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Former Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman

Koeman Departs as Netherlands Manager After Penalty Shootout Heartbreak Against Morocco

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Ronald Koeman announced last night that he is stepping down as head coach of the Dutch national team following their elimination by Morocco on... Read more
PSG winger Bradley Barcola

PSG Dismiss Premier League Interest in Bradley Barcola

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Paris Saint-Germain have declared Bradley Barcola as not for sale, despite interest from Liverpool and Arsenal PSG intend to retain Barcola even though... Read more
French goalkeeper Guillaume Restes

Aston Villa Line Up £20m Toulouse Stopper Guillaume Restes as Potential Martínez Successor

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Aston Villa have identified 21-year-old Guillaume Restes as a priority should Emiliano Martínez depart this summer Toulouse are prepared to sell... Read more
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman

Koeman Defends Tactical Decisions after Netherlands Penalty Loss to Morocco

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: The Netherlands suffered elimination from the World Cup on Monday after a 3-2 penalty shootout loss to Morocco, following a 1-1 draw... Read more
Paraguayans have hit the streets after their national team defeated Germany

Paraguay Proclaims National Holiday After Triumph Over Germany in World Cup Last 16

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: On Monday, Paraguay secured a 4-3 victory on penalties against Germany after a 1-1 draw through extra time in the World Cup... Read more
Former Czechia head coach Miroslav Koubek

Koubek Steps Down as Czech Republic Head Coach After World Cup Setback

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Miroslav Koubek resigned as Czech Republic head coach following a troubled World Cup campaign The Czechs finished bottom of Group A with one point... Read more
Paraguay players celebrate after scoring against Germany

Paraguay Triumph Over Germany in Penalty Drama to Secure Historic World Cup Progression

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Paraguay advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 for only the second time in their history, eliminating Germany on penalties following a... Read more
Enzo Maresca and Pep Guardiola

Chelsea Lament Maresca’s Departure to Manchester City in Strongly-Worded Statement

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Chelsea received £17 million from Manchester City after agreeing a confidential compensation settlement Enzo Maresca officially departed Chelsea on 1 January 2026, following talks... Read more
PSG forward Bradley Barcola

PSG Willing to Let Bradley Barcola Leave as Diomande and Akliouche Arrivals Loom

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to sell Bradley Barcola, according to Foot Mercato The anticipated signings of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig and Maghnes... Read more
Curtis Jones celebrates after scoring for Liverpool

Inter Maintain Pursuit of Curtis Jones Amid Arsenal Competition and Liverpool’s Firm Stance

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Inter have sustained their interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, with negotiations ongoing since January Liverpool have maintained a €40 million asking price, exceeding... Read more
Former South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo

Hong Myung-bo Resigns Following South Korea’s World Cup Group Stage Elimination

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Hong Myung-bo announced his resignation as South Korea manager on Sunday after the team’s exit at the World Cup group phase... Read more
Egypt and Iran players in a battle for the ball

Egypt Secure Knockout Spot with 1-1 Draw Against Iran

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Egypt confirmed their place in the Round of 32 after a 1-1 draw against Iran Iran missed a chance to progress directly and... Read more
Spain players celebrate after scoring against Uruguay

Spain Capitalise on Muslera Error as Uruguay Suffer Another Group Stage Exit

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in Guadalajara to finish as Group H winners Uruguay exited the FIFA World Cup group stage... Read more

Senegal’s Five-Star Showing Against Ten-Man Iraq Keeps Knockout Hopes Alive

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Senegal achieved a resounding 5-0 victory over Iraq, securing third place in Group I It was the largest ever win for an African... Read more
Ecuador supporters at the 2026 World Cup

Ecuador President Declares National Holiday After Reaching World Cup Knockouts

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Ecuador secured a 2-1 victory against Germany on Thursday to advance to the World Cup knockout stage for the second time in their... Read more
France head coach Didier Deschamps

France Aim to Honour Deschamps in World Cup Clash Against Norway

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: France booked their spot in the knock-out stage with consecutive victories over Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0) Les Bleus require just... Read more
Australia and Paraguay players in a battle for the ball

Socceroos Clinch World Cup Knockout Berth with Stalemate Against Paraguay

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Australia progressed to the Round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay The stalemate secured Paraguay a strong chance of advancement as... Read more
Alexander Isak in a battle for the ball with Japanese opponents

Japan and Sweden Reach Knockout Stage After 1-1 Stalemate in Dallas

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw in Dallas, ensuring both teams progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds Daizen Maeda netted... Read more
Nicolas Pepe has just scored for Ivory Coast against Curacao

Pépé’s Brace Against Curaçao Secures Historic World Cup Knockout Berth for Ivory Coast

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Nicolas Pépé netted both goals as Ivory Coast defeated Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia The result saw Ivory Coast advance to the... Read more
Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz

Real Madrid Set to Activate €9m Clause to Bring Back Nico Páz from Como Ahead of 2026/27 Season

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Real Madrid have prepared to activate their €9m buyback clause for Nico Páz, returning him from Como before the 2026-27 campaign The... Read more
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