Ella Toone handed late England call-up for World Cup play-off after Sarina Wiegman snub Toone joins up with the squad after a minor injury to Lucy Bronze The Independent UK · Oct 8
MLS boss urges Harry Kane to follow Messi and Beckham before NFL dream Harry Kane shows no signs of slowing down after he marked his record-equalling England appearance with two goals The Independent UK · Oct 8
'Back to basics': McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series Australia's women's cricket team will take to the field for the first time since winning the T20 World Cup in a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. AAP · Oct 8
Ronaldo's walkout, Israel-Ireland tensions and Zidane's return: The recent drama in football world Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Portugal's squad sparks discussions about his career's conclusion after leading for 23 years. New coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp faced varying challenges in their initial matches with France and Germany. Tensions arose during the Israel and Ireland matches, highlighted by politically charged atmospheres and UEFA… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Lionel Messi’s 21 years with Argentina: The numbers behind his international career Lionel Messi concluded his international career with Argentina following a 3-0 victory over Benin. He played for the national team for over two decades, participating in six World Cups. Throughout his tenure, Messi scored 126 international goals, greatly surpassing the previous record held by Gabriel Batistuta. His final match came… The Economic Times · Oct 8
What Does the Future Hold for Christian Pulisic With the USMNT? The Stars and Stripes put together a perfect international window without Christian Pulisic. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Four Premier League Clubs Gilberto Mora Could Join—Ranked A major announcement regarding the Mexican starlet’s future is expected once he turns 18. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Four Things We Learned From USMNT’s Perfect World Cup Response The Stars and Stripes cruised to four wins during the fall international break. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
England ready to level up and embrace ‘calculated risks’, claims Tuchel Thomas Tuchel was pleased ‘everyone bought in’ to new ideas during the international window, and Jarell Quansah said England could ‘really dominate teams’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
All aboard the Tuchel train? England camp has clear winners and losers While it’s full steam ahead for Alex Scott, Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly, others look likely to be left behind The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
Ranking the USMNT's Eight Teenage Debutants After Perfect Fall Friendlies An influx of new faces represented the Stars and Stripes in the September-October international break. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Lionel Messi’s Argentina career turned football into a sacred mystery Jorge Messi wanted his country to fall in love with his son. That ambition was fulfilled during a brilliant international career that ended this week The Guardian - US · Oct 7
What Next for Lionel Messi After Argentina Retirement? Messi’s international career finished with an emotional sendoff in Buenos Aires. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
The Winners, Losers From USMNT’s Faultless World Cup Return Mauricio Pochettino’s side did not lose a game, but there were still players—on and off the roster—who came away from the fall fixtures disappointed. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7 The Portugal ‘Suspension’ Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face Ronaldo’s near-2000-word statement suggested he expects punishment for leaving the Portugal camp.
Evening Standard · Oct 7 How England can close the gap to Spain and finally put an end to decades of hurt The Three Lions must catch up with the world champions - but do it their own way
Latin Times · Oct 7 Messi Ends His Argentina Career With a Goal, 2 Assists, and 85,000 Tears — Final Cap Reveals Man Behind Legend Messi bowed out with a penalty and two assists in a 3–0 win over Benin. Here's everything you need to know about the farewell, the grief, and what's next.
The Independent UK · Oct 7 World Cup winner and ex-Chelsea star announces retirement aged 39 Former Chelsea winger Pedro has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39. Pedro spent five years at Chelsea between 2015 and 2020, winning the Premier League under Antonio Conte in 2017. He was also part of the Spain squad that won the 2010 World Cup and…
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7 Conspiracies, Predictions, Tears: Five Takeaways From Lionel Messi’s Farewell Speech Messi opened up the 2026 World Cup conspiracy theory which hung over his final competitive match for Argentina.
The Guardian - US · Oct 7 Teen brilliance to Pochettino’s haters: Winners and losers from the USMNT’s perfect window The United States winning four of four benefits many that were involved, and may hurt those who were left behind
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 Springboks and All Blacks sell out Twickenham Nations Championship finale ticket quota South Africa and New Zealand have sold out their allocation of dedicated tickets for the Nations Championship finals weekend
The Independent UK · Oct 7 England coach to depart after World Cup for Top 14 role Joe El-Abd is expected to take up a coaching post at Clermont Auvergne
International Business Times UK · Oct 7 Who Inherits Messi's No. 10? Argentina Star Breaks Down in Tears Ahead of Emotional Farewell Match Lionel Messi broke down in tears during his emotional Argentina farewell as the team honoured his 21-year international career before a 3–0 win over Benin.
Evening Standard · Oct 7 Has Lionel Messi retired? Latest on future plans after Argentina farewell Icon delivers emotional Argentina farewell - but arguably football’s greatest career isn’t over just yet
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss a month of next WSL season due to Club World Cup The Women’s Super League will face major disruption next season due to by the Club World Cup