Author: Grace Johnson

Thomas Tuchel believes England will head into the 2026 World Cup as clear underdogs. He warns they have no chance of success unless they unite as a team. England have reached consecutive European Championship finals but have not advanced beyond a World Cup semi-final since their 1966 triumph. The team lost to France in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals but can secure qualification for next year’s tournament in North America by beating Latvia in Riga on Tuesday. Tuchel demands teamwork over talent “We will arrive as underdogs because we haven’t won it for decades,” Tuchel said. “We’ll face teams that…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer in history to reach billionaire status, according to financial and media firm Bloomberg. Bloomberg lists Ronaldo among the world’s richest for the first time The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the world’s wealthiest people, has included the 40-year-old Portuguese and Al-Nassr striker for the first time. The valuation considers his career earnings, investments, and endorsements. Bloomberg estimates Ronaldo’s net worth at $1.4 billion (£1.04 billion). Years of record-breaking salaries and deals Between 2002 and 2023, Ronaldo earned over $550 million (£410 million) in salary. His income also includes huge sponsorship deals, among them…

Harry Kane has made it clear that his desire to return to the Premier League has faded. The England captain now says he is open to extending his stay at Bayern Munich and discussing a new contract. Kane is halfway through the four-year deal he signed when he joined from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023 for £86.4 million. Since arriving in Germany, he has scored 103 goals in 106 games and played a key role in Bayern’s 2024-25 Bundesliga title – the first major trophy of his career. Kane distances himself from Premier League return Tottenham manager Thomas…

Mohamed Salah’s lack of defensive work has become a small but growing issue for Liverpool, especially against stronger teams. Coach Arne Slot might have asked him to stay high up the pitch, waiting for quick transitions, which made him one of the most dangerous attackers in football. But the players behind him fail to cover properly, creating major defensive problems for whoever plays right-back this season. Whether it’s Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, or Dominik Szoboszlai, they often face a 2v1 overload on their side. That weakness was clear on Saturday when Chelsea scored their winning goal. The worry now is…

Liverpool’s season has turned from thrilling to troubling. The defending champions, once masters of late drama, have now stumbled spectacularly from the top of the Premier League table. From late magic to fading form Arne Slot’s side began the season living dangerously. They stole wins with dramatic late goals, hiding their inconsistent form behind heroic finishes. Bournemouth, Newcastle, Arsenal, Burnley and Atletico Madrid all fell victim to Liverpool’s stoppage-time strikes. But such a high-risk approach could never last, especially with the champions struggling to find rhythm. Now, the tables have turned. In seven brutal days, Liverpool suffered two late defeats…

Thomas Tuchel has ignored Jude Bellingham’s request to join the latest England squad, proving he values the bigger picture. The German coach looks beyond the Real Madrid superstar to assemble the strongest team. Bellingham, 22, made headlines when he mouthed “who else?” after scoring a stunning stoppage-time overhead kick against Slovakia in Euro 2024. Now he faces the reality that Tuchel will explore other options. Tuchel’s decision does not suggest he sees Bellingham as dispensable. It shows he will not bend to any player’s fame or past achievements, unlike some predecessors, including Sven-Goran Eriksson. Managers starstruck by big names no…

England have recalled Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka for next week’s fixtures against Wales and Latvia. Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish will not feature. Saka missed last month’s World Cup qualifying wins over Andorra and Serbia due to a hamstring injury. He returned for Arsenal this week and scored in their 2-0 win over Olympiacos. The 24-year-old replaces teammate Noni Madueke, sidelined until November with a knee problem. England host Wales in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday before traveling to Riga for a World Cup qualifier on 14 October. If they beat Latvia, England will need just two…

Guardiola stays calm – for now Pep Guardiola brushed off questions on whether late goals concern him. “I have many worries, but not this one,” he said. After Wednesday’s match against Monaco, he may need to reconsider. Manchester City twice let a lead slip and conceded a 90th-minute equalizer from England defender Eric Dier. Erling Haaland extended his impressive scoring run with both of City’s goals. Yet he criticized the team’s overall performance. “We shouldn’t feel good that we didn’t win,” the Norwegian said. “We made unnecessary mistakes in the second half and didn’t play well enough. We don’t deserve…

Harry Kane has made an explosive impact in Germany this season. The striker continues to break records and score at will for Bayern Munich. The 32-year-old has already hit 17 goals in nine games for the German champions. His finishing looks ruthless, and defenders struggle to contain him. Kane also became the fastest player this century to reach 100 goals for a club in Europe’s top five leagues. He needed just 104 games, beating the previous mark of Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland, who both required 105. This start raises the question: how does Kane’s record compare to the greats…

Pele, Ronaldo, Romario, Jairzinho – Brazil’s history shines with legendary strikers. They carried the nation to five World Cup triumphs. Now, the hunt is on for the forward who will lead the team at this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Brazil boasts attacking talent with Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Raphinha and Willian Estevao. Neymar’s return remains possible too. Yet the battle for the iconic number nine shirt looks wide open. Eight contenders play in the Premier League. Their form in England could shape Brazil’s hopes of ending a 24-year wait for the trophy. Brentford’s Igor Thiago shares…