World Cup News

La Comisión Médica y Unidad Antidopaje de la CONMEBOL presentó un artículo científico que analiza diez años de trabajo realizado en competiciones organizadas por entre 2014 y 2024. La investigación refleja el crecimiento y la consolidación institucional del sistema antidopaje en Sudamérica. Una investigación de diez años consolida el crecimiento de la Unidad Antidopaje y refuerza el compromiso con el juego limpio en Sudamérica. La Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, a través de la Comisión Médica y de la Unidad Antidopaje liderada por Dr. Osvaldo Pangrazio, presentó la publicación de un artículo científico que analiza diez años de controles antidopaje realizados en competiciones organizadas por la Confederación entre 2014 y 2024. La investigación refleja el crecimiento sostenido y la consolidación institucional del sistema antidopaje en Sudamérica, destacando el trabajo desarrollado por CONMEBOL para proteger la salud de los futbolistas y salvaguardar la integridad de sus torneos. El estudio fue publicado en una revista científica internacional de alto impacto e incluyó controles realizados en fútbol de campo, futsal y fútbol playa, poniendo en valor el fortalecimiento progresivo de los procesos de control, gestión, prevención y educación impulsados por la Unidad Antidopaje de CONMEBOL. Durante el período analizado se realizaron 24.726 controles antidopaje, lo que representa un crecimiento progresivo y sostenido a lo largo de la última década. Entre 2014 y 2024, el número de controles se incrementó de manera significativa, manteniendo incluso altos niveles de actividad durante contextos complejos, como la pandemia de COVID-19. Este crecimiento refleja el desarrollo operativo, técnico y estratégico de la Unidad Antidopaje, consolidándola como un pilar clave en la protección de la salud de los futbolistas y en la garantía de competiciones íntegras y transparentes en el fútbol sudamericano. Del total de controles realizados, se registraron 89 hallazgos analíticos adversos, lo que representa una tasa global del 0,42 %, estable a lo largo de toda la década, incluso con el aumento del volumen de controles. La estabilidad de estos resultados pone de manifiesto el efecto disuasorio y preventivo del sistema antidopaje de CONMEBOL, orientado no solo a la detección, sino también a la educación, concientización y prevención del dopaje intencional e inadvertido. Los grupos de sustancias más frecuentemente identificados fueron: Agentes anabólicos Diuréticos y agentes enmascarantes Glucocorticoides Entre las sustancias más detectadas se encuentran la boldenona, el clembuterol, la betametasona y la hidroclorotiazida. Varios de estos hallazgos pueden estar relacionados con tratamientos médicos, errores terapéuticos, consumo de suplementos contaminados o exposiciones no intencionales, lo que refuerza la importancia de una educación antidopaje continua dirigida a jugadores, cuerpos médicos y equipos técnicos. CONMEBOL expresó su reconocimiento a los autores e investigadores del estudio: Millán Aguilar Navarro Jorge Domínguez Carrión Juan Del Coso La investigación contó además con la participación activa del equipo de la Unidad Antidopaje de CONMEBOL, integrado por: Dr. Osvaldo Pangrazio María Gabriela Gossen Elías Paredes Francisco Forriol También se destacó el trabajo de investigadores, profesionales médicos, oficiales de control antidopaje, laboratorios acreditados y equipos técnicos vinculados a Autorizaciones de Uso Terapéutico (AUT) y al área de Educación. - Datos de la publicación - Revista: Performance Enhancement & Health Editorial: Elsevier Tipo: Revista científica revisada por pares Área: Ciencias del deporte, salud, rendimiento y control del dopaje Año y volumen: 2026 – Volumen 14 Artículo: A decade of doping control in the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) (2014 to 2024) CONMEBOL reafirma su compromiso con un fútbol limpio, seguro y transparente, y continuará fortaleciendo su Unidad Antidopaje mediante el crecimiento sostenido de los controles, la capacitación permanente y el trabajo coordinado con investigadores y expertos, en línea con los estándares internacionales y los valores del fútbol sudamericano. Artículo completo aquí CONMEBOL.com

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle United v Bournemouth Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday... You can click here to read the full article.

