Chelsea Beat AC Milan 3-0 in Jakarta as João Pedro Scores Twice
João Pedro's double and a Moisés Caicedo volley gave Chelsea a 3-0 pre-season win over AC Milan in Jakarta, their first clean sheet under Xabi Alonso.
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Inside the Vinícius Júnior Contract Standoff Drawing Arsenal's Interest
A look at the financial gap between Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid, the Mbappé-shaped sticking point behind it, and why Arsenal remain positioned to act.
Jermain Defoe Resigns as Woking Head Coach After 116 Days
Defoe exits Woking days before the National League season starts, as his statement and the club's response diverge on what went wrong.
Before Argentina-Spain: Messi's Goal Record, the Ballon d'Or Math, and Why Models Favor Spain
Mbappé now owns the World Cup goal record. Messi has a Golden Boot deficit and a 9th Ballon d'Or on the line. Here's the data before Sunday's final.
England vs. Argentina: How to Watch the World Cup Semifinal
A matchup and streaming guide for England vs. Argentina's 2026 World Cup semifinal, including kickoff time, TV channels, and free international options.
Bellingham's Extra-Time Double Sends England Past Norway and Into the World Cup Semi-Finals
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in a World Cup quarter-final defined by Bellingham's double, a disputed sky-cam goal, and Tuchel's criticism.
France and Morocco Meet Again in a World Cup Quarterfinal Loaded With History
A rematch of the 2022 semifinal, France vs. Morocco carries colonial history, PSG locker-room ties and a large Revere fan base into Thursday's quarterfinal.
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Portugal Edge Croatia 2-1 in Record VAR Thriller
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 at the 2026 World Cup after VAR disallowed a record four goals, with Ronaldo's penalty and a late Ramos header deciding it.
Mexico Beats Ecuador 2-0, Ends 40-Year World Cup Curse
A weather-delayed 2-0 win over Ecuador sent co-host Mexico into the Round of 16 and ended coach Javier Aguirre's long wait for a "fifth match" appearance.