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With 50 days to go until the first World Cup, chief football writer John Cross examines the form of England’s forwards, with goals from Saka, Rashford, Maduke, Gordon, Palmer and Rodgers dwindling.Apart from the prolific Harry Kane, England’s forwards are underachieving heading into the World Cup.Harry Kane is enjoying a record-breaking season that could see him win the Ballon d’Or.England captain Marvel, who scored 53 goals in all competitions for Bayern Munich, looks set to end his career.So any question of where England’s goals will come from should start by remembering that Thomas Tuchel is currently the hottest striker in…
Football Focus pundit Martin Keown has passionately defended the show and presenter Alex Scott following Simon Jordan’s sharp criticism. The BBC has confirmed that this will be the final season of the Saturday lunchtime show, more than 50 years after it first aired. The decision was not without its critics, with former host Bob Wilson also questioning the move. England centre-back Keown has been a familiar guest face both during Scott’s time as host and under her previous hosts, and has made his feelings clear when it comes to his colleague.Changes in viewing habits have been put forward as a…
TOKYO (AP) — If there’s one country that’s guaranteed a cleanup, it’s world cupthat’s Japan.literally. Japanese landscape soccer After the first high-profile match in France in 1998, fans cleaned the stadium and picked up trash. Japan participated in the World Cup for the first time.This tradition continues every four years. it happened in world cup in qatar This situation is certain to continue in 2022, even when Japan opens group games in June in Arlington, Texas, and Monterrey, Mexico.For foreigners who are used to leaving stadiums and stepping over half-eaten food, shredded paper wrappers and empty or dripping cups, the…
PARIS (AP) — Title holders Paris Saint-Germain will host six-time champions Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday.PSG, led by coach Luis Enrique, Full power Vincent Kompany’s Bayern, on the other hand, are already on track to improve their record. 35th Bundesliga championship And stay on course for the Triple Crown.company is suspendedThat meant he was barred from the Parc des Princes dressing room and touchline. Bayern won 2-1 In Paris in November, left winger Luis Diaz scored two goals in a league match.Two-time finalists PSG have reached their third consecutive semi-final and will…
Chelsea are looking for their next permanent manager after sacking manager Liam Rossenier and appointing Callum MacFarlane on an interim basis, with three names emerging on the shortlist.Xabi Alonso is on Chelsea’s shortlist (Image: Ricardo Larreina/Europa Press via Getty Images)Chelsea will be in touch with Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola in their search for a new manager, and will check out Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva. The Blues sacked Liam Rosenior last week after losing five straight in the Premier League, ending their Champions League hopes.Manager Callum Macfarlane will take on first-team duties until the end of the season after leading…
The Premier League faces an “awkward” situation in which Manchester City could win the title and at the same time be found guilty of as many as 115 offences. Josep Guardiola’s side have been performing in doubt for more than a year as legal proceedings continue. They are on course to win the title again, and a win against Arsenal would make it their fifth in six years.Citi has consistently denied wrongdoing and maintains its innocence, but is still awaiting the outcome of the court. A verdict delivered at the very moment the trophy is to be lifted would be…
Juventus have identified Alisson as their top target in the summer transfer window, with the Liverpool goalkeeper offering to return to Italy eight years after leaving Roma.Alisson has a chance to leave Liverpool (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Alisson has been tempted by the idea of signing for Juventus, who have an exchange deal with Liverpool. The 33-year-old Brazilian has emerged as Juve’s priority ahead of the summer transfer window.The Italian giants are reported to be offering current number one Michele Di Gregorio to Liverpool in exchange for Alisson, who made his name in Serie A with one of…
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg, with the La Liga side hoping to continue their impressive home recordArsenal expect problems with pitch at Metropolitano StadiumArsenal are preparing for a new pitch battle against Atletico Madrid.Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has made his home a fortress this season as the Spanish giants face Atletico in a tough semi-final on Wednesday night.Tottenham complained that large amounts of water were sprinkled on the pitch before their last-16 clash in March, causing players to slip on the wet surface. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said before the quarter-finals that the grass…
Luke Shaw had to be substituted against Brentford. (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United all but sealed their place in next season’s Champions League with a 2-1 win over Brentford on Monday. Michael Carrick’s side took a two-goal advantage at Old Trafford with first-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesco.Matthias Jensen pulled one back for the Bees late on, but it proved to be too little too late as the Red Devils defended well and grabbed the three crucial points. The result cemented United in third place, with an 11-point gap over sixth-placed Brighton with four games remaining.With the top five teams…
Manchester City will be looking to avoid a slew of matches in the final game of the season as manager Josep Guardiola and his team look to beat Arsenal in the race for the Premier League title.April 27, 2026, 18:32Updated April 27, 2026, 20:27Manchester City faces a nightmare matchManchester City has asked Premier League leaders for help regarding the match pile-up.City manager Josep Guardiola will play three games in seven days ahead of the final weekend of the season. However, this sparked a backlash from other clubs who slammed Treble-chasing City receiving special benefits from the Premier League’s fixture schedule.City…