Members of the Wales setup have openly expressed their happiness that Bellamy remains in charge. Ahead of the match against Portugal, captain Ben Davies said the squad was understandably pleased that he had stayed. However, not everyone is entirely content that he continues to lead the national side. Connor Roberts previously worked with Bellamy at […]
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Northern Ireland defender Dan Ballard believes the team possess “plenty of quality and determination” as they get ready for four demanding Nations League fixtures. Ballard returns to international duty after a hamstring problem ruled him out of April’s World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Italy and the June friendlies against Guinea and France. The 27-year-old […]
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Five England players pulled out of the squad because of injuries on Monday ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento all withdrew from the group. Outside major tournaments, there is no official procedure for leaving an international squad. The Football Association generally permits a […]
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Jordan James says an injury-hit Wales side will not be intimidated when they face some of football’s finest talents in Thursday’s Nations League A opener against Portugal. Wales were already without Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor before Karl Darlow, Nathan Broadhead and key player Harry Wilson also withdrew from the squad. After earning promotion to […]
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Top Division Pool A1: France, Italy, Belgium, Turkey Pool A2: Germany, Netherlands, Serbia, Greece Pool A3: Spain, Croatia, England, Czech Republic Pool A4: Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Wales Second Division Pool B1: Scotland, Switzerland, Slovenia, North Macedonia Pool B2: Hungary, Ukraine, Georgia, Northern Ireland Pool B3: Israel, Austria, Republic of Ireland, Kosovo Pool B4: Poland, Bosnia […]
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Although March’s defeat by Italy understandably brought frustration, there remains a strong belief that this young group’s greatest opportunities to qualify for major tournaments will come in future campaigns. Among the players who started in Bergamo, Hull City defender Paddy McNair, 31, was the only one over the age of 26. The 28-player squad announced […]
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Bellamy will already be missing important defender Joe Rodon, Wilson’s Elland Road colleague, alongside Cardiff City defenders Dylan Lawlor and Ronan Kpakio. Cardiff forwards Isaak Davies and Rubin Colwill have also been ruled out through injury, while Wrexham attacker Nathan Broadhead is unavailable as well. Wales begin their expanded international break with a trip to […]
Continue ReadingRepublic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins could miss the opening matches of the forthcoming Nations League campaign due to a calf problem. The defender sustained the injury during Brentford’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Sunderland last weekend and was unable to finish the match. Speaking ahead of the fixture against Bournemouth, Brentford manager Keith Andrews […]
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Uefa and Concacaf have opened discussions about creating a joint Nations League competition involving all 96 countries across Europe, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, presenting another challenge to Fifa. After joining forces to seek Gianni Infantino’s departure amid controversy over plans concerning the World Cup, the two confederations are now exploring their own […]
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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) withdrew from an agreement guaranteeing at least $1bn in revenue over eight years after deciding to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of every two. On 5 July 2025, one day before the postponed Women’s Africa Cup of Nations began in Morocco, Caf president Patrice […]
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