29 h. ago India rejoice in first Women’s World Cup triumph as South Africa chase falls short

Final: India, 298-7, beat South Africa, 246, by 52 runsShafali and Deepti shine as Navi Mumbai rejoicesAt last, 50 years on from their debut on the world stage, India’s dream came true: a maiden World Cup win, in front of a deafening full house in Navi Mumbai, as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs.Laura Wolvaardt struck a magnificent century, going back-to-back after her winning effort in the semi-final, but while she finished the tournament with a run-tally of 571 – the most by any woman in a World Cup – the ultimate prize belonged to India. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Thomas Frank suffers huge blow as injury crisis sees 10th Tottenham star sidelined

Tottenham have been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle United on Wednesday

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1 week ago Liverpool suffer massive injury blow as star misses training ahead of Frankfurt clash

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has not travelled with the Reds squad to Germany for their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt

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2 w. ago What is happening with Kobbie Mainoo as private Man Utd behaviour says it all

Kobbie Mainoo has endured a difficult start to the season at Manchester United and has been frozen out by Ruben Amorim, but the 20-year-old is not giving up on his World Cup dream

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2 w. ago The passionate Harry Kane speech driving England’s World Cup dream

The Bayern Munich striker delivered a rousing speech to his England teammates after victory over Latvia secured their passage to the USA, Canada and Mexico

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2 w. ago Paul Pogba suffers fresh blow as former Man Utd star sees return pushed back AGAIN

More than two years have passed since Paul Pogba last played any competitive football and the former Manchester United star will now need to wait a little longer

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3 w. ago Jordan Pickford reveals Thomas Tuchel's secret ingredient that can win England the World Cup

England No.1 Jordan Pickford on his mum's proud texts, being a leader, calming down and his World Cup dream with the Three Lions as he wins his 80th international cap against Latvia - eight years after his debut

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3 w. ago Tiny Faroe Islands boost World Cup dream with stunning win over the Czech Republic

The European minnows made it four wins from their last five qualifiers

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3 w. ago 'It felt like...': Scotland star names the Scottish speciality helping to drive their World Cup dream

Che Adams believes Scotland’s have a secret ingredient that can help them end their 28 year exile from the World Cup.

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3 w. ago Steve Clarke plans Scotland World Cup dream and club football return as two new players called up

National team boss sets out plans for the future

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3 w. ago 'Frustrated' Nico Raskin lets teammates hear it as Rangers star suffers blow to World Cup dream

Raskin was one of the best performers but Belgium toiled to a 0-0 draw at home to North Macedonia

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3 w. ago What channel is Scotland vs Belarus? Live stream, TV and kick

A huge win against Greece has set up the chance of a six points in this break and push one step close to the World Cup dream

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3 w. ago Lewis Ferguson Scotland decision speaks volumes as Greece goal hero spells out magnitude of World Cup dream

Bologna midfielder struck his first goal for his country at a crucial moment as Scotland fought back to beat Greece at Hampden.

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3 w. ago The unseen Scotland hero who helped turn Greek tragedy into Hampden jubilation

A goal down and with the World Cup dream hanging by a thread Scotland dragged themselves off the floor in Glasgow's south side

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3 w. ago Fate is playing with a Scotland top on because the 30 year World Cup dream is finally happening – Keith Jackson

It was a Houdini act for the ages from Steve Clarke's team and it now looks as if it's finally happening

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3 w. ago Scotland dig deep to beat Greece and keep World Cup dream on track

Scotland 3-1 Greece: Steve Clarke’s side were unconvincing at times but came from a goal down to secure another vital three points at Hampden Park

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3 w. ago Jim Goodwin determined to help Ryan Strain realise World Cup dream as Dundee United star set for injury comeback

The Tannadice defender has recently returned to first team training after recovering from a fractured kneecap

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3 w. ago Clarke nonplussed by Katy Perry but hopes for fireworks from Scotland in qualifiers

Scotland’s manager not aware his squad shared a hotel with the pop superstar with focus solely on Greece gameEven close proximity to a global superstar cannot divert Scotland’s attention from their World Cup dream. Or is it a teenage one? Katy Perry shared a city centre hotel with Steve Clarke and his squad this week as the singer’s Lifetimes Tour stopped off in Glasgow. Clarke did not quite go as far as saying, “Katy who?” but he was nonplussed by his squad rubbing shoulders with a bestselling artist.“Was she?” said Clarke when asked about Perry’s whereabouts. “I didn’t know she was there. I’ve heard the name and I’m sure if you played me a couple of her songs I’d say: ‘I recognise that one.’ But I couldn’t name you one of her songs. That’s no disrespect to Katy but I’m from a different generation.” Pressed on whether he would even recognise Perry, Clarke – by now laughing – added: “Eh, no. And she wouldn’t recognise me.” This very much feels like two worlds that should never colli...

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