Birmingham City defender Rebecca Holloway is among the small number of players remaining from the Northern Ireland squad that secured qualification for Euro 2022, the nation’s first appearance at a major tournament. Although the squad has undergone significant changes since then, Holloway prefers to focus on the opportunities ahead rather than previous accomplishments. “In some […]
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If this marks Cristiano Ronaldo’s final chapter with Portugal, he has departed much as he occupied the spotlight: with an extraordinary sense of his own importance. His vanity and self-centered approach were easier to accept when he ranked among the world’s finest players. Over the past four years, however, his continued presence has visibly restricted […]
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What continues to motivate him? His response comes immediately. “I still remember the pride and emotion I experienced on my debut against Denmark in 2016. That feeling keeps me moving forward. Whenever you are selected to represent your country, you cannot be certain another opportunity will come, so you must appreciate every appearance.” “Tomorrow night […]
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In the past few decades, Salé, situated across the river from Rabat on Morocco’s Atlantic shoreline, has changed dramatically. At the beginning of the century, it remained a rugged working-class city whose worn historic quarter was convincing enough to portray Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, in the film Black Hawk Down. Since then, however, the country’s authoritarian […]
Continue ReadingRodri might be sidelined for a lengthy spell due to a back problem that could necessitate an operation. The 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester City hit top gear at the World Cup after two seasons disrupted by fitness issues. Leading Spain to a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the New Jersey final on Sunday earned him […]
Continue ReadingPickford had a shaky beginning to the tournament, at blame when he conceded at his near post as DR Congo went ahead against England in Atlanta, before captain Harry Kane’s late double secured their progress. In the intense atmosphere of the Azteca, however, Pickford delivered his best performance for England, producing two superb saves in […]
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