Kick Off: Tuchel names England WC squad; Guardiola to leave Man City

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England's Squad for the World Cup 2026: Maguire, Palmer, Foden out, Rashford returns

England National Team releases their squad for the World Cup 2026. Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer, and Phil Foden are OUT, while Rashford returns to the squad for the first time since March 2025.

OFFICIAL: Pep Guardiola will end his 10-year journey as Man City manager this summer

According to Manchester City's official announcement, Pep Guardiola, the 55-year-old Spaniard staying at the club for 10 years, will step down from his role.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Carrick continues as Manchester United head coach & New contract will run to 2028

Manchester United is delighted to announce that Michael Carrick will continue as head coach of the men's first team, having signed a new contract which will run to 2028.

Here we go! Romano: Iniesta set to start his first head coach job for Gulf United in Dubai

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Barca & Spain legend Andrés Iniesta set to start his managerial career.

OFFICIAL: North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be named 'The Pep Guardiola Stand'

Manchester City are delighted to announce that the newly-developed and expanded North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be named 'The Pep Guardiola Stand'.

Azpilicueta: this season will be my last season as a professional football player

Just now, from his official social media and Sevilla's official announcement, Azpilicueta announced his retirement from competing in professional football.

Numbers on England's National Squad to the World Cup: a splendid new era

Thomas Tuchel announced his 26-man list to the World Cup 2026. Surprising absences, new faces, tactical prefercens--What's your impression after viewing this list?

England World Cup squad: 26 questions about Thomas Tuchel's selections for the tournament

Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-player England squad for the World Cup, with some big calls made by the Three Lions boss.

TAA the latest player AXED for the World Cup by Tuchel in brutal culling of England's big names

Trent Alexander-Arnold is not going to the World Cup after Thomas Tuchel opted not to pick the Real Madrid star - the latest in his list of big-name squad cuts.

Man Utd consider Ederson signing as Casemiro prepares to leave the club this summer

As Casemiro prepares for his final game for Manchester United, another Brazilian midfielder is emerging as a serious target at Old Trafford.

Liverpool reach out to Jurgen Klopp with Andoni Iraola top target if Arne Slot sacked - Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Man Utd chief explains how Michael Carrick left them with no choice in manager search

Michael Carrick has been appointed on a permanent basis after impressing as interim Manchester United boss and the former midfielder has spoken out alongside Jason Wilcox

Gabriel Jesus dreaming of future return to Palmeiras

Gabriel Jesus revealed it is his dream to one day return to his boyhood club, Palmeiras.

Barcelona striving for excellence in Champions League final, says Putellas

Alexia Putellas expects Barcelona and Lyon to put on a "great show" in the Women's Champions League final, with the Blaugrana striving for excellence.

What They Say

Tuchel defends his 'specialist' selections after Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire left out

Thomas Tuchel has defended his England World Cup selection by insisting he has "specialists" in his squad ready to form a "brotherhood" to win the tournament this summer.

Maguire: Shocked at not being selected for the national team; I wish my teammates all the best

Harry Maguire posted on Instagram about not being selected for the England national team.

Guardiola: I'm leaving with incredible peace that I gave everything to Man City

Pep Guardiola says he is leaving Manchester City with "incredible peace" after giving everything to the club for the past 10 years.

Mikel Arteta interview: Arsenal boss tells Tom Hiddleston he saw Premier League title triumph coming in March

Mikel Arteta has said he saw Arsenal's Premier League success coming in March after ending their 22-year wait for the title.

Ronaldo 'suffered' with weight of Saudi Pro League title pursuit, says Joao Felix

Joao Felix was thrilled to see Cristiano Ronaldo end his wait for a Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr after seeing his compatriot suffer in his quest for glory.

McFarlane and Chelsea have 'full belief' in Palmer after England snub

Calum McFarlane says Chelsea have "full belief" in Cole Palmer after the midfielder was left out of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.

Fixtures of the Day

La Liga

Real Madrid VS Athletic Club 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC

Valencia VS Barcelona 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC

Real Betis VS Levante 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC

Celta Vigo VS Sevilla 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC

Espanyol VS Real Sociedad 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC

Getafe VS Osasuna 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC

Girona VS Elche 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC

Deportivo Alaves VS Rayo Vallecano 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC

Mallorca VS Real Oviedo 2026/5/23 19:00 UTC