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Ian Wright has insisted the media “need to pick up on this kind of beef” with Jude Bellingham after he was criticized for his poor substitution during England’s win over Albania. The Real Madrid sensation returned to international duty after missing several teams and featured in most of the 2-0 win. Manager Thomas Tuchel decided to remove him with six minutes remaining and bring on Morgan Rodgers.After the game, Tuchel was asked about Bellingham’s response to his sending off, amid speculation that Bellingham had stormed off the pitch with his arms thrown up in frustration. But images of him celebrating…

RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Congolese team staff used voodoo during a penalty shootout, Nigeria coach Eric Schell has claimed after the African soccer powerhouse was weakened. Lost in qualifying For the 2026 World Cup.Congo won the African playoff final late Sunday on penalties after a 1-1 draw with their substitute goalkeeper making two saves in the second half of extra time, and advanced to the intercontinental playoffs in March.Shell became agitated by the Congolese coaching staff during the shootout and was filmed moving aggressively towards his rival’s technical area.”The Congolese guy did voodoo,” former Mali international Shell told reporters in…

Manchester United are enjoying their best run under Ruben Amorim, with new goalkeeper Senne Lamence proving a good fit with Sir Alex Ferguson and an unbeaten run in their last five games.08:02, November 16, 2025Updated November 16, 2025 08:25Sir Alex Ferguson was impressed by Senne Lamence’s move to live in Manchester(Image: Getty)Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Senne Lamence’s performance as “outstanding” and spoke about his future as Manchester United’s new No.1.The Belgian recently joined the club, having signed as an unknown quantity in the summer. Goalkeeping has been a problem position for United for several seasons, with Andre Onana struggling to…

Erling Haaland claimed Italy defender Gianluca Mancini continued to grope his butt during Norway’s win over the Azzurri, but the unwanted attention only fueled the Manchester City striker as Norway qualified for the World Cup in style.While Norway capped off a perfect qualifying campaign with four goals and two from their prolific forward, winning all eight games, the fixture was not without controversy. Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, Haaland’s City teammate, had no choice but to restrain Haaland.Mancini grabbed the striker’s buttocks multiple times in an apparent attempt to wind Haaland up, infuriating the Norwegian international.As Haaland revealed details of the…

BUntil the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese national team had an unremarkable track record on the international stage. In 82 years of competition, Portuguese teams have qualified for only three of the 11 European Championships, with a participation rate of 27%. At the World Cup, their appearances were even more erratic, with just three appearances out of 17, representing 18% of the total.Even before the Ronaldo phenomenon, Portugal had never won an official title. Its trajectory was marked by a generation of talent, but an inability to sustain successful projects. The national team was competitive at times, but inconsistent…

Brian Mbeumo was named Premier League Player of the Month for October, joining an illustrious list that includes true greats as well as cult heroes and forgotten names.Brian Mbeumo was the standout player in the Premier League in OctoberBrian Mbeumo has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Month for October. That’s no surprise for Manchester United, a team on the rise with a five-game unbeaten run including three wins in a row.Mbeumo was a big hit at Brentford and was able to apply his form immediately after his summer move. He has more than earned his £70m fee…

Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate has expressed frustration at speculation surrounding his future, saying he is “in a bind” with fans who “don’t know everything”. The French defender is in the final year of his contract at Anfield and there are rumors of an extension, while there are also rumors of a move to Real Madrid, a path previously taken by Trent Alexander-Arnold.Konate is currently Virgil van Dijk’s preferred defensive partner, so potentially losing another key player on a free transfer would be a blow for Liverpool. He joined the Reds from RB Leipzig in 2021 and has been a regular…

The Premier League resumes next week after the November international break, with Liverpool and Manchester United likely to have a significant advantageLiverpool and Manchester United return to Premier League action next week(Image: DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)Liverpool and Manchester United could be even better off than their Premier League rivals once the international break ends. Clubs will return to top-flight action next weekend as the final two-week break of the calendar year draws to a close.United drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur before the international break, while Liverpool lost 3-0 to title rivals Manchester City. The result means the Red Devils…

Cristiano Ronaldo faces a possible World Cup ban after being shown a straight red card in Portugal’s surprise 2-0 defeat away to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday.Cristiano Ronaldo is sent off for the first time with Portugal national team(Image: Getty Images)Portuguese football leaders plan to appeal to FIFA to shorten Cristiano Ronaldo’s three-match suspension to avoid being suspended for the World Cup. Ronaldo, 40, was shown a straight red card during Portugal’s shock 2-0 defeat against Ireland in Dublin on Thursday.The Al Nasr superstar elbowed Ireland’s Dara O’Shea and was sent off after a VAR check. An elbow is…

Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has been tipped as the ideal mentor for new signing Benjamin Sesco. The Red Devils strengthened their attacking options over the summer with the signings of proven Premier League talents Brian Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. They also forayed into the European market to secure the services of former RB Leipzig forward Sesco, beating out competition from Newcastle.So far this season, the Slovenian international has played 12 games in all competitions, scoring two goals and providing one assist. However, Sesco suffered a problem in the last game before the international break, a 2-2 draw away…