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Next West Ham manager: Scott Parker latest as club agree quick-fire move after Nuno sacking
The Nuno Espirito Santo era at West Ham United is over and Scott Parker has reportedly agreed to replace him. Days after West Ham United‘s miserable defeat to West Brom in the Championship, the club pulled the trigger and sacked Nuno. Though a big-name manager for that level, Nuno never seemed universally popular among West Ham fans here in east London and beyond, largely because of what was deemed a reactive style of football. Now, a new manager will take the reins.
Celtic XI vs Falkirk: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injuries amid Kasper Hogh decision
Celtic can open up a seven-point gap on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership if they beat Falkirk on Sunday but there are injury problems to consider. While this weekend represents a great opportunity to pile the pressure on their rivals, Celtic’s performance levels remain frustratingly inconsistent and it would be unwise to treat Sunday’s encounter as a foregone conclusion. Duran and Johnstone in line to start for Celtic vs Falkirk The major decision is in goal.
Ivan Toney transfer news: Six reasons why Newcastle United return makes zero sense
Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images Ivan Toney has been linked with a return to Newcastle United – but the move would be at complete odds with the club’s current recruitment plans for six reasons. According to Saudi Arabian journalist Khalid Al-Shenaif, Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle, who worked with Toney at Al-Ahli, is keen to bring the England striker back to St James’ Park.
Crystal Palace: Vitor Pereira’s advantage over Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche amid Pierre Sage latest
Credit: MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images Crystal Palace face a difficult question. Where do they go next if the under-pressure Pierre Sage leaves the club? The reported runner and riders have been named in a credible report, but there is one clear path they should take. After a truly underwhelming start to the season, Sage is under pressure as Crystal Palace manager and reports suggest those in charge at Selhurst Park could replace him shortly.
Dan Burn makes Newcastle United statement that Matthias Jaissle cannot ignore
Photo by MB Media/Getty Images Dan Burn was a standout performer for Newcastle United as they claimed a much-needed win over Crystal Palace to lift the pressure on managerĀ Matthias Jaissle, underlining his importance to the cause despite a radical new approach for the team this season.
Sunderland vs Leeds postponement latest as Met Office issue travel disruption statement Original
Photo by George Wood/Getty Images Leeds United fans making the journey to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light for Sunday’s Premier League fixture between the two could face travel disruption due to Storm Boelo. Large parts of the northern UK have been severely impacted by the storm, and the adverse weather has seen football matches played on council-owned grass pitches across the country postponed.
Liverpool vs Brighton weather forecast amid latest Met Office warning as Storm Boelo hits
Liverpool undoubtedly face one of their hardest tests this season when they host high-flying Brighton at Anfield on Sunday afternoon just as Storm Boelo hits Merseyside. Football across the country has been impacted by adverse weather conditions and The Met Office issued a fresh update on the forecast heading into Sunday’s fixture at Anfield.
Newcastle predicted XI vs Crystal Palace: Anthony Elanga injury latest and Sean Steur mistake
Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey offer under-fire Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle a boost ahead of Sunday’s Premier League trip to Crystal Palace but Sean Steur may be overlooked again. Though these are early days in the 38-year-old’s tenure, Jaissle is struggling to convince as Newcastle United manager and the team were booed off following their defeat to Aston Villa last weekend. The Magpies desperately need a result, so the potential returns of...
Morgan Gibbs-White injury: Nottingham Forest confirmed fitness latest for FPL favourite Original
Photo by Pedro Porru/MB Media/Getty Images Nottingham Forest have confirmed the very latest on Morgan Gibbs-White, a favourite on Fantasy Premier League (FPL), ahead of Friday night’s Premier League clash with Ipswich.
‘This is revisionist’: Newcastle fans divided over Matthias Jaissle after post-Eddie Howe decline
Credit: Stu Forster/Ian MacNicol via Getty Images Almost three months on from his departure, Eddie Howe remains a divisive figure among Newcastle United fans – but the conversation has moved on amid the struggles of his successor, Matthias Jaissle. This is not another question of whether Newcastle were right to move on from Howe, it’s about how the club reacted to his departure and whether Jaissle was the right appointment.
Pierre Sage under pressure but Crystal Palace owners face inquest as gamble backfires
Photo by Pauline Figuet/Getty Images While it is sometimes unwise to place too much focus on one game in particular, Crystal Palace’s 5-0 defeat to rivals Brighton on Saturday has raised questions over manager Pierre Sage. The Frenchman has endured a tough time of things since replacing club legend Oliver Glasner in June, winning only two of his seven Premier League games in charge of the Eagles.
Swansea manager makes West Ham statement as Irons help break attendance record
West Ham United played a part in Swansea City breaking an attendance record on Saturday. The Hammers beat the Championship leaders 1-0 thanks to a goal from Divine Mukasa and duly moved up to second in the table, just a point behind the Welsh side. Swans head coach Vitor Matos has been earning rave reviews for his fine work this season, so his verdict on the Irons clearly carries weight. After the game, he was full of praise for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
Divine Mukasa makes Mohamadou Kante claim after West Ham beat Swansea and Nuno should listen
West Ham United rounded off a positive few days with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Swansea City on Saturday and goalscorer Divine Mukasa was full of praise for Mohamadou Kante. West Ham struggled in an attacking sense against Swansea, although one moment between Mukasa and Kante produced the goal to win the game.
Confident Leeds fans tell Manchester United why they should fear Elland Road
Leeds United must be licking their lips at the prospect of playing Manchester United, and supporters on TalkingPoints believe Daniel Farke’s side can inflict more misery on the Red Devils. Clearly, the issues that Michael Carrick’s side have endured this season play a part in that, but this is not just about a struggling Manchester United side. It is about the quality that Leeds boast.
Confident Leeds fans tell Manchester United why they should fear Elland Road
Leeds United must be licking their lips at the prospect of playing Manchester United, and supporters on TalkingPoints believe Daniel Farke’s side can inflict more misery on the Red Devils. Clearly, the issues that Michael Carrick’s side have endured this season play a part in that, but this is not just about a struggling Manchester United side. It is about the quality that Leeds boast.
Chelsea fans question Reece James after latest injury as two captaincy replacements identified Original
The news that Reece James has suffered yet another injury has sparked debate among Chelsea fans – particularly around his standing as club captain. While there is little doubt that James is a fine player and a genuine leader on the pitch, availability continues to prove an issue for the 26-year-old. Indeed, James has suffered a fresh knee injury and is expected to miss at least 16 games following surgery. No timeline has been given for his return… Sadly for Blues fans, this is nothing new.
Mauricio Pochettino calls for Chelsea to lose Premier League title, he has a point Original
Mauricio Pochettino has declared that Chelsea’s 2016–17 Premier League title should be retroactively taken away from them – and handed to his former Tottenham Hotspur side. The comments follow Chelsea’s admission to severe breaches of financial rules between 2011 and 2018. While critics have quickly dismissed Pochettino’s remarks as sour grapes, a look at the facts reveals that he is raising a profound question about the integrity of modern football. So, does Pochettino actually have a point?
FIFA set to investigate Argentina for World Cup final antics
Jonathan Gorrie The fallout from Argentina's defeat to Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026 final will continue long after the final whistle of the tournament was blown. Argentina have been heavily criticized for the way in which they approach the game, with many believing they are far too physical. There were ugly scenes just after the South American giants lost their crown to Spain in Sunday's final following a 1-0 extra-time defeat in New Jersey.
FIFA set to investigate Argentina for World Cup final antics Original
The fallout from Argentina’s defeat to Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026 final will continue long after the final whistle of the tournament was blown. Argentina have been heavily criticized for the way in which they approach the game, with many believing they are far too physical. Build your team using our lineup builder in the comments! There were ugly scenes just after the South American giants lost their crown to Spain in Sunday’s final following a 1-0 extra-time defeat in New Jersey.
