For me, it has genuinely been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. The journey teaches you a great deal about yourself, including qualities you may not have realised you possessed. Can you introduce yourself and explain your role? My name is Louise Thompson. I oversee the development pathway for women referees at […]
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McCann’s appointment at Rugby Park in January last season raised a few eyebrows, with the club struggling near the bottom of the standings at the time. Nevertheless, with assistant Billy Dodds alongside him and Rangers winger Findlay Curtis making an impressive contribution on loan, he guided Killie comfortably to safety. They closed the campaign with […]
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Antony’s transfer was finalized on 1 September 2022, the final day of the transfer window. It was another example of a recurring trend. While many United supporters wanted the club to finish its summer recruitment early, that outcome was always improbable. In each of the last six seasons, at least one established first-team player has […]
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Michael Carrick has described claims that Manchester United have been handed an easy start against Hull and Ipswich as “absurd”. United begin their campaign away at Hull on Saturday before welcoming Ipswich the following Sunday. Although both clubs have recently earned promotion from the Championship, Carrick insists neither fixture will be straightforward. “Anyone familiar with […]
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Will Lankshear marked his first appearance with a goal as Middlesbrough opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Wrexham in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The £10m summer arrival from Tottenham settled the contest in the 61st minute with an outstanding first-time volley. Middlesbrough nearly took the lead after seven minutes when […]
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Foden was in England’s starting line-up when they lost the 2024 European Championship final to Spain, but Thomas Tuchel did not select him for the 2026 World Cup squad. The Three Lions advanced to the tournament’s semi-finals before suffering a 2-1 defeat against Argentina. Foden admitted that watching the players emerge for the national anthem […]
Continue ReadingAll kick-off times GMT. Sunday, 26 July Group A: Algeria versus Senegal, Olympic Stadium, Rabat, (17:00 GMT) Group A: Morocco versus Kenya, Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, (20:00 GMT) Monday, 27 July Group B: South Africa versus Tanzania, Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca, (17:00 GMT) Group B: Ivory Coast versus Burkina Faso, Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, (20:00 […]
Continue ReadingDeclan Rice is expected to shake off a sickness bug and keep his spot in the lineup for England’s World Cup semifinal clash with Argentina on Wednesday. The Arsenal player was taken off at the break during England’s quarterfinal victory against Norway, after manager Thomas Tuchel disclosed that Rice had been bedridden for much of […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingBoth the Prime Minister and the Foreign Office intervened to argue that the kick-off time for England’s World Cup clash with Mexico should not be brought forward — an idea Fifa had floated in the days leading up to the match. Sir Keir Starmer directed officials to press the case, with the Football Association’s support, […]
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