by Roger Barkley | Jun 10, 2026
Real Madrid have released a remarkable official statement confirming that their club-record €150 million (£129m/$173m) offer for Julian Alvarez has been rejected by rivals Atlético Madrid. The extraordinary announcement finally reveals the true identity of the mystery...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 10, 2026
Could the defending World Cup champions comprehend the sights and sounds of one of college football’s best atmospheres? It was a bit of a surreal sight as Lionel Messi and Argentina played Iceland in a pre-World Cup friendly on the campus of Auburn University,...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 9, 2026
For the type of U.S.national men’s team fan who’s mainly plugged into the American squad during World Cups, it may come as a surprise to learn how much tension there is between some of the program’s all-time greats and the U.S. players who will kick off the 2026...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 9, 2026
Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team on Monday when the Americans reported to their training base in Southern California. Richards tore two left ankle ligaments while playing for Crystal Palace on May 17, and...
