Sports Trollhättan late comeback against Västkurd in five-goal Swedish Cup qualifier before Mjällby clash 2026 FC Trollhättan advanced in the Swedish Cup with a 3-2 win over Västkurd after a five-goal qualifier and a late comeback. Västkurd led 2-1 in the second half, but the visitors turned the final spell into a place in the next round and a tie with Mjällby AIF. The match on 2 June 2026 showed how unpredictable the early cup rounds can be Jun 11, 2026 at 9:09 AM · Sports desk
Sports Leça crowned Campeonato de Portugal champion after penalties against Vitória Sernache in the Jamor title final Leça beat Vitória Sernache on penalties in the Campeonato de Portugal final at Estádio Nacional do Jamor. After a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, the club from Leça da Palmeira won the shootout 5-4, lifted the title and completed the season with promotion to Liga 3, while Vitória Sernache fell one kick short of the trophy Jun 11, 2026 at 9:09 AM · Sports desk
Sports Inter Turku's 2-1 win over SJK in Seinäjoki for a Suomen Cup semifinal and the home side's cup exit after cup drama Inter Turku reached the Suomen Cup semifinals with a 2-1 away win over SJK in Seinäjoki. Jean Botué and Janne-Pekka Laine scored for the visitors, Elias Mastokangas converted a penalty for the hosts, and SJK exited after late pressure and a post in the final seconds. The result confirmed Inter's efficiency in a knockout match and SJK's disappointment after returning to Keskuskenttä Jun 11, 2026 at 9:09 AM · Sports desk
Sports Ilves beat FC Lahti 5-2 in Suomen Cup as Stjopin hat-trick sends Tampere side into semi-finals Ilves defeated FC Lahti 5-2 in the Suomen Cup quarter-final and secured a semi-final against HJK. Maksim Stjopin dominated the match with a hat-trick and assists, while the Tampere team decided the contest with early goals and kept its Finnish Cup campaign alive Jun 11, 2026 at 9:06 AM · Sports desk
Sports Fulham search for Marco Silva successor as Álvaro Arbeloa emerges among leading coaching candidates Fulham have opened the search for a new manager after Marco Silva’s confirmed departure from Craven Cottage. Álvaro Arbeloa, the former Spain international and Real Madrid coach, is among the names linked with the Premier League club, alongside Frank Lampard, Ruben Amorim and Abel Ferreira Jun 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM · Sports desk
Sports VPS beat KuPS on penalties in Suomen Cup quarterfinal and booked FC Inter semifinal after Kuopio drama VPS knocked KuPS out of the Suomen Cup quarterfinal at Väre Areena in Kuopio after a goalless 90 minutes and a 5-4 penalty shootout win. The Vaasa side advanced to a semifinal against FC Inter, while KuPS paid for missed chances despite controlling long spells, keeping more possession and creating the greater pressure before the shootout Jun 11, 2026 at 8:33 AM · Sports desk
Sports Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in Auburn as Messi scores from the bench before the 2026 World Cup opener Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in Auburn in their final friendly before the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored from the penalty spot, while Valentín Barco and Thiago Almada completed a controlled win for the world champions at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Iceland offered a firm European test, but Lionel Scaloni’s side stayed in command Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports Excelsior Maassluis beat IJsselmeervogels 2-1 with late goal in Tweede Divisie playoff first leg Excelsior Maassluis earned a narrow advantage in the first leg of the promotion-relegation playoff for the Tweede Divisie. The 2-1 win over IJsselmeervogels at Sportpark Dijkpolder was settled by a stoppage-time goal, leaving the return match to decide the final place in the Dutch league system Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports Jong Sparta Rotterdam comeback against Groningen U21 for survival in Dutch Tweede Divisie playoff final Jong Sparta Rotterdam beat Groningen U21 3-2 after a comeback in the second leg of the playoff final at Sportpark Nieuw Terbregge. The 4-3 aggregate win kept the Rotterdam youth side in the Tweede Divisie after Groningen had led 2-1 at half-time, with Viggo Guit scoring twice in the decisive survival duel Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports Málaga knock out Las Palmas after a 1-1 draw at La Rosaleda to reach LaLiga 2 promotion playoff final Málaga drew 1-1 with Las Palmas at La Rosaleda and advanced 2-1 on aggregate to the LaLiga promotion playoff final. Jesé’s early goal revived the visitors, but Joaquín Muñoz struck in the 68th minute to secure the decisive draw, trigger a major home celebration and set up a final against Almería for the last top-flight place Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports Portugal vs Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria: Roberto Martínez final test and key win before the 2026 World Cup Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup. Goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição gave Roberto Martínez a useful win, while Akor Adams showed that Nigeria could punish defensive lapses from the favorite. The match offered Portugal a strong test of squad depth and a timely warning before Group K Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk
Sports England’s 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando, a clean-sheet final warm-up before the 2026 World Cup opener England defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando and completed their final warm-up with a clean sheet. Goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins underlined Thomas Tuchel’s attacking options, while England’s dominance in possession and chances raised expectations before the Group L opener at the 2026 World Cup Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM · Sports desk