FIFA clears Otamendi, Caicedo for WCup openers
Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo are cleared to play in their World Cup openers despite being sent off in...
Lionel Messi receives boost as FIFA approves Otamendi for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup opener
Lionel Messi’s Argentina will have Nicolas Otamendi available for their 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria after FIFA granted amnesty following...
Chelsea star Moises Caicedo escapes World Cup ban thanks to new 'Ronaldo rule'
Ecuador are set to take on the Ivory Coast, Cape Verde and Germany at this summer’s World Cup and will be able to call upon one of their most...
FIFA clears Nicolas Otamendi and Moises Caicedo to play opening World Cup games
FIFA has amended its World Cup disciplinary rules to ensure that minor suspensions picked up in qualifiers are no longer carried over into the...
Chelsea star's ban gets sudden U-turn after Cristiano Ronaldo decision set precedent
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off during Ecuador's South American qualifiers against Argentina and was expected to miss their World...
Chelsea step up interest for £35m Liverpool target
Chelsea scouting mission underlines growing interest Chelsea's pursuit of Joel Ordonez appears to be gathering momentum after club scouts travelled...
Arsenal hatch training plan for Quintero brothers as wonderkids watch Champions League triumph
Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero were at the Emirates to watch Arsenal's Champions League semi-final triumph over Atletico Madrid
Chelsea Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Land This Talented Defender: Good Option For The Blues?
In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Chelsea are ready to step up their efforts to land Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez....
Chelsea pushing to sign £35m defensive star on Liverpool & Man United wishlist
Chelsea are interested in signing the Ecuador defender Joel Ordonez at the end of the season. According to a report from TEAMtalk, they will also...
Manchester United eyeing summer move for Joel Ordonez
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Ecuadorian international Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge.
The post Manchester...
Chelsea step up interest in Joel Ordonez ahead of summer move
Chelsea will reportedly look to sign 22-year-old Ecuadorian international Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window.
The post...
John Yeboah strikes early as Venezia draw at Spezia
Ecuadorian-Ghanaian forward John Yeboah was on target as Venezia were held to a 2-2 draw away to Spezia in Serie B on Friday afternoon.Yeboah...
Ivory Coast to unveil final squad for 2026 World Cup on May 15
Ivory Coast coach, Emerse Fae, is set to announce his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, to be held in the United States,...
Former Man Utd captain Antonio Valencia lands new job ahead of 2026 World Cup
Antonio Valencia will be sharing his insight on the 2026 World Cup as a former Ecuador international this summer. At Manchester United, Antonio...
How to buy Ecuador World Cup 2026 tickets: Dates, fixtures, prices & more
Everything you need to know about buying Ecuador match tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026, including sale dates, prices, packages and how to safely...
Where to watch Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup today? TV travel guide, free streams, VPNs, eSIMs
Anticipation is building as Die Mannschaft prepare to make their mark in a competitive Group E, where they are slated to square off against a...
Noah Allen makes Inter Miami history with 119 appearances: How many does Lionel Messi have?
oah Allen has etched his name into the Inter Miami record books by becoming the club's all-time appearance leader with 119 matches, leaving fans...
Future Arsenal twins impress at South American u17 Championship
Ecuador's quest to win the South American u17 Championship was ultimately unsuccessful, but future Arsenal twins Edwin and Holger Quintero starred...
Moises Caicedo Commits His Future to Chelsea Until 2033, Fending Off Real Madrid
Chelsea confirmed on Friday that Moises Caicedo has signed a new long-term contract extension keeping him at Stamford Bridge until the summer of...
Sport: Milan face opposition from Barcelona and Juventus for Grimaldo – the situation
By: Ben Dixon
In the summer, it seems AC Milan will sign a left-back with another expected to depart the club. Now, a new name has been suggested....
Official: Midfielder wanted by Real Madrid signs with Chelsea on a long-term deal
Chelsea has officially announced that Moises Caicedo has signed a new long-term contract extension, ending months of speculation and cementing his...
Chelsea: Moises Caicedo reveals why he signed new contract as huge deal confirmed
Ecuador international has committed the next seven years of his career to the Blues
Moises Caicedo agrees lucrative new contract at Chelsea
Chelsea have secured the long-term future of Moises Caicedo after the midfielder agreed to a lucrative new contract at Stamford Bridge. The Ecuador...
