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England head coach Thomas Tuchel has caused some surprise by choosing not to call Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham into his Three Lions squad for games against Wales and Latvia this month.(Image: PA)Jude Bellingham has an “elite mentality” and will likely return to England’s set-up. So thinks Jordan Henderson, one of Bellingham’s closest allies within the England team and who has a special bond with him.England manager Thomas Tuchel caused a huge shock by leaving Real Madrid star Bellingham out of his squad for matches against Wales and Latvia. But Henderson insists England are a better team because of Bellingham,…
SYDNEY (AP) — A former club captain who was named the A-League Player of the Year pleaded guilty in an Australian court Thursday, admitting his role in a lucrative match-fixing scheme.Ulises Davila, 34, is accused of being the mastermind behind a gambling scheme in which he and two MacArthur Bulls teammates deliberately earned yellow cards to guarantee the outcome of their bets.The charges related to six matches in Australia’s premier football competition over the 2023-2024 season.The former Macarthur FC captain has pleaded guilty to facilitating an event and engaging in conduct that undermined the outcome of betting.Eight charges against him,…
Newcastle United attacker and Marcus Rashford are rivals for a starting spot in Thomas Tuchel’s first-choice squad, but Gordon is amazed by the Barcelona man’s brilliance and resilience.Anthony Gordon praises England team-mate Marcus RashfordAnthony Gordon has described his main rival for the England starting XI as “incredible”, giving an interesting insight into a player who has divided opinion in recent years. Manager Thomas Tuchel has always been a fan of Marcus Rashford, but he also praised Gordon for his side’s 5-0 win over Serbia last month.However, in a stunning victory in Belgrade, Rashford replaced Gordon midway through the second half…
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has stepped up to defend the Glazer family’s controversial reign at Old Trafford. The American owners have faced relentless criticism from supporters ever since a leveraged takeover in 2005 left the club with massive debts that now stand at £725m.Several advocacy groups voiced fierce opposition to the 20-year-old deal. British business tycoon Ratcliffe bought a 27.7% stake in United in early 2024 in a $1.2 billion deal after negotiations with the Glazer family.Ineos’ CEO was given control over the club’s football operations and strategic decisions. The 72-year-old currently appears on the Times’ business podcast…
The Brentford midfielder has been a mainstay of Thomas Tuchel’s side since being recalled to Germany’s first Three Lions squad, and the 35-year-old looks set to be part of the squad for next summer’s World Cup final.England midfielder Jordan Henderson is a mainstay in Thomas Tuchel’s side.(Image: 2025 The FA)Jordan Henderson has slammed the idea that he is in the England squad just to be a “cheerleader”.England manager Thomas Tuchel made a big impact by inviting the 35-year-old back to the first team and has continued to support the player ever since. However, it has led to accusations that he…
Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has hinted he will give Ruben Amorim more time amid pressure on the manager. The Red Devils have had a shaky start to the season and currently sit 10th in the table.They beat Sunderland 2-0 in their last encounter and are heading into their second international break of the season in good form. He will be hoping to continue that when he faces rivals Liverpool at Anfield after a two-week break.Despite there being only seven games left in the season, there is a lot of speculation and talk about Amorim’s future, especially after their…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) – Boca Juniors manager Miguel Ángel Russo, who had an extensive career with more than a dozen clubs in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Spain and Colombia, has died after a long battle with cancer, the Argentine club announced Wednesday. He was 69 years old.”Club Atlético Boca Juniors announces with deep sadness the death of Miguel Ángel Russo,” the club posted on social media. “Miguel left an indelible mark on our institution and will continue to be an example of joy, warmth and dedication. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time of sadness.…
Football stars are jetting off to their respective countries for the international break, but one Premier League duo’s flight was particularly frightening.October 7, 2025, 20:16Updated October 7, 2025 20:50Two Premier League stars were on board a flight from Amsterdam but were forced to turn back due to window problems.(Image: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images)A plane carrying Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton was forced to make an “emergency U-turn” en route to South Korea. The Magpies pair were called up to the Brazil squad by Selecao manager Carlo Ancelotti.They were scheduled to arrive in Seoul, South Korea, before joining up with…
○On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, it was confirmed that current Boca Juniors coach Miguel Ángel Russo passed away at the age of 69.The Argentine coach, who had been on sick leave since September, passed away due to complications from an illness he had been suffering from since 2017. His departure leaves a huge void in South American soccer, where his career, titles and leadership were recognized.Messi’s kids bring excitement to the fieldA career filled with hardship and successRusso was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 and has since faced multiple treatments, surgeries and recurrence. Despite this, he continued to coach…
Jordan Henderson won the Premier League and Champions League titles as Liverpool captain, but left the club after an ill-fated stint in Saudi Arabia two years ago, before returning to England with Brentford and an 18-month spell at Ajax.Jordan Henderson talks about the nature of his departure from Liverpool(Image: 2025 Getty Images)Jordan Henderson has admitted that leaving Liverpool was so painful that it felt like a farewell. And Henderson even revealed that after leaving Anfield, he was so hurt by the whole experience that he couldn’t even bear to watch Liverpool games anymore.The 35-year-old England midfielder made a huge impact…