WORLD-CUP
Kenneth Omeruo wants Nigeria to appoint new head coach before World Cup qualifiers
Kenneth Omeruo has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint a permanent head coach before World Cup qualifiers that is set to take place in June.
England boss Gareth Southgate: Harry Kane didn't need picking up after World Cup penalty miss
England boss Gareth Southgate says there has been no need to put an arm around Harry Kane after his World Cup heartache.
Ruben Selles says Southampton are in the hunt for Premier League survival
Ruben Selles insisted Southampton are "hunting" down those above them in the table after Carlos Alcaraz's winner lifted them off the bottom of the Premier League for the first time since before the World Cup break.
FIFA official admits 'issues' with proposed three-team groups at 2026 World Cup
A format for the 2026 men's World Cup will be discussed soon as FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani accepted there were "issues" with an earlier proposal for three-team groups.
Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar lead tributes after passing of Brazil great Pele
Footballing icons Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar joined the tributes as the world paid respects to Pele following the death of the Brazil great at the age of 82.
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi proud of World Cup-winner Alexis Mac Allister
Proud Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi hailed Alexis Mac Allister as one of the best players at the World Cup following the Seagulls midfielder's title-winning exploits with Argentina in Qatar.