‘Has given the green light’: Chelsea closing in on deal for ‘world-class’ midfielder wanted by Real Madrid
Chelsea have secured a massive long-term boost as world-class midfielder Moises Caicedo has reportedly “given the green light” to a lucrative new...
Chelsea in line for Moises Caicedo boost as star midfielder closes in on new deal
Blues set to tie down Ecuador international in boost amid grim spell
Football referee shot dead during match in front of horrified players and fans
Javier Ortega was shot and killed during a local match (Picture: JamPress)
A referee was shot dead midway through a football match in Ecuador...
Football referee is shot dead in front of players and spectators mid-match after attackers stormed the pitch in shocking moment
A referee has been shot dead during a neighbourhood football match in Ecuador, sending shockwaves through the local community.
DONE DEAL: Newcastle sign Ecuador teen Martinez
Newcastle United have signed Independiente del Valle prospect Johan Martinez.
Future Arsenal twins star at South American u17 Championship
Future Arsenal youngsters Edwin and Holger Quintero are impressing at the 2026 South American u17 Championship, helping Ecuador to the semi-finals.
Liam Rosenior calls Chelsea star ‘best in the world’ ahead of Man City clash
Liam Rosenior has heaped praise on Moises Caicedo ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Man City (Getty)
Liam Rosenior has hailed Moises Caicedo as ‘one...
Spanish coach Felix Sanchez Bas attracts strong interest from Ghana FA for Black Stars job
Spanish coach Felix Sanchez Bas has emerged as a key target for the Ghana Football Association as the search for a new Black Stars head coach...
Porsche seized & death threats: The shocking reasons behind star Sao Paulo defender's sudden disappearance
The mysterious disappearance of Sao Paulo defender Robert Arboleda has revealed reports of severe financial problems, a seized Porsche and alleged...
Man Utd 'really like' 18-year-old wonderkid dubbed the Ecuadorian Erling Haaland - Opinion
Manchester United have often been in the South American market for youngsters under Ineos’ rule, and now Juan Angulo looks set to become the...
"The real deal": United burst into race for incredible 6'3 striker taking South America by storm - Ben Jacobs
Manchester United face stiff competition from European heavyweights for Juan Angulo, a striker dubbed the “next big thing” in Ecuador.
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"The real deal": United burst into race for incredible 6'4 striker taking South America by storm - Ben Jacobs
Manchester United face stiff competition from European heavyweights for Juan Angulo, a striker dubbed the “next big thing” in Ecuador.
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Moment former Ecuador World Cup star Christian Lara is kicked and punched by bystanders after the fallen footballer 'took part in attempted armed robbery'
Dramatic footage aired on national TV shows the 45-year-old midfielder being attacked by onlookers before police bundle him into a patrol car.
Columbus Crew to Host Ecuador National Team as a FIFA World Cup 2026™ Base Camp Training Site
Crew’s state-of-the-art training facilities to serve as home for “La Tri” during the World Cup
Moises Caicedo's failed Man Utd transfer hurts even more after shirt number confession at Chelsea
Manchester United came extremely close to signing Moises Caicedo but ultimately chose to ignore the Ecuadorian midfielder. Back in 2020 under Ole...
'His involvement against Ecuador has cost him a place in the Netherlands' World Cup squad'
With the World Cup set to kick off in just over two months’ time, national team manager Ronald Koeman has largely finalised his squad for the...
Southampton vs Arsenal: FA Cup predicted lineup today and confirmed team news
Dowman hoping for another starting opportunity (Picture: Getty)
Mikel Arteta may opt to rest a number of his Arsenal stars against Southampton...
Kaisedo is avoiding talk of a move to Real Madrid
Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo, a Chelsea star, has spoken out about reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
Another Chelsea star drops transfer bombshell with latest Real Madrid claim
Chelsea are reeling after a tough few weeks (Picture: Getty)
Moises Caicedo says he is committed to Chelsea but has not ruled out a move to Real...
Wout Weghorst seems to owe his 50th international cap for the Netherlands to a special text message
Wout Weghorst came on as a substitute on Tuesday under national team manager Ronald Koeman during the Netherlands’ friendly against Ecuador (1-1)....
