The anticipated appointment of Enzo Maresca as the next head coach of Manchester City has not stalled because of uncertainty over the decision itself, but because a series of formal steps still need to be
Cape Verde's maiden World Cup adventure is already one of the tournament's most remarkable stories, and the Blue Sharks now stand on the verge of achieving even more. Their campaign began with a result that
Turkey's early exit from the 2026 World Cup will reignite a familiar debate. How can a country blessed with so much individual talent repeatedly fail to deliver when it matters most? The easy explanation is
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick for Argentina in their opening game against Algeria, means that he now shares the record with Miroslav Klose for all-time goals scored in World Cups with 16. However, focusing purely on career
Every World Cup produces a moment when football's relentless future collides head-on with its glorious past. This week delivered two of them. Luka Modrić, the conductor of Croatia's golden generation, was hooked at half-time as
Although the World Cup is still in the group phase, once it reaches the knock-out rounds then dreaded penalties may come into effect. Historically one in five knock-out games has been deiced in such a
The transfer window is now open, which means football's annual silly season has officially begun. From now until deadline day, supporters will be bombarded with stories linking their club to dozens of players while simultaneously
The FIFA World Cup is supposed to be football's grand crescendo, the event that stops nations in their tracks and dominates conversations months before the opening match. Yet as the 2026 tournament is in the
Football can be ruthless. Managers know that better than anyone. Results determine careers, and when performances fall short, dismissals are often inevitable. What should never be inevitable, however, is discovering you have lost your job
The recent ruling involving Everton and Burnley is being treated by some as a straightforward case of accountability. A club broke financial rules, another club suffered consequences, and compensation followed. But that simple narrative masks