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‘My Pain, Not Yours’: Tuchel Defends England Semi-Final Substitutions but Concedes Timing Error

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026grace

Thomas Tuchel continues to defend the much-criticised defensive changes he made during England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina this summer, although the head coach admits he adopted that approach prematurely. Tuchel said England were effectively “waiting for death” because they could not contain Argentina’s increasingly aggressive tactics in Atlanta after Anthony Gordon opened the […]

USA Set to Call Up 16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan for Upcoming Friendlies

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026grace

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is expected to receive his first call-up to the United States men’s national team later this month, according to a source familiar with the squad selection. The source spoke anonymously because they were not permitted to publicly discuss the roster. The US will play Chile, Peru, Mexico and Canada across […]

USA Eliminated from U-20 World Cup on Penalties amid Criticism over Tournament Timing | USA Women’s Football Team

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026grace

The United States exited the U-20 Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 on Wednesday after losing a penalty shootout to Brazil. The match ended 1-1 following extra time before Brazilian goalkeeper Thaís Lima denied Emeri Adames with the opening attempt of the shootout, helping her team secure a 5-4 victory in Katowice, Poland. […]

Vini Jr., Mbappe and Konate Cover Up Ceuta Message Before Real Madrid Clash

September 16, 2026September 17, 2026grace

Real Madrid have previously demonstrated their solidarity with Ceuta. Ahead of their Champions League clash against Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu on 8 September, fans in the south stand raised cards displaying the autonomous city’s coat of arms, with supporters throughout the stadium applauding the tribute. The gesture formed part of a broader campaign […]

David Gray Dismissed by Hibernian After Six League Matches

September 16, 2026September 17, 2026grace

Darren: It is disappointing to see Davey Gray leave, but it is the right call. This outcome has seemed likely for quite some time. We should follow the example of Motherwell and Hearts by searching beyond Scotland for a manager who offers fresh thinking and an adventurous style of football, rather than appointing another traditional […]

Premier League Academy Players: What Are the Regulations, and Do They Earn a Salary?

September 16, 2026September 17, 2026grace

Many club academies provide education programmes for their young players, helping them combine football development with academic study while working towards useful qualifications. Clubs take several approaches to this responsibility. Some operate schools within their academy training centres, while others collaborate with nearby institutions or coordinate with a player’s current school to create a suitable […]

‘They’re remarkably alike’: Arsenal’s Dowman makes Merino think of Lamine Yamal | Arsenal

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026grace

Mikel Merino has compared Max Dowman’s mentality to that of Lamine Yamal after the Arsenal prospect scored twice in a 4-2 victory over Ipswich. Dowman has already received several first-team opportunities from Mikel Arteta and impressed after making his first appearance of the season at Portman Road on Tuesday. The 16-year-old forward’s composed double helped […]

72+: EFL Podcast – Preston Dismiss Heckingbottom as Millwall Prepare to Face West Ham

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026grace

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Luke Chambers discuss the latest developments across the EFL. What lies ahead for Preston following Paul Heckingbottom’s dismissal? And how much can Lincoln achieve after their impressive opening to the season? Millwall meet West Ham on Saturday for the first time since 2012, with defender Caleb Taylor joining the podcast […]

What Has Gone Wrong for Chelsea Prospect Kendry Paez?

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026grace

Paez has already established a reputation for setting records and attracting attention. At just 15, he became the youngest player to appear and score in Ecuador’s top division. Later that season, he also made his Copa Libertadores debut in South America’s leading club competition. In 2023, at 16 years and 131 days old, he earned […]

Maresca Says Manchester City Are Still Awaiting an Apology Over Wrongly Awarded 2023 Derby Goal | Manchester City

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026grace

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester United have little reason to protest Sunday’s disputed derby winner, pointing out that Manchester City are still waiting for referees’ chief Howard Webb to apologise for a decisive call in the same fixture three years earlier. City were beaten at Old Trafford in 2023 after Bruno Fernandes scored an equaliser while […]