Mikel Arteta confirms three Arsenal stars will miss FA Cup clash after injury chaos
Arteta has defended the number of withdrawals during the international break (Picture: Getty)
Mikel Arteta has confirmed three of his Arsenal...
Chelsea Star Moises Caicedo Responds to Real Madrid Transfer Speculation
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has denied rumours that he might move to Real Madrid. He says he is still fully committed to the Premier League...
Inter Milan & Dutch Wingback Opens Up On Ecuador Horror Show: “Now Looking For Excuses, I Have To Do Better”
Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries reflected on his disappointing display in the Netherlands’ 1-1 draw against Ecuador. Speaking to NOS via...
Island with the population of Cambridge ready to take on World Cup giants this summer
An island state with a population the size of Cambridge will become the smallest nation ever to play in the World Cup this summer. Curacao will...
Arsenal conducting tests on defender as international break injury details emerge
Versatile Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie was forced to withdraw from the Ecuador squad after pulling up in a friendly against Morocco in Madrid on...
Jeremie Frimpong suffers injury blow in Ecuador clash
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong is facing spell on the sidelines after suffering an early injury setback in an international friendly match...
Koeman confirms Frimpong injury ´blow´ amid fitness frustrations
Ronald Koeman revealed Jeremie Frimpong’s substitution was due to an injury in a “blow” to the Netherlands in their 1-1 draw with Ecuador. Willian...
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador – Ronald Koeman Delivers Verdict On Inter Milan Wingback’s Expulsion: “Red Card Seven Times Out Of Ten”
Ronald Koeman admitted that Denzel Dumfries deserved a red card in the Netherlands’ 1-1 friendly draw against Ecuador last night. During the...
Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi must drop Xavi Simons as top priority after damning Netherlands reviews
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Xavi Simons has found himself in the firing line yet again after the Netherlands’ 1-1 draw with Ecuador on Tuesday...
General Football forum • Re: World Cup 2026
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech RepublicGroup B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, SwitzerlandGroup C: Brazil, Morocco,...
Ronald Koeman confirms Jeremie Frimpong injury blow
Frimpong setback casts shadow over Koeman's preparations Ronald Koeman's latest international window has been clouded by an all-too-familiar...
Frimpong suffers fresh setback during Netherlands draw with Ecuador
It’s the last thing we needed ahead of a huge FA Cup clash, but Jeremie Frimpong has handed us a fresh concern after being withdrawn early during...
Ecuador press drop verdict on Chelsea star Moises Caicedo's display vs Jorrel Hato
The Ecuadorian press has delivered a glowing verdict on Moises Caicedo’s display against the Netherlands, where he came up against his Chelsea...
2026 FIFA World Cup groups finalized
With the final six teams booking their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the groups are now finalized.
This year’s tournament will be...
Major blow for Liverpool as star player sidelined with injury during international break
Liverpool have been dealt a significant injury blow as star right-back Jeremie Frimpong was forced off just 12 minutes into his appearance for the...
Games Frimpong could miss after Netherlands injury as Slot sweats ahead of PSG
Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong was forced off for the Netherlands against Ecuador on Tuesday in what could be a blow given the Reds will soon face...
Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador: Dumfries red card hinders Koeman´s World Cup preparations
Netherlands held on for a 1-1 draw with 10 men against Ecuador at Philips Stadion after Denzel Dumfries’ red card put Ronald Koeman’s side on the...
Liverpool dealt further injury blow as Jeremie Frimpong is substituted after coming off the bench in Netherlands clash
Jeremie Frimpong suffered a fresh injury for the Netherlands against Ecuador, leaving Liverpool short at right-back ahead of the Man City FA Cup...
Ten-man Netherlands earn draw with Ecuador in friendly
The Netherlands and Ecuador fought out a 1-1 draw after Denzel Dumfries got a quick red card, while Ecuador were left with injury concerns after...
Netherlands vs Ecuador video highlights (0-0), Pacho has been booked!
Find below the video highlights of the Netherlands vs. Ecuador match. Ecuador played a friendly...
Netherlands vs Ecuador – Official lineups: Pacho starts
In a friendly match, Ecuador will face the Netherlands at the Philips Stadium this Tuesday...