Johnny Cardoso will seek his first trophy lift as an Atletico Madrid player on Saturday. Cardoso and his Atletico Madrid teammates will take on Pellegrino Matarazzo‘s Real Sociedad squad in the Copa Del Rey Final in Seville. Atletico Madrid have hit a worrying run in La Liga play but remain alive for a first trophy ... Read more

Hoffenheim's Kosovo international forward Fisnik Asllani has 15 goal involvements already in a superb first season as a Bundesliga regular, having spent the past two campaigns away on loan. The 23-year-old told us in an interview how hard work and his love of football have helped him to success.

Morning. Hope you’re all well this Friday. I don’t really know where to begin, to be honest. I’ve done as much introspection as I can about the Sporting game. We won. We’re through. That is the most important thing. And I just can’t bring myself to write anything more about how we’re playing and how […] The post On Alex Manninger appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Tottenham’s relegation risk is a tactical mismatch — De Zerbi’s principles vs a squad built for something else, under extreme pressure. Tottenham’s position in the relegation zone has been explained through form, injuries, and confidence. All of that is visible. None of it feels sufficient. Because this does not look like a team simply… The post Tottenham Aren’t Just Struggling — They’re Caught Between Two Ideas first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Tributes continue to pour in from former teammates of Alex Manninger, including Gigi Buffon and...

Il mondo del pallone piange Alexander Manninger. La tragica scomparsa di un ex portiere, ma per chi l'ha conosciuto da vicino è qualcosa di più: la perdita di un amico. Dalla Fiorentina al Siena, passando per Torino e Bologna fino ad Arsenal, Liverpool e Salisburgo, le squadre in cui ha militato l'austriaco hanno mandato i loro messaggi di cordoglio. E poi c'è la Juventus, ci sono i giocatori che per quattro anni hanno condiviso con lui lo spogliatoio fino alla conquista dello Scudetto nel 2012. Anche Leonardo Bonucci ha ricordato sui social l'ex compagno Alex Manninger, scomparso oggi in un grave incidente: "Pochi mesi fa ci siamo visti e mi hai raccontato la tua nuova vita. È difficile accettare tutto questo. Riposa in pace Alex!", ha scritto su Instagram l'ex difensore bianconero su Instagram.

Former Juventus and Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has died at the age of 48 following...

The football world is in mourning, as former Juventus goalkeeper Alex Manninger passed away in a tragic car accident… The post Former Juventus & Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48 appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Calcio in lutto per la scomparsa dell'ex portiere austriaco, visto in Italia con le maglie di Fiorentina, Torino, Bologna, Siena e Juventus: era tornato a fare il falegname dopo l'addio al calcio.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to determine the composition of the Black Stars’ backroom staff following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team.The restructuring comes after Ghana secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with changes already underway in the technical setup.Otto Addo, who led the team to qualify for the tournament, has been dismissed following defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international window.Winfried Schäfer, who served as technical advisor and director of football at the GFA, has also been relieved of his duties as part of the broader technical overhaul.Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum confirmed that Queiroz has requested additional technical support as he prepares to take charge.He noted that the existing technical team—comprising John Paintsil, Desmond Ofei, Alain Ravera, Kim Lars Björkegren, Fatawu Dauda, Kris Perquy, Gregory De Grauwe, José Daniel Martínez Alfonso, Carlos Lozano Romero, Issah Amadou and Abdul Rahman Alhassan—remains in place for now, with no final decision taken on their future."Carlos Queiroz has proposed bringing in additional backroom staff to support his work, but the current technical team remains in...

Aut aut: allenatore oppure senior advisor?

Former Germany international, Gerald Asamoah believes Ghana's biggest weakness is in its defence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The four-time African champions will be embarking on their fifth World Cup in June, but the team has been without a win since beating Comoros in the final qualifier in Accra last year.The Black Stars have conceded ten goals in their last four friendlies, including a 5-1 defeat to Austria last month, leading to the sacking of Otto Add as coach of the national team.Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as replacement for the ex-Ghana midfielder.Ahead of Queiroz's first assignment as Ghana coach, Asamoah pointed out that the Black Stars have a leaky defence, and that should be a priority for the Portuguese trainer."What are we good in? Are we good in defending or offensive game? We are really good in offensive games, so we need to work on our offence, so we need to work on our defensive play," Asamoah told 3 Sports."Keeping the defence is one of the important things you can do as a coach."The Black Stars will face World Cup co-hosts Mexico in...

