9 h. ago Three things we learned from Tottenham defeat as Thomas Frank confuses players and Xavi Simons questions grow

Spurs remain without a home win in the Premier League since the opening weekend of the season

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3 d. ago Three things we learned from Tottenham defeat as fringe players make case for starts

Spurs were looking for a response after defeat in the north London derby

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5 d. ago Callum McGregor has one big Celtic question he wants answered as unseen St Mirren moment acts as skipper's motivation

McGregor has a message for the fans and players alike as he blocks out the negativity after a trying start to the season

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6 d. ago Three things we learned from Tottenham defeat by Arsenal as Thomas Frank's tactical tweak backfires

Dane could only watch as his side were ripped apart

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8 d. ago The bizarre moment North Korean footballers PUNCH their Japanese rivals instead of traditional pre

Players could be seen fist bumping and high fiving at the start of the pre-match routine ahead of the Under-17 World Cup tie, which escalated as the Japanese side walked further down the line.

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8 d. ago Premier League confirms later start date for next season to protect player welfare

2026/27 top-flight campaign will start one week later following inaugural 48-team World Cup in North America

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1 week ago ‘An impossibility made possible’: how tiny Curaçao made World Cup history

Caribbean island team are the smallest to reach tournament after appointing wily coach and drawing on diasporaThe delay in Dick Advocaat becoming Curaçao’s head coach might have been ominous but instead was the foundation for glory. Frustrated by the national federation’s financial problems, he deferred starting until January 2024, when the issues were resolved and players paid, paving the way for a historic World Cup qualifying campaign.Curaçao will be the smallest nation – by land area and population – to play at the 2026 World Cup after their 0-0 draw in Jamaica on Wednesday. The Caribbean island has a population of 156,000, sinking the previous record holders Iceland, which has about 400,000 inhabitants. Last month Cape Verde were confirmed as surprise tournament debutants but the African nation is almost 10 times bigger by area than the former Dutch colony, indicating the level of achievement by Advocaat and his squad. Continue reading...

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1 week ago LeBron James makes history as he plays 23rd NBA season against players who weren’t alive when he started in the league

LeBron James returned from an injury layoff in LA Lakers’ win over Utah Jazz on Tuesday night

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1 week ago Starc says Australia players upset at Ashes opener’s move from ‘Gabbatoir’ to Perth

Starc: ‘They don’t listen – we would have liked Brisbane’Groundsman says wicket not affected by Metallica gigMitchell Starc has admitted that Australia’s players are upset at the decision to shift the opening Ashes Test from its traditional home of Brisbane’s Gabba – nicknamed “the Gabbatoir” because of its reputation as the graveyard of touring sides, and a ground where England have won just two of their last 20 games dating back to 1946 – to Perth Stadium.Asked whether his side could expect to enjoy a similar advantage at the game’s new home, Starc said: “We’ll find out in a week, won’t we? They don’t listen to the players, we would have liked to start in Brisbane, too.” England’s Gus Atkinson meanwhile said that though “there are no scars for me” from his country’s previous failures in Brisbane given he is a first-time Ashes tourist, “history would say it’s probably a good thing we’re not starting at the Gabba”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago England turn to Noah Caluori for Argentina Test after triple injury blow

Lawrence, George and Roebuck all ruled outArundell, Pollock and Daly among wing optionsEngland have been hit by a triple injury blow before their final autumn Test against Argentina with Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George and Tom Roebuck all ruled out of Sunday’s clash. The 19-year-old uncapped wing Noah Caluori has been called into the squad and could profit from Roebuck’s absence.All three injured players started England’s 33-19 statement win against the All Blacks last weekend, forcing Steve Borthwick into a significant reshuffle as his side target an 11th straight victory and a clean sweep of four November Tests for the first time since Eddie Jones’s first autumn in charge in 2016. Continue reading...

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1 week ago England call up Noah Caluori for Argentina Test after triple injury blow

Lawrence, George and Roebuck all ruled outArundell, Pollock and Daly among wing optionsEngland have been hit by a triple injury blow before their final autumn Test with Ollie ­Lawrence, Jamie George and Tom Roebuck all ruled out of the game against Argentina on Sunday. The 19‑year-old uncapped wing Noah Caluori has been called into the squad and could profit from ­Roebuck’s absence.All three injured players started the 33-19 win against the All Blacks on Saturday, forcing Steve Borthwick into a significant reshuffle as his side targets an 11th successive victory and a clean sweep of four November Tests for the first time since Eddie Jones’s first autumn in charge in 2016. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Spurs news: Tottenham learn new Pape Matar Sarr injury update ahead of Arsenal derby

Thomas Frank’s midfield number have twindled ahead of north London derby

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim given Man Utd reality check despite upturn in form

Manchester United have enjoyed an uptick in form following a poor start to their Premier League season, but a former player believes Ruben Amorim has more work to do

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3 w. ago Three things we learned from Tottenham draw as fan frustrations clear and Thomas Frank gets selections wrong

Tottenham’s failure to deal with a late set-piece was ultimately the difference between one point and three against Manchester United

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3 w. ago Ruben Amorim slammed over 'really cruel' treatment of Kobbie Mainoo after transfer snub

Kobbie Mainoo has slipped down the pecking order at Manchester United and is yet to start a Premier League game with a former player having sympathy with his situation

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3 w. ago Three things we learned from Tottenham win as Champions League hopes boosted and Xavi Simons shows promise

Reaction to Brennan Johnson’s red card adds to an impressive showing from Spurs

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3 w. ago The Barcelona demand that Marcus Rashford must accept to complete Man United transfer

Marcus Rashford has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, establishing himself as a key player for Barcelona

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3 w. ago Real Sociedad release pressure with surreal victory in Basque derby like no other | Sid Lowe

Jon Gorrotxategi’s stoppage-time winner against Athletic Club summed up an epic back-and-forth contestThe goal that won the Basque derby was exactly the way the goal that wins the Basque derby is supposed to be but never had been before. Wet, wild and absolutely wellied. In the rain, the chaos and added time, the fifth of an epic fight perfectly imperfect: a first attempt scuffed, a second smashed in from six yards, sending teammates diving out the way and supporters into each other’s arms. And scored by the footballer from the frontier, born on the border with Bizkaia, another Gipuzkoan and another academy product playing his first derby. Jon Gorrotxategi hit it with his shin; he also hit it with his “soul”, he said, the day ending with Real Sociedad’s players standing before their fans, singing together.It had started there too, their big blue bus edging its way towards the Reale Arena, circling round past the velodrome and the mini stadium, thousands of fans lining the route, fir...

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4 w. ago 1% Club’s Lee Mack shocked by question ‘massacre’ as 22 go out – would you have got it right?

LEE Mack was left stunned and branded a question on The 1% Club a 'massacre' - as 22 contestants were eliminated. The popular ITV game show tests players' logic and common sense, rather than general knowledge. Although starting with 100 contestants, these are whittled down until only the brightest remain for the final round. However,...

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4 w. ago Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Robert Sanchez breezes through Tottenham set

Spurs’ dead-ball specialists were confounded as the Spaniard dominated his box

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