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Mikel Oyarzabal: A one-club man thriving for his national team
Just as he did in Spain’s previous meeting with England in the final of Euro 2024, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal came off the bench to score the winner – this time, ensuring his country got their 2026/27 Nations League campaign up and running with a 3-2 victory at Wembley. By Tom Hancock That was hisContinue reading →
FotMob Opinion: Argentina will never produce another player like Lionel Messi
For the 208th and final time, Lionel Messi took the field as an Argentina player. The result (a 3-0 win over Benin in which Messi scored a penalty) barely mattered. This was barely a football match. Instead, it was an opportunity for Argentinean football to congregate and bid farewell to the greatest footballer in theContinue reading →
Preview: Plenty to play for as Croatia and England clash once again
The extended international break is drawing to a conclusion with matchday three of the Nations League in full swing. By Ross Kilvington Croatia play host to England on Saturday evening in Rijeka. Both teams have defeated Czechia while losing to World Cup winners Spain across their opening two games. Slaven Bilić’s second stint with CroatiaContinue reading →
Joao Felix finally showing what the fuss is about in an expanded role for Portugal
The career of the 26-year-old, which has taken many of Europe’s biggest clubs, has been one of modern football’s greatest curiosities. By Graham Ruthven Portugal’s new era looked a lot like the old one as Jorge Jesus picked his first lineup as manager. There was still a place, initially, for 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo whose fadingContinue reading →
Jurgen Klopp’s new-look Germany yet to find their feet
Germany are still reeling from their painful exit to Paraguay at the World Cup, and a third successive failure to reach the last 16. By Ross Kilvington In the immediate aftermath, it was clear change was imminent. Julian Nagelsmann resigned on July 3 and it wasn’t long before the German Football Association (DFB) intended toContinue reading →
James Trafford’s inclusion hints at how Thomas Tuchel wants to evolve England’s style
James Trafford has been given an opportunity to prove himself as England’s first-choice goalkeeper of the future. By Graham Ruthven Had it not been for James Trafford, Spain might have been out of sight before England could even threaten a comeback from 1-0 down in their UEFA Nations League opener on Saturday. The 23-year-old’s stopContinue reading →
Greece could be the upstarts of this UEFA Nations League cycle
Whisper it softly, but the Greek national team might just be finally waking up from its 12-year slumber. By Zach Lowy After group-stage exits in their first two major tournaments – 1980 Euros and 1994 World Cup – third time proved the charm for Greece, who pulled off one of the greatest shocks in footballContinue reading →
The MLS Wrap: Wonderkids go international and another Messi golazo isn’t enough for Inter Miami
As is regularly the case, MLS fixtures continued during the international break, and some of the league’s in-form teams managed to put in strong showings despite missing several players to national team duty. By James Nalton Lionel Messi leads the highlight reels once again, and two of the best teams in the division continued theirContinue reading →
Preview: England head to Czechia in the Nations League
England will be seeking to bounce back from their Nations League defeat to Spain with a trip to Prague to play Czechia. By Ian King England’s threadbare defence could be causing Thomas Tuchel a headache If England showed two very different faces in their final two matches of the World Cup against Argentina and France,Continue reading →
Preview: England host World Champions Spain at Wembley
England return to action for the first time since the World Cup with a Nations League match against opposition that couldn’t be more challenging. By Ian King England couldn’t have asked for tougher opponents in their first match of 2026/27 Given the peculiarly timid manner in which they were eliminated from the World Cup againstContinue reading →
How will Zinedine Zidane change France’s playing style after years of Deschamps-ball?
Zinedine Zidane will take charge of his first matches as France’s new manager in the extended September and October international break. By Graham Ruthven Zinedine Zidane just had to bide his time. The three-times Champions League-winning manager could have taken any other job after leaving Real Madrid (for a second time) in 2021. He surelyContinue reading →
Pochettino is bringing through the USA’s brightest crop of youngsters since Pulisic and co.
