Although Chandler had supported Sunderland throughout his life, he acknowledged that Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle inspired his approach, with exciting football considered even more important than results. “We often joked about whether we should leave two or three defenders at the back. On one occasion, while trying to rescue a match, we finished with only two,” […]
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Tony Pulis believes his Stoke City side was unfairly denied the 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City were reportedly found responsible for nearly every alleged breach of Premier League financial regulations. Stoke suffered a 1-0 defeat in the 2011 final, with Yaya Touré scoring the decisive goal. Following Friday’s announcement concerning more than 100 charges […]
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The 38-year-old admits there are still days when walking is difficult or his back feels as though it is burning. “My body is simply unable to do the things I want it to do,” he explains. Dan had tests to determine whether his tumours were genetic. Although the results offered some reassurance, he continues to […]
Continue ReadingMorocco’s prime minister has urged the president of the national football federation to stop promising that the country will host the 2030 World Cup final, while Spain maintains that the match should be played on Spanish soil. Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the next men’s World Cup. However, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will […]
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Mateta’s contract dispute marks another dramatic chapter in what has been an eventful spell for the French forward at Crystal Palace. The 29-year-old has earned cult status among the Eagles faithful, partly through his signature celebration of kicking the corner flag as supporters shout “boom”. He also netted the decisive goal in last season’s Conference […]
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Three Argentina footballers have received suspensions for their involvement in a confrontation following last month’s World Cup final against Spain. However, their role in showing a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final victory over England resulted only in financial penalties. Fifa’s disciplinary committee handed Leandro Paredes a 10-game suspension and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine. Nahuel […]
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Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-game suspension for his involvement in clashes on the pitch following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Fifa’s disciplinary committee has also imposed a seven-match ban on his Argentina team-mate Nahuel Molina. Argentina must also contest their next two home fixtures with […]
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Neither team appeared settled during the early exchanges. The Southern African side frequently attempted to release Temwa Chawinga with quick passes in behind, repeating an approach that had proved effective in their semi-final win over Algeria. The first goal followed Sikelo’s failure to properly judge Eto’s delivery from the right, with Grace Mendoua directing a […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that this will “probably” be his final season as a professional player, according to an interview published by Vogue on Sunday. The 41-year-old remains captain of Portugal. Widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, Ronaldo has scored more than 950 goals for club and country. He had previously indicated that […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes the current season will probably be the final chapter of his remarkable playing career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is now considering a future focused more closely on his family. Ronaldo has collected five Ballon d’Or awards and five Champions League trophies, while also winning domestic titles […]
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