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How Thomas Tuchel inspired England to throw off nerves of Gareth Southgate era

England manager Thomas Tuchel was able to force his side out of traditional ‘fearful patterns’ in a feelgood second half performance

‘People in the pubs will like this’: Tuchel keen for England to entertain at World Cup

Manager said second-half performance was ‘rewarding’ England’s next group game is against Ghana on 23 June Thomas Tuchel said he wanted his England team to entertain the nation and that he pictured the scenes in the pubs as his players took the handbrake off to power past ­Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. England were passive in the first half, too deep, the connections…

Gunter's gratitude to 'exciting young coach' Bellamy

Wales boss Craig Bellamy is one of football's "most exciting young coaches" says former international team-mate and the nation's U19s head coach Chris Gunter.

Thomas Tuchel could take spectacular England gamble he has hinted at since taking charge

OPINION: One England star is under pressure after an unconvincing first half against Croatia but making a change would be a huge call from the manager after such a great start to the tournament

Who is new Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson?

Motherwell have found their Jens Berthel Askou replacement in the form of 35-year-old Swedish coach Alfred Johansson, but who exactly is the Steelmen's new manager? While Johansson has never played the game professionally, he went down the academic route on his journey to becoming a head coach. Alongside earning a bachelors degree in sports science in Sweden, he completed a postgraduate course in…

Emma Hayes’ unusual CV, ‘inappropriate’ dating remark and family heartbreak amid ITV storm

ITV pundit and USA women's head coach Emma Hayes has emerged as one of the surprise stars of the FIFA World Cup 2026 thanks to her insightful analysis

'I want courage not fear' - Wales boss on World Cup play-offs

Wales will have to beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.

Stokes included in Durham squad for Friday's County Championship game

England captain Ben Stokes has been included in Durham's 15-man squad for Friday's County Championship clash with Northamptonshire.

Thomas Tuchel hails ‘absolute leader’ Harry Kane and reveals turning point for ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford

England boss Thomas Tuchel was quick to praise his key players as ‘reliable’ Jude Bellingham and ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford impressed against Croatia

Will new Rangers boss McInnes move for Devlin?

With former Hearts boss Derek McInnes now in situ as Rangers head coach, he already knows he will be working with one familiar face. Lawrence Shankland agreed to join Rangers before flying out with Scotland for the World Cup.

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez in talks to join Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr

Roberto Martinez, manager of the Portugal national team, is in talks to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, according to a report from French media RMC Sport.Martinez’s Portugal side drew 1-1 agai...

مسابقة! هل يمكنك تسمية كل المدرب في كأس العالم 2026؟

مع وجود 48 فريقا في نهائيات هذا الصيف، هناك الكثير من الأسماء التي يجب تذكرها

Liverpool have chosen their Yan Diomande alternative forward

Liverpool are bang in the mix to sign Yan Diomande. The Ivorian, 19, is currently starring for his national team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. And the winger emerged on Liverpool’s radar a few mont...

World Cup spying fears as drone shot down after being spotted at training session

South Korea's head coach has spoken out after a drone was shot down near his county's World Cup training base in Mexico

Mexico military brings down ‘unfortunate’ drone near South Korea World Cup training camp

Unclear if drone was spying on training session or if arrests made South Korea coach said drone would not have spotted tactics Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone that flew near the South Korea team’s training camp ahead of its World Cup match against Mexico, a federal official told the Associated Press. Military forces used specialised equipment to detect an…

🎙️ We can face any rival: the best of Aguirre's press conference

The Mexican National Team faces its second Group A match at the 2026 World Cup. After beating South Africa 2-0 in its opener, El Tri will take on South Korea this Thursday, June 18, at Guadalajara Sta...

England boss Thomas Tuchel demands FIFA rule change after national anthem experience 'ruined'

Thomas Tuchel did not sing the England national anthem but he was unable to watch his players do so before the 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia

Brazil WCup-winning coach Parreira hospitalized

Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led Brazil to its fourth World Cup title in 1994, has been hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro for treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2023.

10 men and a statue: Portugal are sacrificing another World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego

Comment: Ronaldo’s goalless display against DR Congo is the latest warning for Roberto Martinez, writes Richard Jolly, though there is little sign that the Portugal manager will take the decision to remove the 41-year-old for the sake of the team

‘That is embarrassing’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal boss slammed after big World Cup call

Ronaldo, 41, failed to get on the scoresheet as Portugal drew 1-1 to DR Congo in their World Cup opener in Houston

Thomas Tuchel explains call to bench Bukayo Saka for Croatia clash

The Arsenal winger has been left out in one of four big calls from the England boss

England boss Tuchel explains key selection decisions ahead of Croatia World Cup clash

Harry Maguire's England World Cup omission explained as Man Utd star snubbed

Harry Maguire was left out of the England squad for the 2026 World Cup

Why is Cole Palmer not in the England squad? Chelsea star's absence explained

Cole Palmer was a shock omission from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad, and the reason for his absence is explained below