GENEVA (AP) — Far from the World Cup spotlight, the Champions League has restarted with Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes unable to play because of…
Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed as the new head coach of Fulham, marking his first managerial position outside of Spain. He replaces Marco Silva, who departed for Benfica. Arbeloa brings experience from his tenure at Real Madrid and a playing career that includes Champions League and World Cup titles.
Following the World Cup exit, manager Roberto Martinez announced his exit after taking over the team in 2023, emphasising the need to have a 'new voice, a new leader'. As per Reuters, it is being reported in Portugal's local media that Jorge Jesus, 71, who coached Cristiano at Al Nassr last season during the Saudi Pro League, is set to be the new manager.
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley accepted his side have missed their captain Roberto Lopes during his World Cup adventure - but believes they should still have plenty of ammunition available to prevent results like the 2-0 loss to Floriana in Tuesday's Champions League qualifier in Malta.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to go head-to-head with big-spending Tottenham Hotspur once again in the race to sign a top PSG talent, while a Premier League midfielder is pushing to complete a summer switch to Old Trafford.
July 7 - Norway coach Stale Solbakken has said Erling Haaland is one of a kind as his side gears up for a World Cup quarter-final showdown with England on Saturday that will see the giant striker go up against defenders he meets regularly in the Premier League. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Roberto Martinez had taken over as Portugal head coach in 2023, and led them to the UEFA Nations League title in 2024-25 season. He also guided Portugal to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 where they lost to France on penalties.
Arsenal and Liverpool's prospects of signing Ayyoub Bouaddi have become significantly harder after Lille's president used two recent Premier League deals to demand an eye-popping new fee.
Ray Houghton in Dallas and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to dissect the latest World Cup action, look-ahead to the fixtures to come and react to the Folarin Balogun situation, while Alan also reviews the weekend's League of Ireland and previews the Euro qualifiers.
Football News: Anthony Taylor, a Premier League referee since 2010-11 and a FIFA-listed official since 2013, has been appointed to referee the Portugal vs. Spain Rou.
Raul Jimenez is a familiar face in the Premier League and has been for a number of years, but the Mexico striker has a very good reason for wearing a headband at the World Cup
DALLAS, July 5 - Luis de la Fuente re-examined the tape of Spain's UEFA Nations League loss to Portugal last week in a bid to uncover clues that will help him turn the tables on their Iberian neighbours in their World Cup last-16 clash in Dallas Stadium on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.