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Kasey McAteer makes full Premier League debut but Leicester comfortably beaten by Chelsea
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Kasey McAteer makes full Premier League debut but Leicester comfortably beaten by Chelsea

Republic of Ireland international Kasey McAteer made his full Premier League debut but it was Enzo Maresca that enjoyed a winning return to Leicester as Chelsea ran out comfortable 2-1 victors at the King Power Stadium. Maresca led the Foxes to the Championship title in his only season in charge but left for Stamford Bridge in the summer. LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Kasey McAteer of Leicester City battles for possession with Wout Faes of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Chelsea FC at The King Power Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) He was tasked with rebuilding the Blues into a Premier League force and looks like he could be the man to finally make sense of their vast and ...
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Napoli Manager Hits Back at Inter President After VAR Controvery
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Napoli Manager Hits Back at Inter President After VAR Controvery

Antonio Conte of Napoli during a training session on November 15, 2024 in Naples, Italy. Charismatic Napoli manager Antonio Conte aimed a dig at Inter president Beppe Marotta ahead of Sunday’s clash against Roma. The ex-Nerazzurri boss continues off-field debate with his former club following a controversial 1-1 draw at Giuseppe Meazza just before the international break. Indeed, Conte has had a hard time reconciling with Maurizio Mariani’s decision to award a dubious penalty to Inter that could’ve denied Napoli a point. However, Hakan Calhanoglu missed from the spot for the first time during his Nerazzurri career, allowing the Partenopei to get away with a highway robbery. Despite not losing the match, Conte has launched a public crusade against what he perceives as biased officiating...
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Ireland to face Bulgaria in Uefa Nations League relegation play-off
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Ireland to face Bulgaria in Uefa Nations League relegation play-off

The Ireland players applaud the fans at the end of the match during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2024 in London, England. Ireland have been drawn against Bulgaria in their promotion/relegation play-off in the Nations League. The Nations League has now expanded so that teams finishing third in their group must play-off across two legs against a runner-up from the league below to secure their status. Having finished third in their League B group, Ireland must now beat Bulgaria over two legs next year to secure their status. The sides last met in the 2020 Nations League campaign: the teams drew 1-1 in Sofia before drawing 0-0 in Dublin. Bulgaria finished second behind Northern Ireland ...
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Ben White ‘out for months’ after knee surgery confirms Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
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Ben White ‘out for months’ after knee surgery confirms Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Ben White of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale and Arsenal at Stadio San Siro on November 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Arsenal defender Ben White faces "months" on the sidelines, manager Mikel Arteta has revealed. The 27-year-old has undergone surgery on a knee injury and will not be back until well into the new year. "Ben White is going to be out for months, unfortunately," said Arteta. "He's had different kinds of struggles. It's never been the same thing but we had to make a decision. "It hasn't really improved in the last few weeks. We know that Ben is going to push every boundary but it got to a point that we had to protect the player and we decided to do the surgery. "He agreed with that and obviously that's going to ke...
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Bayern Munich official sets the limits in their negotiations with duo linked with Barcelona
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Bayern Munich official sets the limits in their negotiations with duo linked with Barcelona

Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Muenchen and a group of players from the team of FC Bayern Muenchen during a training session at the Saebener Strasse training ground in Munich, southern Germany on November 21, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Although FC Barcelona did not sign any free agents in the last summer transfer window, they have made several free acquisitions over the last few years which have paid them quite high dividends. Players like Franck Kessie, Ilkay Gundogan, Andreas Christensen, and Inigo Martinez were all acquired for free, as they joined the Catalan club after running out of their contracts with their previous sides. Barcelona are currently planning to add some more high-quality players to their team for free in the future, and for the upcoming summer, two such players that th...
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Dyche hopeful on Branthwaite availability for Brentford clash
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Dyche hopeful on Branthwaite availability for Brentford clash

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton applauds the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Everton FC and Crystal Palace FC at Goodison Park on September 28, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Everton will wait to see how Jarrad Branthwaite responds to today's full training session at Finch Farm before deciding whether he can play against Brentford with the Blues' season resumes on Saturday. With the final interruption for internationals of the year out the way, Premier League clubs get back into action this weekend and though Branthwaite was forced to withdraw from the England squad with a pelvic complaint, he is on track to feature for Sean Dyche's side against the Bees. He looks likely to be joined in the starting XI by Dwight McNeil who was forced to sit out the goalless draw at West ...
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Lazio lose Nuno Tavares and Pedro after injury updates
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Lazio lose Nuno Tavares and Pedro after injury updates

Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between SS Lazio and FC Porto at Stadio Olimpico on November 07, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Lazio confirm the extent of the injury Nuno Tavares sustained on international duty with Portugal, as Pedro is also likely to miss out against Bologna. The Aquile are back in action this weekend when hosting Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening. Nuno Tavares will not be part of coach Marco Baroni’s squad that day, because the full-back picked up a muscular problem while on international duty for Portugal. A statement from the club this afternoon confirmed that he has been diagnosed with a low-grade lesion to the semi-membrane in the left thigh. Nuno Tavares has already started treatment and is expected to...
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Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in World Cup qualifier
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Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in World Cup qualifier

Marcelo Saracchi of Uruguay challenges for the ball with Gerson of Brazil during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Uruguay at Arena Fonte Nova on November 19, 2024 in Salvador, Brazil. Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Gerson’s brilliant strike cancelled out Federico Valverde’s opener for the visitors. Five-time World Cup winners Brazil are fifth in the CONMEBOL standings on 18 points, one point behind Colombia and Ecuador, after picking up their second straight draw. Uruguay are second on 20 points, five behind leaders Argentina. The top six will automatically qualify for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. After a tight first half, Real Madrid midfielder Valverde o...
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Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 home win over Peru
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Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 home win over Peru

Lautaro Martinez of Argentina battles for possession with Carlos Zambrano of Peru during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 19, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win against Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Martinez scored 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a fine cross from Lionel Messi to fire home a half-volley into the top-right corner. The Inter Milan striker’s 32nd international goal moved him level with Diego Maradona in fifth spot in the country’s all-time scoring charts. The World Cup holders lead the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points, five clear of Uruguay who play ...
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US blitz Jamaica in Nations League
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US blitz Jamaica in Nations League

Demarai Gray #10 of Jamaica is marked by Alex Zendejas #7 of United States during the Quarterfinals - Leg Two - 2024 Concacaf Nations League match between Jamaica and United States at Citypark on November 18, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. Striker Demarai Gray bagged a brace as Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz bowed out of the CONCACAF Nations League last night, after being torn apart by the United States inside St. Louis’ CityPark. US manager Mauricio Pochettino made it back to wins with a 4-2 thrashing second leg quarter-final to inflict just the second defeat on Jamaica coach Steve McClaren. Christian Pulisic broke the deadlock, Di’Shon Bernard scored an own goal and Ricardo Pepi snatched a goal before the turnaround to effectively end the contest. With the tie over by half-time, the US 3-0 ahead...
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Harry Kane drops retirement hint as two-year plan clear
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Harry Kane drops retirement hint as two-year plan clear

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich looks on during the Champions League Round 4 match between Bayern Munich v Benfica at the Allianz arena, Munich, Germany, on November 6, 2024. Harry Kane says he has not thought about retiring from England duty and has outlined his plan to represent the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup. The 31-year-old Bayern Munich forward made his 103rd appearance for England in Sunday's 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley and marked the occasion by netting his 69th goal for his nation. But that hasn't stopped the former Tottenham Hotspur forward from attracting criticism on the international stage of late, with many wondering if his best days in a Three Lions shirt are behind him. However, Kane has expressed his desire to continue playing for England - and ...
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Gernot Rohr’s Benin and Sudan latest to book places at Afcon finals
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Gernot Rohr’s Benin and Sudan latest to book places at Afcon finals

Gernot Rohr, former Manager of Nigeria gestures during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Benin and Sudan qualified for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with 0-0 draws on Monday, while heavyweights Ghana, Nigeria and Tunisia suffered embarrassing home defeats on the penultimate day of preliminaries for the finals in Morocco. Benin, coached by Former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, were in a three-way tussle for second place in Group D with opponents Libya and Rwanda, who were away at already-qualified Nigeria. Benin saw off the threat of Libya with a stalemate in Tripoli and pipped Rwanda on their head-to-head record. Rwanda pulled off a shock 2-1 away win against Nigeria ...
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Ruben Amorim might be about to change Bruno Fernandes’ Manchester United plan
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Ruben Amorim might be about to change Bruno Fernandes’ Manchester United plan

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United applauds the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Leicester City FC at Old Trafford on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) Suspended for Portugal's final game of their UEFA Nations League campaign on Monday night, Ruben Amorim must have welcomed Roberto Martinez's decision to release Bruno Fernandes from international duty early.The Manchester United captain earned his second yellow card of the campaign in Portugal's 5-1 win over Poland on Friday night as they secured their position at the top of Group A1 with a game to spare, ruling him out of the trip to Croatia. As a result of clinching top spot, Portu...
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Spain Clinch Dramatic 93rd Minute Win Over Switzerland In UEFA Nations League
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Spain Clinch Dramatic 93rd Minute Win Over Switzerland In UEFA Nations League

