58 m. ago I’ve been to 14 major tournaments. Will I follow England to the 2026 World Cup? No, no, no | Philip Cornwall

Fifa’s demand that the most fervent supporters cough up a minimum of £5,000 in advance just for tickets is scandalousIt was not mathematically confirmed until the Latvia game a month later, but as I watched Ezri Konsa turn in the third goal away to Serbia in early September I smiled to myself in the Stadion Rajko Mitic, knowing England were going to the World Cup. But immediately, a key question surfaced: was I? The answer came on Thursday, with the announcement of the ticket prices that the most loyal supporters of international football would have to pay. And that answer, emphatically, was no, as it will be for countless supporters worldwide. If you had asked me as a hypothetical what seeing England in a World Cup final was worth, I might have said: “Priceless.” But $4,185 – £3,130 – just for the match ticket? No, no, no.As a fan, I have been to 14 tournaments – nine European Championships and five World Cups – dating back to Euro 92. I have the money, or at least could get it by ...

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64 m. ago 'My identity is my hair loss and my confidence to be myself'

Olivia Apps has settled in nicely to life at Saracens after helping her country reach the World Cup final earlier this year

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2 h. ago Oliver Glasner issues Crystal Palace demand ahead of crunch Man City showdown

Crystal Palace welcome Manchester City to Selhurst Park on Sunday in their first meeting since the South London club upset Pep Guardiola's side in the FA Cup final at Wembley

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2 h. ago Could Wilfried Nancy face Celtic sack if they lose Cup Final and does Danny Rohl escape Rangers blame for Euro flop?

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3 h. ago I’ve seen England at 14 major tournaments. Will I go to the 2026 World Cup? No, no, no | Philip Cornwall

Fifa’s demand that the most fervent supporters cough up a minimum of £5,000 in advance just for tickets is scandalousIt was not mathematically confirmed until the Latvia game a month later, but as I watched Ezri Konsa turn in the third goal away to Serbia in early September I smiled to myself in the Stadion Rajko Mitic, knowing England were going to the World Cup. But immediately, a key question surfaced: was I? The answer came on Thursday, with the announcement of the ticket prices that the most loyal supporters of international football would have to pay. And that answer, emphatically, was no, as it will be for countless supporters worldwide. If you had asked me as a hypothetical what seeing England in a World Cup final was worth, I might have said: “Priceless.” But $4,185 – £3,130 – just for the match ticket? No, no, no.As a fan, I have been to 14 tournaments – nine European Championships and five World Cups – dating back to Euro 92. I have the money, or at least could get it by ...

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4 h. ago Wilfried Nancy insists Celtic stars 'deserve' to win Premier Sports Cup Final as he makes vow to fans

The Frenchman is ready for his Hampden bow and has a vow for supporters after his first two games in charge.

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6 h. ago Celtic and Nancy look to navigate choppy waters in League Cup final

Pressure, and no shortage of it, sits on Celtic’s shoulders and St Mirren are unfavourable opponents at Hampden ParkIt is very easy to root for Wilfried Nancy. A likable, passionate individual whose career has taken him from unheralded player to the forefront of a club the size of Celtic should be worthy of high praise. It also feels only two games into the Frenchman’s tenure in Glasgow that he requires all the support he can get.Nancy will receive that backing from the stands. Whatever legitimate grievances Celtic’s fanbase has about the direction of their club and circumstance by which Nancy was coaxed from Columbus Crew, they are generally wise enough to give the man a chance. Which is not to say there were no howls of outcry when Nancy’s name was initially floated as a potential successor to Brendan Rodgers. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Fans call on FA support to challenge ‘disgraceful’ World Cup ticket prices

The cheapest ticket for the World Cup final for fans looking to buy through the FA’s allocation has been set at over £3,000.

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7 h. ago FIFA are KILLING football and obscene World Cup ticket prices are a final slap in face

Supporters have been asked to stump up a MINIMUM of £3,120 for a ticket for the World Cup final in New Jersey in an unrelenting show of greed by FIFA

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9 h. ago What channel is St Mirren vs Celtic? Live stream, TV channel and kick off details for Premier Sports Cup Final

The first piece of silverware of the season is up for grabs at Hampden this weekend

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9 h. ago St Mirren v Celtic injury news: 6 out, 5 doubts as Wilfried Nancy set for key decision on sextet in Premier Sports Cup

The latest team news ahead of St Mirren v Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup final this Sunday at Hampden.

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9 h. ago World Cup ticket prices revealed as England fans brand it as a 'slap in the face'

It has been revealed a run to the World Cup final would cost supporters over £5,000 for tickets

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18 h. ago Wilfried Nancy knew size of Celtic task after what Martin O'Neill did

New Celtic boss slips to second defeat in a row as cup final looms

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24 h. ago England fans FUMING as cheapest FIFA World Cup final tickets on sale for £3,120

Fury across the world as supporters from all participating countries in the FIFA World Cup Finals discover the cheapest tickets will set you back a staggering £3,120

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24 h. ago Celtic vs Roma LIVE as Wilfried Nancy sticks to his principles with XI revealed

It's Wilfried Nancy's second game in charge of the Hoops and it's a big one ahead of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup Final

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24 h. ago Celtic vs Roma LIVE as Iheanacho goes close to kickstarting rescue mission

It's Wilfried Nancy's second game in charge of the Hoops and it's a big one ahead of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup Final

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25 h. ago Leo Cullen will use lessons he learned at Leicester to help dismantle Tigers

Leinster head coach admits his stint at Welford Road helped ‘shape’ him and could be key in Champions Cup clashLeicester v Leinster fixtures have become common recently – the fifth since 2022 takes place on Friday night – but the history between the sides runs far deeper. Leo Cullen, head coach of the Dublin-based province, spent a couple of seasons at Welford Road in the mid-2000s, winning the Premiership in 2006-07 and losing a Heineken Cup final against Wasps in the same year.Since 2022 the former second-row has overseen four Champions Cup victories against his former club, including two in 2023-24. Three and a half years ago, there was a masterful quarter-final dismantling of what was then Steve Borthwick’s side. Leinster will now shoot for a hat-trick of Welford Road victories this decade, and the presence of the New Zealand international Rieko Ioane, on full debut, is sure to help. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Leinster’s Leo Cullen will use lessons learned at Leicester in bid to tame Tigers

Leinster head coach admits his stint at Welford Road helped ‘shape’ him and could be key in Champions Cup clashLeicester v Leinster fixtures have become common recently – the fifth since 2022 takes place on Friday night – but the history between the sides runs far deeper. Leo Cullen, head coach of the Dublin-based province, spent a couple of seasons at Welford Road in the mid-2000s, winning the Premiership in 2006-07 and losing a Heineken Cup final against Wasps in the same season.Since 2022 the former second‑row has overseen four Champions Cup victories against his former club, including two in 2023-24. Three and a half years ago, there was a masterful quarter-final dismantling of what was then Steve Borthwick’s side. Leinster will now shoot for a hat-trick of Welford Road victories this decade, and the presence of the New Zealand international Rieko Ioane, on full debut, is sure to help. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago St Mirren defender Richard King inspired for cup final by Jamaican homeland after Hurricane Melissa hell

The Buddies defender would love to lift the trophy this weekend for all of the people rebuilding their lives on the Caribbean island.

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53 h. ago Revealed: Which World Cup games the BBC and ITV will show next summer as broadcasters CONFIRM match split

The BBC and ITV have unveiled their live match split for the 2026 World Cup. Both broadcasters will show the final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19.

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