Ex-Rangers manager praises the current Ibrox boss, while a midfield pairing is tipped to make a major impact… Steven Gerrard says he hopes Rangers achieve so much success with Derek McInnes that the club has no reason to invite him back as manager. (Open Goal via The Herald – subscription required, external) Former Ibrox player […]
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“Process” has been mentioned so frequently by Scotland’s head coach and players lately that it could almost serve as the team’s new slogan. However, the term accurately reflects the situation. Pocognoli is working to introduce a system that differs significantly from that of his predecessor. He is also seeking to establish a new mentality while […]
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Finishing his most recent course underlines Azpilicueta’s eagerness to learn and his commitment to continually improving himself. He developed that mindset at Chelsea, where he joined for a relatively modest fee of £7m and entered a dressing room featuring experienced leaders such as John Terry, Frank Lampard and Petr Cech, as well as prominent players […]
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When the United States last faced Mexico at this venue, Jimmy Conrad and Landon Donovan scored in one of the Americans’ many 2-0 victories. Eight members of Saturday’s US squad had not even been born at the time of that match. This youthful American side surpassed that earlier result, quieting a large pro-Mexico crowd with […]
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England’s attacking quartet earned plenty of credit after tearing apart Croatia’s defence. All-time leading scorer Harry Kane struck twice, Bukayo Saka also claimed a brace, while Anthony Gordon contributed both a goal and an assist. Kane will once again command attention on Tuesday, when he could draw level with Peter Shilton’s record for the most […]
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So, could England have another go at the World Cup? Is it possible to turn back the clock and erase what happened in Atlanta? Because this team finally appears ready. That enthusiasm may fade, however, if another match must be played in front of 6,000 excited children, whose collective noise in Rijeka reached levels few […]
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Bruno Fernandes has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo remains “the greatest symbol” of Portugal’s national team, even after choosing to leave the squad this week. Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had departed the training camp after Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus informed him that he would not be in the starting lineup against Denmark. Portugal […]
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Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo remains the most important figure in the nation’s football history, despite leaving the squad after learning he would not be selected to start a match this week. Ronaldo, 41, departed the camp after coach Jorge Jesus informed him that he would not be in the starting […]
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Jordan Pickford: Made an excellent call to charge off his line and take the ball away from Ivan Perisic early in the match. He faced few other threats and was fortunate that Mateo Kovacic failed to convert a clear opportunity. 6 Jarell Quansah: His selection at right-back ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold was unexpected, but the […]
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Dermot Desmond, Celtic’s biggest shareholder, became the focus of a protest during the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews, where tennis balls were thrown in his direction. The balls, which displayed crossed-out images of the 76-year-old’s face, landed on the 15th green during the pro-am event. Pictures from the scene showed security personnel […]
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