Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert charged by FA over ‘Spygate’ scandal Southampton’s owner Dragan Solak said he had no intention of sacking Eckert over the ‘Spygate’ row The Independent UK · Jul 22
‘His Time Is Up’—Gianni Infantino Receives Rare Dressing Down for World Cup Scandals Javier Tebas did not hold back with his critique of the FIFA president. Sports Illustrated · Jul 21
Fifa to investigate Argentina after players brawl during World Cup final FIFA has launched an investigation into potential disciplinary breaches by Argentina following their World Cup final defeat to Spain The National (Scotland) · Jul 20
FIFA to review post-match brawl after Spain vs Argentina World Cup final FIFA to review post-match brawl after Spain vs Argentina World Cup final The National (Scotland) · Jul 20
Tuchel is clinging to an outdated English style – he must let players take risks Head coach should stop relying on a physical approach that has rarely worked and embrace England’s gifted ball players The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
2026 was a World Cup of contradictions – with a tainted legacy WORLD CUP 2026: In some ways, the tournament was like the best American fast food, writes Miguel Delaney, entertaining but immediately forgettable, yet Fifa ushered through some harmful precedents for the future of football and off-field controversy cast a long shadow The Independent UK · Jul 20
The impossible Lionel Messi question Argentina must answer at the end of a golden era WORLD CUP 2026: Messi seems sure to retire after falling short in the World Cup final – and, Richard Jolly writes, replacing the irreplaceable is just one of several issues they face The Independent UK · Jul 20
Thomas Tuchel sends message of ‘trust’ to England fans after World Cup disappointment England bounced back from their semi-final collapse against Argentina to beat France in a wild third-place play-off The Independent UK · Jul 19
Grading Every Player on England’s 2026 World Cup Roster The Three Lions’s campaign had plenty of highs but ended with the familiar feeling of crushing disappointment. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to quit Fifa over World Cup controversies The party criticised high ticket prices for fans and the decision to overturn a US player’s suspension after lobbying from President Donald Trump. Evening Standard · Jul 18
What we learned as Thomas Tuchel faced the media after England World Cup exit England head coach faced the media to preview Saturday night’s World Cup bronze final against France Evening Standard · Jul 18
Wayne Rooney names only alternative to Thomas Tuchel as England manager Tuchel has been criticised for his tactics in the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina The Independent UK · Jul 17
Pep Guardiola ‘had verbal agreement’ to become England boss as Thomas Tuchel exit clauses revealed Questions over Tuchel’s future have been raised following England’s devastating World Cup exit The Independent UK · Jul 17
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 England need fearless passers and three Tuchel omissions may point the way Technical class in the fiercest battles was again lacking at the World Cup but there is hope amid the soul-searching
Evening Standard · Jul 17 Thomas Tuchel reveals where blame lies for England's World Cup collapse Three Lions boss has faced huge scrutiny for his tactics and substitutions during heartbreaking late semi-final defeat by Argentina
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16 Players ‘puzzled’ by tactics but Tuchel left himself no other option with his squad picks The England head coach took a risk by selecting injury-prone players and ignoring creative options such as Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Morgan Gibbs-White
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Argentina players privately stunned by Thomas Tuchel’s defensive approach to World Cup semi-final Exclusive: Argentina were preparing for Tuchel to bring on attacking options in Bukayo Saka or Noni Madueke, only to realise England were inviting pressure
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16 Tuchel ‘100%’ invested in leading England at Euro 2028 despite semi-final failure Thomas Tuchel says he is committed to leading England at Euro 2028 and finding the ‘extra level’ for glory that eluded his team at the World Cup
Evening Standard · Jul 16 New characters, same story: How England's World Cup heartache resurfaced - and what comes next A bitter sense of deja vu remained as Three Lions fell victim to Argentina’s late show
FourFourTwo · Jul 16 Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola named bookies favourites to be next England manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to continue as England boss despite a disappointing defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Should Thomas Tuchel be sacked? Pundits argue for and against after England collapse Questions will be asked of German after late World Cup semi-final defeat
The Independent UK · Jul 16 The deeper question England must answer after latest World Cup failure WORLD CUP 2026: The FA went big for a proven winner in Thomas Tuchel – only to fall short in familiar fashion. Miguel Delaney argues English football needs a rethink from top to bottom
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Gary Lineker jokes England boss Thomas Tuchel is a ‘German spy’ following World Cup defeat ‘We’ve been infiltrated,’ Lineker joked on The Rest is Football
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Gary Lineker suggests Thomas Tuchel is ‘German spy’ after England World Cup exit Former England star jokes that current head coach has “infiltrated” the Three Lions