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On whether the squad needs another centre-half…What you just said, they [Ryan Gravenberch, Andy Robertson and Wataru Endo] can definitely play there as well. You forget to mention Joe Gomez – unfortunately, he has a minor injury at the moment but he will be back with the team very soon. We still have numerous options that can play there. But what I always say, it’s the same boring answer as with players that we might bring in or not, I’m really happy with the players we are having and we have numerous players that can play in that position.On the…

When Sheffield United host Bristol City in the televised 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday, they will do so with neither side sure exactly what to expect – both from each other and themselves. Eighty-nine days will have passed by the time last season’s play-off semi-finalists meet again at Bramall Lane, but after Chris Wilder’s sacking and Liam Manning swapping west for east to join Norwich, there will be a new face patrolling each dugout in Ruben Selles and Gerhard Struber. Both are coaches with experience in English football and beyond but how smooth are their transitions likely to be and what…

As geopolitical trolling goes, India’s Narendra Modi suddenly heading to China for the first time in seven years is just elite. No one could possibly miss the Donald Trump of it all as Prime Minister Modi shifts into economic-emergency mode. This follows Trump imposing a 50% tariff on India, making it the second member of the BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — to suffer a US penalty of that magnitude. First, it was Brazil, ostensibly for holding former President Jair Bolsonaro accountable for a 2022 coup attempt. South Africa, meanwhile, is being hit by a 30% Trump…

I am a British Egyptian paediatrician who has worked in the National Health Service (NHS) for more than 15 years. During annual trips to Gaza, I have worked alongside local doctors and witnessed first-hand the impact of Israel’s blockade and bombardment on children’s health.  I know what it means to see children die of preventable causes. But never in my life have I witnessed this level of calculated cruelty, nor such cold complicity from those who claim to care about international law and children’s rights. On 30 July, I flew with a 15-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza named Majd Alshagnobi,…

Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States has withdrawn from international negotiations and commitments, particularly around climate. But the U.S. is very much involved in treaty talks for a global accord to end plastic pollution. Nations kicked off a meeting Tuesday in Geneva to try to complete a landmark treaty over 10 days to end the spiraling plastic pollution crisis. The biggest issue is whether the treaty should impose caps on producing new plastic, or focus instead on things like better design, recycling and reuse. About 3,700 people are taking part in the talks, representing 184 countries and more…

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has told ESPN that while Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are “incredible,” he believes Michael Owen was a better player as a teenager.Barcelona’s 18-year-old star Yamal is among the favourites to collect this year’s Ballon d’Or and would become the youngest winner in history should he pick up the prestigious award. Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or as a 21-year-old in 1997.Mbappe, now 26, is also among the nominees to win this year’s award.Gerrard and Owen were teammates at Liverpool for six years before Owen left for Real Madrid in 2004.”Well, the other two are chasing the…

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Reintegrating Afghan refugees is critical to the country’s peaceful future as social cohesion will be reduced without it, a U.N. official said Friday.Some 2.2 million Afghans have crossed the border from Iran and Pakistan since the start of the year, according to the latest figures from the U.N. refugee agency. They arrive in a country struggling with climate change, a stagnant economy and a humanitarian crisis. Some 60% of those returning to Afghanistan are under 18.Stephanie Loose, a country program manager at U.N. Habitat, said reintegrating these millions was critical for a peaceful future in Afghanistan.“If you…

Beth LindopAug 8, 2025, 04:15 AM ETCloseBased in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL.Arne Slot has refused to be drawn on Liverpool’s interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak but has said the club will continue to explore the market for potential new signings.The Premier League champions saw a £110 million ($145m) bid for Isak rejected last week.While their interest in the player remains, a source told ESPN Newcastle would have to indicate a willingness to part with their star striker for Liverpool to return with an improved bid this summer.With Luis…

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is of interest to Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Bayern Munich, while PSV Eindhoven and USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi is a candidate to replace Benjamin Sesko at RB Leipzig. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Chelsea in talks for Man Utd’s Garnacho- Sources: Barcola wants PSG stay, with Liverpool keen- Sources: Man Utd agree €85m deal for Sesko- Sources: Al Hilal agree €53m Darwin Núñez fee- Sources: Brighton want €120m for Baleba amid United, City interestChelsea…

Beth LindopAug 8, 2025, 04:00 AM ETCloseBased in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN’s Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL.It has been only 75 days since Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy in front of a packed house at Anfield, but already the new season is hurtling into view. While the champions’ 2025-26 campaign begins in earnest at home to Bournemouthon Aug. 15, this weekend will provide a solid indication of how well-equipped they are to begin their title defense as they take on Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield.It is a tradition that dates back more…