Madrid, July 13 (IANS) FC Barcelona began preseason training ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season on Monday as they look to win a third consecutive domestic title. Barcelona returned to work without players such as Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia, Pedri, Ferran Torres, and Jules Kounde, who are still competing at the FIFA World Cup and are entitled to a three-week holiday after the tournament ends.The players arrived at 9 a.m. local time to undergo medical checks, with new signing Hamza Abdelkarim pres…
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Miami, July 12 (IANS) Norway striker Erling Haaland said his first FIFA World Cup experience has ‘changed him as a person’ as the 25-year-old reflected with immense pride on his country’s historic campaign after a heartbreaking 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals.Haaland, who had terrorised opposition defences with seven goals in four consecutive matches against Iraq, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Brazil, was kept quiet by England as Norway’s best-ever World Cup campaign en…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Norway striker Erling Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge, publicly questioned the officiating after Norway’s 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Miami, accusing the referee of influencing the outcome. His reaction came moments after England overturned an early deficit to seal a place in the semi-finals, with the former Manchester City midfielder alleging that crucial decisions went against Norway during one of the country’s biggest match…
Miami, July 11 (IANS) Norway coach Stale Solbakken said his team must stay true to its style in its upcoming World Cup quarterfinal match against England.Speaking ahead of the clash on Friday’s press conference, Solbakken emphasized the importance of maintaining the team’s identity.”I would like to see a Norway team that play up to their strength and that we are ourselves, like we have been the whole tournament,” Solbakken was quoted by Xinhua as saying.Norway will be playing its first World Cup…
Miami, July 9 (IANS) England defender John Stones has revealed the story behind the dressing-room prank that left head coach Thomas Tuchel briefly fearing he had suffered a shoulder injury after England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico at the FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of England’s quarterfinal against Norway, Stones admitted the joke was spontaneous, fuelled by the celebratory atmosphere inside the dressing room, and said he never expected the clip to become a social media sensation.The now-viral f…
Manchester, July 9 (IANS) Manchester City have confirmed the coaches that will join the Club as part of Enzo Maresca’s coaching staff, with former goalkeeper Willy Caballero returning to the club as part of the new-look backroom team. The Premier League club said Roberto Vitiello, Willy Caballero, Danny Walker, Michele De Bernardin, Marcos Alvarez, Denis Silva and Javier Molina will all be part of Maresca’s staff.Caballero, who spent three years at Man City from 2014, returned to the club wher…
London, July 8 (IANS) Fulham FC have announced the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach on a three-year deal, tying him to Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029. The 43-year-old, who left Real Madrid at the end of last season, succeeded Marco Silva, who agreed to join Benfica.”It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London. I am really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Craven Cottage with Fulham fans and begin…
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 Jersey, July 6 (IANS) After Norway’s stunning 2-1 win over five-time winner Brazil at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Erling Haaland reacted to the record-equalling milestone of scoring seven goals in his first four tournament appearances and stated that “if he gets a chance or two, it usually ends up as a goal,” calling it a “gift of god.” Haaland’s scored his sixth and seventh tournament goals to maintain his side unbeaten record against Brazil at the World Cups. In the process, he became the f…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Former Republic of Ireland and Manchester City defender Terry Phelan believes mentality and concentration will prove decisive as the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the knockout stage, where every mistake could prove costly.With the tournament reaching the Round of 16, Phelan stressed that the margin for error has disappeared and only teams capable of handling the pressure will progress.“It’s a do-or-die situation now. The top players have to show that winning mentality i…