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[ad_1] The Canadian Men’s National Team will head into their clash against Uruguay next week full of confidence following their 2-0 win over Qatar on Friday. John Herdman’s side beat the 2022 World Cup hosts 2-0 in Austria thanks to goals from Cyle Larin and Jonathan David inside the opening 13 minutes. The Reds remained in charge throughout the match, managing eight shots on target to Qatar’s two and controlling 60% possession. However, Tuesday’s test against Uruguay – whose current squad includes the likes of Luis Suarez, Darwin Nunez, and Rodrigo Bentancur – will be a completely different experience, even if Diego Alonso’s side wereRead More →

[ad_1] Friday night saw more action at every level of the Nations League as the 2022/23 group stage nears its conclusion. Some promotions and relegations have already been confirmed, while others have positioned themselves ready for the final round of matches next week. Here’s a summary of everything that happened… England have been relegated from League A for the first time after defeat in Milan against Italy left them too far adrift at the bottom of their group with a game still left to play. Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal of a low quality match in the second half. 19-year-old Jude Bellingham impressed forRead More →

[ad_1] Katie McCabe and Jonas Eidevall have both insisted that Arsenal are prepared for Tottenham’s physicality ahead of Saturday’s potentially record-breaking north London derby. The gap between Arsenal and Tottenham has gradually closed during Spurs’ three seasons in the WSL, with Tottenham taking points off their north London rivals for the very first time last term. Arsenal’s last two league clashes with Tottenham have been particularly physical affairs, with a melee breaking out in their last meeting after Josie Green left her mark on Lia Walti with a crunching tackle. “I think even since I first came to the club we’ve seen Spurs over theRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea and Manchester City go head to head in a blockbuster clash at Kingsmeadow on Sunday, as two of the WSL’s heavyweights attempt to get back on track after surprise losses last weekend. Manchester City suffered a 4-3 defeat to Aston Villa following their summer of upheaval, before reigning champions Chelsea were beaten by newly promoted Liverpool. Who will bounce back on Sunday? Here’s 90min’s WSL preview ahead of Chelsea versus Manchester City. When is kick off? Sunday 25 September, 16:00 (BST)Where is the match being played? KingsmeadowTV channel/livestream? Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event (UK), FA Player (international)What time does coverageRead More →

[ad_1] Members of the Spanish women’s national team have released a joint statement clarifying that they have not resigned from the national team and have not asked for manager Jorge Vilda to be dismissed. The RFEF announced on Thursday that 15 Spanish players had submitted their resignation via email because the current situation within the national team was detrimental to their wellbeing. A statement from the RFEF vowed to not bow to the pressure of the protesting players, and insisted those who refuse to play for the national team could receive bans of up to five years. Numerous members of the Spanish team – includingRead More →

[ad_1] The United States Men’s National Team suffered a 2-0 loss to Japan in Dusseldorf on Friday in the first of two World Cup warm-up friendlies. Gregg Berhalter’s side were thoroughly outplayed by Japan, who won thanks to goals from Daichi Kamada and Kaoru Mitoma. The USMNT were out-shot 16-4 and didn’t manage a single effort on target, with their lethargic play and disjointed passing proving far too easy to defend against. In the first half alone, the US lost possession a massive 54 times, with even the likes of Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams looking unusually sloppy on the ball. Granted, the US wereRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall has highlighted the importance of the 50,000 tickets for Saturday’s north London derby being sold as opposed to given away, demonstrating the growing sustainability of the women’s game. The Gunners are poised to break the WSL attendance record against Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with now more than 51,000 tickets sold for the fixture. This would eclipse the league’s existing record crowd of 38,262 set at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a north London derby in November 2019. While previous WSL matches in clubs’ main stadiums have attracted five-figure crowds, this has often been with the caveat ofRead More →

[ad_1] Andy Robertson has admitted he has dreamed of playing for Celtic in the prime years of his career. Robertson was a member of the Celtic youth academy before leaving for Queen’s Park at the age of 15 and is a fan of the club. When he was young, he dreamed of playing for the side during the best years of his career and admits he still thinks about that dream when he watches them. “Every time I watch Celtic, I consider it,” he said on BT Sport’s Currie Club podcast. “When you watch them and see a packed Celtic Park… as a fan youRead More →

[ad_1] Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin believes club captain Alejandro Bedoya deserves his own statue. Bedoya signed a one-year contract extension with the Union on Thursday, taking him through the 2023 MLS season. Since joining as a Designated Player from Ligue 1 side Nantes in 2016, Bedoya has scored 25 goals and provided 24 assists in 206 appearances across all competitions, helping Philadelphia win the Supporters’ Shield in 2020. And at 35 years old, it looks like Bedoya is getting even better, notching six goals and six assists this season alone, with the Union battling hard for another Supporters’ Shield title. It’s easy toRead More →

[ad_1] Harry Kane has confessed he has been working with a physiotherapist for years now in an attempt to finally move on from the injury issues which have plagued his career. Kane has put up some excellent numbers for both Tottenham and England but has had to do so while dealing with numerous ankle problems, which began in 2016 and saw his longevity at the highest level come into question. However, he has remained injury free since a hamstring problem in 2020 and has rarely missed a match for club or country. Speaking to the press ahead of England’s Nations League match with Italy, heRead More →