Wayne Rooney scored one of the most iconic derby goals against Manchester City in 2011 The Premier League is home to some of the world’s biggest sporting rivalries – but which local derby is the most entertaining? This weekend offers a mouth-watering schedule as Arsenal host north London rivals Tottenham …
Read More »Brazil election: How the famous yellow football shirt has become politicised
Brazil are among the favourites for this year’s World Cup in Qatar When the much-awaited Brazil 2022 World Cup shirt was released in August, student João Vitor Gonçalves de Oliveira rushed to get his hands on the kit. The 20-year-old went to the nearest store, grabbed the famous yellow and …
Read More »FA Cup: How non-league Helston Athletic are battling the cost of living crisis
Helston’s players celebrate scoring against Bishop’s Cleeve in the FA Cup second qualifying round “Our hearts sink each time we hear the FA Cup draw,” says Helston Athletic’s chairman Paul Hendy. An away tie almost inevitably means a long day on the road for the part-time club based in Cornwall. …
Read More »Man City v Man Utd: Erik ten Hag facing a derby dilemma – Danny Murphy analysis
Manchester United’s midfield has played a big part in the recent resurgence by Erik ten Hag’s side – but it is absolutely crucial he gets that area right at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Ten Hag has to decide whether he keeps both Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes in there against …
Read More »Transfer rumours: Neves, Cancelo, Haaland, Maddison, Tielemans, Martinez, Gakpo
Wolves and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 25, is seen by Barcelona as a long-term target to replace Spain international Sergio Busquets, 34. (Sport)external-link Real Madrid will attempt to sign Manchester City and Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo, 28, next summer and are also planning a move for City’s 22-year-old Norway striker …
Read More »Euro 2022 buzz inspired USA boss to play England
The USA beat England 2-1 in the 2019 World Cup semi-finals in France United States head coach Vlatko Andonovski said he pushed for his side to play England in a friendly after experiencing the “buzz” of Euro 2022. The USA have not faced England since 2020 but will play in …
Read More »Everton: US group KAM Sports still ‘interested in acquiring’ Premier League club
Farhad Moshiri bought a controlling stake of Everton in 2016 US-based KAM Sports group says it “remains interested in acquiring” Premier League club Everton. The organisation was among the parties involved in talks about a takeover earlier this year. After those discussions ended, Everton owner Farhad Moshiri said the club …
Read More »Kyle Lafferty fined by Kilmarnock and faces Scottish FA charges over alleged sectarian comment
Kyle Lafferty might miss Kilmarnock’s visit to Aberdeen on Saturday Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty has been fined by his club and faces two Scottish FA charges over his alleged use of sectarian language in a video that circulated on social media. The Northern Ireland international faces an SFA hearing on …
Read More »AFC Fylde: Former Chesterfield boss James Rowe resigns as manager of National League North club
James Rowe took over as AFC Fylde boss in March after leaving Chesterfield by mutual consent AFC Fylde manager James Rowe has resigned from the National League club. A Fylde club statement said: “Following a meeting this afternoon, the board have accepted James Rowe’s resignation as manager of the club. …
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