On Thursday evening, we found out which teams would be competing in a one-legged all-or-nothing World Cup playoff tie, following the conclusion of exciting battles in Europe, before two intercontinental showdowns in North America. European Playoffs The action kicked off at 5 p.m. UK time with Turkey taking on Romania, with a second-half goal from […]

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Como are no longer a novelty story. Under Cesc Fàbregas, they are quickly becoming one of the most impressive and coherent sides in Serie A, and their 5-0 victory over Pisa only reinforced that growing belief. There is a clarity to everything Como do. Their structure is obvious, their patterns of play are well drilled, […]

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By Louis Smith. Arthur Elias has named his Brazil squad ahead of the upcoming FIFA Series, set to be played in Cuiabá. Brazil will face South Korea, Zambia, and Canada as they continue their preparations for a home World Cup. After a dominant 5–0 victory over Portugal in December, Brazil began 2026 in strong fashion […]

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By Ben McFadyean. Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke is known for speaking his mind, and in a 2025/26 season that is set to end trophyless, he has all too often cut a frustrated figure. Although the club currently sits in second, there is a nine-point gulf between them and Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich, which is […]

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By Louis Smith. International fixtures will get underway for the first time in 2026, with all 10 South American nations in action as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup, now just a few months away. There will be particular attention on Bolivia, who are set to compete in a play-off as they aim to reach […]

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