If a recent report from the Turkish outlet Fotomac (as cited by A Spor) is believed to be true, Celtic are expected to rival Besiktas for Eric Martel. But the FC Koln youngster has multiple other suitors, with Bundesliga rivals Stuttgart and Serie A side Fiorentina also in the mix, according to rumours. The 23-year-old […] The post Celtic Among A Host Of Clubs To Keep Tabs On This Bundesliga Star: Why His Versatility Would Bolster The Bhoys appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will soon arrive in the country for his official unveiling.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum disclosed that the experienced Portuguese tactician is expected in the coming days, where he will formally present his vision for the senior national team.Queiroz, who has previously managed Egypt, Colombia and Oman, has been handed a short-term deal to lead Ghana into the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.The 73-year-old takes over from Otto Addo, who was relieved of his duties in March following back-to-back friendly defeats to Austria and Germany.Speaking on Asempa FM, Asante Twum outlined plans for the coach’s introduction, stressing that the unveiling will offer the public and media an opportunity to hear directly from Queiroz.“In the next few days, Carlos Queiroz will arrive in Ghana to be properly unveiled, where he will personally tell us his plans and his expectations, and his ambitions for the team," he said.“We have only made his statement to us public, but he will be unveiled and made available to the press to answer questions, and then we will make progress from there,”...

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Fred Pappoe has called on Ghanaians to throw their full support behind newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team intensifies preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Portuguese tactician has been handed a short-term contract to lead Ghana at the tournament, replacing Otto Addo after a difficult run of results that included defeats to Austria and Germany in March, as well as Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Speaking on Adom FM, Pappoe stressed the importance of unity and collective backing given the limited time before the World Cup.“We have limited time for the World Cup, and if you look into the list available and you check our pocket, I believe we have to rally behind whoever has been appointed,” he said.Pappoe added that Queiroz’s extensive experience—including four World Cup appearances—should be seen as a major advantage rather than a point of criticism.“We were all clamouring for a respected coach, and someone who can transform the team has been chosen, so we must support him,” Pappoe stated.Queiroz is expected to meet the Black Stars squad next month during a...

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has announced that he will be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract this summer. talkSPORT BET have priced the current Ipswich manager Kieran McKenn…

Communications Director of Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has hinted that the FA will review the performance of Carlos Queiroz after the 2026 World Cup. The veteran Portuguese trainer has been appointed on a short-term basis, replacing Otto Addo, who was sacked after the back-to-back defeats against Austria and Germany in a pre-World Cup friendly game.With the former Egypt and Iran head coach set to lead the Black Stars to the Mundial, Asante Twum has revealed that his performance will be reviewed after the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico."Carlos Queiroz to lead the Black Stars until the end of the World Cup. After that, the FA will review how things turn out and decide whether to keep him or part ways," he told Asempa FM.Asante Twum also hinted that the 72-year-old has already started working."Carlos Queiroz has already begun work on the Black Stars and is expected in Ghana in the coming days," Asante Twum added.Queiroz will meet the Black Stars squad next month during their international friendly against Mexico, before concluding preparations with a final tune-up match against Wales on June 2.Ghana, preparing for its fifth World Cup appearance,...

The summer 2025 transfer window has become something that is at the heart of pretty much every Newcastle United discussion. What went wrong? Who is to blame? What should happen... You can click here to read the full article.

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Fred Pappoe has urged Ghanaians to throw their full support behind newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced Portuguese tactician has been handed a short-term contract to lead Ghana into the global tournament this summer, replacing Otto Addo, who was relieved of his duties following back-to-back defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international window.Addo, who was reappointed in March 2024, exited after a difficult spell that also included failure to guide the Black Stars to AFCON 2025 qualification, despite continued backing from the Ghana Football Association.Speaking in an interview with Adom FM, Pappoe, a former Black Stars Management Committee chairman, stressed the need for unity and collective backing for the new coach."We have limited time for the World Cup, and if you look into the list available and you check our pocket, I believe we have to rally behind whoever has been appointed," he said."We were all clamouring for a respected coach, and someone who can transform the team and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) together with the Sports Ministry has come out with...

