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‘My Pain, Not Yours’: Tuchel Defends England Semi-Final Substitutions but Concedes Timing Error

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026grace

Thomas Tuchel continues to defend the much-criticised defensive changes he made during England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina this summer, although the head coach admits he adopted that approach prematurely. Tuchel said England were effectively “waiting for death” because they could not contain Argentina’s increasingly aggressive tactics in Atlanta after Anthony Gordon opened the […]

USA Eliminated from U-20 World Cup on Penalties amid Criticism over Tournament Timing | USA Women’s Football Team

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026grace

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. […]

Carrick Excited for ‘Magical’ Champions League Despite ‘Less Than Ideal’ Derby Timing | Manchester United

September 9, 2026September 10, 2026grace

Michael Carrick is looking forward to guiding Manchester United back into the “magical” Champions League, although he acknowledged that playing on Thursday evening before Sunday’s derby was “not ideal”. United host Sabah at Old Trafford as they return to the Champions League following a two-year absence. The Azerbaijani side, founded less than 10 years ago, […]