Aguirre bids farewell with pride, backs Marquez to lead Mexico forward

July 6, 2026 10:23 AM

Aguirre bids farewell with pride, backs Marquez to lead Mexico forward

Javier Aguirre backed Rafa Marquez to lead Mexico into the future after the co-hosts' World Cup run ended with a 3-2 defeat by England on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on Aguirre's third spell in charge. Aguirre, who had already made clear he would leave his role after the tournament, said former Mexico captain Marquez was ready to continue the work done with a squad that restored belief during the country's deepest World Cup run in 40 years. England booked their place in the quarter...

Bellingham pounces to fire Real Madrid to narrow win over Juventus

October 23, 2025 10:55 AM

Bellingham pounces to fire Real Madrid to narrow win over Juventus

Jude Bellingham scored his first goal since June as Real Madrid saw off a dogged Juventus to maintain their 100 per cent record in this season's Champions League on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The goal was created by Vinicius Jr, who in the 58th minute took on three Juventus players and made space to shoot. His attempt rebounded off the post for Bellingham to slot home his first goal of the season since returning from shoulder surgery. After a sluggish first half, th...