It’s time to take a look at the upcoming football matches set to appear live on our TV screens this week, so here’s a rundown. It’s set to be another busy week of action with a full batch of football live scores to keep an eye on across the world. Take a look below at […] The post Football matches live on TV this week appeared first on Fan Banter.

Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as manager for their 2026 World Cup campaign. The Black Stars will face England, Panama and Croatia in group L at this summer’s tournament. Queiroz has bee…

With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game. Lionel Messi is still making history at 38 years old, remaining a cornerstone and captain for both Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. With the 2026 Major League Soccer season now underway, fans are wondering when they’ll see the forward back in action. Lionel Messi’s next match with Inter Miami is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, when the Herons will be visiting the Colorado Rapids in the MLS at the Empower Field at Mile High. He heads into the fixture after a 2-2 draw at the Nu Stadium against New York Red Bulls. As for international duty with Argentina national team, Lionel Messi is set to return to action during the June international window. Before the World Cup gets underway, the Albiceleste will be facing Honduras on June 6th, and Iceland on June 9, leaving Messi and company just one week to regroup before their tournament opener against Algeria on the 16th. The 2026 MLS campaign has just begun for Messi, who has featured in eight official matches so far across all competitions, scoring six times without registering an assist. The opener came against LAFC, who handed Inter Miami a 3-0 defeat in front of a packed crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match against LAFC. Lionel Messi and the task of defending the World Cup title The year 2026 will be especially significant for Messi, not only because of Inter Miami’s ambitions but also because he’ll head into the 2026 World Cup aiming to defend the title. The triumph in Qatar in 2022 marked one of the defining peaks of his career, and now in North America he’ll enter another tournament wearing the champions’ badge for the first time. Drawn into Group J, Argentina will open its campaign against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. The second match will be against Austria on Monday the 22nd in Arlington at AT&T Stadium, before closing the group stage against Jordan on Saturday the 27th, also in Texas. The Argentina FA has announced that the national team will base itself in Kansas City during the tournament, though training facilities have yet to be confirmed. Expected to be his final World Cup appearance, Messi will have a chance to add to his record haul with a squad coached by Lionel Scaloni that remains one of the strongest in international soccer after winning the last World Cup and back-to-back Copa América titles.

Tyler Adams made his return to the Bournemouth squad on Saturday, helping the Cherries throw another wrench into the Premier League title race. Adams came off the bench and played 20 minutes as Andoni Iraola’s men shocked league-leading Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. It marked the U.S. men’s national team midfielder’s first appearance since ... Read more

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has his sights set on a spot in Austria's FIFA 2026 World Cup squad after recently making his senior international debut.

La CONMEBOL, a través de su Comisión Médica y la Unidad Antidopaje, llevó a cabo una reunión con médicos de las selecciones sudamericanas clasificadas a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026™. Se abordaron durante el encuentro aspectos clave relacionados con la preparación médica de los equipos. La CONMEBOL, a través de su Comisión Médica y la Unidad Antidopaje, llevó a cabo una reunión este miércoles 08 de abril con los médicos de las selecciones sudamericanas clasificadas a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026™. Durante el encuentro, se abordaron aspectos clave relacionados con la preparación médica de los equipos, haciendo énfasis en la actualización de protocolos de actuación ante situaciones de emergencia, como el traumatismo craneoencefálico (TCE) y la sospecha de muerte súbita. Asimismo, se compartieron consideraciones médicas específicas vinculadas a las condiciones de los países sede, incluyendo factores climáticos, estrategias de hidratación y la importancia de las evaluaciones médicas previas a la competencia. En materia antidopaje, se presentó información actualizada sobre la normativa vigente y los procedimientos de control, destacando aspectos fundamentales como los controles en menores de edad, los distintos tipos de test, el envío y análisis de muestras en laboratorios acreditados por la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (AMA), y los criterios de selección de jugadores. Además, se profundizó en temas relevantes como el proceso de Solicitud de Autorización de Uso Terapéutico (AUT), los riesgos asociados a la contaminación de suplementos y alimentos, y las obligaciones relacionadas con la localización de los jugadores para controles fuera de competencia. Esta instancia reafirma el compromiso de la CONMEBOL con la salud, la seguridad y el rendimiento de las selecciones sudamericanas, promoviendo estándares médicos y antidopaje de excelencia, y acompañando de manera permanente a los equipos en su camino hacia las máximas competencias internacionales. CONMEBOL.com

Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetings Mail us with your questions and answers “What’s the furthest a team has gone in Europe while being relegated in the same season?” wonders Matt Reilly. This question was probably asked in reference to Tottenham, who were still in the Champions League at the time, but it’s still relevant to some of this year’s quarter-finalists. Nottingham Forest are three points above the relegation places in the Premier League; Fiorentina only have a five-point cushion in Serie A. Real Zaragoza 2001-02, first round; 2007-08, first round Alavés 2002-03, second round Celta Vigo 2006-07, last 16 Real Zaragoza 2007-08, first round Real Betis 2013-14, last 16 Espanyol 2019-20, last 32 Blackburn Rovers 1998-99, Uefa Cup first round Bradford City 2000-01, Intertoto semi-final Ipswich Town 2001-02, Uefa Cup third round Ruda Hvezda Brno 1960-61, Cup Winners’ Cup Dynamo Zilina 1961-62, Cup Winners’ Cup Espanyol 1961-62. Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Napoli 1962-63, Cup Winners’ Cup Bayern Munich 1962-63, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1. FC Magdeburg 1965-66, Cup Winners’ Cup Lyn 1968-69, Cup Winners’ Cup Beroe Stara Zagora 1973-74, Cup Winners’ Cup Real Betis 1977-78, Cup Winners’ Cup Bologna 1990-91, Uefa Cup First round Artmedia Bratislavia (2-2 away, 3-1 home) Group stage Sparta Prague (2-0 away), Zulte Waregem (6-2 home), Ajax (2-0 away), Austria Wien (1-0 home) Last 32 Livorno (2-1 away, 2-0 home) Last 16 Maccabi Haifa (0-0 away, 4-0 home) Quarter-final Benfica (3-2 home, 0-0 away) Semi-final Werder Bremen (3-0 home, 2-1 away) Final Sevilla 2-2 (1-3 pens)

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…

Sweden faced Poland in the finals of UEFAs FIFA World Cup qualification playoffs, and the match ended in a decisive 3-2 win for the hosts after an entertaining battle. Sweden earned a long-awaited return to the World Cup following their absence in the most recent edition; back in 2018, they reached the quarter-finals. Poland have […] The post Sweden Vs Poland [3-2] – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Playoff Final – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

The decision followed five straight losses, including friendly defeats to Austria (5-1 on Friday) and Germany (2-1 on Monday).

The expansion of this summer’s 48-team tournament mean Tuesday’s games will be the best we see until the round of 16 Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here Live in a World Cup host city? Tell us your stories There is always a slightly odd rhythm to the World Cup. The final round of qualifying games is almost invariably more exciting than the early games at the tournament itself, and now with 32 teams making it through the group stage and into the knockout rounds, that is likely to be even more true for the 2026 edition. Those final qualifiers in November were thrilling and meaningful – Troy Parrott’s hat-trick! Scotland scoring two absurdly good goals in the same game! DR Congo beating Nigeria on penalties as bottles rained down from the stands! Honduras failing to score against Costa Rica! – and Tuesday will be too as 12 teams battle for the six remaining slots. But for those not involved in World Cup playoffs, there is an unsatisfying phoniness to the friendlies they must play instead, with experimental line-ups and weary players going through glorified training exercises. While it’s never good to be letting in five goals, neither the USA nor Ghana should be too concerned about the defeats to Belgium or Austria.

