Xavi Simons ruled out of World Cup as injury ends his Tottenham season The absence of the attacker is a huge blow to Tottenham’s survival hopes The Independent UK · Apr 27
Tottenham injury update: Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie latest news and return dates Significant fears for attacking duo after Wolves win, but Randal Kolo Muani fears allayed Evening Standard · Apr 27
2026 World Cup: The Best Young Players at the Tournament—Ranked Some prodigious talent will travel to North America this summer. Sports Illustrated · Apr 27
Xavi Simons ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with ruptured ACL Xavi Simons has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will be out for around eight months The Guardian - AU · Apr 26
Paddington and Attenborough revealed as public’s top banknote designs after ‘woke’ criticism The Bank of England is set to replace historical figures on its next series of banknotes The Independent UK · Apr 26
The Two Barcelona Legends Who Almost Joined Lionel Messi in Epic Return Xavi wanted more than just the Argentine back at the Camp Nou during his tenure. Sports Illustrated · Apr 26
Drowning in the banter-sphere: how can the Premier League rivals handle the heat? The current season has become a meme-war without end, an endless rolling wall of gloat and taunt in which players and managers must try to block out the noise The Guardian - UK · Apr 26
Kevin Schade exclusive: ‘Micky van de Ven used to be — but I’m the Premier League’s fastest player now’ Exclusive interview: The Brentford forward discusses Champions League hopes, World Cup dreams, and why the Bees continue to defy the odds Evening Standard · Apr 26
Giteau's No.10 plea, query of Wallabies' forgotten man Matt Giteau wonders why Ben Donaldson fell down the Wallabies' pecking order and wants an early call made on who wears the No.10 leading into the World Cup. AAP · Apr 26
Texas Governor Threatens Austin, Dallas and Houston's World Cup Funding Over ICE Fight Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office threatened to pull or withhold public safety grants from Houston, Dallas, and Austin unless the cities changed policies that state officials said limited police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, turning preparations for the 2026 World Cup into the latest front in the national… Latin Times · Apr 26
‘Marcelo Bielsa knocked on my parents’ door at 1am to offer me a trial. The streets were empty except for stray dogs’ The extreme methods used to discover Mauricio Pochettino The USA boss was discovered by Bielsa as a 13-year-old in Rosario FourFourTwo · Apr 26
We were told the 2026 World Cup would be a unifying force. The reality is far different The original plans for this summer’s tournament could scarcely sound much different than what we seem to have in store The Guardian - US · Apr 26
How Fans Across MLS Hope to Save Muller’s Vancouver Whitecaps From Ultimate Heartbreak The Vancouver Whitecaps are facing the possibility of relocation from the city they have called home since 1974. Sports Illustrated · Apr 26
World Cup prize money set to increase after worries over high operational costs Officials from national FAs indicated to the Press Association in February that they expected costs to be significantly higher than in Qatar. The Independent UK · Apr 26
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 Fifa agrees to increase World Cup prize money after countries raise concerns over costs Fifa has agreed in principle to increase World Cup 2026 prize money after national FAs feared losing money at this summer’s tournament
Sports Illustrated · Apr 26 James Rodriguez Makes World Cup Guarantee After First MLS Start The Colombian midfielder has seen his role grow with Minnesota United.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 26 Predicting the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster One Month From Roster Reveal Mauricio Pochettino is set to name his USMNT World Cup squad on May 26 in New York City.
FourFourTwo · Apr 26 Gordon Strachan interview with Henry Winter: 'I never really enjoyed the World Cups, three weeks in a room which was basically a prison cell, Sir Alex was next door coming to visit every now and then to see if I was still alive' The former Coventry player and manager pays tribute to Mark Robins, recalls coming on with Frank Lampard as he made his debut and predicts Scotland will cruise their World Cup group
FourFourTwo · Apr 26 ‘When we qualified for the World Cup, there was a part of me that felt Diogo Jota was looking over us’ Andy Robertson on the World Cup bond he formed with his tragic former Liverpool team-mate The Scotland captain spoke movingly about his close friend Jota when his side secured World Cup qualification last year
Sports Illustrated · Apr 26 Grading Inter Miami, Messi’s Underwhelming Showing Against USMNT Hopeful Inter Miami were unable to net more than a single goal against the New England Revolution and potential USMNT World Cup starter.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25 ‘Not Easy’—Hansi Flick Gives Verdict on Lamine Yamal 2026 World Cup Chances The Barcelona gem is in a race against the clock to be healthy for his first career World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25 San Diego Manager Gives Stone-Cold Response to Hirving Lozano Return Speculations The Mexican star hasn’t played a competitive match since Nov. 29.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25 2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Boot—Ranked No player has ever won the World Cup Golden Boot twice, but several players can change that this summer.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25 Civil Rights Groups Issue Grave Warning for World Cup Visitors to the U.S. The Trump administration may pose a threat to fans coming to the U.S. this summer.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25 Kylian Mbappe Injury: Progress, Potential Recovery Date As El Clasico Looms The Frenchman asked to be substituted during Real Madrid’s 1–1 draw with Real Betis.