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Cavan Sullivan in, Christian Pulisic out: takeaways from the latest USMNT roster
Mauricio Pochettino has selected a notably youthful United States squad for the September/October friendlies, signalling a dramatic shift towards a new generational cycle. The selection includes 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan from Philadelphia Union, who would become the fourth-youngest player to represent the country should he debut. Several established World Cup squad members have been omitted, including…
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Football Daily | Michael Carrick risks untimely spell in the ‘crisis’ box seat with Manchester United
Michael Carrick is under growing scrutiny after Manchester United surrendered a 2–0 lead to lose to Brighton in the Milk Cup. The defeat has intensified speculation about his position, with the article suggesting that United’s recurring managerial crises are linked to poor recruitment, boardroom decisions and supporter dissatisfaction, although Carrick remains partly responsible for the…
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Thomas Tuchel’s shot at redemption begins with England’s tricky Nations League tests
England manager Thomas Tuchel continues to face criticism two months after England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, with some fans blaming his tactical decisions for surrendering a 1-0 lead late in the match. Despite this, the Football Association retains full confidence in Tuchel and views his performance as a success as he prepares…
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Alessandro Costacurta: ‘San Siro is an icon – it’s incredibly beautiful but it’s not functional’
San Siro, Milan’s iconic stadium, celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend, but the occasion is bittersweet as the ground will soon be demolished to make way for a modern replacement. Milan and Inter completed a joint purchase of the stadium and surrounding land in late 2025, with construction of a new purpose-built venue set to…
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Carlos Espí gives Real Madrid hope in the face of Barcelona’s La Liga storm | Sid Lowe
Real Madrid came from behind to defeat Elche 3-2 on Tuesday night, with substitute Carlos Espí scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute. The victory was crucial at a time when Barcelona are performing strongly in La Liga, and Madrid could ill afford to drop points or suffer a collapse. Madrid had appeared to…
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Klopp wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid German elections
New Germany manager Jürgen Klopp says the national football team can promote inclusive patriotism after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. He said he wanted to “reclaim” the German flag so national pride was associated with openness, diversity and kindness rather than extremism. Klopp, who said he was…
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Paloma Faith wears shirt supporting Palestinian terrorist who ‘murdered five people’ as she wades into Ed Sheeran tour row in interview on Channel 4 podcast
Paloma Faith was pictured wearing a “Free Marwan” shirt while discussing Ed Sheeran’s decision to remove rapper Macklemore from his tour. She criticised Sheeran’s claim that his concerts should remain apolitical, arguing that children should be exposed to political issues and referencing the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. The shirt supports Marwan Barghouti,…
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Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg address
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg to welcome Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member, calling for “deep cooperation” to secure their strategic autonomy. The proposal comes amid heightened trade tensions, as Donald Trump has threatened “very serious tariffs” on Europe if the plan proceeds, though Carney emphasised that Canadians…
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Real Madrid leading race to sign JJ Gabriel from Manchester United
Real Madrid have emerged as frontrunners to sign Manchester United’s 15-year-old winger JJ Gabriel after he informed the club of his wish to cancel his registration. The talented teenager has attracted considerable European interest, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also keen to acquire him. This situation represents a significant challenge for United, who have invested…
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Jürgen Klopp wants his Germany team to reclaim national pride from ‘the wrong people’
Jürgen Klopp, Germany’s new football manager, has called for the national team to help reclaim German national pride amid concerns about far-right political movements. Making comments at his first squad announcement in Frankfurt, Klopp indirectly referenced the recent electoral success of the anti-immigration AfD party, which secured nearly 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt…