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Arsenal defender Ben White returned to England as a substitute after being booed on the field by fans in the draw with Uruguay, but is expected to start against Japan.Ben White returns to England squad after being recalled by manager Thomas TuchelBen White was allowed to start against Japan despite being booed by England fans.Arsenal defender White made his first appearance for England in three-and-a-half years against Uruguay after withdrawing from the 2022 World Cup. White was booed and awarded a penalty after scoring on Friday night, but manager Thomas Tuchel insisted he had not reacted badly in training and…
The funeral of Roy Keane’s mother Marie was held in Cork on Tuesday. (Image: Instagram @OFFICIALKEANE16)Roy Keane gave a moving eulogy for his late mother Marie at her funeral on Tuesday. The sad news of her death was confirmed on Friday afternoon, with her family announcing that she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Marymount Hospice in Cork, Ireland. Mr Keane was due to appear as a pundit on ITV for England’s game against Uruguay that night, but was replaced by the broadcaster in light of his mother’s death.Marie’s funeral was held in Cork on Tuesday, with…
Congo’s famous living statue, Lumumba Bear, will miss the World Cup playoffs against Jamaica after failing to obtain a visa in time.Michel Ngcuka Mboradinga, who shot to fame during the African Cup of Nations by portraying the statue of assassinated Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba throughout the match, traveled to Kenya and then Ethiopia to obtain a visa to take part in Tuesday’s play-offs in Guadalajara, Mexico.Despite his efforts, he ran out of time.“Unfortunately, even in emergency situations, obtaining an express visa requires at least a one-day process, and even then only under certain conditions,” Ngcuka Mboradinga wrote to X.”Given…
Bernardo Silva’s contract with Manchester City is nearing the end of his contract, with speculation surrounding his future simmering throughout the 2025-26 season.Bernardo Silva has made a decision about his future (Image: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)Bernardo Silva has reportedly informed Manchester City that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Silva, 31, is expected to sign with a new club on a free transfer when his contract expires in June.The Portuguese has been at the Etihad since the summer of 2017, making him City’s third longest-serving player after John Stones and Phil Foden. Silva lifted…
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) – Eddie Howe’s job as Newcastle manager is safe “at this time”, chief executive David Hopkinson said on Tuesday.The Saudi-owned Premier League team has also released the latest financial figures showing the club has effectively sold St James’ Park to its parent company.Hopkinson stopped short of guaranteeing that Howe, who has been in charge since November 2021, will continue as manager after this season.Newcastle sit 12th in the 20-team Premier League, but were just eliminated from the Champions League in 2019. humiliating fashion They lost to Barcelona in the round of 16 and are certain to end…
Despite making just six appearances for England, Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliott Anderson is almost certain to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.England’s Elliot Anderson speaks to the mediaAs a child born in Whitley Bay, Elliot Anderson’s face lit up as soon as he heard Paul Gascoigne’s name. After Italia 90, Gazza became a national hero and will forever be remembered as a Geordie legend who graced England’s magical moment.Nottingham Forest midfielder Anderson, 23, grew up at Newcastle’s academy with Gascoigne’s nephew Cameron, where he met his Toon Army heroes. Years later, Gaza remains a source of inspiration and…
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly trying to convince Casemiro to join Saudi Arabia next season. The veteran midfielder will leave Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of this season. He was one of the club’s best performers under manager Michael Carrick, but there are no plans to extend his stay at the club.United have reportedly waived a clause in Casemiro’s contract that would have given him a further year if he started 35 league games in 2025/26. He’s expected to reach that number in the final seven games. As a result, whatever happens in the coming weeks, he…
ZURICH (AP) – FIFA’s proposal to drastically change offside laws to favor attacking teams will go on trial in the Canadian Premier League this weekend after failing to win support from European soccer officials.The so-called “daylight offside” concept promoted by manager Arsene Wenger in recent years gives attackers a big advantage, but critics say it also pushes teams back and forces them to defend more carefully.In Canada’s match trial, which begins Saturday, an attacker will be considered onside if the part of his body capable of scoring a goal is at the same height as the defender. In effect, offside…
Arsenal caused a stir by having several players leave their respective national teams during this month’s international break ahead of their Premier League title bid.Several Arsenal players have been ruled out of international duty this month (Image: Arsenal FC, Getty Images)Gabby Agbonlahor believes some Arsenal players should be suspended after 10 of them withdrew from international duty this month. The former Aston Villa striker turned pundit has claimed the Premier League should consider penalizing players who withdraw from international appearances for the “benefit” of their clubs.Arsenal remain nine points behind Mikel Arteta’s Manchester City but face a crucial few weeks…
Mason Greenwood’s international future is up in the air. (Image: Getty)Jamaica are one win away from qualifying for this summer’s World Cup, but it remains unclear whether coach Mason Greenwood will be watching from a distance. They will face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday night (10pm) after defeating New Caledonia in the semi-finals.Ever since reports emerged that he had obtained a passport in September last year, much attention has been focused on whether the former Manchester United striker will eventually represent Jamaica. He was expected to join the team for the first time in the World Cup qualifiers…