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Wataru Endo News / Field Level Media / June 13
Japan coach takes responsibility for Wataru Endo going home

Japan coach takes responsibility for Wataru Endo going home

Two days after Japanese captain Wataru Endo withdrew from the World Cup due to an ankle injury, his coach Hajime Moriyasu told reporters that he took responsibility for the decision.

Final Score: Mexico Deliver Perfect Opening; Infantino Criticized For Endorsing Trump's Political Program

Three red cards shown in Mexico vs. South Africa, a record for World Cup opening match Gianni Infantino's ceremony became a divisive ode to Donald Trump

World Cup heartache for Liverpool star as he announces withdrawal from tournament due to injury

World Cup heartache for Liverpool star as he announces withdrawal from tournament due to injury

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has announced that he’s having to withdraw from the World Cup 2026 with Japan due to injury. The 33-year-old also says he’s now retiring from international football as he prepares to cheer on his national team as a fan from now on.

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Soccer News / HITC / June 12
Premier League winner announces retirement after being ruled out of World Cup

Premier League winner announces retirement after being ruled out of World Cup

Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan’s World Cup squad and announced his international retirement after losing his fitness battle just days before the tournament.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 11
Japan's Wataru Endo out of World Cup, international career over

Japan's Wataru Endo out of World Cup, international career over

Japanese captain Wataru Endo withdrew from the World Cup due to injury Thursday and announced his retirement from international competition. The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder has been dealing with an ankle injury that required surgery in February.

Michael Carrick News / Caught Offside / June 2
Report: Michael Carrick wants to sign £35m German star after extensive scouting

Report: Michael Carrick wants to sign £35m German star after extensive scouting

Manchester United are weighing up a £35 million bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton. According to The Mirror, United boss Michael Carrick is keen to sign a new elite centre-back this summer, having already sent club scouts to Germany to watch the robust defender in action during the final weeks of the Bundesliga campaign.

Soccer News / Outlook India / May 31

Japan Vs Iceland Live Score, International Friendly 2026: Blue Samurai Left Frustrated By Rigid ISL In Tokyo

That is it! First half ends with both sides locked at 0-0. Japan had most of the chances with Iceland, defending deep in their half. Japan 0-0 Iceland Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / May 30
Man United and Aston Villa eye move for 29-year-old Bundesliga stalwart

Man United and Aston Villa eye move for 29-year-old Bundesliga stalwart

Manchester United are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton during the summer transfer window. According to BILD via Sportwitness, Aston Villa are keen on the 29-year-old defender as well, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can win the race for his signature.

Soccer News / Essential Football / May 29
Best XI of RELEGATED Players From the Premier League This Season

Best XI of RELEGATED Players From the Premier League This Season

The Premier League season is over. It has been a miserable campaign for West Ham United, Burnley and Wolves – all three suffered relegation at the end of the season.

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Josko Gvardiol News / Caught Offside / May 27
Sources: Real Madrid and Barcelona enter race to sign €75m Man City star

Sources: Real Madrid and Barcelona enter race to sign €75m Man City star

Josko Gvardiol’s name has become one of the most striking stories of this summer’s transfer window. The Croatian centre‑back, under contract with Manchester City until 2028, is reportedly open to the idea of joining Bayern Munich and is pushing for a departure, sources have confirmed to CaughtOffside.

David Moyes News / The 4th Official / May 23

Everton Want German Forward With £42m Tag: Should David Moyes Press In?

Sky Deutschland reports that VfB Stuttgart attacker Jamie Leweling has attracted concrete interest from English and Italian suitors as the summer window approaches.

Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart DFB-Pokal Final Lineups, Score, Predictions and Head-to-Head Stats

Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart DFB-Pokal Final Lineups, Score, Predictions and Head-to-Head Stats

Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart meet in the DFB-Pokal final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin in one of the biggest matches in German football this season.

VAR audio released: Chris Kavanagh ignored 'Trossard on Pablo' warning in Arsenal’s controversial win over West Ham

VAR audio released: Chris Kavanagh ignored 'Trossard on Pablo' warning in Arsenal’s controversial win over West Ham

The PGMOL has released the full audio and transcript from the dramatic final moments of Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over West Ham, sparking a fresh wave of debate over the consistency of VAR.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / May 10
Liverpool prepare fourth raid on Euro outfit for 20-year-old midfield prodigy

Liverpool prepare fourth raid on Euro outfit for 20-year-old midfield prodigy

Arne Slot’s Liverpool have their eyes set on RB Leipzig midfield sensation Assan Ouedraogo ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The FC Schalke 04 graduate has only gone from strength to strength since joining RB Leipzig.

Nick Woltemade News / Caught Offside / May 3

Newcastle United could bring early end to expensive flop’s Premier League career

Nick Woltemade’s future at Newcastle United is suddenly becoming a talking point, with reports suggesting the German striker could leave the club just a year after arriving in England.

Report: Newcastle plotting raid on West Ham for their star defender

Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a raid on West Ham for defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, as they look to capitalise on the instability currently surrounding the East London club.

Ermedin Demirovic News / Outlook India / April 21

Stuttgart Player To Give Beers And Ice Cream To Fans After Leading Bosnia To FIFA World Cup 2026

Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirovic intends to fulfil a promise to give free drinks if Bosnia qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Demirovic will personally

West Ham Ready To Sell This Defender For €30m: Why Should They Hold On To That Price?

West Ham are ready to move on from Konstantinos Mavropanos, placing a €30m price tag on the Greek centre-back for the upcoming summer window. According to Sky Deutschland, several clubs, including a few from the Bundesliga, have already reached out to express interest, and the 28-year-old is reportedly open to the move.

Stuttgart Open expands format with One Point Challenge as Rybakina and Bundesliga goalkeeper join

Stuttgart Open expands format with One Point Challenge as Rybakina and Bundesliga goalkeeper join

The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix has confirmed the launch of its own ‘One Point Challenge’, following the growing popularity of the format introduced earlier this season at the Australian Open.

Christian Eriksen fighting to stop Wolfsburg’s first relegation since 1997/98

Christian Eriksen fighting to stop Wolfsburg’s first relegation since 1997/98

Christian Eriksen probably didn’t imagine he’d end up in the middle of a relegation fight when he signed with Wolfsburg earlier this season. Christian Eriksen made 107 appearances during his three-year spell at Manchester United.

Kerkez, Jones And Szoboszlai To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Brighton

Liverpool will welcome Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield this Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the FA Cup. The Reds managed to earn a narrow 1-0 win away at Sunderland recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going in the cup this weekend.

What Liverpool staff are saying behind the scenes about Tyler Morton’s exit

What Liverpool staff are saying behind the scenes about Tyler Morton’s exit

Several players departed Liverpool during the summer 2025 transfer window. Ben Doak made the move to Bournemouth after catching the eye during his loan spell at Middlesbrough in the Championship.

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