So, could England have another go at the World Cup? Is it possible to turn back the clock and erase what happened in Atlanta? Because this team finally appears ready. That enthusiasm may fade, however, if another match must be played in front of 6,000 excited children, whose collective noise in Rijeka reached levels few […]
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Sabah’s remarkable journey added a sense of romance to their first Champions League appearance at Old Trafford. The Azerbaijani club did not exist 10 years ago and had finished 41 points behind the league leaders in 2024-25, making their unexpected title triumph last season even more impressive. Manager Valdas Dambrauskas has overseen an exceptional transformation […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s podcast, Faye Carruthers, Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Ayisha Gulati review an eventful first weekend of WSL 1 and WSL 2 action. Crystal Palace’s victory over Everton was overshadowed by a rules violation, defending champions Manchester City resumed their strong form, while Chelsea were the only team among last season’s top three to […]
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Enzo Fernández was drafted into Manchester City’s starting lineup after Nico O’Reilly suffered a back problem in the warm-up, and he delivered an impressive display that justified the club’s British-record-equalling £125m investment. Erling Haaland settled the contest with the 300th goal of his club career, while Fernández played an important role by releasing Antoine Semenyo, […]
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Kjell Scherpen: Produced an outstanding stop to keep out Dalot and made a vital intervention to prevent Mbeumo from scoring easily. Could do little about the equalising goal. 8 Dara O’Shea: Delivered a strong defensive performance and handled his duties effectively before Fernandes began to dictate proceedings. 6 Issa Diop: Was frequently forced into emergency […]
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As a long-established club near the top of English football, West Ham carry considerable expectations. They play in a 68,000-capacity stadium and broke the Championship transfer record shortly after relegation, so many assumed their stay in the second tier would be both comfortable and short. However, three games into the Championship campaign, they remain without […]
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Carrick has confirmed that Marcus Rashford will return to the Manchester United squad for the team’s visit to the Republic of Ireland. Rashford, fellow England international Kobbie Mainoo and Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez are the last three United players to report back following the World Cup. Rashford had not been expected to come back after […]
Continue ReadingBellingham versus the elements. Throughout most of the match, it seemed as though three distinct forces were vying for dominance in the thick Miami Gardens atmosphere. Norway, appearing in their maiden World Cup last-eight tie, exhibited spirit, technique, and composure, and by any measure excluding Bellingham’s impact, they were arguably the superior side. At the […]
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