South African football news

Silva had been in charge at Fulham for five years Benfica poised to lose José Mourinho for Madrid job Fulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as the head coach. The Portuguese is wanted by Benfica, who are poised to lose José Mourinho to Real Madrid. Fulham said: “We can confirm that Marco…

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• BEN
• FUL

England's squad numbers for the World Cup have been announced - but how much do the choices hint at Thomas Tuchel's thinking?

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Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu’s side can not just survive against the best but beat them too This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is runnin…

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Defender Taylor Hinds withdraws from the England squad after suffering an ankle injury last week.

• ENG

Frenchman first choice now Iraola is in Liverpool discussions Palace put off by compensation fee for Frank Lampard Crystal Palace are in talks with Pierre Sage with a view to making him their head coach after he led Lens to second in Ligue 1 this season. Andoni Iraola was the preferred option to replace Oliver Glasn…

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• LIV

Switzerland's World Cup squad travel to the United States without Breel Embolo as the forward's Esta authorisation is placed under review.

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BBC Sport explores the future of Southampton manager Tonda Eckert after he admitted his role in the Spygate scandal.

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28 years on from Scotland’s last World Cup, three fans reflect on being there in France.

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• FRA

Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is looking forward to the "crowning glory of his career" at the World Cup with New Zealand.

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Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov makes Uzbekistan's squad for the World Cup, led by former World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro.

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• UZB

Japan become one of the first beneficiaries of the new time-limited substitution rule as they score while opponents Iceland have just 10 players on the pitch.

• JAP

Austria captain David Alaba is given the all-clear to travel for the World Cup after picking up a muscle injury on Monday but midfielder Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out of the tournament.

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Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.

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• FUL

Rennes forward Mousa Al-Tamari features in Jordan's final 26-man squad for their World Cup debut this summer.

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which clubs have the most players at the 2026 World Cup

• RAN

Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

• LIV

The Monday Night Club discuss Arne Slot's sacking from Liverpool and whether Andoni Iraola is the right replacement.

• LIV

Lawrence Shankland left Hearts to join Rangers within days of their runners-up finish in the Scottish Premiership.

• RAN

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Iconic blue shirt was worn in 5-2 win over Sweden Sotheby’s auction takes place in New York in July Pelé’s iconic blue No 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final is expected to become one of the most expensive football artefacts ever sold after being put up for auction. The Brazilian was 17 when he scored two goals i…

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Chelsea reject multiple approaches for promising young defender Josh Acheampong who the club consider one of their 'untouchables'.

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