England exerted a level of pressure on Spain that few opponents have managed in recent years, although that superiority was not reflected in goals or possession. Yet controlling the ball matters less than the areas in which it is used. Thomas Tuchel’s team recorded 36 touches inside Spain’s penalty area, an exceptionally high figure when […]
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Football and politics are deeply connected in today’s world, regardless of how much some may prefer otherwise. Whether the sport can help address society’s wider problems is far less certain. After Irish solidarity with the people of Gaza transformed the buildup into a moral debate, the result of this disappointing contest eventually seemed almost secondary. […]
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Thomas Tuchel said it would be “absurd” to let England players or their clubs decide which fixtures they take part in during the extended Nations League period. He pledged to pursue victory with maximum intensity when England face Czechia in Prague on Tuesday. The head coach acknowledged that Declan Rice required a break and could […]
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James Trafford appears genuinely offended by the suggestion. The Leeds goalkeeper responds with near disbelief when asked whether his previous season at Manchester City had been frustrating or even wasted. “I won two trophies,” he replies plainly and emphatically. Goalkeepers need resilience, and Trafford displays plenty of it both on and off the field. Selected […]
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Most of those who shared their views were encouraged by Scotland’s performance at Stadion Stozice in Ljubljana, particularly by the improvement after the interval… Craig: This was the first Scotland match in years that did not leave me feeling anxious. The energy after half-time was terrific. Although we failed to score, the new shape and […]
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Tony Pulis believes his Stoke City side was unfairly denied the 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City were reportedly found responsible for nearly every alleged breach of Premier League financial regulations. Stoke suffered a 1-0 defeat in the 2011 final, with Yaya Touré scoring the decisive goal. Following Friday’s announcement concerning more than 100 charges […]
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The Swiss FA confirmed that he would not take part in the remainder of the national team’s training camp, allowing the squad to keep its full attention on the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Switzerland responded impressively on Saturday evening, with Remo Freuler scoring the opening goal in Embolo’s absence and ending an international drought of […]
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Former Premier League attacker Duncan Watmore stepped away from the familiar football environment to speak before international representatives at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Appearing at Global Health Futures Day, the former Sunderland and Middlesbrough player explained how methods used to achieve peak performance in professional sport could help improve public health. […]
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“Most people call me Robbie Ure rather than simply using my surname,” the Sevilla forward said. “Nobody really calls me just Ure, and that influenced my decision. “To be honest, U-R-E also looks too short on its own, and I am not particularly keen on it. “That is why I added my first name. I […]
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Instead of being burdened by growing expectations, he has raised his level as the attention surrounding him has increased. He already seems capable of progressing beyond the North American league. However, staying at this level in his hometown, close to his family and alongside his 22-year-old brother Quinn at the Union, could benefit him for […]
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