Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma blasted his team’s performance as “not acceptable’ after a humbling 3-0 loss in Norway on Friday to begin their World Cup qualifying campaign. Italy have not reached a World Cup since 2014 — a painful drought for a nation that once stood proudly among football’s elite with four world titles to

Those behind the scenes at La Liga giants Barcelona will no doubt be interested to hear of the latest word stemming from the camp at Italian heavyweights AC Milan. This comes amid confirmation that Rafael Leão has set his sights on a summer departure from San Siro. The name of wide-man Leão has of course

Soon-to-be Barcelona star Joan García has this week been tipped to become the very best goalkeeper in world football. This comes a fresh round of praise on the part of one of his former coaches. It is of course common knowledge across Spain at this point that Barcelona have set their sights firmly on Joan’s

Mateo Retegui of Italy puts his hand on his head after a missed chance during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Belgium and Italy in Brussels, Belgium, 14 November 2024. EPA-EFE/OLIVIER MATTHYS Italy’s journey in the World Cup qualifiers started in the worst possible way, with the Azzurri losing 3-0 in Norway and

La Liga giants Barcelona were recently the recipients of a surprise player exchange offer by way of Premier League outfit Chelsea. That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who have also confirmed that Hansi Flick and co. wasted little time in knocking the bid back. The player proposed to Barcelona came in the form of Christopher Nkunku,

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 20: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Italy, applauds prior to the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Luciano Spalletti expects the Inter players who ‘give a reaction’ after their

Barcelona star Pedri has provided an insight into a tactical message sent his way by Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente on Thursday night. This, of course, comes fresh off a pulsating Nations League showdown between La Roja, and France. En route to a 5-4 triumph for the former in Stuttgart, Pedri featured from

Tottenham have sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou despite him ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought after winning the Europa League. Sky Sports News understands Brentford boss Thomas Frank is the leading contender to succeed him and has a release clause in his contract, although negotiations are yet to take place with the Bees. Postecoglou’s dismissal

Roma have now officially signed Gian Piero Gasperini as their new coach with a contract to June 2028, where he will be working with advisor Claudio Ranieri. The decision had already been made last week, but was only made official this afternoon with a statement. Advertisement “Gasperini’s career is defined by its creative tactics, dedication

Hannah Klugman, 16, sealed the biggest win of her fledgling career as she surged into the French Open girls’ singles final at Roland-Garros on Friday. Klugman became the first British player this century to reach a girls’ final in Paris and first since Sue Barker won the title in 1976 as the Wimbledon resident defeated

Newcastle United have released their end-of-season retained list – and it’s divided the fanbase. Newcastle had a successful 2024/25 campaign, finishing the season with a Carabao Cup and Champions League qualification to show for their efforts. Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak were the two standouts during the season, and both will likely be playing their

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal this summer Martin Zubimendi’s move from Real Sociedad to the Emirates is expected to accelerate after the international window. The fact the Brazilian can play all along the front three is something that is understood to have attracted Arsenal. The Gunners do have

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka takes on world No 2 Coco Gauff with a maiden French Open singles title on the line this Saturday from 2pm. Sabalenka and Gauff will be the first No 1 vs No 2 final in Paris since 2013, when Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova, and just the second in the

Top 10 listed  ©TM/IMAGO When it comes to developing young players, few leagues around the world can match the quantity and quality of talented stars that the Bundesliga offers up each and every season. Whether it be the biggest clubs in England, Spain or indeed in the Bundesliga itself, each squad is packed full of

With Aaron Wan-Bissaka finally giving up on England, we needed a new right-back for our uncapped XI. And a £50m signing pushes his way in.   GOALKEEPER: James Trafford (Burnley, not England)He’s back in the Premier League and he’s back in the England squad, replacing the relegated Aaron Ramsdale, joining Jordan Pickford and Dean Henderson,

Fernando Alonso says the new 2026 Formula 1 car will be “very important” when he makes his decision to retire or to stay in the sport. Alonso, who scored his first points of the season in Spain with a ninth-placed finish, has a contract with Aston Martin until the end of 2026 when he will

By SIMON JONES and ADAM POGRUND Published: 00:58 BST, 6 June 2025 | Updated: 00:58 BST, 6 June 2025 Manchester City are signing Wolves left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri in a deal worth £33.7million. His former club Angers negotiated a 50 per cent sell-on clause but that will be bought out by Wolves for £9.7m before the

Great match and show of authority from the Spanish team to reach their second consecutive UEFA Nations League final. Luis de la Fuente’s team prevailed against France in what was a goalscoring spectacle at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, where a total of nine goals were celebrated. Five on Spain’s side, with a brace courtesy of Lamine

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE SUN David Beckham is to finally be awarded a knighthood, with the 50-year-old becoming a ‘Sir’ in the King’s Birthday Honours list next week. Manor Solomon is set to be given a second chance at Tottenham. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video