NFE/5.0 https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news en 2026 Soccereco Google News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/spain-goalkeeper-debate-intensifies-ahead-of-cape-verde-opener https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/spain-goalkeeper-debate-intensifies-ahead-of-cape-verde-opener Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:41:52 +0100 Spain prepare for their World Cup opener against Cape Verde as David Raya discusses the goalkeeping debate with Unai Simón and Joan García. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/de-jong-frustrated-by-many-missed-internationals https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/de-jong-frustrated-by-many-missed-internationals Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:32:01 +0100 For Frenkie de Jong, the international counter stands at 66 matches just before the World Cup. A respectable number, although the Oranje playmaker has also missed many in recent years. In an interview with VI, he discussed that. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/the-2026-world-cup-kicks-off-today https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/the-2026-world-cup-kicks-off-today Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:42:17 +0100 The 2026 World Cup begins tonight with Mexico vs South Africa, launching the biggest edition ever with 48 teams and global attention. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/foreign-media-express-concerns-about-the-dutch-national-team https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/foreign-media-express-concerns-about-the-dutch-national-team Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:08:08 +0100 The victory over Uzbekistan did not convince foreign media of the Netherlands chances at the World Cup. Although the Netherlands avoided another setback thanks to a late penalty converted by Cody Gakpo, Spanish, French, Belgian, German and Italian media mainly see a team heading into the World Cup with many concerns. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/how-lukaku-convinced-a-sixteen-year-old-doku-to-stay-in-belgium https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/how-lukaku-convinced-a-sixteen-year-old-doku-to-stay-in-belgium Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:59:50 +0100 Jérémy Doku and Romelu Lukaku will play together for the Belgian national team at the 2026 World Cup, but the two already have a longer history. Eight years ago, Lukaku played an important role in Doku’s career path. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/urbigs-unusual-shirt-number-against-the-usa https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/urbigs-unusual-shirt-number-against-the-usa Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:07:38 +0100 As he had been against Finland, Jonas Urbig was also part of the Germany national team squad against the USA - with a special shirt number. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/klopp-agent-criticises-statements-by-real-madrid-presidential-candidate https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/klopp-agent-criticises-statements-by-real-madrid-presidential-candidate Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:02:47 +0100 Even before Real Madrid’s presidential elections have taken place, Enrique Riquelme already seems unable to fulfil his promises. The Spaniard said on Friday that he wants to appoint Jürgen Klopp as the new manager if he becomes the new president of Los Blancos, but he can forget about that. Klopp has no interest, his agent told. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/florentino-perezs-new-galactico-must-come-from-paris https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/florentino-perezs-new-galactico-must-come-from-paris Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:35:39 +0100 The player for whom Real Madrid will break their own transfer record is likely to be João Neves or Vitinha. At least, that is what the Spanish sports newspapers are concluding after Florentino Pérez announced that Los Blancos will spend €150 million on one player this summer. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/fallen-french-giant-bordeaux-gets-new-owners https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/fallen-french-giant-bordeaux-gets-new-owners Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:38:41 +0100 Girondins Bordeaux is getting a new majority shareholder. Several French sources reported on Thursday that current owner Gérard Lopez is set to sell two-thirds of his stake in the club to English investment firm Sparta Capital. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/bayern-munich-are-targeting-psv-player-saibari https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/bayern-munich-are-targeting-psv-player-saibari Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:01:41 +0100 Bayern Munich are seriously interested in PSV player Ismael Saibari. The 25-year-old Morocco international was one of the best players for the league champions last season, and PSV are therefore aiming for a huge fee for the midfielder. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/new-rule-during-world-cup-due-to-growing-importance-of-set-pieces https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/new-rule-during-world-cup-due-to-growing-importance-of-set-pieces Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:48:15 +0100 FIFA wants to put an end to the frequent holding and blocking of opponents during set pieces. For that reason, VAR will be given more powers at the upcoming World Cup. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/alex-ferguson-takes-aim-at-arsenal-while-congratulating-psg https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/alex-ferguson-takes-aim-at-arsenal-while-congratulating-psg Sun, 31 May 2026 21:18:33 +0100 Alex Ferguson congratulated PSG after their Champions League win over Arsenal and reportedly aimed a sharp criticism at the Gunners style of play. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/ancelotti-neymar-if-my-grandmother-had-wheels-she-would-be-a-car https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/ancelotti-neymar-if-my-grandmother-had-wheels-she-would-be-a-car Sat, 30 May 2026 19:13:48 +0100 Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar will stay with Brazil as he races to recover from a calf injury before the World Cup opener. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/atletico-are-annoyed-by-small-club-barcelona https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/atletico-are-annoyed-by-small-club-barcelona Fri, 29 May 2026 11:51:30 +0100 Atlético Madrid have put an end to the rumours about a transfer of Julián Álvarez to Barcelona. According to the Madrid club, the Argentine striker is not for sale. Atlético also accuse the Catalans of behaving like a small club in the matter. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/blow-in-search-for-coach-is-a-painful-reality-check-for-milan https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/blow-in-search-for-coach-is-a-painful-reality-check-for-milan Thu, 28 May 2026 10:45:05 +0100 AC Milan's search for a new coach painfully makes clear that the fallen giant no longer has the same appeal it had in its glory days. Andoni Iraola is reportedly on the verge of choosing Crystal Palace over the seven-time European Cup/Champions League winner. