Iraola Vows to Stick to Style as Liverpool Head Coach
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola insists he will not compromise his attacking philosophy, urging players to use Anfield's atmosphere as a 'massive advantage' to reconnect with fans.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola insists he will not compromise his attacking philosophy, urging players to use Anfield's atmosphere as a 'massive advantage' to reconnect with fans.
Gareth Southgate's friends sense he feels undervalued two years after leaving the England job, as his dream of managing Manchester United appears to close with Michael Carrick's appointment.
Wayne Rooney honored his bet after Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals, rowing along the Hudson River in New York as promised to Erling Haaland.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has urged referee Slavko Vincic to be vigilant against Argentina's gamesmanship in Sunday's World Cup final, citing past controversies.
England manager Thomas Tuchel keeps his job despite semi-final defeat, but 16 other managers have been sacked or left their posts during the 2026 World Cup, including Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto Martinez.
Three England players complained privately to Thomas Tuchel after the 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina, criticizing his defensive tactics.
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty for improving his lie at The Open, dropping him from T2 to T5. He voiced frustration on social media but confirmed he will continue playing.
JJ Gabriel will not make his Manchester United debut against Wrexham on July 18, 2026, as he is omitted from the 26-man squad. The 15-year-old trained one-on-one with Jack Hunter instead.
Lionel Scaloni says Spain have an unfair advantage in the World Cup final due to extra recovery time and FIFA forcing Argentina to train in sweltering heat shortly after arrival.
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Kylian Mbappe left a love-heart emoji on Marcus Rashford's Instagram post after France beat England in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. The pair will face off again in the 2026 third-place playoff.
Spain captain Rodri says his team must be more eager to win than afraid of losing in Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, while Lamine Yamal has been declared fit.
Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, banned for 19 months after a positive meldonium test, hints at a return via Instagram. His appeal at CAS could reduce or overturn the four-year ban.
Lucas Herbert avoids penalty at The Open after his caddie used a rangefinder; R&A confirms device had no battery, so no rules were broken.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino meets with the White House over Canadian wildfire smog in New York ahead of the World Cup final, as experts warn breathing the air is like smoking 10 cigarettes.
Mateo Pulcini, the only Argentine at The Open, copied Enzo Fernández's goal celebration after a 40-foot putt, but fans cheered instead of jeering, easing fears of crowd trouble at Royal Birkdale.
England lost 2-1 to Argentina after conceding two late goals in the World Cup semi-final. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions are blamed for the collapse, with pundits questioning his tactical decisions.
Spain have equalled the longest unbeaten run by a European team at 37 matches, but face Argentina who are on a 14-match winning streak in the World Cup final.
Argentina and Spain face off in the 23rd World Cup final. How much do you remember about the previous 22 finals? Take the quiz by Richard Foster.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler impressed LIV Golf star Travis Smyth during their practice round at The Open, leaving Smyth demoralised but motivated by the precision of Scheffler's iron play.
68% of ECHO readers say Jordan Pickford is not to blame for England's World Cup semi-final defeat, despite criticism from Jude Bellingham and pundits like Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.
Gary Neville has hit back at Cristian Romero after the defender called him 'stupid' for describing Romero and Lisandro Martinez as the 'best worst centre-halves in the world'.
Didier Deschamps rejected a request from France players for a night out before their World Cup third-place game against England on Saturday, as he wants to avoid back-to-back defeats.
Thomas Tuchel reveals he told England substitutes to 'play higher' during World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina, pushing back at claims he ordered a defensive approach.
Rory McIlroy tees off at 10:09am BST on day two of the Open, aiming to recover from a frustrating +2 first round that left him tied 85th and seven strokes behind leader Jackson Suber.
Open Championship caddies earn a base weekly retainer of £1,150-£3,100 plus bonuses. A winning caddie gets 10% of the champion's £2.4m prize (£240,000). Rory McIlroy's caddie Harry Diamond earns over £1m annually.
World Cup star Leon Goretzka's extreme body transformation in 2020 shocked fans as he went from a slender six-foot-two frame to a muscular tank, with his biceps tearing his jersey during a Champions League match.
Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken admits he would have preferred more European opponents in pre-season, but Rayo Vallecano's visit provides a Champions League tune-up ahead of the Sturm Graz qualifier.
Callum Osmand wants to be more than the man who scored Celtic's title-clinching goal against Hearts, aiming for consistent performances and main man status at Parkhead.
England legend John Terry has tipped Spain to win the World Cup final against Argentina, citing their defensive strength and left-side dominance despite Messi's magic.