Chelsea will not compete in European football next season after ending the campaign in 10th place, during a turbulent year in which Enzo Maresca departed and Liam Rosenior was relieved of his duties. Alonso now faces several challenging squad decisions. The goalkeeping department appears settled. Robert Sanchez is expected to be joined by highly rated […]
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Teenage midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson has earned a place in England’s provisional squad ahead of next month’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Head coach Lydia Bedford has selected the 18-year-old North Carolina Courage player in a 24-member group that will attend a warm-weather training camp in Portugal next week. The players will have one […]
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As Larry Berg answered his first round of questions as MLS commissioner-elect, he outlined an ambitious plan to move the league forward. However, when the topic turned to future broadcast arrangements, he deferred to Don Garber, seated beside him, whose 28-year run as commissioner will end later this year. “As the incoming commissioner, I can […]
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Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson has urged his players to toughen up and prepare for a challenging deciding match away to HB Torshavn on Thursday (18:00 BST). The Fir Park club will travel to the Faroe Islands with a 2-0 advantage after producing an assured victory in the opening leg of their Conference League second qualifying-round […]
Continue ReadingArsenal’s squad overhaul continues with the addition of Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, who joins on a free transfer. The 27-year-old leaves Real Madrid after six seasons at the club. The Women’s Super League outfit had already reinforced the squad with Georgia Stanway (arriving from Bayern Munich), Selina Cerci (Hoffenheim), Ona Batlle (Barcelona), and Géraldine Reuteler […]
Continue ReadingGoalkeepers Jordan Pickford Might he have reacted more effectively to Enzo Fernández’s leveler for Argentina? Jude Bellingham appeared convinced it was possible. Regardless, the player with the most World Cup tournament showings for England delivered several vital stops, notably a superb denial of Nicolas González in the last four. 7 Dean Henderson His involvement was […]
Continue ReadingFor the time being, Tuchel can still count on skipper Kane. The forward from Bayern Munich will reach 36 by the time the following World Cup arrives, yet he appears far from ready to retire from international duty. Kane, who netted six times during this World Cup but remained on the bench against France, shared […]
Continue ReadingEzri Konsa: The Aston Villa centre-back appeared in every fixture and once again demonstrated his capability at the highest level of the international game. Deployed primarily as a central defender, he also slotted in on the right side of defence during the quarter-final victory over Norway. Capped off his tournament by finding the net in […]
Continue ReadingIn newly released statements to UK media outlets, Tuchel was pressed extensively on his strategic choices and methods. “I’ve yet to review the statistics, but my sense is that immediately after the goal, the shift in flow tremendously affected our share of possession and opportunities, and it fell away sharply,” he noted. “We became too […]
Continue ReadingMarc Guehi has proved his fitness and is set to line up in the heart of England’s defence for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway, where he will be partnered by the returning John Stones. The Manchester City centre-back sustained a minor hamstring strain during the victory over Mexico and has been absent from training […]
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