#Football

31 articles tagged with "Football"

RC Lens Triumphs Over Metz, Tightens Title Race with PSG

In a significant match, RC Lens defeated Metz 3-0, putting pressure on Paris Saint-Germain as the title race intensifies.

Editorial Staff Updated 2 days ago

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Spencer capitalises on a Schmid spill to bring Oxford level

Strategic angle: Spencer takes advantage of a mistake by Schmid to equalize for Oxford.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

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World Cup 2026: DRC celebrates the Leopards’ historic qualification

Strategic angle: DRC national football team makes history by qualifying for the World Cup for the second time.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

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Briefing: Leeds latest: Stach suffers ankle ligament injury, confirms Farke

Strategic angle: Leeds United's Stach faces a setback with an ankle ligament injury as confirmed by manager Farke.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

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Briefing: Why Liverpool's throw-ins are a symptom of bigger issues under Slot

Strategic angle: Liverpool's struggles highlighted in their recent loss to Manchester City, revealing deeper tactical problems.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

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Briefing: Championship talking points: Millwall blow autos race open; Coventry move 11 points clear

Strategic angle: Key insights from the latest Championship matches as Millwall and Coventry make significant moves in the standings.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Politics

Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup

Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso expresses regret following the team's failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

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Briefing: Why Hodgson novelty masks deeper concerns at Bristol City

Strategic angle: Roy Hodgson's return from retirement to take the reins at second-tier Bristol City for just seven games raises questions about the club's future.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

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Briefing: Bompastor rages at VAR after Chelsea knocked out: What are they doing?

Strategic angle: Sonia Bompastor criticizes VAR for failing to review a crucial incident in Chelsea's recent match.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

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Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time after shootout loss to Bosnia

The Azzurri are the first World Cup winners to miss out on three consecutive editions of the tournament.

Editorial Staff Updated 21 days ago

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Briefing: Iraq secure final World Cup spot with win over Bolivia, join France group

Strategic angle: Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1, marking their return to the finals after 40 years.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

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Briefing: Football: Valiant Black Stars narrowly lose to Germany in Stuttgart

Strategic angle: Ghana lost 2-1 to Germany in a friendly match in Stuttgart, ahead of their World Cup campaign.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

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Briefing: Germany beat Ghana to complete confidence-boosting March

Strategic angle: A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

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Senegal to stage AFCON victory celebrations in Paris despite losing title

Despite being stripped of their title, the Senegal national team plans to celebrate their AFCON 2025 trophy with fans in Paris.

Editorial Staff Updated 24 days ago

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Briefing: Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland

Strategic angle: Germany secured a victory over Switzerland with a standout performance from Liverpool's Florian Wirtz.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

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Briefing: Football: France edge past Brazil in World Cup dress rehearsal in Boston

Strategic angle: Kylian Mbappé and Hugo Ekitike both scored as France found their bearings in Boston with a 2-1 friendly win over Brazil.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

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Briefing: Tonali, Keane goals send Italy to WC playoff final

Strategic angle: Italy secures a spot in the World Cup playoff final with goals from Tonali and Keane.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

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Briefing: Football: France and Brazil face off in a World Cup-style friendly

Strategic angle: In their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup, France takes on Brazil in a friendly showdown.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

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Briefing: Ligue 1: Lens Run Riot Against Angers (5-1) to Reclaim Top Spot

Strategic angle: Lens delivered a statement performance on Friday, thrashing Angers 5-1 at home to provisionally move back to the top of Ligue 1.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

Politics

Senegal Stripped of Africa Cup of Nations Title, Morocco Declared Champion

CAF appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final match, awarding title to Morocco.

Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Trent omitted from huge 35-man England squad as Maguire and Mainoo return

Strategic angle: Trent Alexander-Arnold was the big omission from England's huge 35-man squad as Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo were called up for the first time under Thomas Tuchel.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Maguire, Mainoo, Garner? Who made Sky Sports writers' England squads

Strategic angle: Ahead of a crunch England squad selection, Sky Sports writers reveal their picks for potential World Cup hopefuls.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

Politics

Briefing: Iraq Taking Private Plane to Mexico for World Cup Play-Off

Strategic angle: Despite escalating tensions in the region, Iraq's football team will fly to Mexico for their World Cup play-off.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Champions League: PSG pull away late to beat Chelsea (5-2)

Strategic angle: PSG secures a crucial victory over Chelsea, scoring three late goals to edge closer to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: PSG hit Chelsea for five in Champions League last-16 first leg

Strategic angle: PSG secured a brilliant 5–2 victory over Chelsea, establishing a substantial advantage in the Champions League round of 16.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Madrid in awe of one of 'best on planet' Valverde

Strategic angle: Trent Alexander-Arnold and coach Álvaro Arbeloa praise Federico Valverde after his hat trick in Real Madrid's victory over Manchester City.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: NFL Exploring Thanksgiving Eve Game

Strategic angle: The NFL is considering the addition of a game on the evening before Thanksgiving, according to sources.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Chelsea transfer 'like being new kid at school' - Walsh

Strategic angle: England midfielder Keira Walsh shares her struggles with adjusting to life at Chelsea after her January 2025 transfer.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Champions League: Newcastle hold Barça to draw as Yamal saves Spanish side

Strategic angle: Barça came from behind to draw level in stoppage time against Newcastle (1-1) in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Iraq coach wants World Cup play-off to be postponed

Strategic angle: Iraq head coach Graham Arnold advocates for rescheduling the World Cup play-off to enhance his team's chances of qualifying.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Griezmann's MLS Transfer Aborted: Implications for Atletico Madrid

The cancellation of Antoine Griezmann's MLS transfer underscores Atletico Madrid's strategic focus on squad stability, potentially influencing their competitive edge.

Editorial Staff about 2 months ago