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Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon

Spain Goalkeeper Unai Simón Sets New World Cup Record

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: Unai Simón surpassed Walter Zenga’s World Cup record for consecutive minutes without conceding a goal, reaching 519 minutes Zenga’s previous benchmark... Read more
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan

Egypt Await Late Decision on Salah Ahead of Australia Clash

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: Hossam Hassan has yet to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will start Egypt’s World Cup last-32 clash against Australia on Friday at... Read more
Dan Ndoye celebrates after scoring against Algeria

Embolo and Ndoye on Target as Switzerland Defeat Algeria 2-0 to Secure Last-16 Berth

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: Switzerland advanced to the FIFA World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 victory over Algeria at BC Place Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye... Read more
Milan forward Rafael Leao

Milan Outline €60-70m Exit Plan for Rafael Leao

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: Milan have informed Rafael Leao’s representatives of a €60-70m asking price for his potential transfer A loan deal with obligation to buy... Read more
Goncalo Ramos scores stoppage-time header against Croatia

Ronaldo’s Penalty Sparks Portugal’s Dramatic Comeback Against Croatia

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: Portugal progressed to the FIFA World Cup round of 16, where they will face Spain following a 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto... Read more
Mateus Fernandes

Tottenham Sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham in £85 Million Move

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: Tottenham secured Mateus Fernandes for a club-record £85 million from West Ham, topping the previous high of £65 million for Dominic Solanke Fernandes... Read more
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill

Torino Target Paraguay Goalkeeper Orlando Gill After Standout 2026 World Cup Displays

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: Torino have approached San Lorenzo for Orlando Gill following his outstanding World Cup showing, most notably against Germany Gill, who turned 26 only a... Read more
Marseille striker Mason Greenwood

Atletico Madrid Emerge as Contenders in Mason Greenwood Pursuit

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: Atletico Madrid have expressed interest in signing Mason Greenwood Greenwood has a €50m price tag, and Marseille are anticipating his departure after two seasons... Read more
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali

Tottenham Set for £100m Swoop on Newcastle’s Tonali as Summer Revolution Continues

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: Tottenham agreed a transfer deal potentially worth £100m with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali Newcastle will receive an initial £92.5m, plus £7.5m in... Read more
Former Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece

Beccacece Announces Departure After Ecuador’s World Cup Journey Ends in Defeat to Mexico

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 exited the World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Mexico in the round of 32. Sebastian Beccacece revealed following the match at... Read more
Mexico and Ecuador players in a battle for the ball

Mexico Win 2-0 Against Ecuador to Reach 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: Mexico recorded a 2-0 victory against Ecuador in the Round of 32 at the Estadio Azteca, achieving their first knockout win since 1986... Read more
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
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