Raphinha pulled out of international duty because of a right thigh problem after being replaced at half-time during Brazil’s game against Australia. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick told reporters that medical examinations had detected an issue. He explained that the injury was not considered severe, but the club needed to proceed cautiously because the player suffered […]
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Scotland supporters arrived at Hampden eager to greet their new manager, Sebastien Pocognoli, but departed burdened by the same familiar frustrations. Another disastrous start in defence brought yet another costly, self-inflicted setback, while the team failed to score for a fourth consecutive match. Jack Hendry’s early dismissal brought back memories of the collapse in Miami. […]
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Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has delivered a fierce criticism of Fifa leader Gianni Infantino, targeting the unsuccessful Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative and a series of recent controversies. Declaring that “the emperor has no clothes”, he argued that the moment had come to say “enough”. Speaking to the European Football Clubs (EFC) general assembly, Ceferin […]
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Supporters watching the United States defeat Peru 4-1 in Orlando on Saturday barely had to wait for a memorable scene. It arrived in the fourth minute, shortly after 19-year-old Orlando City forward Justin Ellis headed in the opening goal. Making his senior international debut, Ellis raced toward the nearby corner before turning to face the […]
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Billy Gilmour is one of the Scotland players who rarely fails to entertain. The midfielder was sorely missed at the World Cup, but he returns in strong form after ending his Serie A campaign by scoring for Napoli at the weekend. Nevin will be heading quickly for the Stozice Stadium exit if Gilmour is left […]
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Ben Haines and Ellen White return to review Arsenal’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Although the Gunners controlled possession for long periods, they lacked a decisive touch in attack. Could these early dropped points damage their title ambitions? Ben and Ellen also discuss Chelsea’s commanding form and Manchester City’s perfect opening […]
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A banner raised by a Tottenham Hotspur fan before kick-off felt less like a demand and more like a desperate appeal. The sign urged the Spurs players to finally find the net as they faced Everton while still searching for their first Premier League goal of the season. Following another scoreless first half, the request […]
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With Rogers, Palmer and Joao Pedro delivering impressive attacking performances this season, the Blues understand that their defensive weaknesses must be addressed. Alonso said his side created one or two promising opportunities to score the winner but remained vulnerable at the other end. He admitted he was disappointed, believed the team could improve and felt […]
Continue ReadingSwedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall has agreed a new deal with Tottenham, just three months after expressing his desire to depart. The 20-year-old informed the club that he hoped to secure a summer transfer after receiving few opportunities following Roberto de Zerbi’s appointment late last season. Tottenham turned down a £38m offer from Nottingham Forest for […]
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When Christos Tzolis moved infield from the left and surged towards the box, Kai Havertz sensed that a familiar pattern was unfolding. Tzolis had produced an almost identical move on his competitive Arsenal debut against Manchester City in the Community Shield weeks earlier. He attacked the full-back, shifted inside and sent a dangerous ball towards […]
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