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Last updated: May 22, 2026, 8:50 PM ET

World Cup squad updates The United States will unveil a 26‑man roster on Tuesday as Pochettino readies squad, while England’s final list features striker Ivan Toney and defender John Stones but omits Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer England trims squad. Health officials have warned that the Congo side must complete a 21‑day isolation to avoid being barred from entering the U.S. for the tournament Congo faces isolation, adding another variable to the already fluid player pool tracked in the latest injury report injury concerns rise.

Club departures and accolades Real Madrid veteran Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed he will exit the club at season’s end Arbeloa departs, coinciding with Pep Guardiola’s announcement that he will take a break from coaching after leaving Manchester City Guardiola rests. The manager’s departure marks the end of a near‑decade of dominance and is expected to reshape the Premier League landscape City era ends. Meanwhile, newcomer João Félix captured the Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Season award, edging out Cristiano Ronaldo in a close vote Félix wins award. Across Europe, AC Milan launched its new home kit with United States star Christian Pulisic front and centre ahead of the Champions League push Milan unveils kit.

Financial spotlight Forbes released its latest earnings rankings, placing Cristiano Ronaldo at the top with a $115 million haul, followed by Lionel Messi in third and boxing champion Canelo Álvarez in second place Forbes rankings. The list underscores soccer’s continued commercial pull, with Ronaldo’s earnings outpacing most athletes across all sports.

Domestic league battles The Premier League relegation scramble intensifies as Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United hover near the drop zone, prompting pundit Julien Laurens to predict a fierce survival fight Relegation preview. Fan sentiment reflects the pressure, with supporters of West Ham, Spurs and Nottingham Forest describing the experience as a “nightmare” and “constant anxiety” Fans describe battle. In France, RC Lens secured its maiden Coupe de France trophy, defeating Nice 3‑1 thanks to a brace from Florian Thauvin, capping a dream season for the club Lens clinches cup.