59 m. ago Luciano Spalletti: Italy coach reveals own sacking in emotional press conference

The Azzurri are in danger of failing to qualify for a third straight World Cup

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48 h. ago Spurs sack Ange Postecoglou as head coach after two years in job: football news – live

Australian departs despite Europa League gloryRead the latest edition of Football DailyAsian World Cup qualifiers: Jordan and Uzbekistan have secured qualification at the World Cup finals for the very first time, while South Korea also booked their place in the tournament for the 11th time on the bounce. The three teams join Argentina, New Zealand, Iran and Japan in qualifying for World Cup 2026, while the USA, Canada and Mexico qualify automatically as co-hosts.Uzbekistan, who count Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov among their number, booked their place courtesy of a scoreless draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, while a 3-0 win over Oman was enough to secure Jordan’s place at the tournament. South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 to win their place in the Fifa tombola. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Spurs to sound out Thomas Frank, Liverpool relaxed over Díaz comments: football news – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveRead the latest edition of Football DailyAsian World Cup qualifiers: Jordan and Uzbekistan have secured qualification at the World Cup finals for the very first time, while South Korea also booked their place in the tournament for the 11th time on the bounce. The three teams join Argentina, New Zealand, Iran and Japan in qualifying for World Cup 2026, while the USA, Canada and Mexico qualify automatically as co-hosts.Uzbekistan, who count Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov among their number, booked their place courtesy of a scoreless draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, while a 3-0 win over Oman was enough to secure Jordan’s place at the tournament. South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 to win their place in the Fifa tombola. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Liverpool relaxed despite Luis Díaz comments, Gabriel signs Arsenal deal: football news – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveRead the latest edition of Football Daily | And mail BarryAsian World Cup qualifiers: Jordan and Uzbekistan have secured qualification at the World Cup finals for the very first time, while South Korea also booked their place in the tournament for the 11th time on the bounce. The three teams join Argentina, New Zealand, Iran and Japan in qualifying for World Cup 2026, while the USA, Canada and Mexico qualify automatically as co-hosts.Uzbekistan, who count Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov among their number, booked their place courtesy of a scoreless draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, while a 3-0 win over Oman was enough to secure Jordan’s place at the tournament. South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 to win their place in the Fifa tombola. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago ‘Asia’s chokers’ smile at last: Uzbekistan’s hurt over as they reach first World Cup

Goal difference and referee howler cost White Wolves in the past but ‘Mr Uzbekistan football’ has guided them over lineThere was no choking for Uzbekistan this time, or if there was, it was in an attempt to hold back tears of joy. Those eight minutes of added time on Thursday in Abu Dhabi were long but then it has been a long wait and a long road to qualify for a first World Cup.Uzbekistan have snatched summers of rest from the jaws of World Cup appearances more than once in the past, so the goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov could be forgiven for taking his time and faking an injury or two. He was the star of a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates that was dull – deliberately and deliciously so for those in Central Asia – but provided the necessary point. Yusupov went down once more at the end, this time in tears as reserve goalkeepers came on for a group hug. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago LAFC stun Club América in extra time to qualify for Club World Cup

A 115th-minute winner from Denis Bouanga sealed itLAFC opens the Club World Cup v Chelsea on 16 JuneDenis Bouanga scored an extra-time winner to lift Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over Club América in a Club World Cup qualifying playoff match at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday.The winger, who had orchestrated much of LAFC’s attacking output in the match, scored the winner in the 115th minute after unleashing a shot that took a wicked deflection on its way into the net. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Crystal Palace hopeful of Europa League participation despite Textor concerns

John Textor-owned Lyon could also reach competitionUefa’s club financial control body set to look into caseCrystal Palace are confident they will be cleared to play in next season’s Europa League even if French club Lyon also qualify despite concerns that they could contravene Uefa’s rules about multi-club ownership.No individual is permitted to control two clubs that are competing in the same Uefa-run competition, with Lyon owner John Textor also listed as Palace’s largest shareholder at 45% through his company Eagle Football Holdings. Victory for Paris St-Germain against Reims in the French Cup final this weekend would confirm that Lyon qualify for the Europa League after finishing sixth in Ligue 1. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Pep Guardiola admits Man City season has been toughest of his managerial career

City have relinquished their Premier League crown but could yet win the FA Cup and qualify for the Champions League.

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