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FIFA World Cup Sees Notable Disappointments as Teams Exit Early The FIFA World Cup is made of beautiful stories and… DISAPPOINTMENTS. In that context, several players and national teams bow out of the tournament with their heads down.For you, what is the BIGGEST disappointment? Check out a Top 10 below and comment!One of the favorites, Germany could have won their FIFTH title and matched Brazil. But they fell to Paraguay (third place in the group stage) as early as the Round of 32.Messi’s strike partnersArgentina reached the final, largely thanks to Messi. Lautaro Martínez scored only three goals in seven…

Real Madrid Faces Uncertainty Over Star Trio’s Future Despite going two back-to-back seasons without any major trophy, Real Madrid have undeniable quality in the team that ranks among the best in Europe.Their attacking trifecta of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr is something every club in Europe can only dream about.AdvertisementDespite that, Real Madrid have had limited success even as these players individually have performed superbly, as evident in the recently concluded FIFA World Cup.Doubts growing over the suitability of the trioMbappe and Vinicius Jr. have lacked the synergy. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)According to journalist Ramon Alvarez, there…

Everton Signs Defender Hannah Blundell PermanentlyEverton has finalized the permanent signing of defender Hannah Blundell, as announced earlier today via a post on their official club website.The 32-year-old full-back joins the club on a free transfer after a successful loan spell during the latter half of last season.Blundell initially joined Everton on loan from Manchester United in January, making 10 appearances and contributing to the club’s eighth-place finish in the Barclays Women’s Super League.Following her permanent move to Everton, Blundell expressed her joy, stating, “I am really happy. It is a proud moment for me and my family, and is…

Luca Moore Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Crewe Alexandra Midfielder Luca Moore has signed a new two-year contract with Crewe Alexandra.Moore was part of the youth set-up at Birmingham City before joining The Railwaymen, where he has made 11 first-team appearances.AdvertisementThe 20-year-old made his senior debut in the EFL Trophy in October 2024 before his Football League bow in February last year.He joins strikers Adrien Thibaut and Josh March, along with midfielder Conor Thomas, in penning new deals with Crewe this summer.

Tottenham Makes Early Move for Benfica’s Andreas Schjelderup Amid High Price TagTottenham Hotspur is actively pursuing a young and talented attacker as they look to enhance their offensive options in wide areas. Reports from TeamTalk confirm that Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup is under consideration, although the Portuguese club has set a high price for his services. Early discussions have taken place, but Benfica’s stance is firm: any potential deal will require a significant financial commitment.AdvertisementBenfica has reportedly made it clear that they will not entertain any offers below €80 million (£68 million / $91 million) for the Norwegian player. This…

Roma Aims to Finalize Deal for Crysencio Summerville Amid High Expectations The negotiations for Crysencio Summerville are entering their hottest day.Roma have chosen the Dutch winger from West Ham as a key target to bolster Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack and are now trying to close out a deal that has reached its decisive stage.AdvertisementAn agreement with the player has been reached, but the sticking point remains with the English club, who continue to demand a very high fee for him to leave.Today, July 20, we’ll be following all the live updates on the Summerville-Roma negotiations: the potential white smoke, contacts…

Hearts Finalize Signing of Forest Green Rovers Captain Laurent MendyHearts have agreed a deal to sign Forest Green Rovers captain Laurent Mendy.The midfielder has been on the Tynecastle side’s wanted list for the past two transfer windows, with the club having had a bid turned down in January.AdvertisementHowever, a deal has now finally been struck for the 29-year-old French-born player, who is set to become Hearts’ 10th summer signing.Mendy joined Forest Green in 2025 from Macclesfield and played 47 games last season for the English National League side.Talks regarding personal terms are now under way as Hearts prepare for the…

Former England Footballer Kevin Keegan Passes Away at 75Kevin Keegan, the former England footballer and manager who became a legendary figure at both Liverpool and Newcastle United, has died at the age of 75.In January, Keegan’s family announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer and would begin treatment. In June, he revealed he was battling stage four cancer and expressed his desire to attend a match at Newcastle’s St James’ Park to bid farewell.AdvertisementA statement released by the Keegan family on Monday confirmed his passing, which occurred seven weeks after he disclosed his stage four diagnosis, while surrounded by…

Kylian Mbappé Wins 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with Record-Equalling Performance Kylian Mbappé has won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with a record-equalling 10 goals, becoming the first player in history to claim the award twice.A Record-Equalling HaulMbappé’s 10-goal return matches the single-tournament tally Gerd Müller posted in 1970 – a figure that stood as the highest-scoring return for 56 years until this summer. Only Just Fontaine, with 13 goals for France in 1958, has ever scored more in a single World Cup; and Sánder Kocsis, who scored 11 for Hungary in 1954, have also bettered it in prior…

Premier League Teams Finalize Preseason Schedule for 2026-27 The Premier League preseason for the 2026-27 season is in full flow, and we are here to help you keep track of the schedule and results ahead of the new season.MORE — Final Premier League table, 2025-26 seasonAdvertisementBelow you will find the full preseason schedule for all 20 Premier League teams, complete with the latest scores and results.Premier League preseason schedule 2026-27Arsenal1 August v Girona (A)5 August v Real Betis (Dublin) 9 August v Borussia Dortmund (H)16 August FA Community Shield v Man City (Cardiff)Aston Villa21 July v Walsall (A)25 July v…