‘Four years ago’ – World Cup breakout star IShowSpeed gives inspirational speech after final performance Original
IShowSpeed has sent a motivational message to his followers after performing at the FIFA 2026 World Cup closing ceremony. Soccer and sporting purists in general won’t like it of course, but the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey was almost as much about celebrity influence as it was the match itself. Indeed, Speed was part of an A-list team who performed before and during the game.
‘Americanize it’ – Dave Portnoy says what FIFA need to ‘fix’ about soccer after World Cup final Original
Barstool Sports owner and founder Dave Portnoy wants a big rule in soccer changed after watching the 2026 World Cup. It will be fascinating to see what legacy co-hosting the World Cup leaves for the United States and their soccer landscape. Build your team using our lineup builder in the comments! Major League Soccer (MLS), of course, was founded in 1993 as part of the arrangement when the United States hosted the World Cup in 1994.
James Corden calls for Prince Harry to be next England coach after expert World Cup analysis Original
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex’s explanation for England’s World Cup elimination at the hands of Argentina has seen James Corden jokingly call for him to be part of the coaching set-up. While the English national team just enjoyed their most successful World Cup since 1966 after finishing third, the way in which they were knocked out by old rivals Argentina frustrated many supporters.
Fans are stunned by Jalen Brunson’s packed weekend schedule that included WWE and World Cup final Original
It would be fair to say that Jalen Brunson has been enjoying life since leading the New York Knicks to NBA Finals success. Brunson, called the new King of New York in some circles, certainly deserves it too. The Oklahoma City Thunder traded All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to OKC, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta.
The Argentina red and yellow card stat that puts an end to FIFA favouritism debate Original
Prior to their defeat in Sunday’s World Cup final, there had been a theory that Argentina were treated favorably by FIFA. Their controversial win over Egypt in the last 16 certainly added fuel to the fire of conspiracy theories, with some suggesting that FIFA simply wanted Lionel Messi to win the tournament once again.
D.C. United’s Wayne Rooney’s brutal verdict of World Cup final half-time show
Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images Former DC United player and coach Wayne Rooney was scathing in his response to FIFA’s controversial World Cup half time show. Rooney, of course, is far more famous for his playing career in England. Yet, the American audience will no doubt be at least somewhat familiar with the 40-year-old. Rooney moved to D.C United in Washington as a player in 2018 before returning as coach in 2022.
FIFA give LEGO gift to Spain players as well as US-style championship rings after World Cup win Original
A winners’ medal, US-style championship rings and the honor of actually winning the World Cup is not all that the Spanish players left Sunday’s final in New Jersey with. For the second time in its history, the Spanish national team are world champions. A goal from forward Ferran Torres in extra-time saw the European champions beat Argentina 1-0 following a largely dreadful game at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.
BTS fans react to ‘amazing’ World Cup halftime show performance of ‘Dynamite’ Original
FIFA’s World Cup final half-time show did not go down particularly well with soccer fans watching Spain versus Argentina – but fans of Korean pop group BTS were delighted. After a drab first half in New Jersey, viewers had to sit through a half-time show featuring the likes of Madonna and Justin Bieber. In total, there was a 27-minute break between the first half and the second at the New York New Jersey Stadium, which is 12 minutes longer than the rules of soccer state the interval should be.
Every award winner from 2026 World Cup confirmed as Rodri beats Lionel Messi to Golden Ball Original
Spain emerged victorious from their battle with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final to claim their second ever title. While Spain dominated the final in New Jersey, defending world champions Argentina were not prepared to go down without a fight – and that is putting it lightly. A Ferran Torres goal in extra-time secured a 1-0 win for La Roja, with ugly scenes following the full-time whistle as some of the beaten Argentina players vented their frustration.
Who won World Cup 2026 in the United States as Donald Trump watched on? Original
The 23rd World Cup in history has come to an end following Sunday’s final in New Jersey. This has been a World Cup like no other. Even putting the controversy surrounding visas, prices and red cards, the tournament has never reached such scale. For the first time in history, the competition was held across three countries, with 48 teams competing to make it the largest tournament since its initial inception 96 years ago. Legends were made along the way, as well as a significant amount of heartache.
