New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Spain’s captain Rodri is reportedly set for another spell on the sidelines after reports emerged that the midfielder will undergo surgery on a back injury. The Spanish midfield maestro has secured the Golden Ball, awarded to the FIFA World Cup Player of the Tournament, for his performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He was a steady presence in the centre of the park for La Roja in their eight matches, helping them win their second global crown.The midfielder was hit by…
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London, July 22 (IANS) Chelsea have completed the signing of England’s star player Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old has signed a seven-year deal to stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033, the Premier League club said. Chelsea have signed the midfielder on a deal reportedly worth 117 million pounds, making him the most expensive British player of all time, breaking the record set earlier this summer when Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City for 116 million pounds.”I’m so excited. For…
New York, July 14 (IANS) England will be hoping midfielder Declan Rice is fully fit for their World Cup semifinal against Argentina after Saturday’s quarterfinal win over Norway underlined his importance to Thomas Tuchel’s side.The 27-year-old, who has made 78 appearances for England, started the quarterfinal despite suffering from an illness, but looked well below his best and was replaced by Eberechi Eze after halftime.Eze’s introduction allowed Norway to gain control of central midfield, prom…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Defending champions Argentina face a disciplined Switzerland side in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, with a place in the last four on the line. While Lionel Messi remains Argentina’s biggest threat, former England striker Robbie Fowler believes their greatest strength lies in the movement, intelligence and technical quality across the entire team.”It’s extremely difficult because you’re not dealing with just one player. Messi and Alvarez are constantly on the mo…
Nottingham, July 6 (IANS) Oliver Glasner has been appointed as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday, ending a remarkable period of managerial upheaval by handing the Austrian a long-term project.The 51-year-old joins as a free agent after leaving Crystal Palace, where he enjoyed a successful run that included winning both the FA Cup and the UEFA Conference League titles.Glasner takes over from Vítor Pereira after a remarkable year at the City Grou…
New York, June 30 (IANS) England head coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to make a few changes to his starting XI as the Group L winners prepare to face DR Congo in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.England sealed top spot in the group with a 2-0 win over Panama after being held to a goalless draw by Ghana, but questions remain over their ability to break down organised defensive teams.Against Panama, it took two moments of brilliance from Jude Bellingham to secure the victory. The midfiel…
New Jersey, June 28 (IANS) Harry Kane’s record-breaking goal after Jude Bellingham’s opener helped England to a 2-0 win over Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to secure their position at the top of Group L. Panama frustrated England in the first half. It was Bellingham who provided the key, holding off his marker and prodding in on the volley from Bukayo Saka’s corner after 62 minutes. The England No. 10 then crossed for Harry Kane to head his 11th World Cup goal, one more than previous record-h…
New York, June 27 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to take only three recognised full-backs to the FIFA World Cup after confirming Reece James will miss Saturday’s final Group L clash against Panama because of a hamstring injury.James was assessed following England’s goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday and has stayed at the team’s Kansas City base rather than travel to New Jersey for the Panama match. But Tuchel is still hopeful the Chelsea defender will be fit for …
New York, June 11 (IANS) Thomas Tuchel was pleased with what he saw from his team, as England swept aside Costa Rica in Orlando to take one more step towards the FIFA World Cup 2026.Although the kick-off in Orlando was delayed for an hour after a torrential storm flooded the pitch, England produced a crisp and aggressive performance, in contrast to Saturday’s lackluster outing against New Zealand.An early goal from Declan Rice set the Three Lions on their way, before a second-half penalty from A…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Manchester City’s opening bid to sign Elliot Anderson has reportedly been rejected by Nottingham Forest. Man City are among a number of big clubs to be showing interest, including Arsenal and Manchester United, but Forest have no intention of selling one of their key players cheaply and are demanding a huge fee before considering any negotiations, according to a BBC report. After Bernardo Silva’s exit, City are looking to bolster their midfield, and Anderson tops the lis…