How things currently stand in this season’s competition

How things currently stand in this season’s competition

While the likes of England and Wales have their sights firmly set on their respective qualifying campaigns for the 2026 World Cup, elsewhere there remains the small matter of the Nations League. This season’s competition is still to be decided, with the quarter-finals and play-off matches – both two-legged – currently under way. As things…

Dragons kick off World Cup campaign with win as Bellamy’s unbeaten run continues

Dragons kick off World Cup campaign with win as Bellamy’s unbeaten run continues

Wales overcame Kazakhstan to start their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a win and maintain Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten reign as manager. Dan James and captain-on-the-night Ben Davies scored either side of an Askhat Tagybergen penalty before substitute Rabbi Matondo ensured there was to be no major upset at the Cardiff City Stadium. The Dragons…

‘It wasn’t an act of disrespect’

‘It wasn’t an act of disrespect’

Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to Rasmus Hojlund’s imitation of his famous ‘Siu’ celebration, saying it “wasn’t an act of disrespect” following Denmark’s 1-0 home win over Portugal on Thursday. The Manchester United striker copied the former Red Devil’s iconic celebration after scoring a late winner in Copenhagen in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final….

Tuchel urges ‘key player’ Bellingham to work ‘more economically’ for England

Tuchel urges ‘key player’ Bellingham to work ‘more economically’ for England

Thomas Tuchel has urged Jude Bellingham to “play more economically” as the new England manager  looks to build his team around the dynamic midfielder. The Three Lions boss said Bellingham was “a key player” but that the Real Madrid star “was trying to do too much” as England started their 2026 World Cup campaign with…

Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Dragons look to continue resurgence under Bellamy

Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Dragons look to continue resurgence under Bellamy

Wales begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Kazakhstan in Cardiff hoping to extend their unbeaten run under boss Craig Bellamy. The Dragons are currently undefeated under Bellamy, who took over following Rob Page’s departure last July, and in November secured promotion to League A of the Nations League. With three wins and three…

Ex-Bayern winger Ribery reveals leg was nearly amputated and calls 2013 Ballon d’Or an ‘injustice’

Ex-Bayern winger Ribery reveals leg was nearly amputated and calls 2013 Ballon d’Or an ‘injustice’

Former France winger Franck Ribery has revealed he was close to having his leg amputated at the end of his career due to a post-surgery infection and admitted not winning the 2013 Ballon d’Or remains “a lingering injustice”. Ribery, who spent 12 of his 22-year career at Bayern Munich, retired from professional football in 2022…

Haaland and Manchester City ‘not afraid’ of punishment as FFP charge verdict draws near

Haaland and Manchester City ‘not afraid’ of punishment as FFP charge verdict draws near

Erling Haaland is confident in Manchester City’s situation despite the club facing 115 Premier League charges for financial breaches. The striker admits he is not afraid of punishment but also pointed to his long-term commitment with a 9.5-year contract as a sign of trust in the club. Haaland signed the unprecedented deal in January, making…

Analyst Believes Recent Browns Signing May Hint At Bigger Move

Analyst Believes Recent Browns Signing May Hint At Bigger Move

  The Cleveland Browns’ struggles with salary cap space for the 2025 season have been well documented. Cleveland entered the season below the threshold thanks to restructuring Deshaun Watson’s contract, reducing a significant chuck of his salary cap hit this season. That wasn’t the only move as the team also reworked lineman Jack Conklin’s deal,…