USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Chile: International Friendly The U.S. men’s national team will look to build on the weekend’s strong 4–1 victory over Peru. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
Defensive flux gives Tuchel headache but Alexander-Arnold could be remedy Chopping and changing the back four has been a big feature for England this year and the Real Madrid man could be a solution The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
County pride and England chaos relegated Hundred to summer undercard The franchise tournament remains an enigma after an unexpectedly dramatic men’s international summer and a thrilling Championship title race The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Europe’s top-flight clubs to get share of £185m from Club World Cup Europe will share Club World Cup money in a 50-50 split with the rest of the world and the decision is likely to be confirmed after a Fifa meeting in October The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
The Nations League is a welcome example of soccer done well The tournament was treated with skepticism when it was introduced in 2018, but it shows that sometimes administrators get things right The Guardian - US · Sep 28
Hansi Flick Favorite Gives Barcelona Injury Headache After Emergency Withdrawal Eric Garcia pulled out of Spain’s squad after being forced onto the sidelines before even lining up against England. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
How David Beckham Made More Money Than Every National Team at the 2026 World Cup Beckham’s eye-watering earnings have been revealed and can only realistically be eclipsed by the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
The clear priorities England must tackle after turbulent summer IN DEPTH: The England men’s side must settle on new central contracts and find balance in selection across three formats, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, with opportunities in the Ashes and the World Cup set to define a blockbuster 2027 The Independent UK · Sep 28
UK retail giant to hire 1,000 Christmas workers in major recruitment drive The positions will be spread across 296 stores in the UK and Ireland The Independent UK · Sep 28
Zidane urges players to embrace challenge of playing for France France head coach Zinedine Zidane called on his players to relish playing for the national team as his squad went through its final preparations without injured skipper Kylian Mbappé for Monday night's Nation's League tie against Belgium in Brussels. Radio France Internationale · Sep 28
Why Cristiano Ronaldo Was Left on the Bench for Portugal vs. Norway Broken promises, unexpected changes and the threat of a talking to have all emerged in the aftermath of Ronaldo’s unexpected absence. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
England made inroads in defeat by Spain but they must be more clinical Thomas Tuchel’s side had 36 touches in the Spain penalty area at Wembley but were given a lesson in taking chances The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Nice to have a taste: Springboks take loss in stride The world No.1 Springboks are treating Sunday's thrilling loss to the Wallabies as a valuable experience ahead of a potential re-match in next year's World Cup. AAP · Sep 28
When Malaysia Nearly Pulled Off the Impossible: The Country’s Most Memorable Sporting Upsets Revisit the moments when Malaysia came close to the impossible. Read how bold performances against stronger rivals became unforgettable sporting memories. inkl · Sep 28
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27 Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Break the Bank for World Cup Winner; Mourinho’s Liverpool Raid Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk, Raphinha, Alex Scott, Estêvão and many more feature in the gossip.
AAP · Sep 27 Roosters utility's long road to NRLW decider, World Cup Fiji international Taina Naividi has endured two ACL tears and the death of her father en route to what she hopes will be an elusive NRLW premiership.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27 Malik Tillman Ends Decade-Long Wait for USMNT Which Christian Pulisic Never Could Pulisic was not missed in a blowout win for the U.S. against Peru.
AAP · Sep 27 Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed after surgery Nathan Cleary has had emergency surgery on his horror ankle injury, which could deny him the ability to accept the NRL's biggest individual award in person.
AAP · Sep 27 Wallabies facing Bledisloe Cup centres crisis after win The Wallabies have produced a statement win a year out from the World Cup, but the victory over the Springboks could come at a big cost.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27 The four minutes that lasted a lifetime as Wallabies won all-time chaos classic One year out from a home World Cup, in circumstances comically heroic, this was the match Australian rugby needed
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27 Landon Donovan Issues Pointed Warning After USMNT’s Blowout Win The Stars and Stripes kicked off the international window with a dream victory in Orlando.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27 The Incredible Reason Why Mohamed Salah Has Been Left Off Egypt Roster Mohamed Salah has been on an absolute tear since the start of the 2026–27 campaign.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27 How Erling Haaland’s International Record Compares to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Erling Haaland is scoring goals at a frightening rate for Norway, but can he catch Cristiano Ronaldo?
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27 Wallabies hold off world champion Springboks in chaotic Test for the ages Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth to send World Cup warning after surviving the final 15 minutes with 11 men
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27 The Rafa Marquez Era With Mexico Is Underway—There’s Already Reason for Excitement El Tri was the better side against Colombia in its first game with Rafa Márquez at the helm.