It took the Special One five tries to do it, but Jose Mourinho finally guided Benfica to a first Champions League win of the season on Tuesday in Amsterdam.     Read More  

Xabi Alonso said he’s “not paying attention” to speculation about his future at Real Madrid, and insisted a message of support from the club is “not necessary.”     Read More  

Manchester United were beaten by 10-man Everton in the Premier League yesterday as a five-match unbeaten run came to an end with the Red Devils remaining 10th in the standings having played 12 matches so far this season. Ruben Amorim was critical of his side’s performance and while they did little to trouble their opponent’s … Read more

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard could return for Wednesday’s Champions League blockbuster against Bayern Munich.     Read More  

West Ham United have expressed interest in signing VfL Bochum midfielder Cajetan Lenz, according to Florian Plettenberg.  Following their dreadful defensive record, defenders may be seen as a target, but it also appears that new options in midfield are being assessed to add competition to Nuno’s squad. Soungoutou Magassa has struggled for regular minutes since … Read more

The three hosts, the United States, Canada and Mexico will be in pot one alongside the world’s top teams     Read More  

Understanding the 2026 FIFA World Cup Pot Structure The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams—an expansion from the previous 32—divided into four pots for the group stage draw. Scheduled for December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the draw will determine groups of four, setting the stage for a tournament that … Read more

Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn is likely facing a lengthy ban after she was sent off for placing Leicester City’s Hannah Cain in a headlock and wrestling her to the ground during their League Cup clash Sunday.     Read More  

FIFA on Tuesday announced the procedure for the 2026 World Cup Dec. 5 draw, including the composition of the four pots and order that teams will face each other once the draw is completed.     Read More  

Arne Slot has admitted he feels “guilty” about Liverpool’s poor form and said their recent results have been “ridiculous.”     Read More