Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom | AFP | England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney believes farewells for high-profile former players will become the norm as he prepares to bring down the curtain on his international career against the United States on Thursday. Rooney, 33, won the last of 119 caps in 2016 and …
Read More »England set up Croatia World Cup semi as Russia crash out
Samara, Russia | AFP | England reached their first World Cup semi-final since 1990 on Saturday, comfortably beating Sweden to set up a last-four clash against Croatia, who ended Russia’s fairytale run in a nailbiting penalty shootout. Gareth Southgate’s young team started their match in Samara as firm favourites and …
Read More »England target World Cup semis after Belgium stun Brazil
Samara, Russia | AFP | Harry Kane will seek to fire England into their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years when they face Sweden on Saturday after Brazil were dumped out in the last eight by Belgium. Gareth Southgate’s young side face the Scandinavians in Samara at 1400 GMT …
Read More »Man City team bus attacked by fans outside Anfield
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City players endured a hostile reception at Liverpool ahead of their Champions League quarter-final as fans threw missiles at the team bus. Liverpool supporters surrounded the roads around Anfield and let off flares before throwing bottles at the City bus around an hour before …
Read More »Man City one win from title, Salah sinks Palace
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City are one win away from being crowned Premier League champions after a swaggering 3-1 victory over Everton, while Mohamed Salah was Liverpool’s hero yet again as the Egypt star clinched a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side maintained …
Read More »Arsenal star’s mom homeless he earns £30,000-a-week
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ mother claims she is homeless and sleeps in a 10 foot metal storage crate while he lives in a £700,000 apartment. Jule Niles, 38, said the £30,000-a-week footballer refused to be a guarantor so she could rent a flat. While …
Read More »Arsenal 2 Chelsea 2
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Hector Bellerin came to Arsenal’s rescue as the defender’s last-gasp strike earned a dramatic 2-2 draw in a heated London derby against Chelsea on Wednesday. Bellerin looked set to be the villain of the piece for Arsenal after the Spaniard’s foul on Eden Hazard conceded a penalty that allowed …
Read More »Man City’s winning run ended as Wenger overtakes Ferguson
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City survived late penalty drama at Crystal Palace on Sunday but saw their 18-match Premier League winning run halted as Arsene Wenger overtook Alex Ferguson’s record for games in charge. Pep Guardiola’s men travelled to their match in London with a 13-point lead …
Read More »New boys impress as England hold Germany
London, United Kingdom | AFP | England debutants Jordan Pickford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek caught the eye as Gareth Southgate’s injured-ravaged side played out a 0-0 draw with world champions Germany in Friday’s Wembley friendly. Everton goalkeeper Pickford, 23, made a number of smart saves, while 21-year-old Chelsea midfielder Loftus-Cheek, who …
Read More »England, Germany storm 2018 World Cup
Londres, United Kingdom | AFP | Harry Kane toed in a 94th-minute winner as England secured their place at next year’s World Cup in Russia with a thoroughly lacklustre 1-0 victory over Slovenia on Thursday. Gareth Southgate’s side looked utterly bereft of ideas at a somnolent, two thirds-full Wembley until …
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