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/liverpool-signing-looks-forward-to-training-with-van-dijk https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/liverpool-signing-looks-forward-to-training-with-van-dijk Wed, 27 May 2026 11:05:52 +0100 Jérémy Jacquet is looking forward to sharing the training pitch with Virgil van Dijk. The 20-year-old centre-back was picked up by Liverpool from Stade Rennais last winter and will officially make the move this coming summer. He looked ahead with plenty of confidence. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/bruno-fernandes-criticises-club-icon-keane-over-lies https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/bruno-fernandes-criticises-club-icon-keane-over-lies Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:09 +0100 Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has hit out at club icon Roy Keane. The Portuguese midfielder accused the former midfielder of lying about his comments surrounding a much-discussed Premier League record. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/as-roma-coach-gasperini-praises-malen-after-securing-champions-league-spot https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/as-roma-coach-gasperini-praises-malen-after-securing-champions-league-spot Mon, 25 May 2026 11:16:09 +0100 AS Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini was a happy man after the league win over Hellas Verona: thanks in part to Donyell Malen, the Romans are returning to the Champions League after seven years. The Netherlands international scored one of the two goals in Verona. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/spurs-escape-relegation-on-the-final-matchday https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/spurs-escape-relegation-on-the-final-matchday Sun, 24 May 2026 19:27:01 +0100 Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League after an extremely difficult season. On the final matchday, the club of Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons secured survival. That came at the expense of West Ham United. The Hammers return to the Championship after fourteen years. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/walker-does-not-understand-tuchels-choices https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/walker-does-not-understand-tuchels-choices Sat, 23 May 2026 16:09:19 +0100 Kyle Walker has spoken out strongly about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence from England’s World Cup squad. According to Walker, it is incomprehensible that a Real Madrid player has been left out of head coach Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/england-without-palmer-and-foden-but-with-henderson-head-to-the-world-cup https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/england-without-palmer-and-foden-but-with-henderson-head-to-the-world-cup Fri, 22 May 2026 10:47:35 +0100 England head coach Thomas Tuchel will not take Cole Palmer and Phil Foden to the World Cup. Both have had inconsistent seasons with Chelsea and Manchester City, respectively. Trent Alexander-Arnold will also miss the tournament, but Jordan Henderson is included. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/frenkie-de-jong-defends-his-own-playing-style https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/frenkie-de-jong-defends-his-own-playing-style Thu, 21 May 2026 10:36:15 +0100 Frenkie de Jong does not think much of the criticism of his playing style. According to analysts and the media, the Dutchman sometimes carries the ball too much, but he himself does not think that is really the case. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/arsenal-secure-league-title-after-city-drop-points-at-bournemouth https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/arsenal-secure-league-title-after-city-drop-points-at-bournemouth Wed, 20 May 2026 10:32:11 +0100 Arsenal were crowned champions of England on Tuesday evening without playing. Manchester Citys draw away to Bournemouth means Mikel Artetas side can no longer be caught with one round of fixtures still to play. It marks The Gunners first league title since 2004. City, meanwhile, miss out on the league title for the second year in a row. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/english-newspapers-make-a-big-deal-of-guardiola https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/english-newspapers-make-a-big-deal-of-guardiola Tue, 19 May 2026 09:59:12 +0100 The impending departure of Pep Guardiola from Manchester City has caused quite a stir in the English media. Newspapers gave major coverage to the news that the 55-year-old Spaniard will leave Manchester after no fewer than ten seasons, with the BBC making a reference to Johan Cruyff. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/barca-standout-risks-missing-the-world-cup https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/barca-standout-risks-missing-the-world-cup Mon, 18 May 2026 14:51:14 +0100 Fermín López risks missing the World Cup with Spain due to an injury to the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot. As a result, concerns within the Spanish national team have increased significantly. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/west-ham-lose-and-put-premier-league-survival-at-risk https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/west-ham-lose-and-put-premier-league-survival-at-risk Sun, 17 May 2026 22:02:52 +0100 West Ham suffered a damaging defeat at Newcastle, leaving their Premier League survival hopes in serious danger as Tottenham prepare for a decisive London derby against Chelsea. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/the-road-to-the-clash-between-mbappe-and-arbeloa https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/the-road-to-the-clash-between-mbappe-and-arbeloa Fri, 15 May 2026 11:32:09 +0100 The crisis surrounding Real Madrid reached a new boiling point after the 2-0 win over Real Oviedo. In a hostile and tense atmosphere at the Bernabéu, players were whistled, banners appeared against president Florentino Pérez, and Kylian Mbappé personally created fresh unrest after the match with a series of striking comments about coach Álvaro Arbeloa. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/slot-confident-about-his-own-future-and-shares-positive-salah-update https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/slot-confident-about-his-own-future-and-shares-positive-salah-update Thu, 14 May 2026 12:17:09 +0100 Slot remains calm over his Liverpool future as the Reds prepare to face Aston Villa, with Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konaté returning ahead of a decisive Champions League qualification clash. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/timber-and-paixao-likely-to-leave-for-marseille-after-missing-out-on-champions-league https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/timber-and-paixao-likely-to-leave-for-marseille-after-missing-out-on-champions-league Wed, 13 May 2026 14:35:09 +0100 Olympique Marseille are facing a busy transfer summer. According to reports from France, the club will be forced to sell players after missing out on Champions League football. That could also have consequences for key players such as Quinten Timber and Igor Paixão. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/kompany-refuses-to-change-bayern-attacking-playing-style https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/kompany-refuses-to-change-bayern-attacking-playing-style Fri, 08 May 2026 12:18:30 +0100 Vincent Kompany has faced a lot of criticism in recent weeks over the number of goals conceded by Bayern Munich. The Belgian coach is not too concerned by it, as became clear during a press conference. He refuses to adjust his attacking playing style. This is not how I work. Soccer News