3 h. ago Snubbed Man Utd star handed fresh disappointment after Virgil van Dijk's 'punishing' comments

Matthijs de Ligt has been left out of the Netherlands squad for the upcoming international break, just over a year after his horror show against Germany

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4 h. ago Matthijs de Ligt Netherlands verdict speaks volumes as Man United star axed from national team

Matthijs de Ligt has not been selected for the Dutch national squad ahead of the October international break as Virgil van Dijk's comments on his fellow defender resurface from 2024

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46 h. ago Rugby World Cup winners Red Roses return to roots for Rugbyfest weekend

The victorious England Women’s Rugby team, the Red Roses, step off the international stage for nationwide grassroots rugby celebration

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51 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho message speaks volumes for Man United after Chelsea verdict

Alejandro Garnacho left Manchester United for Chelsea in the summer transfer window with a new message speaking volumes to Ruben Amorim

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2 d. ago England's Red Roses to inspire next generation after Rugby World Cup glory

The England women's rugby team will play a part in RugbyFest this weekend, with the nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging girls to take up the sport

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3 d. ago Steve Clarke reveals Andy Robertson Liverpool heart to heart as Scotland boss talks up 'plus side' over skipper

The national team boss also spoke about youngster Ben Gannon-Doak as he announced his World Cup double-header squad

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3 d. ago Barcelona boss verdict on Marcus Rashford speaks volumes for Man Utd

Marcus Rashford has been in fine form for Barcelona in recent weeks and has been praised by manager Hansi Flick for his performances in a new league

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4 d. ago Jurgen Klopp verdict on Oliver Glasner speaks volumes amid Manchester United comments

The latest Manchester United news as Oliver Glasner has emerged as the bookies' favourite to potentially replace Ruben Amorim as manager

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4 d. ago Three years on from stadium disaster, Indonesian football has a positive story to tell

The World Cup is in reach for Patrick Kluivert’s side and, though problems persist, things are looking up in one of Asia’s most passionate football nationsThree years ago this Wednesday, 135 football fans died at the Kanjuruhan stadium in Indonesia after security forces deployed teargas and created a stampede for the exits. 1 October 2022 was the nadir of a curve that had been sliding downwards for decades. This is a country that, in this century alone, has seen its FA president run the federation from a prison cell while facing corruption charges, the creation of rebel national leagues, federations and national team Fifa bans and fans being killed by other fans.In March 2023 there were more negative headlines when the country was stripped of hosting the Under-20 World Cup just months before kick-off after the governor of Bali said that Israel would not be welcome on the island. Erick Thohir, former owner of Inter and DC United and current co-owner of Oxford United, had just become ...

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7 d. ago England women's rugby stars set for World Cup Final team talk by ENTIRE NATION

O2’s Voice of a Nation project has transformed thousands of fan submissions into one spine-tingling rallying cry which the England women's rugby team will hear before their final showdown with Canada

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8 d. ago 10 years on from the night Wales' rugby team made a nation lose the plot

Wales' stunning 28-25 win over England at Twickenham in the 2015 Rugby World Cup was a night that will never be forgotten - and here's the inside story of how it happened

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8 d. ago Stuart Armstrong addresses Scotland recall as he tells Aberdeen fans where his focus really is

Armstrong wants to see Dons arrest their awful start to the season before he even thinks about getting back into the national team

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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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1 week ago Meet NASA's newest recruits! Space agency introduces 10 new astronauts

NASA's new recruits include scientists, fighter pilots, engineers, and even a former member of the USA Rugby Women's National Team.

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1 week ago Alejandro Garnacho 'contact' with manager speaks volumes as Chelsea star faces uphill battle

Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho was the subject of boos on his return to Manchester United on Saturday, and the Argentine forward has now been set a challenge by his national team boss

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1 week ago Afghan football chief accused of seeking $10,000 bribe for national team place

AFF president recorded talking to Australia-based player’s brotherMohammad Yousef Kargar denies accuracy of leaked recordingsThe president of the Afghanistan football federation (AFF) has been accused of demanding a $10,000 (£7,400) bribe to secure a spot for a player on the national team. In leaked recordings, Mohammad Yousef Kargar is heard discussing how to transfer the payment with the brother of Nesar Ahmad Mehman, who was being considered for a spot in the team’s training camp in Thailand. Kargar has denied the allegations and claimed the recordings were “nothing but conspiracies and fabrications”.Mehman, who plays in the second tier of Australian football, was spotted at the end of last year during an annual tournament in Melbourne organised by the Afghan diaspora. Kargar invited him to join up with the national team for the training camp in March and sent an invitation letter to his club, Stockton Sharks. But in recordings aired this month by Afghanistan International TV –wh...

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1 week ago Mohamed Salah Ballon d'Or verdict speaks volumes as Liverpool placings confirmed

Mohamed Salah is one of four Liverpool players to have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or award in 2025 and the Egyptian has received backing from his home country

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2 w. ago Martin Zubimendi is revolutionising Arsenal’s midfield – now he faces the ultimate test

The Spanish midfielder has emerged as the heir to Manchester City’s Rodri for the national team, with both players bringing a coveted quality to the modern game

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2 w. ago Man United news: Duo 'should've been sold' as star axed by Ruben Amorim dubbed 'incredible'

Manchester United have endured a difficult start to the season, and it's not just Ruben Amorim who has come in for criticism, with two players also being singled out

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