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‘I read on social media that I was going to be played as a striker in our next game. I was honestly just laughing, but then one of the coaches said it might happen’ Mikel Merino on playing up front for Arsenal

By Joe Mewis published 7 June 26

EXCLUSIVE The Spanish midfielder has been parachuted into the striker role on several occasions at Arsenal since his 2024 move to the Emirates

How to watch Morocco vs Norway for FREE: Live stream info

By Matthew Holt last updated 7 June 26

Here's how to watch Morocco vs Norway for free and from anywhere, as FourFourTwo provides broadcast details on this warm-up game before the 2026 World Cup.

‘Cristiano Ronaldo made me do the splits. I thought, ‘This can’t happen again.’ I didn’t want someone to take my career away from me’ Ashley Cole on his major tournament battles with the Portuguese icon

By Joe Mewis published 7 June 26

EXCLUSIVE England’s Cole was tasked with stopping Ronaldo at Euro 2004 and at the World Cup two years later

‘I don’t remember Pep Guardiola telling me before a game, ‘Jeremy, when you have the ball, do this and do that.’ He has given me a lot of freedom’ Jeremy Doku on the advice his former Manchester City boss handed him

By Joe Mewis published 7 June 26

EXCLUSIVE The Belgian joined Manchester City in 2023

Pre-Match Poser no.30: Can you answer this elite-level football quiz question?

By Mark White published 7 June 26

QUIZ! We're not exaggerating when we say you need Einstein levels of ball knowledge for this

How to watch Lionel Messi at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

By James Roberts published 7 June 26

Lionel Messi is aiming for more glory with Argentina this summer, so here's how to watch him in action at the 2026 World Cup.

How to watch Bolivia vs Scotland for FREE: Live stream info

By Matthew Holt published 6 June 26

Here's how to watch Bolivia vs Scotland for free and from anywhere, as Steve Clarke's side play their final warm-up game before the 2026 World Cup.

How to watch England vs New Zealand for FREE: TV info

By Matthew Holt published 6 June 26

Here's how to watch England vs New Zealand from anywhere in the world as Thomas Tuchel and the Three Lions prepare for World Cup 2026.

‘Lamine Yamal has matured a lot since the Euros. He’s probably the best in the world at the minute, but he can’t do it on his own’ Mikel Merino on his game-changing Spain team-mate

By Joe Mewis published 6 June 26

EXCLUSIVE Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal will turn 19 during this summer’s World Cup

How to watch USA vs Germany for FREE: Live stream details

By Matthew Holt published 6 June 26

Here's how to watch USA vs Germany online, on TV and from anywhere in the world, as the 2026 World Cup co-hosts continue their preparations.