For anyone seeking proof that attack can be the most effective form of defence, Frank Lampard can point to this performance. Coventry rose out of the relegation places and into 14th after a second consecutive victory highlighted their manager’s readiness to combine ambition with calculated risk. Jack Rudoni’s early spot-kick set an upbeat tone, which […]
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Uefa has opened an inquiry into allegations that a Republic of Ireland coaching staff member was spat at during Sunday’s tense Nations League match against Israel. European football’s governing body confirmed that reports filed by match officials referred to an alleged incident in or near the tunnel at half-time. A disciplinary inquiry will examine possible […]
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The two fixtures, which took place at neutral grounds, had been surrounded by controversy since the teams were placed together in Group B3 in February. Republic of Ireland players came under sustained pressure to pull out of the matches amid the continuing Israel-Gaza conflict. The “Stop The Game” campaign, organised by Irish Sport for Palestine, […]
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Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Charlie Austin review the biggest talking points from the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Manchester City narrowly defeated Manchester United to maintain their flawless league record, although questions remain over whether Erling Haaland’s decisive goal should have been allowed. Michael Carrick’s team also face scrutiny after failing to take […]
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Captain Jarrod Bowen struck twice as West Ham defeated Bolton 3-2 to move to the top of the Championship on goal difference. The England forward broke the deadlock in the 13th minute before scoring again with 13 minutes remaining to secure his team’s first victory at Bolton in 31 years. Wanderers, who suffered their fourth […]
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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe believes this may be the year he claims his first Ballon d’Or. The 27-year-old registered 42 goals across 44 club appearances last season, although his team ended the campaign without a trophy. He also collected the World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 times, raising his record career total in […]
Continue ReadingLa Roja claimed a record-extending 10th Uefa Men’s Under-19 Championship by beating Germany 2-0 at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground. Strikes from Hugo Lopez and Mario Rivas ensured the young Spaniards successfully defended the crown they first lifted in 2024. Paco Gallardo’s side stood head and shoulders above the eight-nation field across the two-week tournament in north […]
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