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'England had Italy on the ropes but didn't recreate French demolition job'
In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on England's thumping Six Nations victory over Italy, and assesses the final-day title race.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection
An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World ...ESPN - Mar. 12 -
England squad announcement as it happened: Thomas Tuchel explains Henderson and Rashford recalls
The new England manager held a press conference after announcing his first Three Lions squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at WembleyYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Tuchel reveals Arsenal defender keen to end England exile
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Ben White wants to return to the England set-up under the new manager.White has not featured for England since flying home from the 2022 World Cup, amid reports the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
No Brazil comeback for injured Neymar
Neymar will not make his comeback into the Brazilian national team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina due to injury. Coach Dorival Junior said late Friday that Neymar, ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Bayern's Kim dropped from South Korea squad after injury announcement
South Korea have dropped Kim Min-jae from their squad from upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers because the Bayern Munich defender is suffering from Achilles tendinitis. Bayern announced on Friday ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Marseille duo Ismaël Bennacer & Amine Gouiri called up for Algeria
Algeria national team coach Vladimir Petkovic announced on Friday a 26-man squad for Fennec Foxes’ upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Mozambique. The squad list includes Marseille ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Neymar ruled out of Brazil return, Endrick in
Neymar's return to action for Brazil will be delayed yet longer after the forward was ruled out of his country's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Friday due to a thigh injury.ESPN - 6d -
'I have not seen that complete an England performance for years'
In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on England's huge Six Nations win over Wales, their entire Six Nations campaign and why Maro Itoje is a Lions captain in waiting.BBC News - 5d -
Six Nations review: France saves Galthié, England has mojo back and aging Ireland squad
The debrief: Murmurings about whether Fabien Galthié was the right coach to lead the team to the 2027 Rugby World Cup have been silenced after he delivered the second Six Nations title on his ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
South Korea coach takes swipe at Bayern Munich over Kim injury
South Korea's coach on Monday hit out at Bayern Munich over their handling of Kim Min-jae after the defensive stalwart was ruled out of crunch World Cup qualifiers with an Achilles tendon ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Attacker Ruled Out of England Squad After Training Setback
Cole Palmer Injury Blow as England Call-Up Looks UnlikelyChelsea forward Cole Palmer is expected to miss England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers after suffering a muscular injury in training. ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What is the reasoning behind Tuchel's selection?
The Monday Night Club's Rory Smith explains why Thomas Tuchel has included Jordan Henderson in his first England squad selection for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.BBC News - 3d -
‘Second star on the jersey’: Dan Burn tunes in to Tuchel’s England vision
Newcastle defender believes new head coach has made an instant impact on the squad with focus on 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel ushered in a fresh dawn with England by spelling out to the players ...The Guardian - 2d -
Australia prepare for unknown against Kluivert's Indonesia
Tony Popovic admitted Wednesday there will be a degree of unknown when his Australia side face an Indonesia team led for the first time by Patrick Kluivert in a World Cup qualifier.Indonesia held ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Totti faces furious criticism over planned visit to Russia
Roma legend and Italy World Cup winner Francesco Totti is facing a firestorm of controversy over an upcoming media event in Russia.The retired forward is scheduled to appear as a guest of honour at ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Aguirre: Still paying for error vs. U.S. at 2002 WC
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said he's still "paying consequences" for a tactical error in the 2002 World Cup that led to a stunning 2-0 loss to the United States in his first run with the national ...ESPN - 2d -
Jan-Christian Dreesen: 'Set important points for the future'
Setting the course for the Club World Cup, meeting with EU politicians and a positive interim summary of the new Champions League: in his role as Vice Chair of the European Club Association (ECA), ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A victory over Croatia would be a good omen for France
Before the 1998 World Cup semi-finals, they had never met on the international stage, but they’ve built up a solid rivalry since then.For over 20 years, France and Croatia have produced some epic ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chelsea complete £62.5m double deal for Quenda and Essugo from Sporting
