A final call on Declan Rice’s availability to feature in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina will be made closer to kick-off. Nevertheless, there is still confidence that the Arsenal midfielder will overcome the lingering effects of an illness in time to take the field on Wednesday. Rice, who was dealing with a stomach virus […]
Continue ReadingAvailable for 29 days Following a respectable yet unremarkable seventh-place league position, Dundee United are setting their sights on greater achievements in the upcoming campaign. Andrew Petrie hosts a discussion with Courier columnist Jim Spence and Ronny Costello from The Dode Fox Podcast, exploring a transformative close season at Tannadice. The group examines Jim Goodwin’s […]
Continue ReadingAlonso walked into the Drake Suite, a space commemorating Chelsea’s league-winning coaches, and remarked that guiding a club with such a decorated past felt like a “privilege and honour”. He has been working with a large contingent at Cobham, featuring Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Levi Colwill, while just eight Chelsea players are on duty […]
Continue ReadingNaturally, it goes beyond mere appearances, goals, and assists. While McGregor, at 33, is nearing the later stages of his playing days, his know-how and ability to lead would be hard to replicate. Still just 28, Maeda not only boasts World Cup experience with Japan but likely still has his peak years to come — […]
Continue ReadingAccording to former Tynecastle defender Ryan McGowan, Hearts should prioritise pulling away from the chasing pack by cementing a place in the Scottish Premiership’s top three. The Edinburgh outfit were just a single match away from clinching the title last season, but a defeat at Celtic Park on the final afternoon left them second in […]
Continue ReadingAlthough Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to find the net in six different World Cups, one particular milestone remains out of reach for both him and Lionel Messi, who turned 39 during the tournament. Ronaldo opened the scoring against Uzbekistan in Portugal’s second group fixture, becoming the second-oldest goalscorer in the competition’s history at […]
Continue ReadingFormer defender Slaven Bilić has been brought back as head coach of the Croatian men’s national team. Bilić, who first led his country from 2006 to 2012, takes over from Zlatko Dalić. Dalić resigned after nearly nine years in charge, following Croatia’s elimination by Portugal in the World Cup round of 32. “I have the […]
Continue ReadingAvailable for over a year Nestory Irankunda, Antonio Rudiger, and Alphonso Davies each represented their nations—Australia, Germany, and Canada—at the World Cup, yet all three share a connection to Africa through refugee backgrounds. German centre-back Antonio Rudiger recounts on the podcast a harrowing episode in which his brother narrowly avoided being forced into becoming a […]
Continue ReadingIn contrast to the legends who have fruitlessly pursued his World Cup scoring record for nearly seven decades, Fontaine remains somewhat obscure to today’s fans. Although figures like Pele and Messi are deservedly celebrated as the greatest male footballers, Fontaine has been reduced to a mere footnote. However, this overlooks the extraordinary journey of Fontaine […]
Continue ReadingCeltic boss Martin O’Neill anticipates the summer exits of Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels, while Rangers manager Derek McInnes acknowledges players must leave before new arrivals can be secured. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has accepted he will likely part ways with Japanese attacker Daizen Maeda, 28, and Belgian midfielder Arne Engels, 22, during the upcoming […]
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