- 5d ago
Bournemouth and Sunderland draw AC Milan in Europa League league phase
The Monaco draw placed Bournemouth at home against Milan and sent Sunderland to San Siro, while Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces former club Lyon.
- Aug 11
Turkish journalist detained under disinformation law for reporting Musiala transfer to Galatasaray
Turkish sports journalist Burhan Can Terzi was briefly detained by Istanbul police on 10 August 2026 for reporting that Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala was transferring to Galatasaray, in the first application of Turkey's 2022 disinformation law to sports journalism.
- Aug 10
Bezos-led consortium nears deal for one-third stake in Liverpool FC at £4.4 billion valuation
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is close to acquiring about one-third of Liverpool FC in a deal valuing the club at roughly £4.4 billion, Sky News reported on 10 August.
- Aug 4
Mohamed Salah signs two-year Trabzonspor deal worth €17m per season after Liverpool exit
Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor on a free transfer, earning €17 million per season plus a 20% share of merchandise sales under his name, after nine years at Liverpool.
- Jul 26
Arsenal pursue Vinicius Jr with 160m euro price tag, Liverpool target Barcola and Guimaraes deadline looms – transfer gossip
Arsenal are exploring a move for Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr with a reported price of 160m euros, while PSG want £145m for Bradley Barcola. Arsenal also accelerate talks for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes.
- Jul 8
Argentina erase two-goal deficit in 11 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2, advance to World Cup quarterfinals amid VAR fury
Lionel Messi missed a penalty, then broke down in tears after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final 11 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals, where Switzerland await.
- Jul 8
Argentina stuns Egypt with three-goal comeback, teammate confirms this is Messi's last World Cup
Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final 13 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16, and Lautaro Martinez revealed afterwards that the tournament is Lionel Messi's last.
- Jul 7
FIFA refereeing chief rejects Egypt's claims of bias in Argentina's World Cup comeback win
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of favouritism after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina, saying match officials acted with complete independence, while Egypt demanded the referee's exclusion from the World Cup.
- Jul 4
Egypt reaches first World Cup round of 16 after penalty shootout win over Australia, goalkeeper substitution backfires
A late goalkeeper substitution by Australia coach Tony Popovic failed to deliver as Egypt won a penalty shootout 4-2 in Dallas, reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
- Jun 28
Iran denied late winner by VAR as Egypt draw 1-1; Team Melli awaits last-16 fate
Iran came within centimetres of a historic World Cup knockout berth only to see a stoppage-time goal ruled out by VAR against already-qualified Egypt on Friday, leaving their last-16 hopes dependent on other results.
- Jun 28
Egypt draws 1-1 with Iran to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history
A late VAR-offside decision denying Iran a winner at Lumen Field sends the Pharaohs through to face Australia on 3 July.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 16 in historic debut as Belgium, Spain, Senegal also advance
First-time World Cup participants Cape Verde secured a remarkable spot in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top their group and Spain edged out Uruguay.
- Jun 27
Late drama leaves Iran in limbo: disallowed goal, Taremi’s fury, and Salah’s scare
Iran thought they had secured a late winner, but VAR and Szymon Marciniak ruled it out for offside. Captain Mehdi Taremi then accused FIFA and the United States of trying to eliminate his team.
- Jun 27
Egypt advances past group stage for first time as Iran awaits fate after dramatic 1-1 draw
Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a 1-1 draw with Iran on Friday, while a stoppage-time Iranian goal was disallowed by VAR, leaving Iran's fate to be decided by Saturday's remaining group matches.
- Jun 27
Belgium crush New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G and advance at 2026 World Cup
Kevin De Bruyne orchestrated Belgium's 5-1 demolition of New Zealand, with Leandro Trossard netting twice as the Red Devils leapfrogged Egypt on goal difference to claim top spot in Group G.
- Jun 25
Rainbow flags, anti-regime protests and a 1-1 draw define Egypt-Iran World Cup Pride Match in Seattle
Egypt and Iran played out a 1-1 draw in a World Cup group match designated Seattle's 'Pride Match,' with rainbow flags and anti-regime protests turning the Lumen Field precinct into a cacophony of competing causes.
- Jun 22
World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun Uruguay with historic first goal in 2-2 draw, while Egypt ends 92-year wait for victory
Cape Verde, a nation of half a million, scored its first ever World Cup goal and held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami, while Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for its first tournament win since 1934.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, Spain cruises past Saudi Arabia, Belgium frustrated by Iran in World Cup group stage
World Cup debutant Cape Verde followed its goalless draw with Spain by holding Uruguay 2-2 in Miami, while Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and ten-man Belgium was held 0-0 by Iran.
- Jun 15
Lukaku’s instant impact rescues Belgium as Egypt own goal forces Group G draw
Romelu Lukaku’s immediate off‑the‑bench pressure forced a 66th‑minute own goal by Egypt’s Mohamed Hany, earning Belgium a 1‑1 draw after Emam Ashour’s first‑half stunner in Seattle.
- Jun 15
Belgium draws 1-1 with Egypt in World Cup group opener after late own goal rescues Red Devils
Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group 7 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Egyptians took a first-half lead through Ashour's powerful strike, but a second-half own goal forced by Romelu Lukaku salvaged a point for the Red Devils.
