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Chelsea forward Tyrique George scored the only goal of the game as England Under-21s earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Andorra in their European Championship qualifier at Pride Park.Lee Carsley’s side were made to work hard by the minnows, who made it difficult for the holders, but they nevertheless continued their winning start to the qualification campaign and kept a third straight clean sheet in what was an otherwise dominant display. Andorra sat in a low block and frustrated England in the first half and Carsley’s side were unable to find a way through until George opened the scoring in…

KUWAIT: The Economic Platform, a Kuwaiti media initiative focused on financial markets and corporate performance, held a dialogue session on Monday titled “Climate Change and Economic Challenges” to bolster the country’s sustainable development efforts. The discussion centered on two key themes: the economic impacts of climate change and strategies for adaptation and loss mitigation. The session was moderated by astronomy researcher Khaled Al-Jumaan and featured meteorologist Issa Ramadan, Kuwait Economic Society Secretary General Mohammad Al-Jouan, energy and construction researcher Dr Majed Al-Rashidi, and Building Information Modeling consultant Asmaa Al-Saleh.Panelists outlined the main drivers of sustainable development in Kuwait, highlighting the…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Monday announced the activation of an electronic linkage system between its Radiation Protection Department and the General Administration of Customs. The system aims to streamline and accelerate control procedures for materials and devices subject to radiation oversight, while ensuring the highest safety standards. Director of the Radiation Protection Department, Dr Nasser Al-Juwaisri, said in a ministry statement that the system represents a qualitative leap in radiation control, enhancing information exchange between the two entities, reducing paperwork and speeding up procedural cycles. He added that it will improve accuracy and transparency in customs inspections…

UEFA has set up a working group which will consider making changes to the format of international football, including the frequency of breaks and replicating the Swiss model for qualification.There are concerns that the current format for World Cup and European Championship qualifiers lacks jeopardy and is not an attractive enough proposition for fans or broadcasters. In developments first reported by The Times, a recent meeting of the 55 European federation general secretaries held in Spain was told that a working group of UEFA’s National Teams Competitions Committee has been set up to look at the options.The committee is chaired…

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday was briefed on the Ministry’s new smart security patrol, equipped with the latest technical systems to enhance the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of security operations in the field. In a press statement, the Interior Ministry said the initiative reflects its commitment to keeping pace with technological developments and supporting digital transformation in security work.Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah received an explanation from Brigadier Anwar Al-Yatama, Head of the Human Resources and Information Technology Sector, on the patrol’s key components and smart systems, which were developed by…

CAIRO: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah on Monday reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening joint Arab social and developmental efforts to uphold human rights and promote social justice. Delivering her speech at the 82nd session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held at the League of Arab States headquarters in Egypt, Dr Al-Huwailah opened by expressing deep sorrow over the tragic death of three Amiri Diwan employees in a traffic accident in Sharm El-Sheikh, offering condolences to the families…

Suriname sits atop its World Cup qualifying group, putting it on course to reach the tournament for the first time in history. Ben Nichols/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty ImagesPARAMARIBO, Suriname — The referee had blown his whistle, but no one at the Franklin Essed Stadion left the stands. The drummers kept drumming, the horn players kept playing, and the Suriname men’s national team took a lap around the field.The hosts, known by fans as the Natio, appeared headed for their first defeat in World Cup qualifying, but a stunning stoppage-time goal by Virgil Misidjan earned a 1-1 draw with visiting Guatemala…

Steven Gerrard walked away from talks to become the next Rangers head coach on Saturday, but why?The 45-year-old was the fans’ favourite to replace Russell Martin – but Sky Sports News revealed that timing was a factor for the former Liverpool captain. For Rangers, the search goes on as they continue to work through a list of options that includes former Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl and Gers treble-winner Kevin Muscat.Here, Sky Sports look at the reasons for Gerrard to withdraw from discussions over an Ibrox return, what comes next for the club and more…Why did Gerrard’s talks with Rangers…

Oct 13, 2025, 12:33 PM ETReal Madrid and Barcelona have received positive reports regarding Mexican teenage sensation Gilberto Mora, although sources from the two clubs have told ESPN it is still early to consider signing him.Barça have been monitoring the Tijuana attacking midfielder’s progress for some time, and a source told ESPN that Mora has “strong potential and really interesting characteristics.” However, the same source also acknowledged that “at 16, Mora may still need some room to grow” to know if he can succeed at a big club.Madrid share the same opinion with a source telling ESPN that it is…

England and Chelsea Women defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football.Bright made the announcement on her podcast ‘The Rest is Football: Daly Brightness’ that she hosts alongside former England team-mate Rachel Daly. She said: “I’ve been weighing this up for a long time. It’s one of those decisions no one can make for you. It’s a feeling and I’m at peace with it.”Having the summer to reflect, fix my knee and get my head straight really put things into perspective. As you get older, your priorities change. I’ve been craving family time, time with friends and time…