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EXCLUSIVE: Rui Aguas on Cape Verde's rise, World Cup dream and Vozinha
Emanuele Giulian · 2 months ago
There is a precise moment when football stops being just a sport and transforms into the heartbeat of an entire nation. For Cape Verde, that moment is stretching out, turning the World Cup stage into a powerful showcase of identity, resilience, and pride. The qualification of the Blue Sharks represents far more than an athletic milestone; it is the ultimate celebration of a culture, an ocean-spanning thread linking the archipelago with its vast global diaspora.
Flashscore sources: Man City seriously interested in £70 million-rated Malo Gusto
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
Manchester City are interested in Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto, but sources have told Flashscore that they continue to explore alternatives that could represent better value in the market.
Why hiring Graham Potter is set to backfire for Sweden whether he works magic or not
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
It seemed like the scoop of a lifetime when Sweden managed to hire former Chelsea coach Graham Potter to steer them safely into the World Cup, but now the plan could easily backfire.
Helped by perfect teammates, Messi is running the clock back to 2012 at the World Cup
Antonio Moschell · 2 months ago
The five goals scored in the first two matches of the ongoing World Cup are not just confirmation of Lionel Messi's effectiveness in front of goal. They also mark a sort of return to the past in terms of his responsibilities as the team’s main attacking threat.
World Cup questions: Discussing huge ticket prices & alternative plans with fans in Dallas
Flashscore · 2 months ago
In front of AT&T Stadium, we interviewed fans who proudly (and sometimes a bit painfully) held their tickets in hand. The amounts they revealed would leave the average European football fan speechless.
Dark horses Switzerland no longer haunted by cultural divisions within squad, says expert
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Switzerland are no longer haunted by cultural divisions within the squad but have, under the leadership of coach Murat Yakin and captain Granit Xhaka, grown into a solid unit despite having players from a multitude of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, says prize-winning journalist Florian Raz of Swiss publication Blick in an interview with Flashscore.
The new Jabulani? The 2026 World Cup ball seems to be problematic for goalkeepers
Anthony Paphitis · 2 months ago
In 2010, a fun World Cup in South Africa was seemingly overshadowed, not just by the infinite noise of vuvuzelas, but by the tournament's match ball.
Senegal handed blow as Edouard Mendy ruled out of final World Cup fixture vs Iraq
Dennis Mabuka in · 2 months ago
Senegal will have to navigate their final Group I fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Iraq minus their first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who has been ruled out owing to an injury.
Gianni Infantino defends 'equal conditions' hydration breaks despite mass criticism
Zack Oaten / Tri · 2 months ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the controversial hydration breaks at the World Cup.
Chelsea reportedly agree deal to replace Marc Cucurella with Atalanta's Marco Palestra
Zack Oaten / Tri · 2 months ago
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal for Marco Palestra as Xabi Alonso replaces Marc Cucurella.
Flashscore sources: Man United identify unsettled Aurelien Tchouameni as top target
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
There remains uncertainty about Aurelien Tchouameni's situation at Real Madrid. Sources indicate that Manchester United have identified him as one of their midfield targets for this summer - and could yet turn to him if priority options fail to materialise.
‘I must prove myself anytime I’m on the field’ - Benjamin Asare on clean sheet vs England
Owuraku Ampofo · 2 months ago
The Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper became the first locally-based Ghanaian to start a FIFA World Cup match when he replaced the injured Lawrence Ati-Zigi against England — and produced a clean sheet that helped the Black Stars to a famous 0-0 draw in Foxboro.
EXCLUSIVE: Sami Khedira on his World Cup favourites, Ancelotti's Brazil, and Messi's heroics
Fabio Russomando · 2 months ago
Former Real Madrid and Germany star Sami Khedira spoke exclusively to Flashscore, giving his thoughts on Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil, the favourites for the World Cup title, and Juventus' need to rediscover consistency.
EXCLUSIVE: Radzinski on Canada's World Cup, Jonathan David and Wayne Rooney
Daniel Sobis · 2 months ago
Former Canada captain Tomasz Radzinski made his name as a quick, clinical striker at Anderlecht, Everton and Fulham. With his country lighting up a home World Cup, the Polish-born forward sat down with Flashscore to talk about Canada's surge, the rise of Jonathan David, and the Premier League years that defined his career.
Former rivals reunite: Ronaldo meets Cannavaro as Portugal face Uzbekistan
Elaine Trevisan · 2 months ago
Portugal and Uzbekistan face off in the second round of Group K at the World Cup this Tuesday. This marks the renewal of a rivalry that began over 20 years ago between Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabio Cannavaro, now the coach of the Uzbeks.
‘Still more to come’ - Jordan Ayew after overtaking Andre as Ghana’s most-capped player
Owuraku Ampofo · 2 months ago
The forward’s 121st cap against Panama carried him past brother André Ayew’s all-time Ghana appearance record and also made him, at 34 years and 280 days, the oldest player ever to represent the Black Stars at a FIFA World Cup.
EXCLUSIVE: Viking coach believes Norway have enough X-factor to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Coach of Norwegian champions Viking FK, Morten Jensen, tells Flashscore in an exclusive interview that Stale Solbakken's national team has enough X-factor to reach the quarter-finals at the World Cup. However, Jensen also saw a number of defensive frailties in the first match against Iraq, which could likely get punished when Norway face some of the bigger teams in the tournament.
Mohamed Salah proves he is still the man as Egypt make history against New Zealand
Dominik Reiniš · 2 months ago
After his last season at Liverpool, many had written him off. Mohamed Salah, however, timed his return to form perfectly for the World Cup. As captain, he has been Egypt’s key player in both of their matches so far, and against New Zealand, he was simply unstoppable. The superstar was involved in 10 of his team’s shots, the highest number by any player at the tournament so far! But what else lies behind his impressive 9.0 rating, as assessed by Flashscore's new rating system?
EXCLUSIVE: 'Tsunami' of euphoria has helped Norway handle national crisis, says Viking coach
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Coach of Norwegian champions, Viking FK, Morten Jensen, explains to Flashscore in an exclusive interview how the performances of Stale Solbakken's team have helped restore pride within the Scandinavian nation following the crisis surrounding the Norwegian monarchy.
The iconic kit that made history for Argentina against England in the summer of 1986
Antonio Moschell · 2 months ago
The now-legendary World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina, where Diego Armando Maradona was both hero and villain, still lives on in a historic kit created from scratch just the day before. And, in reality, it wasn’t even official.