In Round 2 of the Hana Bank K League 1 season, unbeaten Gwangju FC take on yet-to-win Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, unbeaten Bucheon FC 1995 host a returning-to-action Ulsan HD, yet-to-win but still unbeaten Daejeon Hana Citizen entertain Gimcheon Sangmu, while Pohang Steelers welcome Incheon United to the Steel Yard for their home opener in what will be seen as the pick of the action. Match of the Round: Unbeaten Start vs. Yet to Win Gwangju FC vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors In Round 3, unbeaten Gwangju FC will face Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, who are still looking for their first win of the season. In the last five meetings between the two teams, though, Jeonbuk hold the advantage with two wins, two draws, and one loss. Home side Gwangju currently have a record of one win and one draw. In Round 1 against Jeju SK, they failed to secure victory despite having a man advantage after Italo's red card. However, in Round 2 against Incheon United, they found the back of the net three times, first through Choi Kyung-rok, followed by and a brace from Shin Chang-mu. Thanks to a penalty save by goalkeeper Kim Kyeong-min just before the final whistle and deep into added time, Gwangju secured a 3–2 win. Shin Chang-mu has been particularly impressive this season, recording two goals and five key passes and playing a central role in the team’s attack under new head coach Lee Jung-kyu. Gwangju will be aiming to maintain their early momentum, despite hosting last season's champions. Jeonbuk, on the other hand, have had a somewhat sluggish start to the season. They lost 3-2 at home to Bucheon FC 1995 in Round 1 and drew 1-1 with Gimcheon Sangmu in Round 2, meaning they are still searching for their first win of the season. Having conceded goals in both matches, defensive stability seems to be an issue following key departures from the back line. On a positive note, Lee Dong-jun has scored two goals this season, starting the new season as he ended the last. Midfielder Maeng Seong-ung has also been active on both ends of the pitch, recording a 93.9% pass success rate and 13 successful tackles. Jeonbuk will be looking to turn their early-season form around by claiming their first victory of the season. Both teams began the new season under new head coaches, making this the first meeting between Gwangju’s Lee Jung-kyu and Jeonbuk’s Chung Jung-yong. Watch live with English commentary: here Team of the Round: Rebellious Bucheon Bucheon FC 1995 drew 1–1 with Daejeon Hana Citizen in Round 2. After defeating defending champions Jeonbuk 3-2 on their K League 1 bow, they followed it up with apoint against last season’s runners-up Daejeon. Bucheon have been steadily collecting points with impressive performances early in their first season after promotion. The player leading Bucheon’s rise is Jefferson Galego. After registering two goals and one assist in the opening match, Galego also converted a penalty against Daejeon, bringing his tally to three goals and one assist in just two games. Last season, he scored six and assisted four in 28 K League 2 matches, including the promotion playoffs. This season in K League 1, he has shown even sharper attacking ability, raising expectations for a career-best year. Defensively, veteran Baek Dong-gyu anchors the back line, forming a compact defensive block with Hong Sung-wook and Patrick William, demonstrating solid organization. Veteran midfielder Yoon Bit-garam, who joined Bucheon this season, has also quickly integrated into the team and is contributing both offensively and defensively. With a strong team structure early in the season, Bucheon are determined to continue their unbeaten run in this round as well. This weekend they host Ulsan HD. Watch live with English commentary: here Player of the Round: Debut Goal Tranziska Pohang Steelers earned a point with a 1-1 draw against Gimcheon in the season opener. In that match, Jakob Tranziska stood out by scoring on his K League debut, signaling a promising season ahead. Tranziska is a forward standing at 189 cm tall, and despite being only 23 years old, he has experience of playing several European leagues, including Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, before joining Pohang this season. Coming on as a substitute in the second half against Gimcheon, Tranziska energized Pohang's attack with his work rate and link-up play, and scored a point-securing equalizer in the 55th minute. Tranziska is a versatile attacker capable of playing both as a central striker and as a winger. With Jorge Teixeira sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Tranziska’s quick adaptation has become a major boost for manager Park Tae-ha. Strong in duels and with bold dribbling, Tranziska will be one to watch this weekend. Watch live with English commentary: here 2026 K League 1 Round 3 Fixtures Gwangju FC vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - Saturday, March 14, 2:00 PM [ENG] Daejeon Hana Citizen vs. Gimcheon Sangmu - Saturday, March 14, 4:30 PM [ENG] Bucheon FC 1995 vs. Ulsan HD - Sunday, March 15, 2:00 PM [ENG] Jeju SK vs. FC Seoul - Sunday, March 15, 2:00 PM Gangwon FC vs. FC Anyang - Sunday, March 15, 4:30 PM Pohang Steelers vs. Incheon United - Sunday, March 15, 4:30 PM [ENG] via K League press release Where to Watch Watch live on TV.KLeague.com, English commentary provided where indicated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by K LEAGUE International (@kleagueintl.official)

