9 h. ago Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?

With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the different confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s strugglesThe road to the 2026 World Cup, an unprecedented 48-team event, is under way. The final tournament, hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, expands to 104 matches across 16 cities. Here is all you need to know about the diverse qualification paths for each confederation, key matches and emerging contenders.Iran v UAE, 20 MarchSouth Korea v Jordan, 25 MarchNiger v Morocco, 21 MarchSudan v Senegal, 22 March Continue reading...

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11 h. ago How can Manchester City stop Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League? | Tom Garry

Nick Cushing’s side must shut down Mayra Ramírez, have the right mentality and take their chancesChelsea are unbeaten in 28 games under Sonia Bompastor – with 26 wins – and arrive in Manchester for the first leg of their European quarter-final as strong favourites to progress to the semi-finals, and harbour realistic ambitions of winning their first Women’s Champions League title in Lisbon in May.The task of trying to beat this seemingly unstoppable force, over two legs across the next nine days, falls to Manchester City, who are in the unenviable position of facing Chelsea in four consecutive games in three competitions. Nick Cushing, who has been back at the club for only a week, has said their performance in his first game back in charge, the League Cup final defeat on Saturday, gave him belief that they could better Chelsea in Europe – but what do they need to do to achieve that? Continue reading...

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12 h. ago How to watch Man City vs Chelsea FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

Days after their League Cup Final clash, the English rivals meet in Europe

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12 h. ago Liverpool injury list and expected return dates after new blow in Carabao Cup final defeat

Liverpool were without four players for their Carabao Cup final clash against Newcastle, with three able to play at right-back, while they suffered a further blow during the game

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21 h. ago How Dan Burn went from Asda shifts to England call – and proved everyone wrong

The hero of Newcastle’s Carabao Cup final admitted to a sleepless night after receiving his first England call-up at the age of 32

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28 h. ago Alexander Isak buglary: Man found guilty of high value raid on home of Newcastle hero

Newcastle United star Alexander Isak, who scored in their 2-1 Carabao Cup final triumph over Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday, lost £10,000 in cash and £68,000 in jewellery in the raid

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28 h. ago Chelsea clinch League Cup and Palace close the gap – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss the League Cup final and the weekend’s WSL GamesOn the podcast today: Chelsea claimed the season's first silverware, edging past Manchester City in the Subway Women’s League Cup final to keep their quadruple hopes alive. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. The panel dissects the performance, the key moments, and the controversial state of the Pride Park pitch.Elsewhere, the WSL saw major shifts as Liverpool stunned Manchester United under the Anfield lights, Arsenal took advantage with a win over Everton, and Crystal Palace’s crucial victory over Aston Villa intensified the fight for survival. The panel evaluates the relegation battle and asks what went wrong for Manchester United Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly told to 'watch out' as fans spot new duo set to take over ITV

The Geordie duo have been friends for more than 30 years and have forged a successful TV career together

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31 h. ago England new boy Dan Burn still yet to celebrate Carabao Cup final heroics

Burn will hope to make his England debut against Albania on Friday.

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33 h. ago Dan Burn’s response to Alan Shearer’s ‘retirement’ message after Newcastle heroics

Dan Burn's unforgettable week saw the Newcastle defender receive an England call up and score in the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool, before chatting to Magpies icon Alan Shearer at Wembley

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33 h. ago Jamie Carragher highlights five signings Liverpool need to make this summer

The Reds exited the Champions League and lost the Carabao Cup final last week, raising questions about the depth of their squad under Arne Slot

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33 h. ago Jamie Carragher says Liverpool must sign 'five or six' players despite likely title win

Premier League champions elect Liverpool are shifting their focus to next season after they were dumped out of the Champions League and lost the Carabao Cup final

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34 h. ago Three Liverpool players showed true colours after Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle

Liverpool suffered a painful defeat to Newcastle United at Wembley but plenty noticed the reaction of three of the losing finalists after going to collect their medals

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45 h. ago Arne Slot told Liverpool fans 'will forgive' Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle on one condition

Robbie Fowler insists Liverpool boss has still done a “phenomenal” job in his first season at Anfield

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47 h. ago Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win: part feelgood story, part PR triumph for dictator state ambition | Barney Ronay

Supporters are left with a choice of being a conduit for Saudi state propaganda or walking away and letting it winWell, that’s the nice bit done. Warm feelings, heritage bonds, a cocoon of distracting noise. Wembley is such a different place on these domestic cup days, certainly compared with the Cliff Richard concert vibe of a midweek international.And that feeling was there right from the start of the Carabao Cup final on Sunday as Newcastle were awarded their first corner, drawing the most extraordinary outburst of noise, static, shared energy from one end to the other, filling all that empty Wembley air. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Arne Slot needs Liverpool to wrest back control after chastening week | Will Unwin

Title run-in looks likely to take place against backdrop of tiredness and contract talk surrounding key namesIt has been a chastening week for Liverpool after deserved defeats in two competitions, highlighting their flaws amid a season of Premier League domination. Paris Saint‑Germain outplayed them in the Champions League and Newcastle’s muscle left Arne Slot needing to wait a few weeks longer for his first trophy in England.The Dutchman has indicated Liverpool will use the transfer market this summer to help him to shape a squad in the manner he desires. Slot took over a group of players chiselled by Jürgen Klopp, used to working under him in a strategy befitting his heavy metal football. Only Federico Chiesa has joined over the past two windows and his consolation strike in the Carabao Cup final was his first notable contribution. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Kieran Trippier explains Newcastle's secret to beating Liverpool was two years in the making

Newcastle were beaten by Manchester United at Wembley in 2023 but bounced back to win the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday

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51 h. ago Gary Lineker adamant he knows which position Liverpool most need to sign player for

Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon, with Gary Lineker of the opinion that the Reds need something new in their attack

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52 h. ago Football Daily | A final that meant more to Newcastle and their camera

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Considering how long it took them to finally get their hands on some domestic silverware after a 70-year pause, in the end it was remarkably easy for Newcastle United. While the supercilious slogan “this means more” is more readily associated with Liverpool Football Club, prevailing in Fizzy Cup on Sunday clearly meant an awful lot more to Eddie Howe, his players and the travelling Toon Army. Yes, they finally rid their club of the giant baboon on its back on an afternoon when the ever present and significantly larger and autocratic elephant in the room went largely unaddressed.People have always doubted me. My mental strength is something that I’ve always believed in. This is just another setback and it is not going to stop me” – West Ham striker Michail Antonio is staying positive after the horrendous car crash that left him with a shattered femur and says he is “100%” sure he will play again.Thomas Tuchel reminds Colin Reed (lett...

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52 h. ago Arsenal fans have Alexander Isak transfer theory after Thierry Henry hails 'complete' striker

The Arsenal legend heaped huge praise on Alexander Isak following the Carabao Cup final

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