South African football news

David Dein’s decision to hire the Frenchman ushered in an irreversible era of multiculturalism, giving birth to the Premier League we know today As feedback goes, even a character as relentlessly optimistic as David Dein might have considered the reaction to his bold managerial appointment suboptimal. Thirty years a…

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Thomas Tuchel’s side had 36 touches in the Spain penalty area at Wembley but were given a lesson in taking chances England dominated Spain to an extent very few teams have in recent years. Sadly for them, not in terms of goals . Nor possession. But ownership of the ball is less important than where on the pitch it o…

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Only 36% of teams with more than 60% possession have won this season in the Premier League. BBC Sport looks at why?

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Test your ball knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

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Jürgen Klopp ‘unbothered’ despite 1-0 home defeat Gakpo goes off in 2-1 win, Portugal edge past Norway Greece stunned Germany 1-0 in Augsburg to go top of their Nations League group and spoil Jürgen Klopp’s debut in the home dugout. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the only goal in the 74th minute, earning Greece their fi…

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New coach still learning about his squad as they prepare to face Switzerland with the Napoli midfielder expected to return in November An elongated international window does not prevent Sébastien Pocognoli from glancing towards the next one. Scott McTominay’s absence from Scotland’s opening set of Nations League gam…

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Barcelona are monitoring Estevao, Erling Haaland attracts interests amid Man City uncertainty and Joao Felix could return to Europe, plus more.

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Football and politics are inseparable in the modern world, no matter how many people wish they were not. But whether the beautiful game can ease the ills of our age is another matter. After a week in which the issue of Irish support for the people of Gaza had turned this fixture into a battle of conscience, the outc…

Arsenal’s title chances were dealt a significant blow after a narrow defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Alyssa Thompson’s first-half finish was the difference on a competitive afternoon at Stamford Bridge but one that ultimately left Renée Slegers with more questions than answers about how to save their season. “Worrie…

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Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark for another challenge.

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Craig Bellamy says he is "hurting" on the back of Wales' 2-0 Nations League A defeat away to Denmark, but feels his side will continue to improve.

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Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu all join the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.

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Wales wilted in Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group with no points or goals from their first two games. After a first half in which Wales were very much second-best and fortunate to reach the break level, Denmark’s domination was rewarded by a Ben Davies own goal and…

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I don’t take calls from Premier League managers, he says England play Czechia in Prague on Tuesday Thomas Tuchel says it would be “madness” to allow his England players or the clubs to pick and choose their matches during the elongated Nations League window as he promised to go full throttle for victory against Czec…

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The Leeds player was surprise starter against Spain but, after his solid display, Jordan Pickford’s grip may be loosening James Trafford looks genuinely affronted. The Leeds goalkeeper’s reaction borders on incredulity. Was it a season of frustration for him at Manchester City last time out, he is asked? A wasted ye…

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Updates from 7.45pm BST kick-offs in Nations League Live scores | Email John | And follow us over on TikTok The news from that Dutch win , Xavi’s first as coach, is that Cody Gakpo was forced off with an injury just 17 minutes in. Germany v Greece starting lineups: Continue reading...

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At last, their wait is over. Liverpool’s players could gather in front of the Kop for a celebratory team photograph after the final whistle and rejoice in a new feeling, after beating Everton at Anfield in a Women’s Super League fixture for the first time and finally ending their long run of derby pain. After six wi…

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Manchester City won match 1-0 after goal by Yaya Touré Club deny wrongdoing and say ‘process is ongoing’ Tony Pulis has said his Stoke City team were “cheated” out of the 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules. Pulis’s Stoke lost the 20…

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WSL rivals meet at Stamford Bridge; 4.30pm BST kick-off Live scores | Putellas on target for Lionesses | Email Will 2 mins: The Arsenal fans make the early noise in the stands but Chelsea have enjoyed all of the possession. Peep! Peep! Peep! Here we go! Continue reading...

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It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

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