Mauricio Pochettino has called up a youthful squad for the USA’s first fixtures since co-hosting the 2026 World Cup. By Graham Ruthven The hype around Cavan Sullivan has been intense for years. From the moment the American wonderkid joined Manchester City at the age of only 14, Sullivan has been built up as the USA’sContinue reading →
Raphinha: The most in-form player in Europe has made a blistering start to 2026/27
“It’s a joke!” Luis García didn’t mince his words following Sevilla’s 3-1 defeat to Barcelona at the weekend. And no, he wasn’t referring to a dodgy refereeing decision, or a defensive mishap that caused his side to crumble on home turf. Rather, he was referring to the 2026 Ballon d’Or. By Ben McAleer Specifically, Raphinha’sContinue reading →
The MLS Wrap: Son can’t stop LAFC slump while Revs overtake Messi’s Miami
The latest round of MLS matches came amid a moment of celebration for several first-time call-ups to Mauricio Pochettino’s United States team, including one for the league’s standout young star, Cavan Sullivan. By James Nalton A few of those young players put in notable performances in the latest round of MLS matches, but it wasContinue reading →
The FotMob TOTW for the Premier League: Matchday 5’s Best XI includes Brobbey, Manzambi, Groß and Semenyo
Matchday 5 of the Premier League season is done and dusted, with Manchester City establishing a three-point advantage at the top of the table courtesy of Arsenal’s defeat against Brighton. By Ross Kilvington Goalkeeper: Alisson It will be a sad time when Alisson finally leaves Liverpool, especially as he is still more than capable ofContinue reading →
Harry Kane reaches 100 Bundesliga goals and shows no sign of slowing down
With a brace in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 hammering of Union Berlin on Friday, Harry Kane has reached 100 Bundesliga goals quicker than any other player in the history of the competition (101, to be precise). And he hasn’t just broken that record; he’s obliterated it. By Tom Hancock The previous record holder, Köln legend DieterContinue reading →
Preview: High-flying City welcome Sunderland to the Etihad
Manchester City have never lost to Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. By Filip Mishov Four wins with four consecutive clean sheets, Enzo Maresca is cooking in Manchester Manchester City are on a six-match winning streak across all competitions following the dominant win against Norwich at the Etihad Stadium in the Carabao Cup, and Enzo Maresca‘sContinue reading →
Preview: Manchester United head to winless Fulham looking to change the script
Just three points separate the two clubs ahead of Sunday’s meeting at Craven Cottage. By Filip Mishov Both managers desperately need a win to ease off the pressure Fulham remain on the hunt for their maiden Premier League victory this season, but Álvaro Arbeloa‘s squad did book a place in the Carabao Cup fourth roundContinue reading →
The FotMob Rundown: Sunday 20 September
Every Sunday, we pick out the top matches that we think are worth a follow in your match feed. By Bill Biss There’s four games to round off the Premier League weekend, including a first trip back to Bournemouth for the now Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola. Manchester City will attempt to keep pace with ArsenalContinue reading →
Preview: Iraola takes Liverpool back to former club Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola returns to Bournemouth this weekend, taking his Liverpool team to the South Coast to take on a winless Cherries under new manager Marco Rose. By Sam McGuire The story of the season Going in to the weekend, Bournemouth sit 15th in the Premier League table with just three points from their opening fourContinue reading →
Preview: Simeone and Mourinho reunited as Real head to Atlético in Madrid derby
The first Madrid Derby of the season comes at a time when Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid are looking to build some momentum. By Graham Ruthven Derby day stakes Two points is all that separates Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid in the fledgling LaLiga table with both teams hoping to use Sunday’s Madrid Derby asContinue reading →
The FotMob Rundown: Saturday 19 September
Every Saturday, we pick out the top matches that we think are worth a follow in your match feed. By Bill Biss We’re planning on starting the day with two huge lunchtime games in the UK. Winless Spurs and Aston Villa meet in an early season Premier League six-pointer. And Millwall meet old rivals WestContinue reading →
Preview: Sevilla are next up for free-scoring Barcelona in LaLiga
In-form Sevilla face a Barcelona side which has been in even better form this season at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Saturday evening in LaLiga. By Ross Kilvington Sevilla have enjoyed a positive start to the season Last season, Sevilla finished 13th and while this was a marginally improvement on the 17th place finish fromContinue reading →
Preview: Brighton host unbeaten Arsenal in the Premier League
Brighton welcome Arsenal to the Amex on Saturday afternoon in what could be one of the most interesting Premier League ties of the weekend. By Ross Kilvington Brighton are sitting pretty The Seagulls haven’t looked back since thrashing Aston Villa 4-0 in their first league match of the season. Indeed, their only defeat across fiveContinue reading →
Preview: Something has to give as Spurs host Aston Villa
Spurs and Aston Villa have mustered one goal and one point between them in the Premier League so far this season. Something has to give… hasn’t it? By Ian King Spurs and Villa have both had abject starts to 2026-27 If things continue this way, people will start to call it ‘The Curse of theContinue reading →
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