Holders Stuttgart set up a DFB-Pokal final with Bayern Munich as Tiago Tomas scored a superb 119th-minute goal to secure a dramatic 2-1 semi-final victory over Freiburg after extra time. Maximilian Eggestein’s 28th-minute header stunned a raucous MHP Arena to give Freiburg the lead, and it looked as if it might be their night when…
Carlos Queiroz labelled leading Ghana “the biggest challenge of my career” after being unveiled as the new coach of the Black Stars. Queiroz will guide Ghana into the 2026 World Cup after being appointed 10 days ago, marking his 11th spell in international management. Ghana have been drawn in Group L for the expanded 48-team…
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi gave talk of a potential treble for Pep Guardiola’s men short shrift following their surprisingly unconvincing win over Burnley, which took them top of the Premier League. City snatched the initiative in the title race with Arsenal last week by beating Gunners 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, and then prevailed…
Real Betis head coach Manuel Pellegrini has been able to refocus on qualifying for Europe after his side won for the first time in eight La Liga matches with a 3-2 comeback victory at Girona on Tuesday. Los Verdiblancos scored with all three attempts on target and are inside the qualification positions by five points…
Italy‘s sports minister has dismissed the idea of the Azzurri replacing Iran at the 2026 World Cup as “not appropriate”. Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy to the United States, confirmed to the Financial Times he had suggested Italy stepping in for Iran to US president Donald Trump. Iran’s participation at the finals remains a question-mark…
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has accused reporters of being “unfair” over his decision to pick Trent Alexander-Arnold over Dani Carvajal and namechecked Hollywood star Julia Roberts after Kylian Mbappe appeared to show his support for former Blancos boss Jose Mourinho. Arbeloa, whose position is widely thought to be under scrutiny, barely played club…
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he is “not sure” when he will receive clarity on his future at the club and is not “chasing deadlines” for an answer. Former Red Devils midfielder Carrick has impressed since returning to Old Trafford on January 13 on an interim basis until the end of the campaign…
Coventry City owner Doug King believes Frank Lampard is in his “happy place” at the club amid links of a return to Chelsea for a third spell as head coach at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are once again looking for a new manager after sacking Liam Rosenior on Wednesday following a fifth successive Premier League defeat…
The NFL Draft 2026 is about to distribute 257 players across seven rounds of selection spanning three days. The Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick, followed by the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first pick, having led Indiana to their first national title…
Barcelona’s 1-0 home win over Celta Vigo on March 22 was overshadowed by inspirational winger Lamine Yamal suffering an injury. The 18-year-old was substituted during the first half and clearly in pain, leading to concerns that one of Barca and Spain’s key creative presences could be out for a sustained period. “He would not leave…