Bryan Zaragoza won and converted a late penalty to help Euro 2024 winners Spain beat Switzerland 3-2 in a Nations League dead rubber on Monday. SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 18: Vincent Sierro of Switzerland clashes with Bryan Zaragoza of Spain in the penalty box leading to a penalty being awarded during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Switzerland at El Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium on November 18, 2024 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) The Nations League holders, already guaranteed top spot in Group A4, twice took the lead but were pegged back by the already-relegated Swiss in Tenerife. It was the first Spain match on the island in 28 years and fans were able to celebrate a win after ...
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Napoli Defender on Real Madrid Radar After Big Injury
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Napoli Defender on Real Madrid Radar After Big Injury

Real Madrid are eyeing Serie A to address their defense after a few injuries and are considering bringing back an old acquaintance, Rafa Marin, who hasn’t won over Antonio Conte in the early going. NAPLES, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 26: Rafa Marin of SSC Napoli gestures during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa match beetween SSC Napoli and Palermo at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 26, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images) The center-back joined Napoli on a permanent deal but with some caveats, El Chiringuito reports (via Virgilio) The 22-year-old has made just one appearance in Coppa Italia so far. Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani have been able to start in almost every game. Juan Jesus got the nod the only time the former sat out.Real ...
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Luka Modric: “There is no greater honour than wearing the Croatia jersey”
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Luka Modric: “There is no greater honour than wearing the Croatia jersey”

Luka Modric of Croatia gestures during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1 match between Scotland and Croatia at Hampden Park on November 15, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. Real Madrid’s Luka Modric sees no greater honour than to wear his country’s colours on the pitch as Croatia faces Portugal on Monday. A draw in that game would guarantee Croatia's qualification for the Nations League, and Modric has been an integral part of their success in the competition so far, even at the age of 39. When asked about the Croatian jersey, he said: “I always say that playing for the national team is a great honor and something special. Every match is something sublime for me and I always give 100%. “You have to give your maximum. It has always been my guiding principle. You can’t help but ...
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England Secure Nations League Promotion, France Beat Italy
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England Secure Nations League Promotion, France Beat Italy

Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring his sides first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2024 in London, England. England blew away 10-man Republic of Ireland 5-0 to wrap up promotion to the Nations League top flight as four players netted their first international goals on Sunday, while Adrien Rabiot scored twice as France beat Italy. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to help Norway also top their group in League B. Euro 2024 runners-up England secured top spot in Group B2 in interim boss Lee Carsley's final game in charge before the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as manager. "I wanted the England team to be exciting to watch and be attacking," Carsley told ITV...
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Barcelona forward remains sidelined with full fitness still over a week away
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Barcelona forward remains sidelined with full fitness still over a week away

Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona reacts on the floor during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 06, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is still in the process of recovering from a hamstring tear he sustained five weeks ago during the match against Alaves and despite the progress he has made, Torres will need a few more days to fully recover. In that regard, a report from Javier Miguel in AS confirms that his return to the pitch is expected to come against either Brest or Las Palmas, marking the completion of a month and a half of absence, which was the initial timeline for his recovery. Torres, who started the game against Alaves, had to be substituted just six minutes into the match due to the inju...
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Newcastle United star in line for Wembley chance as England confirm injury
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Newcastle United star in line for Wembley chance as England confirm injury

Lewis Hall of England trains with teammates during a training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 16, 2024 in Enfield, England. Newcastle United's Lewis Hall has taken a step closer to make his first start for England with the news that Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa has withdrawn from the Three Lions squad. Hall was a half-time replacement for Konsa in England's 3-0 win over Greece on Thursday night, winning his first senior cap for his country after an excellent season so far for Eddie Howe's Magpies. Lee Carsley's side take on Ireland at Wembley tonight in their final Nations League game, with the interim boss then handing the reigns over to Thomas Tuchel, someone Hall knows well from their time at Chelsea. While Konsa is a centre-back, Hall was brought on as pa...
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Germany beat Bosnia 7-0 as revival continues under Julian Nagelsmann
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Germany beat Bosnia 7-0 as revival continues under Julian Nagelsmann

Jamal Musiala of Germany is challenged by Armin Gigovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 match between Germany and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Europa-Park Stadion on November 16, 2024 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Germany has won its UEFA Nations League group thanks to a 7-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in front of a sell-out crowd at the Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg. Die Nationalmannschaft was dominant throughout winning the game thanks to goals by Jamal Musiala (4’), Tim Kleindienst (23’ & 78’), Kai Havertz (37’), Florian Wirtz (50’ & 57’) and Leroy Sané (66’). “We played with a lot of desire both offensively and defensively,” Nagelsmann said after the game. “It was almost perfect. Even after the substitutions, there was n...
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