Saturday’s match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club was called off after home supporters protested against the club’s owner by throwing paper aeroplanes and rubber balls onto the field. The La Liga fixture was Rayo’s first home game of the season at the Estadio de Vallecas. The ground had previously been shut temporarily after an […]
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Adam Idah put three first-half misses behind him by heading Championship leaders Swansea to a 2-1 victory at home against Norwich. The Republic of Ireland forward completed the comeback with a glancing header in the 59th minute after Jacob Wright had given the visitors a first-half lead. Joseph Opoku created an excellent opportunity for Idah […]
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Although Elmore usually operates on the wing or in midfield for Sparta Prague, she spent most of the match at Inver Park spearheading Northern Ireland’s attack as the sole striker. Having already competed at some of the highest levels of European club football, including the Champions League and Europa League this season, Elmore said she […]
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Erin Cuthbert spoke of her happiness and relief after making her first appearance of the season during Scotland’s impressive 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic. The away win in the opening round of the Women’s World Cup play-offs puts Scotland in a strong position ahead of Tuesday’s return match in Paisley. Sweden are expected to […]
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Raphinha pulled out of international duty because of a right thigh problem after being replaced at half-time during Brazil’s game against Australia. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick told reporters that medical examinations had detected an issue. He explained that the injury was not considered severe, but the club needed to proceed cautiously because the player suffered […]
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Celtic will not offer former Chelsea and AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 32, a contract following his training spell with the club during the international break. (Anthony Joseph, external) Rangers vice-chairman Paraag Marathe says the club are following a short-term strategy as they aim to challenge reigning champions Celtic for the Scottish Premiership crown. (Record […]
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Deportivo, Parma and Hamburg are more than destinations on a football enthusiast’s travel itinerary. They are former major forces that have recently climbed back into their countries’ top divisions. Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, Schalke and Malaga can also be placed in that category. With so many famous clubs returning to the highest level, which fallen […]
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The Portuguese hacker whose release of confidential files contributed to the Premier League inquiry into Manchester City will continue receiving witness protection after officials temporarily halted plans to remove him from the scheme. Football Leaks creator Rui Pinto had been due to leave the security programme on Saturday, a move he previously warned would place […]
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Xabi Alonso has insisted that Cole Palmer remains fully dedicated to representing England, explaining that Chelsea’s No 10 sat out the latest international window because of discomfort connected to the groin injury that sidelined him for a significant part of last season. Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with Palmer, who is available for Saturday’s match against […]
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Mikel Arteta insists he has a clear conscience regarding Manchester City’s breaches of Premier League regulations while he served as an assistant coach at the club. The Arsenal manager was part of Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff from 2016 to 2019. That spell fell within the nine-season period in which City were ruled to have violated […]
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