Pinto entered Portugal’s witness protection scheme in 2020 after agreeing to assist investigators and hand over documents acquired through the Football Leaks project. In a post shared on X on Friday, external, he said the termination of his protection on 10 October had placed his life in danger. The 37-year-old said repeated death threats and […]
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The Republic of Ireland have postponed their pre-match press conference for Sunday’s Uefa Nations League encounter with Israel in Hungary, amid calls from campaigners to boycott the fixture. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side are due to face Israel in Debrecen at 19:45 BST, before playing the return match in Backa Topola, Serbia, on 4 October. The team […]
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Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli says he is experiencing “positive nervousness” ahead of his first match in charge, Saturday’s Nations League encounter with Slovenia in Ljubljana. The Belgian took over in August from Steve Clarke, whose seven-year spell ended after Scotland were eliminated in the World Cup group stage. Pocognoli begins his tenure with four Nations […]
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With Yang Hyun-jun still representing South Korea at the Asian Games, Celtic have deployed both Sebastian Tounekti and James Forrest on the left wing. However, Brown feels the team’s difficulties are not limited to that position. “Rangers put Celtic under pressure, restricted Callum McGregor’s influence and marked him closely. When Cal is prevented from controlling […]
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When asked about the discussion, the Northern Irishman replied: “This was not specifically mentioned, but I imagine they would consider what happens on the pitch, as incidents can sometimes escalate.” “First of all, nobody wants to see any fighting. There should not be over-the-top celebrations either.” “I believe the focus is on conduct following what […]
Continue ReadingEnzo Maresca has agreed with Elliot Anderson’s view that Manchester City are the “kings of Manchester” as he gets ready to oversee his first derby as the club’s manager. City head to Old Trafford on Sunday aiming to maintain their flawless start under Maresca and strengthen Anderson’s argument. The 23-year-old midfielder made the comment after […]
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Stenhousemuir manager Marvin Bartley remains unbeaten after 10 matches in charge, with his side yet to lose in either normal time or extra time. Ahead of Hearts’ visit, the former Livingston boss said his players were working with a shared understanding. He explained that the team has a clear plan for every aspect of its […]
Continue ReadingRangers most recently claimed a trophy by winning the League Cup in 2023, while McInnes secured his only major honour as a manager in that competition with Aberdeen in 2014. Having earned both cup and league honours during his playing career at Rangers, McInnes is determined to restore the Ibrox club’s domestic significance. His team […]
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With Hogh unavailable, having scored three goals in five outings for Celtic since his move from Bodo/Glimt, fellow high-profile summer signing Camilo Duran has impressed in the central attacking role. The Colombian forward has struck six times in eight games this season. Asked whether Hogh’s comeback could see Duran return to the wing, O’Neill explained […]
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It felt good to be back. Not completely, perhaps, but Arsenal and Chelsea briefly transported the Emirates Stadium to another era on a bright, powder-blue afternoon. Their frantic opening half-hour carried the intensity and unpredictability of Premier League clashes from the early 2000s. During that spell, the match resembled a fresh version of an old […]
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