There will be no bow on football’s greatest stage for one of history’s great goalscorers. We’re about to find out how his career winds down Sign up for the World Behind the Cup: a newsletter about more than soccer While soccer’s calendar offers few moments of respite, the World Cup doubles as a time for referendums on the legacies of great players. Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo approach this summer’s tournament expecting it to be their final turn on their sport’s biggest stage. Kevin De Bruyne and Casemiro could clarify their complicated international careers in North America; Neymar may not get the same chance. Missing a sendoff like this may be a bit more relatable to the life that we mortals endure. Indeed, there’s no crueler way for an international career to end than tripping at the final hurdle of World Cup qualification.

Early in 2026, Manchester City were faced with a defensive crisis. Josko Gvardiol had suffered a right tibial fracture, Ruben Dias was sidelined with a hamstring injury, and John Stones and Nathan Ake were battling constant injury issues. Abdukodir Khusanov stepped up in City’s hour of need, as did Max Alleyne. The January signing of […] The post The impact made by two Manchester City defenders has been immense appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Petar Sucic was Inter’s hero off the bench as his 89th-minute winner sent Cristian Chivu’s side to the Coppa Italia final after a thrilling 3-2 win over Como in Tuesday’s second leg. Como appeared set to reach their first Coppa Italia final, having raced two goals in front at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza thanks to goals […] The post Inter 3-2 Como (3-2 agg): Sucic caps stunning late turnaround to seal Coppa Italia final spot appeared first on Soccer News.

Cristian Chivu heaped praise on his high-flying Inter Milan side after a nerve-shredding Coppa Italia victory over Como. Speaking to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old discussed Inter’s astonishing comeback at San Siro. Though it looked like Inter would bow out in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, the Nerazzurri demonstrated their fighting spirit once again. Despite […] The post Inter Milan 3-2 Como – Cristian Chivu On Cloud Nine After “Crazy Comeback” & Insists “These Guys Have Nerazzurri DNA” appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Inter Milan hero Petar Sucic refused to reveal what Cristian Chivu told the team at halftime during a spectacular Coppa Italia win over Como. During the post-match conference, Sucic hailed the team’s fighting spirit, as reported by FCInterNews, Chivu’s side defied the absence of star performers Lautaro Martinez and Alessandro Bastoni to secure a place […] The post Inter Milan 3-2 Como – Match-Winner Petar Sucic Cryptic About Cristian Chivu’s Halftime Speech: “Must Stay In The Locker Room” appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Cristian Chivu admits ‘only the Pazza Inter can overturn a 2-0 deficit twice against Como...

Inter again overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Como, this time 3-2 with a Hakan...

Termina con un’altra rimonta in favore dei nerazzurri la sfida tra Inter e Como.

Rivivi la diretta della semifinale.

City lost key cog in crucial title showdown victory