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland-Israel debacle plus the weather lays waste to games across the country in the League of Ireland. Republic of Ireland learn their fate in the UEFA Nations League B3, drawn alongside Austria, Kosovo and Israel, with fixtures now confirmed. The Boys in Green begin with a September away double-header in Kosovo and Israel, before October clashes at the Aviva Stadium. Boycott calls grow louder as former Ireland international Eoin Doyle urges action over the Israel fixtures. Bohemians COO Daniel Lambert says the Football Association of Ireland, fans and players should not be put in this position. The42’s Gavin Cooney explains why UEFA ultimately hold the financial power in the debate. Stormy conditions threaten another chaotic night in the League of Ireland, with multiple pitch inspections across the country. Drogheda United host Waterford at Sullivan & Lambe Park after late drama on opening weekend. Dundalk could debut Tyreke Wilson against Derry City, as James McClean continues his return to domestic action. First Division focus as Wexford FC, UCD and Cobh Ramblers aim to get their campaigns up and running despite the weather. Cork City begin life back in the second tier with a Munster derby against Treaty United, as Seani Maguire targets promotion. Arsenal drop points in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw at Brentford, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side four clear of Manchester City. Keith Andrews’ Brentford remain in the European hunt and are boosted by Igor Thiago signing a new long-term deal. Glen Whelan prepares to lead Wigan Athletic into the FA Cup spotlight against Arsenal at the Emirates. Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill is set for a dual role at Blackburn Rovers, while Dean Brennan receives a nine-game ban and Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior prepares for an emotional return to Hull. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Roger Hannah & Jim Duffy join Gordon Duncan as they look ahead to Glasgow's big two European clashes against Sturm Graz & FC Braga. Our senior reporter Gabriel Antoniazzi is in Austria with the latest including Russell Martins comments on young Gers fans abusing him. Jordan and WIlliam are calling out nepotism on reports that Kevin Thelwell's son may be joining the backroom team at Ibrox while Celtic fan Paul is ready to throw his season ticket away. Plus in form Roger comes up against Hearts supporter Jason on Beat the Pundit and it's a Newcastle x Scotland question on the Full Time Teaser. Twitter: https://x.com/ClydeSSB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1 Check out our YouTube channel & subscribe via: https://www.youtube.com/@Clyde1SSB Previous shows: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/

Austria’s World Cup qualifier against Cyprus was halted after a sinkhole opened on the pitch. The game eventually resumed, with Marcel Sabitzer’s penalty sealing a 1-0 win.

Ahead of Plymouth Argyle's FA Cup tie with Manchester City, Jules meets their inspirational manager Miron Muslic. They chat about his early life when his family fled Bosnia to live in Austria, they discuss his sporting heroes, and he shares his thoughts on facing Pep Guardiola. Meanwhile, Joe has been to Arsenal to interview Gabriel Martinelli - the Brazilian winger discusses how it feels to pull on the famous yellow shirt for his country and how he always dreamed of playing in the Premier League. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, search for ‘One on One from Sky Sports’ and give us a follow, so you don’t miss an episode. Don’t forget, as well as listening to us, you can also watch all our interviews across our Sky Sports YouTube channels. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Austrian footballer Matthias Sindelar was one of the greats of the game but his mysterious death in 1939 at the age of just 35 became a hugely contested issue in the darkest era of Austrian history. Was he murdered because he objected to the Nazis? Did he chose to end his life unable to countenance living under Hitler? Or was he the victim of a tragic accident? And what role had his girlfriend Camilla Castagnola, found dead alongside him, played? Join Jonathan and Rob as they separate fact from fiction in the life of a lesser known great…. Our finale is out on Friday! If you're enjoying the It Was What It Was, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary travels to Spain to talk to Bernat Mosquera again. Bernat currently works in Austria with LASK and has also worked at two Spainish tiers and in China, as well as the aspect of individual development. He discusses the complexity of Positional Play, along with ideas on how coaches can teach it more effectively in their own environments. Check out Bernat's new Final Third Course here: https://modern-coach-hub.teachable.com/p/final-third-actions You can follow Bernat here: www.linkedin.com/in/bernat-mosquera/

