New boss Roberto De Zerbi could be set for a big boost in defence

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed Gabriel will be assessed after he picked up an injury in the Gunners’ FA Cup defeat to Southampton. The Brazilian was forced off in the 72nd minute against…

Nico O’Reilly’s stock continues to rise at a rapid rate, so much so that Scott Minto believes he will start for England at the World Cup. However, the former Chelsea defender is not so …

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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…

Jude Bellingham saw his World Cup hopes boosted despite not featuring in either of England’s friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Real Madrid ace was called up to Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man squad …

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…