14 h. ago Thomas Tuchel laughs off England fans’ jibes and says: we will need you in America

‘It’s British humour and I can take it,’ says England head coachTuchel says his side have achieved something ‘special’Thomas Tuchel laughed off the mockery from the fans and hailed his side for achieving something special after England qualified for the World Cup finals tournament with a 5‑0 win against Latvia in Riga.The head coach was in good spirits after another fine display and he did not mind being the butt of the joke at a rain-sodden Daugava Stadium. England’s fans did not hesitate to express their displeasure with Tuchel’s critical comments about the atmosphere during the win against Wales at Wembley last week but the German admitted he was fair game and insisted he thought the chants aimed in his direction were funny. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Thomas Tuchel laughs off ‘sing when we want’ chants as England reach World Cup

The travelling fans in Latvia jokingly taunted the manager’s comments about the Wembley atmosphere.

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15 h. ago Thomas Tuchel laughs off sarcastic chants as England fans hit back to ‘silent’ criticism

Tuchel came under fire from the England fans after he criticised the Wembley atmosphere for being ‘silent’

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9 d. ago Bob MacIntyre has Scottie Scheffler in his sights as Ryder Cup hero reveals plan to reach golf summit

The Oban ace lifted the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews on Sunday

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago The tiny Scots club which came so close to Hampden glory and gave big guns run for their money before it ended in tears

RYAN McGUFFIE was playing snooker the day it dawned on him Gretna could reach the Scottish Cup final. Now, 20 years on, he’ll never forget his big break. Midfielder McGuffie came through the ranks at Annan then landed a big move to Newcastle. But it was his return to Scotland that saw him make a...

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2 w. ago Eberechi Eze proves a point as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes telling change vs Port Vale

PORT VALE 0-2 ARSENAL: The Gunners get past their League One opponents to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup thanks to Eberechi Eze's early goal and Leandro Trossard's late strike

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3 w. ago Chelsea survive major Lincoln scare and Brighton experience joy of six in Carabao Cup

Enzo Maresca’s Blues came from a goal down to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, while Brighton thrashed Barnsley and League One Cardiff stunned Premier League Burnley

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3 w. ago Ekitiké sees red after Liverpool winner as Isak opens account against Southampton

Alexander Isak, the man who extinguished Liverpool’s hopes in the Carabao Cup final last season, opened his account for Arne Slot’s side as they produced yet another victory with another late show. It was far from a comfortable night’s work for the Premier League leaders, however, as Will Still’s Southampton refused to be intimidated at Anfield and almost took the tie to penalties.Liverpool needed an 85th minute winner from Hugo Ekitiké to see off tenacious opposition from the Championship and maintain their quest to reach a fourth League Cup final in five seasons. Ekitiké received a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration and will now miss Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace through suspension. His dismissal added to Slot’s concerns after Giovanni Leoni’s impressive debut came to an abrupt halt through injury. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Ekitiké sees red after Liverpool winner as Isak opens account against Saints

Alexander Isak, the man who extinguished Liverpool’s hopes in the Carabao Cup final last season, opened his account for Arne Slot’s side as they produced yet another victory with another late show. It was far from a comfortable night’s work for the Premier League leaders, however, as Will Still’s Southampton refused to be intimidated at Anfield and almost took the tie to penalties.Liverpool needed an 85th-minute winner from Hugo Ekitiké to see off tenacious opposition from the Championship and maintain their quest to reach a fourth League Cup final in five seasons. Ekitiké received a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration and will now miss Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace through suspension. His dismissal added to Slot’s concerns after Giovanni Leoni’s impressive debut came to an abrupt halt through injury. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russell Martin not out of Rangers woods yet after early horrible Ibrox atmosphere as 'upset' puts focus on Hibs

Embattled hosts make light of predictions to reach Premier Sports Cup semi-finals

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3 w. ago Defending BJK Cup champions Italy hit back to beat Ukraine and reach final

Jasmine Paolini was the star as she kept Italy in the tie and then prevailed in the doubles with Sara Errani

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4 w. ago Jasmine Paolini helps Italy survive China scare to reach Billy Jean King Cup semis

Hosts China served for both singles matches but were unable to win either

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