Dan spoke to European Football expert Kevin Hatchard to find out more about Liverpool’s latest signing, the European fixtures and Stefan Bajcetic’s loan move to Austria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan chat about Turkey’s 2-1 win over Austria, which will send Ralf Rangnick’s side home even though they were being tipped to go far (03:00). They also chat about the Netherlands’ impressive 3-0 win over Romania (12:17), before looking ahead to the quarterfinals, including Spain vs. Germany and whether England will have to change things for the Switzerland game. p.s. Don’t forget to preorder the new Stadio merch here! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clayton and James conclude their coverage of the last 16 at The European Championship with discussion on last night's games and how Matchday 4 concluded in Euro Fantasy, and for James that included a Cody Gakpo captaincy haul. Will Wildcards now be activated or not? The Netherlands were dominant in beating Romania and in pouring rain in Leipzig well fancied Austria were beaten by Turkey. There's tactical detail on both last night's victors and if others should fear them later in the tournament. Or do they need to find another gear to win this tournament? Plus, there's reflection on just why many really enjoyed last night's later game despite technical qualities being short of some other nations and there's an overview of the final 8. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The People's Poll Podcast with Suj, vote for your choice of topic on Twitter before 430pm BST https://x.com/PlanetFPLPod/status/1808439104796844104 Today on Patreon: The Transfer Window Show and The Euro Goals Review For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-july-107229643 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #EuroFantasy #Euro2024 #EuropeanChampionship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austria vs Turkey…. how were there only three goals? Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to celebrate Brassell’s brave boys making it through to the quarter final after one of the best games at the tournament so far. Elsewhere, Luke heaps praise onto Cody Gakpo and we try work out whether Neil Warnock is behind the rise of the xG phenomenon. Plus, Marcus states his intentions to buy a Man United season ticket now that Tom Heaton has signed a new one year extension. Let's go! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Rob Stone, unpack another full day of action. In the Euros Round of 16 the Netherlands came alive and booked their ticket to the quarterfinals with a 3-0 win. The Dutch’s Donyell Malen recorded the first multi-goal performance of the tournament. Türkiye continues their Cinderella story, scoring the fastest goal in a Euro knockout stage match and advancing past Austria. On the Copa América side, Brazil and Colombia faced off to decide who would top the group. The two teams split the points, and both advanced to the quarterfinals. The guys also shared their final thoughts on the USMNT not making it out of the group, as well as the future of the squad. (4:21) To wrap the show, Alexi answers the question, could any players from the 1994 USMNT team make this 2024 roster. (25:30) Presented by Zillow #Zillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo's joined in the studio by JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke to wrap up the last two round of 16 clashes at Euro 2024. We begin with events in Leipzig - as Turkey hung on to progress to the quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years thanks to a stunning last-gasp save from goalkeeper Mert Gunok in their 2-1 win over Austria. Michael Cox stops by with his on the whistle thoughts on a rainy night in Saxony. Earlier in the evening, the Netherlands confirmed safe passage to the last eight as they ultimately cruised to a 3-0 victory over Romania in Munich. Seb Stafford-Bloor gives us his match report - and a shoe update! Then it's all eyes on Friday and Saturday's incredibly intriguing quarterfinal ties. Portuguese journalist David Novo's on the line to reflect on the Ronaldo saga and the role he could play against France on Friday night... Produced by Lucy Oliva. Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Austria 1-2 Turkey with Michael Cox (03.15) • PART 2: Romania 0-3 Netherlands with Seb Stafford Bloor (15.40) • PART 3a: Spain v Germany preview (27.00) • PART 3b: Portugal v France preview with David Novo (31.10) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Ronaldo holding Portugal back? Was Mert Günok’s last minute save for Turkey against Austria the best ever at a Europeans Championships? Have the Netherlands finally started to show glimpses of what they’re capable of? Gary, Alan and Micah look back at the Round of 16 matches and see who came out on top in their predictions for this round. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices