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Nico Schlotterbeck has opened up about the emotional toll of his tournament-ending injury, admitting he needs time to come to terms with the blow. The Borussia Dortmund star was ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious ankle injury during the group stages.

Turkey’s long-awaited return to the World Cup stage turned into a nightmare after they were dumped out of the tournament with a group stage game to spare. Despite the intense backlash following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken a definitive stance on the future of head coach Vincenzo Montella.

Anthony Martial is set to embark on the next chapter of his career after agreeing to terminate his contract with Liga MX side Monterrey. The former Manchester United and Monaco striker is now eyeing a return to Ligue 1, with the French forward eager to relaunch his career back in his homeland following a brief spell in Mexico.

Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to dive into the transfer market for Brazil international Igor Thiago to finally solve their long-standing striker dilemma. Former Spurs midfielder Darren Anderton believes the Brentford frontman represents the ideal profile to spearhead Roberto De Zerbi's revolution in north London.

Another major tournament, another debate raging around Portugal's continued selection of Cristiano Ronaldo. The veteran forward's anonymous performance in his country's World Cup opener against DR Congo has reignited the now-biennial discussion over whether or not he should still be starting for the Seleccao at the grand old age of 41. Although you shouldn't expect anything to actually change so long as Roberto Martinez is in charge, the manager must learn when to take action.

Barcelona are exploring attacking reinforcements following Robert Lewandowski's departure, with Harry Kane emerging as one of the names under consideration. The England captain's contract situation at Bayern Munich is being monitored, as discussions over the length of a possible extension have yet to produce an agreement.

Brazil icon Roberto Carlos believes the Selecao are ready to turn a corner at the 2026 World Cup provided they can successfully reintegrate Neymar into the starting XI. Speaking during the tournament in North America, the legendary left-back offered a candid assessment of the current squad compared to rivals Argentina while backing Carlo Ancelotti’s side to make a deep run.

England international Khiara Keating has reportedly turned down a new contract at Manchester City, as her current deal enters its final year. The 21-year-old spent last season as second-choice goalkeeper, behind Japan's Ayaka Yamashita, and could now leave the reigning Women's Super League champions, with interest from elsewhere in the division.

Manchester City have taken a decisive step in their search for a new manager after reaching a formal agreement with Chelsea to secure the services of Enzo Maresca. The Premier League champions are set to pay a significant compensation fee to lure the Italian coach back to the Etihad Stadium as the successor to Pep Guardiola.

Manchester United have achieved a monumental breakthrough in their quest to build a world-class new home after securing the majority of the land required for a 100,000-seater stadium. The club has acquired a 25-acre site near the current Old Trafford ground, moving Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ambitious "Wembley of the North" project one step closer to reality.

Three South Africa vs Korea Republic predictions for their final World Cup group game on Thursday morning, including value on the winner and BTTS bet.

Three Czechia vs Mexico predictions for their final World Cup group game on Thursday morning, including value on the halftime/ fulltime result.

Three Scotland vs Brazil predictions for their final World Cup group game on Thursday morning, including value on the winner & BTTS bet.

We offer three key Switzerland and Canada predictions for the third round World Cup Group B fixture, including a punt on total goals.

Harry Kane lives for scoring goals, but will England’s record-shattering captain be keeping an eye on how the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are faring at the 2026 World Cup? Three Lions legend John Barnes has addressed that Golden Boot battle during an exclusive interview with GOAL, as individual ambition is blended with the collective pursuit of global glory.

Raphinha's World Cup campaign has been thrown into doubt after the Brazil winger suffered a hamstring injury against Haiti. His wife, Natalia Belloli, has revealed the emotional phone call that followed, while Brazil continue to monitor his recovery in the hope he can still play a part later in the tournament.

Belgium’s World Cup campaign has hit a stuttering start following two consecutive draws, but while the points tally is a concern, it is the performance levels that have drawn the sharpest tongue in football. Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not hold back when assessing their latest stalemate against Iran, delivering a scathing review of the Red Devils' toothless display.