4 h. ago Thomas Tuchel has ‘no problem’ with Jude Bellingham regarding England omission

Rejuvenated Phil Foden and Jack Grealish were also overlooked for the upcoming Wembley friendly against Wales and World Cup qualifier in Latvia.

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4 h. ago Thomas Tuchel claims England can win the World Cup WITHOUT Jude Bellingham as Three Lions boss launches into extraordinary exchange with reporters after leaving out star man from upcoming squad

IAN LADYMAN: The England manager has sent shockwaves across the game by refusing to recall fit-again Bellingham for this month's friendly against Wales and World Cup qualifier in Latvia.

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4 h. ago Tuchel says best players do not always make best team after Bellingham omission

Real Madrid midfielder left out of latest England squadBukayo Saka recalled for Wales and Latvia gamesThomas Tuchel has said the best ­players do not always make the best team and suggested Jude Bellingham might have been excluded from the latest England squad even if the ­midfielder were in peak condition after his return from a shoulder injury.England’s head coach, who said there also might not have been a recall for Bukayo Saka if his fellow Arsenal winger Noni Madueke were fit, has placed a heavy focus on team spirit with his selection for next Thursday’s friendly at home to Wales and the World Cup qualifier in Latvia the following Tuesday. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago England squad announcement live: Tuchel denies rift with Bellingham or Foden after leaving duo out

Tuchel promised a ‘brave’ selection and has stuck to his word ahead of facing Wales in a friendly and a World Cup qualifier in Latvia

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12 h. ago England squad announcement live: Tuchel speaks after Bellingham and Foden left out

Tuchel promised a ‘brave’ selection and has stuck to his word ahead of facing Wales in a friendly and a World Cup qualifier in Latvia

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12 h. ago England squad announcement live: Bellingham and Foden left out as Tuchel reveals picks

Tuchel promised a ‘brave’ selection and has stuck to his word ahead of facing Wales in a friendly and a World Cup qualifier in Latvia

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57 h. ago Trump’s peace plan is everything Israelis dreamed of. But it’s a fantasy | Roy Schwartz

The president’s intervention promises a return to ‘normality’ – one that appeals to Israelis unconcerned with Gaza’s futureRoy Schwartz is a senior editor and op-ed contributor at HaaretzIt didn’t take long before the Gospel of Donald became a message that everyone in Israel could embrace. The 20-point plan to end the ongoing war in Gaza, presented on Monday by the US president, is everything the Israelis had dreamed of – even fantasised about. The hostages will finally return, some to their families, others to their graves. Hamas will be gone, at least as a ruling organisation, and the soldiers will come home. The “peace plan” will, supposedly, mean a return to normality.A brief read-through of the one-page plan might suggest that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his people were involved in phrasing it. At times, it reads more like a list of Israeli demands than diplomatic compromises. Perhaps that’s why Netanyahu gave it his blessing rather quickly, which seemed to...

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3 d. ago Nigeria handed fresh twist in World Cup qualification battle as South Africa issue statement after punishment

South Africa have been penalised for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifying win over Lesotho

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3 d. ago Craig Gordon back in Scotland squad despite not playing for Hearts this season

The 42-year-old replaces Tynecastle team-mate Zander Clark in Steve Clarke’s group for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus.

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3 d. ago Scotland recall surprise man for World Cup qualifiers but Steve Clarke reduces squad with two omissions

Clarke names squad for key October World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus

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3 d. ago Craig Gordon in shock Scotland recall as Steve Clarke names his squad for crunch Greece and Belarus double header

No recall for Oli Burke or Lawrence Shankland as Clarke resists too much change for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

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3 d. ago Every team now qualified for Rugby World Cup 2027 as five in fight for final spot

There is just one place left at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after the tournament was expanded to include 24 teams

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4 d. ago Nigeria's World Cup qualifying hopes boosted as South Africa slapped with points deduction

Bafana Bafana have been penalised for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifying win over Lesotho

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4 d. ago Scotland Squad: Here are 10 players Steve Clarke could bring into his squad for games vs Greece and Belarus

Scotland take on Greece and Belarus in key World Cup qualifiers

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6 d. ago Potter sacked, Brentford v Manchester United buildup, Madrid derby – matchday live

⚽ Join us to discuss another busy day of football⚽ View today’s fixtures | Mail us or comment BTLSports politics: Ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Norway next month, it is not possible, no matter what your deep emotional loyalties might be, to argue with the idea Israel shouldn’t currently be playing international sport. Words: Barney Ronay.Brentford v Manchester United: Today’s early kick-off in the Premier League is being broadcast on TNT Sports here in the UK and while Rio Ferdinand may have quit his job as a pundit with the network in order to relocate to Dubai, he has still been offering opinions on Manchester United’s decidedly underwhelming start to the season. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Enzo Maresca faces defining week as Palmer headlines Chelsea injury crisis

Playmaker out until late October with groin issueAdarabioyo and Fofana also miss Brighton matchIt was difficult to look too far beyond the headline item from Enzo Maresca on Friday morning – largely because it was to do with Cole Palmer and how the playmaker will miss Chelsea’s next three matches. The club’s medics and Palmer himself (reluctantly, you suspect) have decided that rest is the only cure for the groin issue that has held him back at various points this season.Palmer will sit it out against Brighton on Saturday, Benfica and José Mourinho on Tuesday and Liverpool next Saturday; all of the matches are at Stamford Bridge. It will then be taken as read that Palmer will not be able to join up with England for the friendly with Wales at Wembley and the World Cup qualifier against Latvia in Riga. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Israel’s future in Uefa could come to a head before October World Cup qualifiers

National team and club sides could face suspensionNext Uefa international break begins on 6 OctoberUefa could decide as early as next week whether to suspend Israel from its competitions, with the governing body facing growing pressure from inside and outside the game.Reports on Thursday, initially in the Times, suggested a vote that would determine Israel’s participation in World Cup qualifying and that of Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League could be held by Uefa’s executive committee before the international break begins on 6 October. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Israel’s future in Uefa could come to a head before World Cup qualifiers

National team and club sides may face suspensionNext Uefa international break begins on 6 OctoberUefa could decide as early as next week whether to suspend Israel from its competitions, with the governing body facing growing pressure from inside and outside the game.Reports on Thursday, initially in the Times, suggested a vote that would determine Israel’s ­participation in World Cup qualifying and that of ­Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League could be held by Uefa’s ­executive committee before the ­international break begins on 6 October. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bukayo Saka's message to Arsenal after Champions League win as he battles injury blow

Bukayo Saka has missed the last three Arsenal matches with a thigh injury that also kept the winger out of England's latest squad for their World Cup qualifiers

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2 w. ago FIFA World rankings: Scotland boosted as strong start to World Cup qualifiers sees Steve Clarke's side rise

Scotland have jump up the FIFA World rankings table.

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