Quenda, 17, will stay at Sporting next season Holding midfielder Essugo could play in Club World Cup Chelsea have completed the double signing of Geovany Quenda and Dário Essugo from Sporting, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Our experts pick their England team to face Albania
England manager Thomas Tuchel raised plenty of eyebrows with his first squad selection for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Will the German spring more surprises when he takes ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dorvial sees 'progress' despite Brazil's struggles
Brazil coach Dorival Jr said his team is making progress despite sitting fifth in the standings ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.ESPN - 1d -
Women’s Six Nations 2025: team-by-team guide to the tournament
England are favourites for a seventh consecutive crown but with eyes turning to the World Cup expect new combinations and the odd upset. Coach John Mitchell Captain Zoe Aldcroft Continue ...The Guardian - 1d -
📸 Ivan Perišić outshining Kylian Mbappé in 2018 WC final repeat 🔥
All the talk in the build up to the Nations League quarter final clash between Croatia and France was about the return of Kylian Mbappé, but it's another goalscorer from the 2018 World Cup final, ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
1966 and all that: Tuchel must bear the oppressive weight of England’s history
The new head coach was bullish about his side’s prospects for World Cup qualification, which begins against Albania. So, Thomas Tuchel, was the ball over the line? And, yes, we are still talking ...The Guardian - 20h -
Brazil 2-1 Colombia: Vinicius Junior the hero deep in stoppage time
Brazil's murky qualifying run for the 2026 World Cup got a late and big lift on Thursday, when Vinicius Junior's goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time boosted the hosts to a 2-1 win over Colombia.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
🚨 Vini heroics deny Colombia after scary injury for Alisson and Sánchez
A late goal from Brazil was enough to scrape by Colombia 2-1 during Thursday's World Cup qualifier. However, the health of Alisson and Davison Sanchez will remain the focus following a serious ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Vinicius fires stoppage time winner for Brazil
Vinicius Junior struck a winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Colombia in their South American World Cup qualifier on Thursday.In other South American ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Vinicius Júnior's late goal seals Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia in South American qualifying
A last-minute goal by Vinicius Júnior secured Brazil’s 2-1 win over Colombia in World Cup qualifying on Thursday, helping his team and millions of fans avoid more disappointment. A draw would have ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Kluivert vows response after nightmare start to Indonesia reign
Patrick Kluivert vowed his side will show a reaction in next week's vital home World Cup qualifier against Bahrain after the Dutch great endured a nightmare start as Indonesia coach.The top two go ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
What next for England after Lewis' sacking?
Jon Lewis has been sacked from his role as England women's head coach - what comes next for England as the summer and a vital World Cup approaches?BBC News - 4h -
Vini Jr. saves Brazil with late winner vs. Colombia
A last-minute goal by Vinícius Júnior secured Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia in World Cup qualifying on Thursday, helping his team and millions of fans avoid more disappointment.ESPN - 2h -
Wood carded for signing autographs in NZ win
Chris Wood picked up a yellow card for signing autographs and taking pictures with fans during New Zealand's win over Fiji in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.ESPN - 38m -
The best stats ahead of the Carabao Cup Final
Journey to WembleyNewcastle UnitedNewcastle United 2-0 Arsenal - Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg - 5 February 2025Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United - Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg - 7 January ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Fujino returns for League Cup final
Aoba Fujino is set to return to the starting line-up ahead ahead of City's League Cup final clash with Chelsea.The Japan international had been ruled out of our previous two fixtures with a foot ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Injured Alexander-Arnold out of League Cup final
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley with an ankle injury.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Eddie Howe: 'Chance to make history' in cup final
Eddie Howe has said Newcastle United have the chance to make history by beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Mariners and Padres announce ‘Vedder Cup’ this season
The Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres will play for the ‘Vedder Cup’ in the upcoming 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Alexander-Arnold to miss Carabao Cup final
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to miss this weekend's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United through injury.ESPN - 6d -
Bath win Premiership Cup to end trophy drought
Bath end their 17-year trophy drought as they beat Exeter 48-14 at Sandy Park to lift the Premiership Rugby Cup.Yahoo Sports - 5d
