Villarreal’s Iñigo Pérez ready to meet Iraola again in test of old bond Refused a work permit at Bournemouth, Pérez comes face to face with Liverpool’s head coach Andoni Iraola in Champions League The Guardian - UK · Oct 20
“While it was his first experience as a head coach, he wasn't anxious. He was a calm coach who gave us a lot of confidence" Andoni Iraola's journey to the Liverpool dugout Liverpool's new boss has never won major silverware as player or manager, but has impressively risen to the top since a sliding-doors moment in 2019… FourFourTwo · Aug 23
I loved my spell at Celtic but here is how it cost me my place at the World Cup I loved my spell at Celtic but here is how it cost me my place at the World Cup The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Ranking All 48 Teams at the End of the 2026 World Cup One very memorable tournament, after one very forgettable final, saw 48 teams deliver performances from every extreme. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20
Exit strategies: how and why 27% of World Cup coaches have left their jobs Thirteen coaches have been sacked or walked away from their national teams – here’s a full rundown The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
France’s fab front four make them incomparable World Cup favourites In today’s newsletter: France win the GWC before the ‘32’ is even halfway through The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
What Marcelo Bielsa said in explosive rant as he quits as Uruguay manager IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 1
Marcelo Bielsa steps down from Uruguay role in explosive 100-minute press conference Bielsa has stepped down from his post as Uruguay boss after their elimination from the World Cup The Independent UK · Jul 1
The Six Biggest Disappointments of the 2026 World Cup Group Stage Several teams failed to show up on soccer’s grandest stage. Sports Illustrated · Jun 28
World Cup Manager Quits Minutes After Tournament Elimination Confirmed Scotland’s first venture onto the world stage in 28 years ended at the earliest opportunity. Sports Illustrated · Jun 28
How stubborn Marcelo Bielsa provoked the bitter demise of Uruguay in World Cup implosion Uruguay are out of the World Cup 2026 after a horrible defeat to Spain and, as Ed Malyon outlines, the tournament is the culmination of a drastic decline and series of disputes under Marcelo Bielsa The Independent UK · Jun 27
Filth, fury and fairytales: Uruguay and Cape Verde bring football heritage In today’s Football Daily: Cape Verde go big but Uruguay go home The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
Marcelo Bielsa snaps at reporter as Uruguay’s dismal World Cup ends in ‘disgrace’ Agustin Canobbio was sent off in stoppage time for a wild lunge and raised his hand to the chest of referee Ismail Elfath The Independent UK · Jun 27
Bielsa exits World Cup with admission: ’I haven’t left anything to Uruguayan football’ Marcelo Bielsa said that he had left nothing to Uruguayan football after overseeing their elimination from the World Cup with defeat by Spain The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27 Bielsa takes the blame as Uruguay depart in a storm of spite and ill-discipline The head coach is an easy scapegoat but, while his legacy is secure, this has been a dire tournament for him and his side
France 24 · Jun 27 Cape Verde take World Cup fairytale to knockout stage as Spain end Uruguay's run Cape Verde set up a historic showdown with reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey at the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay crashed out after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending…
The Independent UK · Jun 27 Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa explains stunning Fernando Muslera half-time change after howler against Spain The veteran goalkeeper has made three errors that have led to goals for Uruguay’s opponents in a dreadful World Cup campaign
FourFourTwo · Jun 27 Why is Marcelo Bielsa known as 'El Loco'? Marcelo Bielsa is one of football's greatest, and most influential, minds, but why is he known as 'El Loco'?
FourFourTwo · Jun 27 Who is Ismail Elfath? The official in charge of Uruguay vs Spain Who is the referee for tonight's Group H clash between Uruguay and Spain?
Sports Illustrated · Jun 26 Uruguay vs. Spain—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats The 64th game of the 2026 World Cup could be the most dramatic yet.
FourFourTwo · Jun 26 Uruguay vs Spain predictions as Marcelo Bielsa bows out on the world stage Your Uruguay vs Spain prediction as Group H comes to a conclusion on Friday, June 26
The Independent UK · Jun 26 Egypt v Iran LIVE: Pharaohs survive late World Cup drama as Khalilzadeh strike ruled out by VAR and Salah suffers injury blow Iran denied late winner and settle for third, as Belgium pip Egypt to top spot in Group G after 5-1 win over New Zealand
The Economic Times · Jun 26 Uruguay vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, venue, predicted lineups, key players and match preview Uruguay vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Streaming, Match Time, Venue, Lineup, Key Players and Team Preview: Spain faces Uruguay in a critical FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match on June 26. Spain, leading the group, is poised for the knockout stage, while Uruguay desperately needs a win…
The Independent UK · Jun 26 The 2026 World Cup has a problem: celebrity-spotting Comment: The impression given by TV coverage is that we are all more interested in Michael Buble than Michael Olise, Shakira than Vozinha, Paris Saint-Germain players than Paris Hilton
The Guardian - US · Jun 26 World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v France, TV channels & live stream Friday 26 June What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Friday 26 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options