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GIBRALTAR — Germain Haewegene has a mischievous, excitable grin. The New Caledonia forward has just scored the second goal in his country’s 2-0 friendly win against Gibraltar, though he knows he has a long night ahead of him. A bus will collect him and his domestic teammates at 2.30 a.m. to begin a 30-hour, 12,000-mile journey home — just 72 hours after making it in the opposite direction to play their Oct. 8 friendly.Haewegene is standing outside the visitors’ locker room in Gibraltar’s Europa Point Stadium, holding an apple in his hand — no protein shakes or rehydration gels for…
Thomas Tuchel says it will be an important personal achievement if England qualify for the World Cup with a win in Latvia on Tuesday – with two matches to spare.In truth, it will come as nothing more than a reassurance to him and his FA bosses, who took a risk employing a German coach with no international management experience. The reality is that Tuchel’s reign will be judged on a handful of knockout matches next June and July, because just as England are expected to qualify for the tournament, they will equally be expected to make it through whatever group…
Thomas Tuchel says it will be an important personal achievement if England qualify for the World Cup with a win in Latvia on Tuesday – with two matches to spare.In truth, it will come as nothing more than a reassurance to him and his FA bosses, who took a risk employing a German coach with no international management experience. The reality is that Tuchel’s reign will be judged on a handful of knockout matches next June and July, because just as England are expected to qualify for the tournament, they will equally be expected to make it through whatever group…
Manchester United have not ruled out keeping Casemiro beyond the end of the season, but the midfielder would likely have to accept a pay cut if he wants to stay, sources have told ESPN.The Brazil midfielder is under contract until June 2026 and as things stand will leave Old Trafford as a free agent in the summer.United are keen to keep reducing their wage bill following the departures of high earners David De Gea, Raphaël Varane and Marcus Rashford.Casemiro is one of the best-paid players at Old Trafford thanks to the lucrative deal he signed when he arrived from Real…
Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, in violation of the ceasefire agreement signed last week. According to local health officials, six people were killed in Gaza City and one in Khan Younis. In Gaza City’s eastern Shujaiya neighbourhood, at least five people were killed in an aerial attack while inspecting their homes, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence. Separately, a drone strike in the town of al-Fukhari, east of Khan Younis, killed one person. These attacks constitute a breach of the ceasefire agreement that took effect on Friday, which explicitly stated that “all…
Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp are out of England Women’s October friendlies through injury, with Lucy Bronze named in the squad.The full-back revealed after the Euro 2025 final that she had been playing with a fractured leg, and only recently returned for Chelsea Women after she fully recovered from the injury. Her club teammate, Niamh Charles, is also included after a recent knock, as is Man City Women’s Grace Clinton. In total, 20 of the Euro 2025-winning squad are in the latest 25-player squad.Arsenal Women defenders Katie Reid and Taylor Hinds have also earned their first senior call-ups,…
Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensOct 14, 2025, 06:51 AM ETBarcelona’s injury problems continue to mount with Robert Lewandowski picking up a thigh injury that sources have told ESPN will rule him out of this month’s Clásico against Real Madrid.The Catalan club confirmed on Tuesday that the striker has torn a muscle in his left thigh. Sources have told ESPN the Poland striker could be sidelined for up to five weeks, further debilitating Barça’s attacking options heading into a key juncture of the season.Dani Olmo and Gavi will also miss the trip to Madrid on Oct. 26, although both Lamine Yamal and Fermín…
MUSCAT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation arrived Tuesday in the Sultanate of Oman for a fraternal visit.At the forefront of those receiving His Highness upon arrival were Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of the Royal Office Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi , Minister of Interior Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Chief of the Special Office Dr. Hamad bin Said Al-Awfi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority Abdul…
Oct 14, 2025, 06:16 AM ETDavid Coote was previously a Premier League referee until being sacked in December 2024. Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty ImagesFormer Premier League referee David Coote has pleaded guilty to making an indecent image of a child.The ex-official appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday in connection with an allegation relating to a category A video, the most serious kind, recovered by police in February.The 43-year-old, who wore a navy suit and black tie, spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea during the six-minute hearing in front of Judge Nirmal Shant KC.The former referee,…
The Reds return to domestic action on Sunday with the hosting of rivals Manchester United in the Premier League at Anfield in a 4.30pm BST kick-off.Prior to October’s international break, the champions fell to successive defeats at the hands of Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea.Slot’s men, however, sit just one point back from league leaders Arsenal after their opening seven fixtures.Gakpo, who returns to Merseyside having scored three times in two appearances for the Netherlands, remains hopeful that a tricky seven days for Liverpool will prove to be a period of learning for a team that is continuing to gel.He…