Report: West Ham likely to miss out on £17m AC Milan defender to Spurs
West Ham are likely to miss out on a transfer target to Tottenham after Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment. Both clubs are interested in signing...
Netherlands vs Ecuador – Predicted lineup and team news
The Netherlands face Ecuador in an international friendly at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven on Tuesday, with both teams treating the game as an...
Netherlands vs Ecuador – Match preview and team news
The Netherlands and Ecuador meet in an international friendly at in Eindhoven on Tuesday. Both nations are using the fixture as part of their 2026...
Newcastle closing deal for Ecuadorian superkid Martinez
Newcastle United are closing a deal for Independiente del Valle prospect Johan Martinez.
Netherlands vs. Ecuador broadcast – Time and channel to watch the match
Ecuador faces the Netherlands this Tuesday at 8:45 PM CET. The match will be played...
Netherlands-Ecuador, Philips Stadion (Eindhoven)
Netherlands vs Ecuador: all the latest Friendly Matches match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Newcastle beat competition to land elite talent in early agreement
Newcastle United are closing in on the capture of Ecuadorian attacker Johan Martinez. According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle have already agreed...
Newcastle in Talks for Ecuador Teenage Forward: Report
Newcastle United are in discussions with Independiente del Valle over a deal for a 16-year-old phenom. That kid would be winger Johan Martinez,...
Piero Hincapie joins Arsenal’s growing injury list
Piero Hincapie is the latest Arsenal player to return early from international duty, with the defender withdrawing from Ecuador’s squad for their...
Rafael Van der Vaart names Brian Brobbey as Netherlands ideal striker for 2026 World Cup
Dutch football icon Rafael Van der Vaart has expressed his preference for Brian Brobbey as the striker for the Netherlands at the 2026 World...
Internationals: Morocco debut for Diop
Eight Fulham players got international minutes under their belt on Friday, including Issa Diop who made his Morocco debut.
The defender had played...
Arsenal dealt new injury worry as Piero Hincapie withdraws from Ecuador squad after medical tests
More concerning news for Arsenal during the international break
Arsenal injury worries compounded with Hincapie, Zubimendi withdrawals
Arsenal duo Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi have withdrawn from their respective national squads due to injury, leaving Mikel Arteta with a...
Another injury blow for Arsenal as Piero Hincapie sent home from Ecuador camp
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie has withdrawn from the Ecuador squad to undergo medical tests in London after suffering a fresh injury fitness...
Piero Hincapie returns to Arsenal with medical issue as injury concerns grow
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie has returned to Arsenal after being withdrawn from the Ecuador squad following medical tests
How Arsenal could line up without nine injured players as Hincapie withdraws
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up without nine injured players as Piero Hincapie withdraws from the Ecuador squad to add to Mikel...
Netherlands vs Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Netherlands and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Real Madrid whiz Pitarch discusses Spain v Morocco commitment
Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch received praise from Moroccan players after the friendly between the African team and Ecuador at the...
Piero Hincapie injury scare as Arsenal star withdraws from Ecuador duty following tests
Another concern for the Gunners
Fabrizio Romano issues Piero Hincapie injury update after Arsenal star has medical tests
Piero Hincapie has withdrawn from the Ecuador squad ahead of the upcoming international fixtures, and it's a development that Arsenal fans will be...
Fulham star's Morocco debut ignites PR battle with Senegal
Issa Diop's international debut for Morocco has ignited a fresh public relations battle with Senegal. The Fulham defender started for the Atlas...
Morocco vs Ecuador – Hakimi pays tribute to Pacho and his national team
Achraf Hakimi, the 27-year-old right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco, spoke to reporters in the...
South Korea 0-4 Ivory Coast: Guessand and Adingra net in friendly rout
Evann Guessand and Simon Adingra were among the goals as Ivory Coast continued their World Cup preparations with a dominant 4-0 friendly win over...
Morocco's Ouahbi era starts with draw
Newly appointed Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw with Ecuador at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid...
Moises Caicedo: Ecuadorian media react to Chelsea star's display in Morocco draw
Moises Caicedo has been hailed by the media for his performance in Ecuador's 1-1 draw against Morocco on Friday. The Chelsea midfielder once again...
