“I needed to remain patient and composed because everything around me felt like it was burning,” Édouard Mendy recalls. Inside the intense atmosphere of Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Senegal’s goalkeeper was preparing to face a stoppage-time penalty against tournament hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Mendy had received a yellow […]
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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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For nearly four years, Matan Segal led Kick It Out Israel, an anti-discrimination campaign that shared similar objectives with the identically named English organisation but had no formal connection to it. He stepped down several months ago. Racism has been a persistent problem in Israeli club football, with Beitar Jerusalem supporters among those most widely […]
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The United States exited the U-20 Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 on Wednesday after losing a penalty shootout to Brazil. The match ended 1-1 following extra time before Brazilian goalkeeper Thaís Lima denied Emeri Adames with the opening attempt of the shootout, helping her team secure a 5-4 victory in Katowice, Poland. […]
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During the 2025 summer transfer window, Farke and newly appointed sporting director Adam Underwood prioritised recruiting tall players capable of bringing greater physical strength to a squad being prepared for the demanding nature of England’s top division. Eight of their 10 permanent additions – Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, James Justin, Lukas Nmecha, Noah […]
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Tounekti’s role in Celtic’s attacking trio was not the only selection issue O’Neill faced before the match. Camilo Duran had impressed as the central striker while Kasper Hogh, another expensive summer arrival, was sidelined through injury. Once Hogh returned to fitness, however, the Danish forward started at McDiarmid Park and again led the attack at […]
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When asked about the discussion, the Northern Irishman replied: “This was not specifically mentioned, but I imagine they would consider what happens on the pitch, as incidents can sometimes escalate.” “First of all, nobody wants to see any fighting. There should not be over-the-top celebrations either.” “I believe the focus is on conduct following what […]
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Everton assistant Alan Irvine will remain with Scotland as new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli reshapes his coaching team. Irvine, the former West Brom manager who recruited Pocognoli as a player during his short spell at The Hawthorns in 2014, became part of Steve Clarke’s national set-up following Euro 2024. Pocognoli replaced Clarke last month, and […]
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Cristian Volpato’s immediate eligibility to represent the Socceroos will be determined by Football Australia after NSW Police confirmed that a follow-up test returned a positive result for cocaine. Police stopped Volpato on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge on 24 July, where an initial roadside screening indicated the presence of cocaine. The 22-year-old later arranged an independent examination […]
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Julien Laurens: Here are my five players to follow in this season’s Champions League. The first is Jude Bellingham. It could be a defining campaign for him, both personally and as part of Real Madrid’s team under Mourinho. The number 10 position appears to suit him perfectly. Following an impressive World Cup, he should be […]
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