Folarin Balogun led the way for the United States, scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The co-hosts struck early, dominated long spells, and finished strongly through Giovanni Reyna, while limiting Paraguay’s clear openings and controlling key moments at both ends. The United States struck…
Mexico opened the World Cup as co-hosts with a controlled 2-0 victory over South Africa at Mexico City Stadium, a match defined by two clinical goals and three red cards that underlined the contest’s intensity while also putting Mexico in a strong early position to move towards the round of 32. Julian Quinones struck after…
Nick Woltemade accepts that his first season at Newcastle United fell short of expectations, yet remains calm about the future. The forward feels performances since the winter period have not matched his early impact. However, Woltemade is convinced that the overall experience in England will help deliver stronger campaigns on Tyneside. Woltemade joined Newcastle from…
Jadon Sancho is leaving Manchester United on a free transfer when the contract ends this month, with the club confirming the decision in the 2025-26 retained list. The winger, signed from Borussia Dortmund for £75m in 2021, has spent most recent campaigns away from Old Trafford on loan. Sancho’s departure had long been expected, as…
Somali referee Omar Artan will not officiate at the FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry into the United States. US Customs and Border Protection stopped him at Miami International Airport on Saturday, after he arrived from Istanbul, and later ruled him inadmissible due to vetting concerns. CBP confirmed on Monday that a Somali…
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada indicates the club are ready to prioritise Premier League proven signings again after the 2025-26 campaign, stressing that recruitment plans will follow a clear structure as Manchester United target another season of Champions League qualification and stability under Michael Carrick. Berrada explains that Manchester United intend to repeat last…
Rasmus Hojlund’s time at Manchester United is over after Napoli activated the option to sign the forward permanently. The Serie A side turned the initial loan from September into a full transfer after securing Champions League qualification by finishing second behind Inter. Manchester United will receive a reported 44m (€38m) transfer fee from Napoli, on…
Newcastle United have decided against turning Aaron Ramsdale’s loan into a permanent move, with the goalkeeper set to rejoin Southampton. The decision follows a season in which Ramsdale provided competition in goal but finished outside the starting line-up. Newcastle United also failed to secure European qualification, adding context to a series of squad changes. The…
