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Max Dowman delivered a breathtaking individual performance to guide England Under-19s to a dominant 6-0 victory over Portugal. The highly-rated Arsenal academy graduate scored a spectacular goal and provided two crucial assists. Despite the emphatic win, the Young Lions narrowly missed out on qualification for the upcoming European Championship finals after Serbia defeated Poland.

Ibrahima Konate is reportedly prepared to wait for an offer from Real Madrid as his contract situation at Liverpool continues to stall. The French international is entering a critical phase of his career and appears to have set his sights on a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Turkiye Under-21s manager Egemen Korkmaz was rushed to hospital after a distressing incident during a UEFA European Championship qualifier against Croatia on March 31. The coach suffered a frightening fall on the touchline, temporarily losing consciousness, which led to the match being suspended as medical staff rushed onto the pitch to provide immediate emergency treatment.

England captain Harry Kane has been ruled out of the Three Lions' international friendly against Japan at Wembley on Tuesday night. The Bayern Munich striker is the highest-profile absentee in a squad already depleted by a string of high-profile withdrawals.

Dutch pundit Hans Kraay Jr has launched a scathing attack on the English media, claiming analysts and "self-proclaimed know-it-alls" have lost their minds regarding Virgil van Dijk. The Liverpool captain has faced intense scrutiny this season as the Reds have struggled to maintain their usual high standards at the back.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on his commitment to see Iran compete in the 2026 World Cup, despite the escalating military conflict involving the United States. Speaking during a surprise appearance at a friendly match in Turkey, the governing body's chief dismissed suggestions that the team might be relocated or withdrawn from the tournament.

Towering Czechia goalkeeper Radek Vitek is determined to return to Manchester United and fight Senne Lammens for a starting role, explicitly rejecting the idea of sitting on the bench. The stopper is currently on loan at Bristol City.

Former Manchester United defender Gerard Pique has completely ruled out the possibility of becoming the club's manager in the future. The Spaniard cited the demanding daily routine and the necessity of managing massive egos as the main reasons he has no interest in replacing interim boss Michael Carrick, preferring instead to stay entirely disconnected from the sport's coaching side.

Tottenham Hotspur are bracing themselves for a significant departure this summer as reports emerge that first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has agreed on the terms of an exit. The Italian international has been one of the few bright sparks in a turbulent period for the club, but it appears his future lies away from North London.

How will tiebreakers work at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The tournament is moving ever closer, with teams preparing to enter the group stages before embarking on their bid for glory. Here, GOAL breaks down how tie-breakers work, how group stage points are decided, and everything you need to know ahead of the big kick-off.

How many substitutions are allowed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? "Super-subs" have often played key roles in teams winning the biggest trophies in the game but when exactly can teams make substitutions? How many substitution windows are there in each fixture? GOAL runs you through everything you need to know.

Which goalkeepers have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award across the history of the competition? The award was introduced for the 1994 tournament, meaning plenty of iconic goalkeepers, including the likes of Gordon Banks and the initially eponymous Lev Yashin, missed out on the individual award. GOAL has everything you need to know about the award handed to the standout stopper at any single tournament.

The final places at the 2026 World Cup will be decided this week as the play-offs conclude. Backing several home teams could offer value in Europe.

Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager in a desperate bid to stave off relegation from the Premier League. Spurs sit 17th in the Premier League table and are just one point above the drop zone with seven games of the season remaining.

So here we are again, Tottenham Hotspur. Seven games into the Igor Tudor reign that was supposed to save Spurs from relegation, they look more doomed than ever before. They are one point outside the Premier League's bottom three and are the only side without a win in the top-flight in 2026. Every time they seem to have turned a corner, a new disaster is waiting for them just ahead.

The Wisconsin-born soccer coach was headed to the top before he had his life turned upside down by a rare condition that saw him lose his hands and part of his feet. But he has rediscovered his purpose through soccer - and now has big aspirations.

Sam Allardyce has sent a clear message to Harry Maguire, suggesting the Manchester United defender should think twice about representing England at the upcoming World Cup. The former Three Lions boss believes Thomas Tuchel was unnecessarily blunt regarding Maguire's standing in the defensive pecking order.