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Sunderland Look Forward to Portugal Sunshine After a 53-Year Absence | Sunderland

October 14, 2026grace

There is an appealing sense of history surrounding Sunderland’s Europa League journey to Portugal to meet Torreense on Thursday evening. Their previous competitive match in Europe came 53 years ago, when the FA Cup holders, then playing in the Second Division, faced Sporting in Lisbon in the return leg of a European Cup Winners’ Cup […]

Women’s World Cup Play-Offs: Scotland Adapt to Caroline Weir’s Absence

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026grace

Cuthbert and Weir are two players who stepped onto the biggest stage at a young age and have stayed there ever since. The pair joined Chelsea and Arsenal respectively while still in their teens. Cuthbert has regularly collected silverware in London, while Weir’s journey has taken her from Manchester to Madrid and, most recently, Lyon. […]

How Much Will Celtic Feel Yang Hyun-jun’s Absence at the Asian Games?

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026grace

Captain Callum McGregor has no doubts about Yang’s value to the side. “He plays a hugely important role in this team,” McGregor told Sky Sports following the 2-1 victory in Paisley. “His absence is a significant loss for us, but we naturally wish him all the best.” Yang has delivered impressive numbers, recording two goals […]

‘Speak to his representative’: Emery says Watkins should clarify absence from Villa’s heavy Brighton defeat | Aston Villa

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026grace

Unai Emery did little to dismiss suggestions that Ollie Watkins had made himself unavailable for Aston Villa’s chastening 4-0 loss to Brighton at the Amex on Sunday. Injuries to Brian Madjo and Tammy Abraham left the head coach short of attacking options, yet Watkins was still omitted from the matchday squad as the England forward […]