Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses career as her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane.
It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Michelle Alozie following a VAR review late in the second half which could see her banned for the remainder of this tournament.
Midfielder Keira Walsh returned for the first time since she was carried off the pitch on a stretcher in England’s 1-0 group-stage victory against Denmark and played 120 minutes of a dramatic contest.
England were far from their best and were lucky not to exit the tournament in 90 minutes, but dug deep to ensure the match finished…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho believes it was never an intention of Dele Alli to offend anyone.
The attacking midfielder is facing potential punishment from the English FA for a joke at the expense of Asian people and the deadly corona virus.
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Chairman John Bennett pointed to the figure he believes is key to future financial success at Rangers.
The Ibrox club’s recently published accounts for the year to June 30, 2023 revealed a turnover of £83.8million, an operating profit of £250,000 but an overall net loss for the year of £4.2million, despite the sale of Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo contributing to a record player trading profit of £23.6million.
Speaking at the club’s AGM at New Edmiston House on Tuesday morning, Bennett said: “I am focused on more than one number, but there is one number that should be focused on in that profit and loss account.
“Yes, this club, for the second year in a row, printed an operating profit but that was post-player trading.
“This club last year lost…
PSV head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy is concerned about the prospect of losing Noni Madueke, amid reported interest in his services.
The 20-year-old has been touted as a potential target for Chelsea this year, as Todd Boehly continues to splash the cash in a bid to rejuvenate the squad at Stamford Bridge.
Madueke has been limited to just four Eredivisie appearances this season due to injury but is well known in England due to his Under-21 international appearances and youth spells with Crystal Palace and Tottenham.
PSV s reluctance to approve a deal comes after already offloading one of their prized assets in the mid-season transfer window, having sold Cody Gakpo to Liverpool for a €40million (£35m) fee.
Van Nistelrooy is aware of similar interest in Mad…
Fabrizio Romano has claimed on that Manchester United are on the verge of completing a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
The well-known and well-respected journalist has said that Sancho will sign a contract with United until 2026 with the option of another year. The Red Devils will pay Dortmund an initial transfer fee of €90 million plus add-ons.
As part of the deal, Manchester City will get €13 million. The Premier League champions sold the England international winger to Dortmund in 2017.
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Hoping to widen their buffer in the lay-off chase on Wednesday night, Southampton will travel to the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Starting with the hosts, while Coventry might have opened the 2023/24 campaign in the midst of a public struggle, Mark Robins’ men have come roaring back in some style. Last seen over the weekend putting in another eye-catching display as they claimed a 2-0 victory at home against Birmingham, the Sky Blues have now lost just one of their previous five Championship appearances. Dragging themselves away from a looming relegation scrap, last season’s play-off finalists should also be excited by their recent defensive resolve. Marking their return from November’s international break with a ste…
With the Premier League once again taking center stage this weekend, we have a stacked schedule on our hands. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have found a handful of helpful tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Saturday August 27th
BST 15:00 Leyton Orient vs Hartlepool
Starting with Saturday s hosts, while Leyton Orient might have had to settle for a disappointing bottom-half finish last season, the O s have come flying out of the traps this time around. Welcoming Richie Wellens to Brisbane Road back in March, the Londoners have skyrocketed their way to the top of the League Two table and the mood in their camp is at a red-hot high. Last seen putting in a rampant display as they cruised their way to a deserved 3-1 win away at Colch…
Christophe Galtier hailed the performance and focus of Kylian Mbappe against Benfica after very surprising reports emerged that the forward again wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe gave PSG the lead at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, converting from the penalty spot in the first half to become the club s leading scorer in the Champions League.
Joao Mario subsequently responded with a spot-kick of his own after the interval, though the result seemingly paled insignificance after reports suggested Mbappe had demanded an exit from PSG.
The World Cup-winning 23-year-old only signed a new three-year extension in May but has reportedly become unsettled once more after a failure to meet his demands both tactically and in recruitment.
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Aymeric Laporte is determined for Manchester City to battle for trophies on four fronts this season after helping Pep Guardiola s men to a 2-0 Community Shield win over Chelsea at Wembley.
Sergio Aguero scored a goal in each half as the Premier League champions cantered to victory over the FA Cup holders, who are still adapting to life under new boss Maurizio Sarri.
Laporte produced an assured performance alongside John Stones at centre-back and the January arrival from Athletic Bilbao is relishing his first full season in Manchester, when City will also defend the EFL Cup.
Defeats to Wigan Athletic and Liverpool respectively saw the FA Cup and Champions League get away from them in 2017-18, but the 24-year-old believes an unprecedented clean sweep should be a bo…
Wayne Rooney was handed his England debut by Eriksson as a 17-year-old and described him as a special man .
Rest in peace, Sven, he said on X.
Thanks for the memories and all your help and advice. Thoughts and prayers with all his family and friends.
Eriksson led England to three major quarter-finals in his five-year spell as manager, at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and Euro 2004.
He oversaw 67 games in charge of the Three Lions, with only Walter Winterbottom (139), Alf Ramsey (113), Gareth Southgate (102) and Bobby Robson (95) leading the team on more occasions.
The national side published a tribute to their former manager, saying: We are deeply saddened that Sven-Goran Eriksson, who managed the Three Lions from 2001 to 2006, has passed away a…