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    James Expected Back for Norway Tie

    Reece James and England
    Before Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final

    Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway. The Chelsea captain has missed three matches with a hamstring injury, but England hope he can return to full training this week.

    James’ return would ease a growing right-back crisis after Jarell Quansah’s red card against Mexico. Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Quansah, Declan Rice and James have all filled right-sided defensive roles during the tournament.

    Mbappe Condemns Racist Senator Posts

    Kylian Mbappe, Celeste Amarilla and the FFF
    Monday after France beat Paraguay

    Kylian Mbappe has condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as despicable after racist social media posts targeting his origin and education. The French Football Federation called the remarks abhorrent and said it plans legal action against her.

    The controversy followed France’s heated World Cup win over Paraguay, where Mbappe scored the decisive penalty. Paraguay’s government distanced itself from Amarilla’s comments, while France said its players and country had been insulted by the remarks.

    Beever-Jones Signs Chelsea Extension

    Aggie Beever-Jones and Chelsea Women
    Monday

    Chelsea Women have tied Aggie Beever-Jones to a long-term contract until 2030. The 22-year-old homegrown forward has become a major first-team figure, with 97 appearances and 32 goals after joining the club aged just nine.

    Beever-Jones said Chelsea has been her club since childhood and called the extension a proud day. The England international adds stability to Chelsea’s attack after helping deliver domestic trophies and earning a growing role with the Lionesses.

    Martinez Leaves Portugal After Exit

    Roberto Martinez and Portugal
    After Portugal’s World Cup defeat by Spain

    Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is leaving as Portugal head coach after their 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain. The former Belgium manager said his contract ends now and that the team needs a new voice.

    Martinez said his mission was to win the World Cup, making continuation difficult after elimination. His exit also follows Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup appearance, leaving Portugal facing a major leadership reset before their next cycle.

    Forest Appoint Glasner as Head Coach

    Nottingham Forest and Oliver Glasner
    Monday

    Nottingham Forest have appointed Oliver Glasner as head coach, making the former Crystal Palace manager their fifth boss in less than a year. He replaces Vitor Pereira, who was removed shortly before an exit clause expired.

    Glasner arrives with a strong cup-winning record after lifting major trophies with Palace and Eintracht Frankfurt. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis called him a winner, but the City Ground role carries major instability and heavy expectations.

    England Beat Mexico in Azteca Thriller

    England, Mexico and Jude Bellingham
    Monday at the Azteca Stadium

    England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Norway. Jude Bellingham scored twice, Harry Kane added a penalty, and England survived Jarell Quansah’s second-half red card.

    The match was delayed by storms before England overcame altitude, home noise and a fierce late siege. Thomas Tuchel switched to a back five after Quansah’s dismissal, while Jordan Pickford produced key saves to protect the lead.

    Spurs Complete £100m Tonali Signing

    Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Sandro Tonali
    Monday

    Tottenham have completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali in a club-record deal worth up to £100m. The Italy international joins for an initial £92.5m, with another £7.5m possible through add-ons this summer.

    Tonali said only Tottenham seriously mattered after a long call with Roberto De Zerbi convinced him to join. Spurs can fund major spending through improved stadium revenue and squad-cost headroom, even after also buying Mateus Fernandes.

    UEFA Warns FIFA Over Balogun U-Turn

    UEFA, FIFA and Folarin Balogun
    Monday before USA face Belgium

    UEFA has condemned FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ban, calling it unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable. The USMNT striker remains eligible against Belgium after Donald Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

    UEFA said the ruling crossed a red line because automatic one-match bans are written into tournament regulations. Belgium are exploring appeal options, while Thomas Tuchel questioned whether England could now challenge Jarell Quansah’s suspension too.

    Queiroz Steps Down as Ghana Coach

    Carlos Queiroz and Ghana
    Sunday after Ghana’s World Cup exit

    Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana head coach after their World Cup last-32 defeat by Colombia. The 73-year-old leaves after three months in charge, having guided Ghana through the group stage before elimination in North America.

    Queiroz said football teaches teams to win or learn and called for better off-field foundations around Ghana’s talent. His departure follows a short rescue job after Otto Addo was sacked before the tournament officially began.

    Neymar Says Brazil Career Is Over

    Neymar and Brazil
    After Brazil’s World Cup defeat by Norway

    Neymar has said his Brazil career is over after the Selecao were knocked out of the World Cup by Norway. The 34-year-old scored a late penalty, but it was only a consolation in the 2-1 defeat.

    The emotional forward said he started and finished his Brazil journey at MetLife Stadium, where he debuted in 2010. Neymar ends as Brazil’s record scorer with 80 goals and second-most capped player behind Cafu internationally.

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