Midfielder Rice felt ‘nervous’ over record Arsenal transfer

Declan Rice said his big-money transfer to Arsenal from West Ham United left him feeling “very nervous” and the midfielder arrived in North London knowing the club would expect to see him make an immediate impact. Arsenal signed the 24-year-old England international...

Belgium’s Tedesco ends first year in charge with target achieved

Belgium completed its goal of earning a place in Pot 1 for the Euro 2024 finals draw following a 5-0 victory over Azerbaijan on Sunday, as coach Domenico Tedesco suggested it is a harder tournament to win than the World Cup. Romelu Lukaku scored four goals in 20...

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Igor Stimac’s work over the years is bearing fruits now, says Rahul Bheke

Injuries in football are common. So are their dire consequences on results for teams. When Anwar Ali, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and the Indian National team’s center-back, was stretchered off the field after an ankle injury during an AFC Cup game last month, it meant...

World Cup qualifier: Goalkeeper Onana out of Cameroon match against Libya

Goalkeeper Andre Onana has pulled out of Cameroon’s World Cup qualifier against Libya on Tuesday after leaving the field injured when they beat Mauritius in their opening Group D game on Saturday. Onana has returned to Manchester United for treatment for an...

Kieran Trippier withdraws from England Euro qualifiers squad due to ‘personal reasons’

Trippier has returned to Newcastle and pulls out of the England squad of the 2024 Euro Qualifiers due to some ‘personal matter’. Newcastle United can confirm that @trippier2 has returned home from the @England squad due to a personal matter. Tripps played 90 minutes...