Tag: Football
Mo Salah: Liverpool forward calls on world leaders to come together amid Israel-Gaza conflict | Football News
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called for immediate humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza and for the massacres in the Israeli-Hamas conflict to stop. Hundreds of Palestinian civilians were killed in a massive blast at a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday, while concerns grow as supplies of water and food ran out. Both Israel…
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Marc Skinner: Manchester United Women boss criticises ‘crazy’ Champions League qualification rules | Football News
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner called for changes to the qualification rules and criticised the referee after his side failed to reach the Women’s Champions League group stage. The Women’s Super League side were beaten 3-1 in the second leg of their second-round qualifier against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes to go out…
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Sandro Tonali: Newcastle midfielder facing lengthy ban from football | Football News
Sandro Tonali faces a lengthy ban from football after admitting to betting on AC Milan matches while a player at the Italian club, according to Sky in Italy. The Newcastle midfielder admitted on Tuesday to making bets on Milan to win games, in a hearing at the Italian Federation in Turin. Sky Sports News understands Newcastle are…
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England player ratings vs Italy: Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham stars as Kalvin Phillips struggles | Football News
Jordan Pickford – 7 Made a crucial save just before half-time to keep it level at 1-1 as he got down low to smartly stop Destiny Udogie’s shot with a strong left hand. Impressed with his feet too as he played some nice long accurate passes to set up attacks. Kyle Walker – 7 Italy…
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England Women squad: Fran Kirby, Keira Walsh return from injury but Beth Mead not picked | Football News
Sarina Wiegman has named Fran Kirby and Keira Walsh in her 25-player squad for England’s Women’s Nations League double header against Belgium this month. Kirby and Walsh return to the Lionesess following injury although striker Beth Mead is not included as she continues her recovery after making her first appearance for Arsenal on Sunday following…
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John Mousinho interview: How Portsmouth’s ‘left-field’ appointment is restoring hope at Fratton Park | Football News
On the face of it, when Portsmouth appointed John Mousinho as head coach three weeks into 2023, they were taking a great risk. Danny Cowley, his predecessor, had been sacked on January 2; Kenny Jackett and Paul Cook had occupied the hotseat before that. A trio of managers with vast experience across multiple levels of…
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French football investigates ‘hate speech’ by Nice player
Nice’s Algerian defender Youcef Atal reacts during the UEFA Europa Conference League Group D football match between FC Cologne and OGC Nice in Cologne, on November 3, 2022. (Photo by UWE KRAFT / AFP) The French Football Federation (FFF) said on Sunday its ethics committee would investigate Nice player Youcef Atal for social media posts…
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Cricket, flag football get IOC approval for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
India’s Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) MUMBAI, India — Cricket is an Olympic sport again. Flag football gets in for the first time. Five sports were finally added to…
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Everton reporter notebook: 777 Partners co-founder Josh Wander out to convince sceptics as takeover looms | Football News
Everton will head into the 209th Merseyside league derby at Anfield this week buoyed by a confidence-boosting victory, and performance, against Bournemouth last time out, with manager Sean Dyche proclaiming that fans are seeing an improvement in performances even if results have not always followed. However, off the field, uncertainty is still the underlying feeling…
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Jordan Henderson: Wembley fans booing won’t stop me giving everything for England | Football News
Jordan Henderson hit back at the England supporters who booed him during Friday’s win over Australia, describing the abuse as ‘disappointing’. However, he insisted: “It won’t change who I am and what I do for this team and for my country. I give absolutely everything every time.” With Harry Kane an unused substitute in the…
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