Stuart Pearce has revealed the ‘best’ heavyweight encounter he’s ever seen between two footballers. And while he was grilled on whether he’d seen Roy Keane throw a punch or …

The former German coach is being linked to lead the Black Stars at the World Cup Leer

The Black Stars have been left without a manager just 75 days before their first World Cup group game with Panama on June 18.

Joachim Low has shut down speculation over him taking the Ghana job for the World Cup. The German was linked with the Black Stars vacancy after they sacked Otto Addo, who guided them to the 2026 Wo…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998. The… The post Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Igor Thiago was booed before scoring his first international goal for Brazil on Tuesday. The striker’s own fans jeered him as he stepped up to take a penalty in their victory over Croatia. Th…

Chelsea broadcaster Matisse Armani believes the club’s contradictory managerial strategy could force their best players to leave. The Blues are on their second manager this season, having rep…

Panama Coach ‘Hails’ Difference-Maker Mofokeng Soccer Laduma

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of Ireland’s friendly against North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium, with live commentary from Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne. Heimir Hallgrimsson stresses the importance of performance and continued team growth. Squad update: Robbie Brady, Sammie Szmodics and Jack Taylor ruled out of tonight’s game. Potential senior debuts for Milenec Ali and Bosun Lawal discussed. Dara O’Shea reflects on repaying fans’ support ahead of his possible 43rd cap. Keith Treacy argues Ireland should avoid becoming a possession-based side. Highlights from Off The Ball Breakfast, including analysis and debate. Joe Murphy explains why penalties are tougher for goalkeepers in the modern game. Kevin Kilbane on the mental challenge of recovering from play-off disappointment. Ireland Under-21s face Kazakhstan despite qualification hopes already ending. European World Cup play-off finals preview, including Czechia vs Denmark and Bosnia vs Italy. Key talking points: Edin Dzeko’s longevity, Sweden’s hopes, and Kosovo chasing history. Home nations friendlies: Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England all in action. Club news: Roberto De Zerbi linked with Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino comments on Spurs. Additional updates: Ghana sack Otto Addo, Roy Hodgson’s interim return, and Newcastle’s backing of Eddie Howe. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth. The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16. Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

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