Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has heaped praise on young star Yamal, highlighting the Barcelona youngster’s rapid development and growing influence within the national team while insisting his best is still yet to come – just hours before the friendly clash against Egypt. “He is a much better footballer than he was two

MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino says he might be open to remaining as U.S. coach beyond this summer’s World Cup while not ruling out a return to Europe with Tottenham or Real Madrid. Pochettino agreed in September 2024 to a contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation through the World Cup. A former coach of

A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid reiterated his commitment to the cause in Spain’s capital on Monday. The player in question? Fran García. Defender Fran is one of the leading members of Real Madrid’s squad to have been left at home for the international break. Advertisement Still not part

With the business end of the European season approaching fast, the picture across the continent’s major leagues is super compelling. Across the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga, there are gripping title races, relegation battles, and European scraps simultaneously playing out. And with the 2026 World Cup looming, the stakes feel that

This international window is the last before teams select their final squads for this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, which starts in June — making it a final chance for managers to audition players. That is, for the nations who have qualified — with six teams yet to be determined

Italy Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini took the unusual step of announcing his starting XI ahead of tomorrow’s European qualifier in Sweden. ‘We are making just one change.’ The fixture kicks off in Boras on Tuesday at 17.30 UK time. Advertisement The Azzurrini are currently second in Group E on 18 points compared to Poland’s 21,

From a childhood in Albania to playing in the NFL to becoming a wealth advisor, Kristjan Sokoli has paved an unconventional career path — one that ultimately landed him at TD, thanks to a passion for helping others and lifelong learning about building financial stability. Kristjan grew up in Shkodër in northern Albania, one

Get French Football News spoke exclusively to AC Milan and Italy great Massimo Ambrosini ahead of Italy’s World Cup play-off matches, to discuss Milan’s French contingent past and present and to discuss France and Italy being drawn against each other in the Nations League. In this first part, we looked at French and Italian players swapping

Nicolo Tresoldi is firmly on Arsenal’s radar (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have placed Nicolo Tresoldi on their summer transfer wishlist and are the frontrunners to sign the Club Brugge striker this summer, according to reports in Germany. Tresoldi is enjoying an eye-catching debut season with Club Brugge having joined from German second-tier outfit Hannover 96 in

March 30 – Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has withdrawn from the Spain squad due to knee pain, becoming the 10th senior player to return to the Premier League leaders during the international break. The Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Sunday that the 27-year-old was released from the squad. Zubimendi, who played the final 13 minutes

Rabat — Winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli has been named player of the month, due to his incredible performances in March. He has been contributing to Real Betis’ victories in La Liga and the Europa League by playing well.  The 23-year-old is currently regarded as one of the best wingers in Spanish football. Ezzalzouli played in the 2-2

1 Barcelona have made an enquiry about Hoffenheim and Kosovo forward Fisnik Asllani (23). “Barcelona’s interest in the player is valid at this moment, and there has been contact from the Catalan club,” confirmed Ayman Dahmani, the player’s representative. Asllani has been on Hoffenheim’s books since 2020, but spent 2023/24 on loan at Austria Wien