After Czechia’s 2-0 loss to England in Prague, their coach turned left, headed down the touchline, shook Thomas Tuchel’s hand and used a phrase he could not remember ever saying after a match: “See you soon.” Tuchel responded with the same words. Just seven days later, after separate trips through Oviedo and Rijeka, they are […]
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Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel’s belief that managing matches through sustained possession is not a natural feature of English football. Gordon admitted he was surprised to be taken off while England led Argentina 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final, but he did not hold Tuchel responsible for the loss, instead pointing to broader cultural […]
Continue ReadingThe England international has made an impressive start in Spain, quickly establishing himself as an important part of Hansi Flick’s Barcelona forward line. Although he has yet to find the net, Gordon’s speed and willingness to run at defenders complement Barcelona’s attacking approach. When asked why the club selected Gordon instead of Rashford, Barcelona sporting […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Taylor has confirmed he is stepping away from top-level officiating, closing a remarkable career that spanned over 20 years and featured 831 games. Regarded as one of England’s most accomplished referees, the 47-year-old oversaw 668 matches within the domestic professional setup. His final assignment proved to be the last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain […]
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