Marc Defaou -Sport Observer

Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland chase key World Cup play-off wins

Thursday brings three major World Cup play off semi finals involving Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with all three teams trying to move one match closer to the 2026...

26.03.2026

England players look to impress Tuchel ahead of Uruguay clash

England’s friendly against Uruguay at Wembley offers a key opportunity for several players to stake their claim for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. With a number of regular starters...

26.03.2026

Salah’s farewell to Liverpool brings back the question of Premier League greatness

Mohamed Salah’s decision to leave Liverpool this summer has reopened one of the biggest debates in English football. After years of elite numbers, major individual awards and a huge role in Liverpool’s...

25.03.2026

Bompastor says women’s football deserves more respect after Chelsea’s VAR frustration

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor said the women’s game must be treated with greater respect after her side’s Champions League defeat to Arsenal, where two Chelsea goals were ruled out and the officiating...

25.03.2026

Klopp says he is not done with coaching but rejects Real Madrid rumours

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he does not see his coaching story as fully over, although he made it clear that he has no current plans to return to management. At the...

24.03.2026

Merson says Arsenal can still win the league but doubts them elsewhere

Paul Merson believes Arsenal will still finish the season as Premier League champions despite their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. However, in his view, that is likely to be the...

24.03.2026

Arteta comes under fire after Kepa gamble goes wrong in Carabao Cup final

Mikel Arteta faced strong criticism after Arsenal’s 2 0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, with much of the focus falling on his decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga instead...

23.03.2026

Korda shocks Alcaraz in Miami while Sabalenka moves on with ease

Carlos Alcaraz suffered an unexpected early exit at the Miami Open after losing to Sebastian Korda in the third round. The American produced the biggest win of his career with a 6...

23.03.2026