International teams have usually contested six matches during three separate breaks in September, October and November, with two fixtures played in each window. This year, however, the September and October international periods were combined for the first time. Wales found the revised schedule even more difficult because of numerous injuries. Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon, Dylan […]
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Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo remains free to return to the national squad if that is what he wants. The 41-year-old skipper departed the Nations League camp after staying on the bench against Norway and learning that he would not be in the starting line-up against Denmark. Al-Nassr attacker Ronaldo has registered 146 […]
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Despite stressing before his opening camp that the entire squad would be needed across the four matches, Pocognoli has made only minor adjustments to his line-up each time. After his selected team secured his first win in charge against North Macedonia, he is likely to field a similar side, with San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Angus […]
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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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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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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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