect” the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.