Harry Kane, the renowned England striker, recently expressed his belief that he is currently at his “physical and mental peak.” Kane, who is set to earn his 100th England cap, has been reflecting on his career and looking ahead to the future. Drawing inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo, who at 39 years old scored his 901st
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Real Madrid’s rising star, Rodrygo, recently highlighted the crucial role that Neymar plays in Brazil’s national team as they aim to secure their sixth World Cup victory in 2026. Speaking in an interview with ESPN Brasil, the 23-year-old emphasized the significance of having Neymar on the roster, referring to him as their star player and
Reflecting on England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, Harry Kane admitted that the loss still lingers and serves as motivation for the upcoming challenges. Despite reaching the final, Kane acknowledged that the team did not perform at their best in certain games throughout the tournament. However, he emphasized the importance of taking
Japan showcased an impressive attacking display in the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Hajime Moriyasu introduced a new system, the 3-4-2-1 formation, which allowed the team to utilize their attacking talent effectively. The deployment of three central defenders and two central midfielders was conventional, but the inclusion
In a recent development, England’s seeding in the draw for World Cup qualifying has been virtually assured after a decision to combine UEFA Nations League (UNL) performance with FIFA World Ranking for the process. This decision was made to avoid a clash in the calendar for teams that reach the quarterfinals of the expanded UNL.
Qatar, as the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions, have continued their domination in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a strong performance in the second round, where they picked up five wins and a draw, Qatar secured their spot in the third round. Star striker Almoez Ali impressed with seven goals,
The Argentina national team recently made a plea to their fans to refrain from using offensive or discriminatory chants during their World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying match against Chile. The team expressed concerns over potential sanctions by FIFA if such chants were to occur, including a capacity reduction in their next home match. This call for
Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha has been denied a request for a temporary injunction against his suspension, leaving him unable to continue in the position without an urgent appeal. In July, Rocha was suspended from holding management positions in sporting bodies for two years by the country’s Administrative Sports Court (TAD) for exceeding
As we gear up for the much-anticipated 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, FIFA has laid out an ambitious plan to expand the field by 50% and host matches in 16 cities across three countries. The spectacle of football will be spread out over different climates and elevations, presenting a
Former U.S. men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann has made a case for Mexican players to seek opportunities in Europe in order to improve themselves and elevate the level of play for El Tri. Klinsmann pointed out that Mexican players may become too comfortable in the domestic Liga MX due to the financial benefits, full