Alberto Costa has admitted it is 'a shame' he won't share the dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo after his first Portugal call-up.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed there is a feeling within the industry that Manchester United are “scared” of appointing Antonio Conte, with Michael Carrick’s future at Old Trafford still unresolved.

Rio Ferdinand has named Mauricio Pochettino as the candidate who “jumps off the list” to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.

Uruguay forward Rodrigo Aguirre has warned his teammates not to underestimate Argentina now that Lionel Messi has retired from international football.

International football returns this week, with Albania and Finland set to lock horns at the Air Albania Stadium on Thursday in the penultimate round of their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League group campaign.