‘We Sold Our Clothes to Buy Food’ — Pharaohs Forward Opens Up on Poverty, Homelessness and the Journey That Shaped His Career Egypt international Mostafa Ziko has shared the extraordinary story of hardship behind his rise to the FIFA World Cup stage, revealing that he once slept on the streets, struggled to find food and
English forward closes in on move to Turkey after breakthrough at Marseille, with Manchester United benefiting from lucrative sell-on clause English forward Mason Greenwood is on the verge of joining Turkish giants Fenerbahçe after the club reached a full agreement with Olympique Marseille over a transfer worth €40 million plus €2 million in performance-related add-ons,
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal has brushed aside criticism of his performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting he is ready to make Tuesday’s semi-final against France a memorable occasion. The 19-year-old winger, who celebrates his birthday on the day of the blockbuster clash, suggested that doubts about his form could work in his favour.
Spanish Prime Minister defends inclusive national identity ahead of World Cup semifinal, while French officials denounce Mariano Rajoy’s comments about Les Bleus as racist A political controversy has overshadowed the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between Spain and France after former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked widespread outrage by suggesting that
Manchester United have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth an initial £48 million plus a further £2 million in performance-related add-ons, with the 22-year-old signing a contract until June 2031. Both clubs confirmed the transfer on Monday, making Santos one of United’s marquee acquisitions ahead of
Centenary Tournament Could Welcome 16 More Nations if FIFA Approves Radical Proposal FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football’s governing body will examine a proposal to expand the 2030 FIFA World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, a move that would make the tournament the largest in the competition’s 100-year history. The proposal
Defending champions Argentina are through to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a gripping quarterfinal that tested Lionel Scaloni’s side to the limit. The victory sets up a blockbuster last-four clash against England in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15. Argentina made the brighter start and
England are through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after Jude Bellingham scored twice in a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, sending Thomas Tuchel’s side into the last four for the first time since the 2018 tournament. The Three Lions recovered from going behind to Andreas Schjelderup’s 36th-minute opener before Bellingham equalised deep
Spain are through to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles, ending the Red Devils’ impressive tournament run and booking a heavyweight last-four showdown against France. It marks Spain’s first appearance in a World Cup semi-final since lifting the trophy in South Africa in
One of African football’s most celebrated careers has reached its emotional conclusion. Sadio Mané has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a memorable spell with Senegal that saw him become the face of the Lions of Teranga and one of the greatest footballers ever produced by the continent. The announcement followed Senegal’s exit