‘Wow’ – Fans react to Jennifer Hudson’s USA national anthem performance at World Cup final Original
Pre-match preparations for the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey were full of pomp and ceremony, as one might expect. The World Cup final is a showpiece event as it is. The biggest game in soccer only rolls around every four years, and few sporting occasions can match up to it in terms of global interest. It is on the cards for 2030, but is it simply too much football?
President Donald Trump details plan he put forward to FIFA to host another World Cup in America Original
US President Donald Trump has lifted the lid on the plan he has laid out to FIFA about hosting another World Cup tournament in the country. The second World Cup ever held in the United States (albeit this year’s was co-hosted with Canada and Mexico) comes to a close on Sunday when Spain play Argentina in New Jersey. Though the tournament has not been without its controversy, few would doubt that all three countries have served as excellent hosts.
‘They’d call us animals’ – World Cup final security slammed amid two-hour queues and ‘total chaos’ Original
The security outside of the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup final has been criticized. Supporters attending the match have faced long queues just to enter the stadium before Spain play Argentina at 3pm EDT. The United States Secret Service are said to have taken over security measures for the game because US president Donald Trump will be attending a match for the first time during this summer’s tournament.
Justin Bieber ‘channeled his inner Messi’ during soccer challenge before World Cup halftime show Original
It is of little secret that music star Justin Bieber is a soccer fan. The Canadian superstar has frequently been seen sporting the jersey of English Premier League team Arsenal, although Bieber has been known to wear others too. Bieber will perform at FIFA’s controversial half-time show during Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina and the singer has been gearing up for the game at the Fanatics Fan Festival in New York.
What time is World Cup final today and where is it being played? Original
The 23rd World Cup final will be held in the United States on Sunday, almost 32 years to the day that the 15th edition was played in Pasadena, California. 48 teams entered the tournament a little over a month ago and only two remain in the form of Spain and defending champions Argentina. It is on the cards for 2030, but is it simply too much football? There are few sporting events like the World Cup final.
Soccer half-time rules explained as FIFA face backlash for Super Bowl-style World Cup final show Original
The FIFA World Cup final is the biggest game in soccer but the 2026 edition in New Jersey between Spain and Argentina is perhaps the most controversial yet. On the field, it’s a fascinating game, perhaps the most interesting World Cup final in recent memory. It not only pits the European champions against the South American champions for the first time in World Cup final history, Argentina are actually defending the title they won back in 2022.
How many goals will Lionel Messi need for World Cup Golden Boot after Kylian Mbappe brace? Original
Not only is Lionel Messi out to claim the second World Cup of his career when Argentina play Spain in Sunday’s final, but he could also win his first Golden Boot in the competition. The Golden Boot, of course, is given to the player who scores the highest number of goals during an individual World Cup. It is on the cards for 2030, but is it simply too much football? Though individual awards clearly do not mean quite as much as team trophies, Messi has never won the Golden Boot at a World Cup.
Yankees-Dodgers postponed just miles from World Cup final stadium on eve of Spain vs Argentina Original
Weather conditions have had a significant impact on another major sporting event just hours before Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Spain take on Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey in the biggest game soccer has to offer. Isco netted a hat-trick that day… Preparations for the World Cup final have been complicated, both by thunderstorms and warnings issued over poor air quality following wildfires in Canada. Just a few miles away in the Bronx, there has been a sporting postponement.
Spain World Cup winner reveals real reason why he was denied ESTA for US entry ahead of final
Joan Capdevila was a member of Spain's World Cup winning squad in 2010 but has been denied entry into the USA ahead of Sunday's final. Visa issues have been one of the many controversial themes running throughout this tournament. Fans and match officials have been denied ESTAs to enter the United States during the World Cup and Capdevila, who played in every minute of his country's win in 2010, is among the latest.
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