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Brian Barry-Murphy Prepares Cardiff City for Pre-Season Clash at Cork City Cardiff City continue their pre-season campaign against Cork City this Tuesday at 19:45 BST. Manager Brian Barry-Murphy acknowledges that his squad faces significant work before competitive football returns next month. Barry-Murphy will lead the Bluebirds in his home city as they take on a Cork side currently sitting at the top of the League of Ireland First Division, the nation’s second tier. While the summer schedule remains in its early stages, Cardiff hopes for an improved performance at Turner’s Cross Stadium following their lost 6-0 to Danish side FC…

Kylian Mbappé Cleared to Play for France in World Cup Semifinal French superstar Kylian Mbappé has scored 20 World Cup goals in 20 World Cup appearances. He is set to return to the pitch on Tuesday against Spain in the 2026 World Cup, according to his manager, Didier Deschamps, who told reporters that Mbappé is “100%” ready for the semifinal match.Mbappé left France’s quarterfinal victory over Morocco last week in the 77th minute with what Deschamps described as a “minor ankle injury,” per The Athletic. While the 27-year-old downplayed the injury after the match, fans and observers have monitored his…

World Cup Semifinals Feature Elite Clash Between France and Spain ARLINGTON, Texas — Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks brought joy and revelation. Mexico reintroduced the world to the wonders of Azteca. The U.S. performed with energy, excitement and elegance … until it all ended abruptly and horrifically. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić made curtain calls. Brazil, Germany and Uruguay tottered and crashed. Egypt left furious and shattered. Morocco showed 2022 was no fluke. A tip of the cap to Curaçao’s Blue Wave, Ivory Coast’s Elephants and Panama’s Canaleros. Dutch fans danced left and right, Norwegians rowed into our hearts and the…

Deschamps expects spectacular clash as France meet Spain in World Cup semi-final France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a “spectacular” semi-final when his side takes on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas on Tuesday.Spain beat France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 on their way to being crowned European champions before defeating Les Bleus in a nine-goal last-four thriller in the Nations League last year.”The past is in the past,” said Deschamps, who is stepping down at the end of the tournament after 14 years in charge.”They [Spain] did win in the past but I am looking…

Harry Kane insists England squad remains united ahead of World Cup semi-final England captain Harry Kane says the squad are “completely together” before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina after Jude Bellingham questioned Thomas Tuchel’s assessment of their performance against Norway.They secured a place in the final four with a draining 2-1 win against Norway in the Miami heat on Saturday, and now face a match in Atlanta on Wednesday (20:00 BST) against the defending world champions, who saw off Switzerland 3-1.Speaking on the pitch straight after the Norway match, Tuchel said England “got lucky”, and that he was “not…

Didier Deschamps names Spain as favorites for World Cup 2026 semi-final Didier Deschamps insists that Spain enters the World Cup 2026 semi-final against his France side as the favorites, while predicting a spectacular encounter in Dallas.France currently top the world rankings and many observers have identified them as the best team in the tournament so far. However, Spain holds recent pedigree, having won Euro 2024—where they defeated France in the semi-finals—and having also beaten Deschamps’ side in last year’s Nations League.Deschamps has maintained throughout the World Cup that Spain are the likely winners, a stance he holds despite France winning…

Xabi Alonso Takes Charge at Chelsea Amid Pressure for Immediate Success The cycle begins anew at Chelsea. While ambition and alignment serve as the club’s current buzzwords, Xabi Alonso faces the clear challenge of maintaining this positive momentum beyond next May—a difficult task inherent to his new role.Alonso understands the ruthless nature of management, having experienced seven months at Real Madrid. He now joins a Chelsea club infamous for high turnover in the dugout. No Chelsea manager has remained at the club for longer than two years since Antonio Conte, who also delivered the club’s last Premier League title. Patience…

Guardiola Lost Faith in John Stones During Final Manchester City Campaign A new report outlines that Guardiola lost faith in Stones’ fitness in his final months at Man CityStones was left out of the Carabao Cup final starting XI in March despite Ruben Dias being injuredThe 32-year-old has departed Man City as a free agent and is looking for a new clubA new report has outlined why John Stones was restricted to a bit-part role in his final months as a Manchester City player despite the defender publicly admitting he had been fit to play nearly all season.Stones, 32, departed…

Premier League Transfer News: Aston Villa Targets Estupinan as Newcastle Retains Guimaraes Aston Villa assess Pervis Estupinan, Bruno Guimaraes is not far sale, Inter Milan give up on signing Trevoh Chalobah.Aston Villa is currently assessing AC Milan’s 28-year-old Ecuador left-back Pervis Estupinan as a potential transfer target. (Mail)Newcastle maintains that Bruno Guimaraes is not for sale, despite rumors suggesting Arsenal might secure the 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder for £50m. (Newcastle Chronicle)Inter Milan has ended its pursuit of Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah because they cannot meet the £30m asking price. However, the 27-year-old remains a target for Como. (Corriere dello Sport -…

Leeds United Advance Talks to Sign Serie A Defender Tarik Muharemović The transfer window is heating up. Leeds United are pushing hard to wrap up their first major defensive signing of the summer, with Elland Road chiefs launching a formal verbal contract proposal to a highly rated Serie A star.Leeds United close in on major defensive target this summerAccording to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X, the West Yorkshire club have jumped into pole position for the Bosnian international centre-back Tarik Muharemović. It is a bold move. They want the deal finalised next week. Two rival top-flight teams are still…