International

International·4 August 2026

Anthony Taylor lands Turkish refereeing role after World Cup exit

Retired Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed as director of elite refereeing in Turkey, marking a bold new chapter in his post-officiating

International·3 August 2026

Pochettino stays as USMNT boss until 2030 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino agrees new US Soccer deal through to the 2030 World Cup, ending months of speculation about his future. Get the full analysis, key context

International·29 July 2026

Pochettino close to USMNT contract renewal

Mauricio Pochettino is on the verge of agreeing a new contract with US Soccer that would extend his tenure through the 2030 World Cup. All the details on the

International·29 July 2026

Mancini returns as Italy boss after Gattuso exit chaos

Roberto Mancini is reappointed Italy manager just days after Gennaro Gattuso’s exit, with Claudio Ranieri named technical director in a dramatic reshuffle.

International·28 July 2026

Zidane’s France: Can Les Bleus rediscover their 2018 magic?

Zinedine Zidane takes charge of France after World Cup heartbreak. Can he revive the 2018-winning formula and end the trophy drought? Get the full analysis

International·26 July 2026

King Kazu at 59: How Miura’s goal defies football’s age limits

At 59, Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in four years for Fukushima United, proving age is just a number in football. Get the full analysis

International·25 July 2026

Italy appoints Pirlo after World Cup failure: Can he fix the Azzurri?

Roberto Pirlo has been appointed as Italy’s new manager following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, tasked with rebuilding the national team.

International·24 July 2026

Klopp’s Germany rebuild: Can he fix Nagelsmann’s mess?

Jurgen Klopp takes over a fractured Germany side after their World Cup humiliation. Can the Liverpool legend restore pride and qualify for Euro 2028? Get the

International·24 July 2026

Volpato’s cocaine test: Australia’s World Cup star in doping scandal

Socceroos star Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being twice caught for speeding. What does this mean for his career and Australia’s

International·23 July 2026

FA under fire as England U16 fight video sparks ethics storm

A viral video showing two England Under-16 players fighting in a hotel room has forced the FA to issue a statement, raising questions over safeguarding and

International·23 July 2026

Norway FIFA ethics complaint over Balogun red card overturn

Norway set to file formal complaint to FIFA ethics committee over controversial overturn of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card against USA. Get the full

International·21 July 2026

SFA charges: Celtic and Rangers face reckoning over Ibrox chaos

Scottish football’s governing body hits Rangers and Celtic with formal charges following violent scenes at Ibrox after the Scottish Cup semi-final. What