N. Jackson
Bayern München · Segunda División · Attacker · #11 · Senegal · 24 yrs
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Jackson to play for Alonso in pre-season despite uncertain future
Chelsea would accept a substantial fee for Nicolas Jackson this summer, despite the striker being given the chance to impress new manager Xabi Alonso during pre-season. Last week, the 44-year-old Spaniard said Jackson would join the tour of Australia and Asia after being part of Senegal's World Cup squad this summer. It follows Bayern Munich avoiding the triggering the £56.25m (€65m) obligation-to-buy clause in his loan deal, due to the number of appearances required to force a permanent move, leading Jackson back to Stamford Bridge.
Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should bin off third-place play-off
WORLD CUP 2026: Three days after the biggest loss of their careers, England’s squad have to go again and take on Kylian Mbappe’s France on Saturday in Miami. And Kieran Jackson argues: who even cares?
Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions
Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson to discuss Spain’s stunning win over France. Should Didier Deschamps have started with three in midfield? Why did France’s stars play so poorly? And can anyone stop Spain winning a second World Cup?
The World Cup of Calvinball: Fifa’s hasty changes turn refereeing into a free-for-all | Beau Dure
Match officials are enforcing tweaks to the laws of the game that have hardly been tested. The results? Drama, ‘mistaken identities’ and lots of confusionIn the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, the titular characters occasionally played a game known as Calvinball.The rules were amorphous. At any moment, something like a “30-yard base wicket” may become part of the game. Determining a “winner” was besides the point, as the score for one game was given as “Q to 12.” The fictional, farcical sport entered public consciousness and was even cited by US supreme court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in a blistering dissent last year. Continue reading...
Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature
WORLD CUP 2026: From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums across North America and concludes: the World Cup’s multi-culturalism is unparalleled
‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever
WORLD CUP 2026: Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has changed, having coffee and cake with the 2014 Italy squad – and that record-breaking Lionel Messi image in Qatar
‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever
Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has changed, having coffee and cake with the 2014 Italy squad – and that record-breaking Lionel Messi image in Qatar
‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match
WORLD CUP 2026 : A match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in conjunction with Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations was a perfect moment for inclusivity and football to align. Then, Iran were drawn to face Egypt. Kieran Jackson takes a look at the rainbow game – an event which turned into (another) political storm at the 2026 World Cup
‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match
A match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in conjunction with Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations was a perfect moment for inclusivity and football to align. Then, Iran were drawn to face Egypt. Kieran Jackson takes a look at the rainbow game – an event which turned into (another) political storm at the 2026 World Cup
What is Senegal’s current FIFA ranking ahead of its 2026 World Cup match vs Norway?
Senegal transformed into one of the best African national teams. Under head coach Pape Thiaw, they have managed to play their third consecutive World Cup. After their latest loss to France, they maintain a very good position in the FIFA World Ranking before facing Norway. Even though they are not one of the traditional World Cup teams, Senegal have managed to establish as one of the most consistent sides in recent editions of the tournament, securing their third consecutive appearance. Although they were defeated by France, they showed strong competitiveness, fighting for victory throughout the match. In addition, they maintain a strong position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking before facing Norway. Ahead of today’s clash, Senegal are ranked 17th spot with 1,667.66 points, as per FIFA Men’s World Ranking. With their latest defeat to France, they lost two spots. With head coach Pape Thiaw have managed to significantly improve their international standing, compared to their 99th spot from June of 2013. However, they have yet to match their highest-ever ranking, which was 12th on January of 2026. Despite their impressive impact in the African Cup of Nations, Senegal remain the second lowest-ranked national team in their group. France currently hold the 2nd spot with 1887.11 points. Norway are ranked 27th with 1,577.18 points. Finally, Iraq remain the lowest-ranked national team in the group, holding the 60th spot with 1426.53 points. Senegal remain the best African team, winning the African Cup of Nations on penalties, which was later awarded to Morocco by federation decision. Beyond Sadio Mané, they also rely on players such as Nicolas Jackson, Ismaïla Sarr, Krépin Diatta, and Ibrahim Mbaye, who can make the difference. In addition, they could opt for possession-based dominance, something they have refined over the last few years. Sadio Mane of Senegal Senegal may need Sadio Mané’s best version vs Norway Despite Norway having a highly promising sporting project, Senegal enter the match as clear favorites to secure the victory. By imposing a dominant playing style, they could press high and shut down the opponent’s attack. To achieve this, they may need the impact of Sadio Mané, their biggest star. Although he performed well in a collective sense against France, the veteran forward needs to lead the attacking phase. Facing a solid defensive block, Senegal could require the dribbling version of Sadio Mané. With his impact and tactical intelligence, he could be key to drawing defenders and breaking through the opposition’s defence. Alongside this, he could also be decisive from long-range shots, looking for goals against a low block. In addition, he could help elevate Nicolas Jackson, who failed to score in his first match. Finally, Ibrahim Mbaye could start, after his strong impact against France.