70 m. ago Aston Villa ‘killed’ by spending rules in transfer window, says Ezri Konsa

Club affected by Premier League and Uefa financial fair play‘It’s crazy. We’re going to have to deal with what we’ve got’Ezri Konsa has said that football’s spending regulations “killed” Aston Villa during a difficult summer transfer window. The club, who have started the season badly with one point from three games and no goals scored, were hemmed in by the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules and the equivalent in Uefa competition.Villa paid out one major fee – £30.5m to Nice for Evann Guessand – and made only four further first-team additions, Marco Bizot being followed in on deadline day by Victor Lindelöf, Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho. The club were open to selling Emiliano Martínez only for there to be no buyer and moved Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle for £39m despite Unai Emery preferring to keep him. As a homegrown player, Ramsey counted as pure profit on the books. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Steve Clarke addresses Scotland's major team dilemma, gives Ben Gannon

Scotland boss knows who will be tasked with keeping Danes out in World Cup qualifier

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4 h. ago What channel is Denmark v Scotland on? TV, live stream and highlights details plus team news

Full details ahead of World Cup qualifier between Denmark and Scotland

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5 h. ago Who will win Denmark vs Scotland? Our writers deliver predictions for huge World Cup qualifying opener

The journey to the biggest stage in world football starts here and the Tartan Army are desperate to be part of the party

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6 h. ago Kieffer Moore effort enough as Wales edge Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifier

Moore’s 15th goal for his country took him level with the great John Charles.

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6 h. ago Kazakhstan v Wales live: Visitors cling on for narrow win in far

Kazakhstan 0-1 Wales: Craig Bellamy’s side earn potentially vital win after a close game in Astana

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7 h. ago Kazakhstan v Wales live: Visitors clinging on to narrow lead in far

Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 when the two sides met in Cardiff in March

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8 h. ago Kazakhstan v Wales live: Kieffer Moore pokes visitors ahead in World Cup qualifier after mammoth trip

Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 when the two sides met in Cardiff in March

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8 h. ago World Cup qualifying preview and new WSL season kicks off – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugba and Suzy Wrack to discuss a new Women’s Super League format and the race to reach the 2026 World CupRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On today’s pod: the international break is here, and England’s squad raises more questions than answers. No Trent Alexander-Arnold, no Phil Foden or Jack Grealish, but a surprise return for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and call-ups for Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence. The panel asks how good England must be for us to learn anything new against Andorra before Tuesday’s trip to Serbia. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Six Scotland stars namechecked by Denmark boss from team who 'did harm to the best team in the world'

Brian Riemer is refusing to underestimate Steve Clarke's troops ahead of Friday's crunch World Cup qualifier

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9 h. ago England XI vs Andorra: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel likely to name a more experimental Three Lions side at Villa Park ahead of key Serbia trip

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9 h. ago Kazakhstan v Wales live: Craig Bellamy’s side face World Cup qualifier after mammoth trip to central Asia

Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 when the two sides met in Cardiff in March

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11 h. ago Slovakia vs Germany World Cup qualifier prediction, odds and betting offer

Germany are gearing up for their first international match since their disappointing campaign in the UEFA Nations League on home soil last June

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11 h. ago Kieran Tierney makes two Celtic fears a reality after pulling out of Scotland squad

The left-back is out of Steve Clarke's squad for the World Cup qualifying double header with Denmark and Belarus

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12 h. ago Kazakhstan vs Wales World Cup qualifier prediction, odds and betting offer

The World Cup qualifying campaign resumes with Wales itching to overtake North Macedonia in their group to secure a spot in next year's tournament in USA, Mexico and Canada

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15 h. ago From fast risers to fallen giants: World Cup 2026 qualifiers to watch

Bolivia, Peru, struggling Nigeria and flagging Italy face an uphill struggle, but others have reason for optimismThere are only three automatic places available via the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers because the USA, Mexico and Canada have secured their spots as hosts, although the two best runners-up head into the inter-confederation playoffs. Suriname have made it to the final round of qualifying only once before and will be hoping to kick off their campaign with a victory when they host Panama in Paramaribo on Thursday. Managed by the former Netherlands goalkeeper Stanley Menzo, they have been steadily climbing Fifa’s rankings since allowing players born in the Netherlands with Surinamese heritage to represent the national side and have the Huddersfield defender Radinio Balker in their ranks. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Djed Spence set to make history as England’s first openly Muslim player

The 25-year-old was one of two new faces included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers

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25 h. ago Tottenham star Djed Spence aiming to inspire as Muslim playing for England

Spurs defender reiterates the importance of his faith after maiden call-up by Thomas Tuchel ahead of Andorra and Serbia World Cup qualifiers

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25 h. ago Djed Spence speaks of 'blessing' as he prepares to become England's first Muslim international

Tottenham Hotspur full-back Djed Spence has earned his first senior England call-up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia and could make his debut

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28 h. ago Craig Bellamy bullish on Wales chances despite Leeds United star adding to raft of injuries

Wales take on Kazakhstan in the Astana Arena in a World Cup qualifier

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