Pioneering American soccer journalist Grant Wahl died suddenly while covering the World Cup in Qatar on Friday. He was 48.

Spain have chosen Luis de la Fuente as their new head coach following Luis Enrique’s departure.

Hansi Flick remains Germany coach despite a group stage exit at the Qatar World Cup and is to lead the team to the Euro 2024 tournament on home ground, the German Football Federation (DFB) has said.

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s role for the remainder of the World Cup is something that has to be “defined”, Portugal boss Fernando Santos said after dropping his captain for their emphatic last-16 win over Switzerland.

Brazil coach Tite believes Neymar is irreplaceable because his technical abilities are what empower the rest of the team.

England forward Raheem Sterling is leaving Qatar after armed intruders broke into his home while his family were inside.

Lionel Messi celebrated his 1,000th game as a professional footballer by scoring the opening goal in Argentina’s 2-1 victory against Australia on Saturday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Remo Freuler sealed Switzerland’s 3-2 win in their grudge match with Serbia to snatch a last 16 spot as the Qatar World Cup group stage concluded with another spectacle on Friday.