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Celtic: Martin O’Neill targets pair of fresh signings before season kicks off

July 19, 2026grace

Still, the manager from Northern Ireland stopped short of making definite guarantees, pointing to the Iheanacho situation as a case in point. The Glasgow side were keen to keep the Nigerian forward after his 12-month deal expired, yet he opted instead to join Bursaspor, a club that has just climbed back into the second division […]

Guide to penalty kicks at the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals

July 12, 2026grace

Determining precisely which players were brought on solely for a penalty shootout is not feasible. However, considering outfield players introduced in the final five minutes of extra time, only seven instances exist (five occurring since 2022), and merely three of those players converted their spot-kicks. During this summer’s tournament, two penalty takers were substituted on […]