Rangers endured a painful exit from the Uefa Conference League playoffs after Jablonec defeated them 4-3 in a penalty shootout. Derek McInnes’s team arrived in Czechia holding a 1-0 advantage from the opening leg at Ibrox, but they produced a sluggish display that offered little attacking imagination. Jablonec won 1-0 at Stadion Strelnice, leaving the […]
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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 […]
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Michael Carrick insists he will keep a measured perspective, although he has demanded a better display after Manchester United opened their campaign with a 2-0 loss at Hull. It was United’s fourth opening-day defeat in seven years, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy capitalising on weak set-piece defending. The United head coach remained composed in […]
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A fresh-looking Aston Villa side will emerge under Unai Emery this season. Tuesday’s 4-2 loss against Real Sociedad will have frustrated their demanding head coach, although he still has ample time to sharpen the Europa League champions before the new season begins. With Brian Madjo, George Hemmings and Modou Cisse all expected to remain involved […]
Continue ReadingHarry Kane expressed confidence that Thomas Tuchel will draw lessons from England’s World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina, and stressed the need to utilize the upcoming Nations League matches to build experience against elite opposition. Kane remained on the bench as England secured third place with a thrilling 6-4 win over France on Saturday – […]
Continue ReadingAndrey Santos impressed on his debut for Manchester United, but the side fell 1-0 to Wrexham in a pre-season friendly in Helsinki. Sam Smith grabbed the only goal with a straightforward finish six minutes before the interval, shortly after heading the ball against his own crossbar while defending a corner. United were without the players […]
Continue ReadingSt Mirren secured a comfortable victory against League 1 hosts Cove. Jalmaro Calvin and Luke Douglas netted their first goals for the Buddies as Craig McLeish’s team preserved their perfect record in the group stage. Another recent signing, Samuel Ramos, converted Killian Phillips’ cross for the visitors’ second goal before the interval, and 17-year-old Douglas […]
Continue ReadingWhen questioned about his view of the final 35 minutes after having time to ponder, Tuchel responded that he still felt “the same way—that we were far too passive.” “If you’re wondering whether I regret my choice, then let me be clear: I don’t regret the decisions I made,” he continued. “I sensed a shift […]
Continue ReadingAfter Gordon fired England ahead in this turbulent chapter of a long-standing, bitter rivalry, Tuchel chose to retreat into a defensive shell. That approach had succeeded in knockout victories over Mexico and Norway, but it was never going to hold against an Argentina side driven by Messi. With 18 minutes left, Tuchel replaced the scorer […]
Continue ReadingAcross the last three men’s World Cups, England have now fallen at the semi-final stage twice, and they also suffered defeats in the European Championship finals of 2021 and 2024. “There isn’t a lot to say – everyone is devastated,” remarked England captain Harry Kane. “When you are that close, just 10 minutes from the […]
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