Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique says Manchester City’s financial-rule verdict came as a surprise to him, adding that he hopes the club will not face punishment. City welcome European champions PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday at 20:00 BST, in their first home fixture since being found responsible for most of the 115 alleged […]
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Sébastien Pocognoli believes a “smiling” Billy Gilmour can play a pivotal role as Scotland look to recover and progress after a disappointing World Cup campaign. Gilmour impressed after the interval on Saturday as Pocognoli’s first match in charge finished in a goalless Nations League draw away to Slovenia. The Napoli midfielder was sidelined by injury […]
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“Today, I feel as though I am entering football’s university.” That was how Xavi Hernández began his first appearance as Netherlands head coach on Tuesday. He explained that Dutch football had taught him a great deal throughout his playing and coaching career, adding that he has long-standing ties to the country. Those links began when […]
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Last season’s unexpected championship success drew global attention, largely because Mjallby are based in such an isolated place. The club comes from Hallevik, a seaside village in southern Sweden with a population of fewer than 1,000. As Blekinge County’s leading football side, Mjallby draw supporters from throughout the area and recorded an average home attendance […]
Continue ReadingNo one reacted to Spain’s round-of-32 victory quite like Keyne. When the third goal against Austria went in, cameras captured Lamine Yamal’s younger brother, still only three years old, throwing his arms up and shouting: “Come on!” And just like that, a million memes were born in Los Angeles. Shortly after, 30 metres below ground […]
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