The Spanish FA have confirmed that Fernando Hierro will take charge of Spain for the duration of the World Cup following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico after their joint bid beat Morocco’s.
One day after being named Real Madrid’s new coach, Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by the Spanish FA just a day before the start of the World Cup.
Russia are the lowest-ranked team at the World Cup and yet, come Thursday’s opener, they will be expected to provide a nation-lifting performance against Saudi Arabia.
Kylian Mbappe makes his World Cup debut at Russia 2018 and will look to emulate his hero Zinedine Zidane in leading France to World Cup success. (more…)
England have been hit with an injury concern, with Marcus Rashford nursing a niggle, less than a week out from their World Cup opener.
Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne backed Manchester City teammate and England attacker Raheem Sterling to ‘light up the World Cup’.
Julen Lopetegui is ready for the Real Madrid job and his move will not impact his work with Spain at the World Cup, according to Vicente del Bosque.
Real Madrid have confirmed that Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will replace Zinedine Zidane at the club.
Reported Liverpool target Alisson insists he is ‘very happy’ at Roma and has held no discussions over a potential departure from the Serie A club.
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