Month: November 2023

 Newcastle United's Joe Willock battles with Manchester United's Marcel Sabitzer during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on April 2, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Manchester United were humbled 3-0 at home by Newcastle United in the League Cup fourth round as their dismal start to the season took a serious turn for the worse on Wednesday.Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looked shell-shocked as his team were booed off the pitch and the Dutchman is under intense pressure following their 3-0 home defeat by Manchester City on Sunday.In a repeat of this year's final at Wembley which Manchester United won 2-0, Newcastle led 2-0 at halftime thanks to goals by Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall before extending their lead...

Argentina's Lionel Messi gestures during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Paraguay at the Monumental stadium, in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 12, 2023.Lionel Messi is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines and out of action, after Inter Miami's November tour of China was cancelled on Wednesday.After missing out on a Major League Soccer playoff spot, Messi and his Miami teammates had turned their attentions to Asia, and were set for a trip across China to take on Qingdao Hainiu F.C. and Chengdu Rongcheng. The franchise announced the tour last month in a bid to expand its 'global reach' and prepare for 2024.Football fans in Asia have been left disappointed though as the MLS team confirmed on Wednesday that they had been forced to cancel the tour due to 'unfo...

 Northern Ireland's Danielle Maxwell (centre) scores their side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Women's Nations League Group B1 match at Seaview Stadium, Belfast. Picture date: Tuesday October 31, 2023.Northern Ireland’s senior women’s team secured a 1-1 draw with Hungary Women in Belfast on tuesday evening.A superb second half strike from Danielle Maxwell earned a point for Tanya Oxtoby’s side after Hungary had taken the lead in the UEFA Women’s Nations League encounter just before the hour mark.Following their last-gasp 3-2 defeat to the Hungarians on Friday evening, Northern Ireland were determined to bounce back, but Hungary again proved to be tricky and strong opponents.Tanya Oxtoby made five changes to her team for the League B Group 1 contest at Seaview, while the Hung...

 Alessia Russo of England shoots during the UEFA Womens Nations League match between Belgium and England at Den Dreef Stadium on October 31, 2023 in Leuven, Belgium. England's hopes of progressing in the Women's Nations League were dealt a huge blow after a late defeat in Belgium.Belgium forward Tessa Wullaert scored two goals either side of half-time, including one from the penalty spot in the 85th minute, to inflict a second defeat in the competition for the Lionesses.There was concern too for England defender Alex Greenwood who received lengthy treatment for a head injury before being taken off on a stretcher in the first half.England were 1-0 down when Greenwood went off after Belgium centre-back Laura de Neve curled in a brilliant free-kick in Leuven.Sarina Wiegman's side, c...