Celtic manager faces a goalkeeping choice ahead of Sunday’s clash with Rangers, while questions remain over VAR’s inability to review a disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park. Manager Martin O’Neill says on-loan goalkeeper Sam Johnstone could retain his Celtic starting spot for Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup encounter with Rangers after marking his debut with a clean […]
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For the leading Premier League sides, this tournament typically provides a chance to test young talent and offer much-needed playing time to squad members on the fringes. Yet Danny Welbeck, aged 35, was the only starter to make a convincing argument for a more prominent role, scoring two goals in the process. Valentin Barco found […]
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Odegaard appears effortlessly composed once again, and it is no surprise that Arsenal are displaying the same confidence and fluidity. Arteta said this was exactly the attitude the team required: players willing to take responsibility, express themselves and continue making bold decisions. He added that Odegaard has recently found himself in dangerous areas more often […]
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Next season, the Scottish Cup holders will enter the Europa League in the opening qualifying round. If the cup winners also claim the league championship, that place will instead go to the Premiership runners-up. The non-champions route is considerably more competitive, featuring clubs that secured qualification through their league positions in nations including Belgium, Turkey, […]
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Everton assistant Alan Irvine will remain with Scotland as new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli reshapes his coaching team. Irvine, the former West Brom manager who recruited Pocognoli as a player during his short spell at The Hawthorns in 2014, became part of Steve Clarke’s national set-up following Euro 2024. Pocognoli replaced Clarke last month, and […]
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Mbappe remains a considerable distance from setting the all-time scoring record, although he is currently the nearest active challenger. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the Champions League rankings with an extraordinary 140 goals, while Lionel Messi follows in second place with 129. As neither legendary player now competes in Europe, their respective totals are unlikely to increase. […]
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Spanish second-tier club Eldense have announced that Argentine legend Lionel Messi has entered into an initial agreement to become their majority shareholder. This would be Messi’s second investment in a Spanish football club, following his purchase of Catalan team Cornella in April. The 39-year-old former Barcelona attacker currently represents Inter Miami and recently ended his […]
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Gabriel appears to have reached the transitional stage Giggs referred to earlier. Apart from the opening match in Helsinki, the youngster was involved in every United pre-season tour this summer. However, his only appearance came as a late replacement against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm. His first contribution ended with a heavy challenge from behind by […]
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Several of Chelsea’s emerging attackers have found regular starts difficult to secure, as Palmer and Rogers have been named in the starting line-up for every match. Joao Pedro has started each of the three league fixtures, while veteran forward Danny Welbeck spearheaded the attack against Luton. Consequently, Emmanuel Emegha, who arrived from Strasbourg during the […]
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With Lawrence Shankland sidelined through injury, who should spearhead Rangers’ attack? Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Michael Grant examine Derek McInnes’ choices before the important meeting with an in-form St Mirren side, including whether Kevin Kelsy is prepared to take responsibility up front. They also consider if St Mirren can maintain their strong opening and […]
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