Laurens’ weekend preview: Can Real Betis halt Barcelona run?

Every Friday I will pick the best or most exciting upcoming games that are not to be missed in the world of football. From derbies to top-of-the-table clashes, relegation six-pointers to world-class players facing each other or other interesting tactical battles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. This week, we take you to […]

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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Man Utd eye Mouzakitis

Olympiacos teenager Christos Mouzakitis has Real Madrid and Manchester United among his admirers, while Tottenham Hotspur could move for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP STORIES – Sources: Chelsea-bound […]

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Why England will (and won’t) win the 2026 World Cup

Tom HamiltonDec 5, 2025, 07:15 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Over the next few months, there’s going to be a familiar, gnawing, feeling growing inside all England fans: hope. As the […]

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Amorim ‘frustrated, angry’ after Man United give up late lead

MANCHESTER , England — Ruben Amorim said he was ” frustrated and angry” after watching Manchester United concede a late equaliser as West Ham earned a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Thursday. Soungoutou Magassa scored in the 83rd minute to cancel out Diogo Dalot‘s opener as United missed the opportunity to move into the […]

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Thomas Tuchel: England ‘brave enough to dream’ of World Cup glory

Thomas Tuchel says his England players will be “brave enough to dream” they can win next summer’s World Cup. England and Scotland will learn their group stage opponents on Friday at the finals draw in Washington, D.C. Tuchel’s men have been handed an advantage already by FIFA’s introduction of a Wimbledon-style seeding system, which means […]

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Man United must improve if they want Champions League place

MANCHESTER, England — The UEFA Champions League is there for Manchester United if they want it. Apparently, though, they don’t. The 1-1 draw with West Ham United at Old Trafford on Thursday was another example of an opportunity missed. At one point, leading 1-0 thanks to Diogo Dalot‘s second-half goal, Ruben Amorim’s team was fifth […]

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Brentford are Premier League’s kings of the long throw, but what makes a good one?

The long throw-in craze has swept the Premier League again … just like it did almost 20 years ago. Nearly every team is trying it — to varying degrees of success — as fans have become used to the sight of the ball being hurled into the penalty box from afar. Opta counts a “long” […]

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