“The idea was exceptionally compelling,” said Higgins, who is now chairman of League of Ireland club Sligo Rovers. “Jack Charlton’s Ireland team was enjoying its golden period after Italia ’90 and USA ’94, so Dublin could effectively have hosted a smaller international-style match every other week. “I think it could have completely reshaped football across […]
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Juventus end their pursuit of Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City encounter rivals for Pedro Neto, while Real Madrid target Martin Zubimendi. Aston Villa‘s 33-year-old Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will not move to Juventus this summer after discussions between the two clubs. (Athletic – subscription required), external Manchester City want to recruit 26-year-old Portugal winger Pedro Neto […]
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Neither team appeared settled during the early exchanges. The Southern African side frequently attempted to release Temwa Chawinga with quick passes in behind, repeating an approach that had proved effective in their semi-final win over Algeria. The first goal followed Sikelo’s failure to properly judge Eto’s delivery from the right, with Grace Mendoua directing a […]
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Pocognoli’s previous role as an international youth coach with Belgium would have strengthened his credentials in the eyes of the SFA. He also worked within the academy systems at USG and Genk. As a player, he represented his country at nearly every youth age group before earning 13 senior caps during an era when Belgium […]
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Arsenal opened the scoring inside 23 seconds, capitalised on City’s passive defending to make it 2-0 in the 23rd minute, and struck again three minutes after the interval. Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown told TNT Sports after the final whistle that the difference between the two teams was remarkable. He felt Arsenal played with freedom […]
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Arsenal pursued Tzolis following the finest campaign of his career. He contributed to 40 goals, finding the net 17 times and delivering 23 assists as Club Brugge secured the Belgian league title. His journey had previously included a difficult three-year spell at Norwich, where he managed only three goals in 30 appearances between 2021 and […]
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Accessible for more than a year Aaron Paul is joined by Pat Nevin, Izzy Christiansen and Chris Coles in Cardiff to discuss what the season may hold for Manchester City and Arsenal after the Gunners secured a 3-0 Community Shield victory over City. The panel examines Enzo Maresca’s first competitive match in charge of Manchester […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes the current season will probably be the final chapter of his remarkable playing career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is now considering a future focused more closely on his family. Ronaldo has collected five Ballon d’Or awards and five Champions League trophies, while also winning domestic titles […]
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David Raya: Denied Phil Foden with a solid stop and confidently claimed a corner during the opening half. The Arsenal goalkeeper was composed in possession and launched one particularly impressive pass toward Christos Tzolis to begin a counterattack. 7 Ben White: The importance of having Ben White healthy and available for Arsenal is often overlooked. […]
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Aston Villa are nearing an agreement to recruit Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as uncertainty grows over Emi Martinez’s future. The Japan international has emerged as one of Villa’s preferred options if Martinez leaves this summer, and negotiations over a deal believed to be worth about £30m are moving forward. Although Suzuki was born in the […]
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