Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Seb Stafford-Bloor across Soccer, Football.
Brighton & Hove Albion have finalised a move for 19‑year‑old Luka Vuskovic, agreeing a fee of up to £50 million and a 20 percent sell‑on clause, as the club looks to bolster its defence ahead of the new season.
A look at how England clinched a round‑of‑32 berth, how an algorithm narrowed the gap with pundits, and what to expect from the next set of high‑stakes fixtures.
The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions blend expert insight with a playful competition, recapping Matchday 9’s key results and previewing the decisive fixtures of Matchday 10.
In a stunning upset, Cape Verde held Spain to a 0‑0 stalemate, with goalkeeper Vozinha earning Man of the Match after a flurry of saves. The result highlights the island nation’s defensive resilience and marks a milestone as the third‑smallest country ever to appear at the men’s World Cup.
From fan‑suggested chants to cultural traditions, the series weaves music, food, history and language into a portrait of what it means to back a national team.