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Manuel Ugarte Undergoes Knee Surgery Following World Cup Injury
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte underwent a surgical procedure on his knee after sustaining an injury during the World Cup.
France Exit World Cup Semifinals as Didier Deschamps Era Concludes
The Didier Deschamps era ended abruptly following a shock World Cup semifinal defeat against Spain.
Lionel Scaloni Defends Argentina Play Style Ahead of England Semifinal
Manager Lionel Scaloni dismissed criticism regarding his team's performance before the Argentina vs. England FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Spain vs France: Oyarzabal and Porro Score in 2-0 World Cup Semifinal Win
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro to reach their first final since 2010.
Thomas Tuchel Weighs Man-Marking Lionel Messi for World Cup Semifinal
England coach Thomas Tuchel is evaluating a man-marking strategy to neutralize Lionel Messi during the upcoming World Cup semifinal against Argentina.
De la Fuente Praises Spain After World Cup Semifinal Win Over France
Luis de la Fuente confirmed Spain is feeling unbeatable after securing a 2-0 win against France to reach the World Cup final.
Mbappé Questions Tactics After France Falls 2-0 to Spain in Semifinal
Kylian Mbappé criticized Didier Deschamps' tactical approach following France's 2-0 defeat against Spain on Tuesday.
Robert Lewandowski Joins Chicago Fire After Four Seasons at Barcelona
New Chicago Fire signing Robert Lewandowski confirmed he would not play for another European club following his four-season tenure at Barcelona.
Matt Freese USMNT Backlash: Goalkeeper 'Hurt' After 4-1 Loss to Belgium
Goalkeeper Matt Freese addressed the 4-1 Round of 16 defeat against Belgium that ended the American World Cup run.
Deschamps Cites Technical Failures in 2-0 France Loss to Spain
Didier Deschamps admitted his squad lacked the technical proficiency required to win following a 2-0 France loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinals.
Spain Reaches 2026 World Cup Final with 2-0 Victory Over France
Spain secured a 2-0 win against France to reach the 2026 World Cup final following goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
Argentina Faces England in Atlanta for World Cup Semifinal Clash
Argentina, ranked second in the world, enters the World Cup semifinals against England in Atlanta, drawing on the legacy of Diego Maradona’s 1986 performance.
Spain Ends France’s World Cup Streak with 2-0 Semifinal Victory in Arlington
Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup semifinal behind goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
Napoli Coach Allegri Targets Three Trophies After Missing Top Four With Milan
New Napoli coach Allegri signed a three-year contract in July following a season where his AC Milan side dropped to fifth place on the final matchday.
Manchester United Sign Youri Tielemans for $47M After Triggering Release Clause
Manchester United have secured midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for $47 million following his two-goal performance against Senegal.
Alexis Mac Allister Cites Premier League Edge Ahead of England Clash
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister believes his tenure with Liverpool provides a tactical advantage for the upcoming fixture against England in Atlanta.
France and Spain Meet in High-Stakes World Cup Competition
France and Spain face off in a soccer match with significant World Cup implications as live updates track the progress of this international meeting.
Arsenal Confirm $22.8M Leandro Trossard Transfer Agreement with Besiktas
Arsenal has announced a $22.8M deal with Besiktas for the transfer of winger Leandro Trossard.
Harry Kane Eyes World Cup Final as England vs Argentina Rivalry Resumes
Captain Harry Kane labels the England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal as big as it gets while the Three Lions aim to end a 60-year trophy drought.
Balogun: Trump Intervention in Red Card Suspension Caused USMNT Controversy
Monaco forward Folarin Balogun admitted his overturned red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina created 'nerves' before the United States lost to Belgium.
Xabi Alonso Chelsea Manager Debut: Spaniard Explains Timing of Liverpool Snub
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed his move to Stamford Bridge was about timings after Liverpool sacked Arne Slot two weeks after his arrival.
Lamine Yamal Faces France in World Cup Semifinal After 90-Minute Shifts
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal prepares for a World Cup semifinal against France in Arlington, Texas, having logged one goal in six tournament appearances.
Kane Cites England Squad Togetherness Following 2-1 Extra-Time Victory
Captain Harry Kane dismissed rumors of a rift after Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 2-1 win against Norway to reach the World Cup semifinals.
Gianni Infantino IOC Complaint Alleges Neutrality Breach in Balogun Case
A formal Gianni Infantino IOC complaint cites five clear breaches of political neutrality, including the suspension of Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.