nazakatblogger@gmail.com France captain Kylian Mbappé has reached out to the nation with a deeply personal open letter following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid superstar expressed his gratitude to the supporters and his teammates while reflecting on a tournament that ended in heartbreak for the Bleus in North America. Mbappé Reflects On … Read more
English football will introduce a trial this season in an effort to end the goalkeeper tactical time-out. The trial – backed collectively by Pro Ref, the Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and the National League – aims to prevent goalkeeper injuries used to disrupt momentum and allow opportunities for tactical … Read more
Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italian national team job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. Maldini, the federation’s technical director, and his adviser Leonardo handed their resignations to federation president Giovanni Malago just 16 days into his new job as the technical director for the Azzurri, … Read more
There is a new episode in Jay Recher’s Recher Report video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos – typically seven to 12 minutes in length – give Recher the platform to offer up his unique insight and analysis on a particular Bucs or NFL topic. When Tristan Wirfs and Antoine Winfield … Read more
With less than seven weeks left before the regular season arrives, we are winding down on ranking season. Pro Football Focus just released their top 32 tight end rankings headed into the 2026 season, and they are not very high on Bucs starter Cade Otton. Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick place Otton 29th on their … Read more
English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season. The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed on the measure, with permission granted by the International Football Association Board (Ifab). Pro Ref, led by chief refereeing officer Howard Webb, had … Read more
Some people are fans of the Arizona Cardinals. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Arizona Cardinals. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: “Oh my goodness.” Oh yeah, those are the Arizona Cardinals all right. Your 2025 record: 3-14. … Read more
When collectors don’t go to the art fair, fairs like Contemporary Art Now go to the collectors. Photo: Sayana Cairo Tell someone you’re traveling to Ibiza for the art, and they might not believe you. Countering these doubts is Contemporary Art Now, or CAN, a small art gallery that invites art lovers to dip their … Read more
With Arsenal the only London club to finish in the Premier League’s top five, Champions League games in the capital looked to be scarce on the ground next season. While the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham have been semi-regulars in Europe’s leading club competition in years gone by, that pair could only muster finishes of … Read more
On Friday, the Scottish Premiership kicks off its 2026-27 season. The following Friday, the Dutch Eredivisie begins anew, and England’s Carabao Cup sets off on its ponderous journey. The various European club competitions have already begun their qualifying rounds – and did so on 7 July, in the case of the Champions and Conference Leagues. … Read more