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Andoni Iraola Faces Key Goalkeeper Decision at Liverpool Andoni Iraola faces no shortage of big decisions as he prepares for his first season in charge of Liverpool.Following the end of Arne Slot’s tenure, it became clear that changes were needed across the squad to avoid another disappointing year.While much of the attention has centred around the Reds bringing in attacking reinforcements, there are plenty of other positions that need attention.One of the first dilemmas the new boss needs to address in his debut season is who he will back to be his first choice goalkeeper.The Spaniard must decide whether to…

Thibaut Courtois Faces Fresh Injury Concerns After Belgium’s World Cup Exit Belgium’s World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak against Spain, but the result was not the only point of concern to emerge from the quarter-final clash.Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off during the second half after appearing to sustain another muscle injury, prompting fresh anxiety regarding the fitness of one of the club’s most vital players.Courtois consistently proved his value throughout the tournament, delivering a series of decisive performances that carried Belgium to the last eight.Against Spain, the experienced goalkeeper repeatedly frustrated Luis de la Fuente’s side with…

Manchester United Eye Orlando Gill Transfer as £5.2m Release Clause Opens DoorManchester United’s search for goalkeeper depth has taken an intriguing turn, with Paraguay international Orlando Gill emerging as a live option after a superb 2026 World Cup. As reported by Manchester Evening News, the 26-year-old has attracted attention from around Europe, and his own comments have now added further substance to the situation.Gill enhanced his reputation significantly in the United States, producing standout displays for Paraguay and collecting Player of the Match awards against Germany and France in the knockout rounds. His penalty shootout interventions against Germany, where he…

England looks to maintain quarter-final momentum under Thomas Tuchel During Euro 2016, England anticipated a quarter-final clash against France in Paris. That match never happened. The last-16 tie against Iceland became one of the most humbling moments in the national team’s history.It served as a major turning point. Roy Hodgson resigned, following criticism for his decision to skip scouting Iceland in person, opting instead for a boat trip on the Seine with his assistant, Ray Lewington. Since then, England has maintained a perfect record in this stage. When Thomas Tuchel leads his squad to Miami, he will be aiming for…

BBC Sport sees record engagement as summer football coverage continues A massive summer of football is well under way – and more of you than ever are spending it with BBC Sport.In recent weeks, a record number of people have been coming to our website and app, and we’ve seen huge numbers across live pages, articles and videos.We’re delighted to see you all enjoying our coverage of the World Cup – as well as Wimbledon, Formula 1, cricket, and much more – across all of our platforms.While the thrilling drama of the football is driving you to visit our pages,…

Spain Advance to World Cup Semi-Finals After Late Victory Over Belgium Spain secured a spot in the World Cup semi-finals following a 2-1 win against Belgium in Los Angeles. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute, setting up a semi-final match against France.Luis de la Fuente’s team started strong and took a deserved lead when Fabián Ruiz broke the deadlock.Belgium, who played without captain Youri Tielemans after he suffered an injury during the warm-up, equalized before half-time through Charles De Ketelaere. The two teams headed into the break level after an engaging first half.Jeremy Doku reaches…

England Boosted by Return of Three Key Players Before World Cup Quarter-Final England have received a triple injury boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final tie against Norway on Saturday.There were concerns about the availability of Reece James, Declan Rice, and Marc Guehi for the knockout game, but all three have been spotted in training, per The Times.AdvertisementJames has been absent since picking up a hamstring injury during England’s second group match against Ghana.The national team’s defensive problems intensified after Jarell Quansah’s red card in Sunday’s win over Mexico, ruling him out for the next fixture.But manager Thomas Tuchel has…

How Norway Transformed Into a Global Football Powerhouse Norway—a country with a population almost the same size as Scotland—has become a football powerhouse at the World Cup, and the success extends well beyond Erling Haaland.The Manchester City striker, who has seven goals in the tournament, serves as the team’s poster boy alongside captain Martin Odegaard, who leads both Arsenal and the national squad.However, they are not the only successful products of the Norwegian youth system. Of their 26-man World Cup squad, 17 players compete in Europe’s top four leagues: the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A.Most of these…

Thomas Tuchel Seeks Answers Over Jarell Quansah’s World Cup Ban England manager Thomas Tuchel says he has received no explanation for the two-match World Cup ban handed to defender Jarell Quansah.Fifa upgraded the England defender’s suspension to two games for “serious foul play” after the referee issued a red card during the team’s victory against Mexico.The ruling forces the Bayer Leverkusen player to miss the quarter-final match against Norway and a potential World Cup semi-final, should England progress.Tuchel previously criticized the officiating at the tournament following the Mexico match, describing the tournament referees as “not good enough.”Despite this, the England…

Argentina faces Switzerland in World Cup 2026 quarter-final showdown Argentina meets Switzerland tonight in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. The defending champions hope to secure their spot in the final four and edge closer to retaining their title.Lionel Messi and his teammates arrive at this match after a hard-fought 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the round of 16. The team now faces a difficult test against a talented Swiss squad.Manager Murat Yakin led his team past Colombia on penalties to reach the final eight. Given Switzerland’s proven ability to challenge top opponents, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni remains cautious after…