A major factor behind Tuesday evening’s results was that only the group winners in the league phase qualified automatically. The Netherlands, crowned European champions in 2017, placed second behind France, who are sixth in the world rankings. The Dutch then defeated Hungary 11-0 across two legs. Norway, the 1995 world champions and six-time European finalists, […]
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Cuthbert and Weir are two players who stepped onto the biggest stage at a young age and have stayed there ever since. The pair joined Chelsea and Arsenal respectively while still in their teens. Cuthbert has regularly collected silverware in London, while Weir’s journey has taken her from Manchester to Madrid and, most recently, Lyon. […]
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England had hoped to avoid the play-offs, but a difficult qualifying-group draw placed them alongside reigning world champions Spain. Nevertheless, Wiegman’s team are well positioned to advance. With a valuable advantage from the opening leg, they are strong favourites against Greece, who are 55 places lower in the Fifa world rankings. England also won both […]
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Ella Toone has been added to England’s squad at a late stage for this month’s Women’s World Cup play-off matches against Greece. The Manchester United midfielder was initially left out alongside Arsenal winger Chloe Kelly, with manager Sarina Wiegman explaining that neither player had reached their expected level in recent weeks. Toone has registered 24 […]
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The combined wage bill of Championship clubs reached an unprecedented £903m in 2024-25, according to Deloitte’s newest Annual Review of Football Finance. Teams continue to spend vast amounts on players as they chase promotion to the Premier League. With more playoff places available this season, owners may be increasingly tempted to take greater financial risks […]
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