In 1990, United States men’s national team coach Bob Gansler made a pivotal and disputed decision. He omitted three decorated veterans and took a youthful, largely unproven squad to the World Cup in Italy, the country’s first appearance at the tournament in four decades. Gansler later explained: “I wasn’t focused solely on 1990; I was […]
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The foundation of Midtjylland’s transfer-market achievements may lie in the classroom. Known for their forward-thinking methods, the Danish club had generated more than €200m (£170m) from player sales since 2018 before recording the most lucrative transfer window in their brief history this summer. Guinea-Bissau striker Franculino Djú joined Trabzonspor, while Chilean forward Darío Osorio moved […]
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“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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With Lawrence Shankland sidelined through injury, who should spearhead Rangers’ attack? Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Michael Grant examine Derek McInnes’ choices before the important meeting with an in-form St Mirren side, including whether Kevin Kelsy is prepared to take responsibility up front. They also consider if St Mirren can maintain their strong opening and […]
Continue ReadingEngland secured a hard-fought victory over Norway in Saturday’s World Cup last-eight clash, yet head coach Thomas Tuchel expressed visible unease. “We created too many problems for ourselves,” Tuchel admitted. “The outcome is excellent, but I’m far from satisfied with how we played.” He did follow these remarks by praising the squad’s character: “The determination, […]
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