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Wright says some ‘not ready for black superstar’ like Bellingham
Former England striker Ian Wright believes the response to Jude Bellingham’s behavior during recent international duty shows that certain observers “are not ready for a black superstar.” His comments follow criticism aimed at the Real Madrid midfielder after he displayed frustration when taken off in England’s World Cup qualifier against Albania. England head coach Thomas…
Read MoreParamount secures UK Champions League rights from 2027
US entertainment corporation Paramount has obtained exclusive access to broadcast Champions League matches in the United Kingdom for four seasons starting in 2027. According to BBC Sport, the company’s payment will significantly surpass the roughly £1bn value of TNT Sports’ current arrangement. Amazon Prime will retain its Tuesday night fixture slot for the 2027–2031 cycle,…
Read MoreVAR decision on Liverpool’s ruled-out goal supported by expert review
Liverpool saw a first-half equalizer against Manchester City chalked off earlier this month, and a Premier League review group has now confirmed that the video officials were right not to overturn the call. The Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel, which examines major refereeing choices after every round of fixtures, agreed that the on-field ruling should…
Read MoreArsenal hit by another injury blow during troubled international break
Arsenal’s troublesome pause from league fixtures has taken another negative turn after confirmation that Kai Havertz has suffered what Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described as a minor setback in his rehabilitation. The forward, who has not appeared for club or country since injuring his knee on the opening matchday against Manchester United, has faced a…
Read MoreWhy Solskjaer deserves greater recognition for his Man Utd tenure
Manchester United’s late equaliser against Tottenham stretched their unbeaten run and lifted spirits around Old Trafford. Sitting just outside the top six and close to the Champions League places, confidence is returning after two grim campaigns. The renewed optimism invites a look back at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s spell, which ended only a few years ago…
Read MoreMcClaren’s final chapter ends in heartbreak
Steve McClaren walked away from another national post with a familiar ache — the same sense of failure that haunted him nearly two decades ago when England were eliminated from the race for Euro 2008. This time, the setting was Kingston rather than Wembley, but the emotion was strikingly similar. After Jamaica’s goalless home stalemate…
Read MoreScotland end decades-long wait for a return to the men’s World Cup
Scotland finally sealed their place at the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998 after a staggering finale overturned group favorites Denmark at a deafening Hampden Park. Steve Clarke’s squad twice moved ahead inside normal time, surrendered both advantages, then struck twice during the added period — including a breathtaking effort launched from…
Read MoreSpain secure automatic qualification after tense draw with Turkey
Spain confirmed their direct passage to the 2026 World Cup following a lively stalemate with Turkey on home soil. Luis de la Fuente’s group concluded the campaign at the summit of Group E, sustaining an impressive record built on five shutout victories from six outings. The hosts seemed on course to maintain their perfect defensive…
Read MoreAustria reach World Cup after dramatic fightback
Ralf Rangnick’s squad earned their first World Cup ticket since the late 1990s after recovering from an early setback against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Vienna. The visiting side struck before the quarter-hour mark, with Haris Tabakovic finishing a quick move to put Bosnia-Herzegovina ahead. Austria continued to push throughout the second half and finally leveled when Michael…
Read MoreAfrica Cup of Nations set to disrupt Premier League squads
The Africa Cup of Nations will begin earlier than normal this year, with the competition scheduled from 21 December to 18 January in host nation Morocco. As many as 17 top-flight clubs are expected to lose players during a busy run of fixtures. The exact date that teams must release their internationals has not yet…
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