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The Guardian FootballAlonso ‘optimistic’ he can thrive at Chelsea and avoid coaching carousel
Only time will tell if the former Leverkusen manager will become yet another victim of the constant churn at Stamford Bridge If Xabi Alonso arrived at Chelsea under any illusions about the expectations awaiting him, they were staring out from picture frames hung around Stamford Bridge’s Drake Suite. During his unveiling as Chelsea’s new manager, on either side of the room hung large, gleeful photos of José Mourinho and Antonio Conte holding Premier League trophies. Chelsea’s last two managers, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, were not afforded the Drake Suite treatment previously reserved for Mauricio Pochettino and Frank Lampard before them. But the blue carpet was rolled out once again for one of the most decorated midfielders of his generation, an integral part of Spain’s victories in two European Championships and one World Cup and a coach who has made a strong start to converting that talent to the touchline. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballFrance unleashed: reinvention could earn Deschamps all-time great status | Nick Ames
Head coach has found a way to get the best out of his glittering attack and has a second World Cup in sight It was a night when, as Didier Deschamps put it, the light went out by half-time. A remodelled France side had been comfortably beaten by Italy in their Nations League opener and a Parisian crowd made their feelings perfectly clear upon the conclusion. Three days later Les Bleus ’ roadshow moved to Lyon for a meeting with Belgium, where the head coach’s name was booed before kick-off. Deschamps attributed that to provincial enmities but there was the clear sense of a once glorious tenure outlasting its welcome. Almost two years on, Deschamps stands on the verge of genuine greatness. How can the assessment be any other way when, should the next six days go to plan, he would be only the second manager to win the World Cup twice? The power is firmly back on for France and will surge to new levels if they underline his renaissance against Spain. Continue reading...
BBC SportVilla assess Estupinan move - Tuesday's gossip
Aston Villa assess Pervis Estupinan, Bruno Guimaraes is not for sale, Inter Milan give up on signing Trevoh Chalobah, plus more
The Guardian FootballDiego Forlán succeeds Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis
Bielsa departed after acrimonious World Cup exit Former United striker takes charge until March 2027 The former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán is poised to take over on a temporary basis as the new Uruguay manager after Marcelo Bielsa left the role following a sorry World Cup campaign. La Celeste were knocked out at the tournament’s group stage after two draws from their three games, before Bielsa took the blame for the disappointing results and performances amid reported tensions in the dressing room. Continue reading...
The Guardian Football‘Gift from the sky’ Elliot Anderson keeps England running as Rogers makes case
Midfielder covered the most ground in win over Norway while Villa man’s cameo impressed Thomas Tuchel Elliot Anderson can be forgiven for needing additional time to recover from his exertions in the cauldron of Miami. As Manchester City’s new record signing reflected on England’s extra-time victory over Norway with his fellow Geordie, John Murray, from BBC Radio 5 Live, there was no hiding his pure exhaustion. “It was so tough. So tough,” said Anderson, who covered 14.8km in stifling humidity – the most of any England player, beating his captain, Harry Kane, by a few hundred metres. “I was cramping up a few times [in extra time]. But the fighting spirit the lads have is amazing to be part of. The fans should be proud of the amount of fight and determination we showed.” Continue reading...
ESPNBreakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered for how all the superstars showed up and dominated, but we've also had a few young talents breaking though. Here are four of the best we'll remember going into the 2026-27 season.
ESPNCopy of What it's like to transfer clubs during a World Cu...
Plenty of players have moved clubs during a major tournament, but what is that experience like and how much does it impact negotiations?
ESPNBest bets for the 2026 World Cup semifinal round: ...
Looking to place some World Cup bets? Take a look at what our experts are considering ahead of the semifinal round.
BBC SportLiverpool sign England goalkeeper Keating
Liverpool sign England goalkeeper Khiara Keating on a free transfer from Manchester City.
BBC SportWho are the World Cup record-holders?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the record-holders in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament.
ESPNEx-Man U striker Forlán to become Uruguay coach
Uruguay's Football Association (AUF) is in advanced talks with Diego Forlán to become head coach of the national team on an interim basis.
ESPNCubarsí calls for tolerance after ex-PM comments
Spain defender Pau Cubarsí has called for tolerance after the nation's former Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, claimed that France "don't have any French players."
ESPNLaporta: Barça's offer for Álvarez could expire
Barcelona's "substantial offer" to sign Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez still stands but only for a limited time, Barça president Joan Laporta has warned.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: England’s James ready for semi-final, Bilic returns as Croatia coach – live
Latest news as final week of World Cup gets under way Power rankings | Sign up to Football Daily | Email us I mean, just look at him. In which regard, here are some words on the great man. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballSpain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals
The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining moments World Cup games mean more. England have only ever played 80 games in the finals, which is to say, not much more than two Premier League seasons in the 76 years since they first entered. Those games draw huge audiences: more than 17 million in the UK watched Saturday’s win over Norway, even though it was after midnight by the time it finished. In most countries, World Cup matches are more discussed, more analysed, than any other in sport, perhaps any other cultural phenomenon. They are rare moments that bring vast numbers of people together, hoping, agonising, celebrating, commiserating. They become part of the culture. Moments from games become touchstones. Allusions can be made to games from six decades ago in the reasonable expectation of being understood. That has a strange, distorting effect. Far too much is read into individual games, in a way it just wouldn’t be in a league game. Senne Lammens’s error that cost Belgium the quarter-final against Spain was watched by far more people than watch the average Manchester United game. There is not another match in three or four days that would mean Lammens’s mistake would be readily forgotten. It will always be part of his story, even if it subsequently becomes about redemption with a brilliant display in some future World Cup. Continue reading...
BBC SportMan Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on Tielemans
Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Youri Tielemans.
The Guardian FootballUSWNT to play No 1 ranked Spain in two October friendlies as 2027 World Cup approaches
Matches will take place on 10 and 13 October Washington DC and Chester, Pennsylvania to host The top two teams in women’s soccer will meet in a pair of friendlies this fall, with the United States hosting Spain in Washington DC on 10 October and Chester, Pennsylvania three days later. The meeting pits the 2024 Olympic gold medalist United States against a Spain side who won the 2023 women’s World Cup. It will serve as a benchmark for both sides in the run-up to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Continue reading...
BBC SportWhich Premier League clubs have been hit hardest by World Cup?
Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?