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Gakpo denies Klopp perfect start as Xavi’s Netherlands rescue draw against Germany
At least Germany can be sure it will not be dull. Jürgen Klopp had predicted his debut as head coach could be wild, a trait he would accept as long as his team were lively enough. Both transpired in a frayed, pinball-like game whose lack of quality could be forgiven on account of its entertainment…
Gakpo denies Klopp perfect start as Xavi’s Netherlands rescue draw against Germany
At least Germany can be sure it will not be dull. Jürgen Klopp had predicted his debut as head coach could be wild, a trait he would accept as long as his team were lively enough. Both transpired in a frayed, pinball-like game whose lack of quality could be forgiven on account of its entertainment…
‘Outplayed’: Mitch Marsh rues Australia’s ODI capitulation to South Africa
South Africa 297-8; Australia 230 | South Africa win by 67 runs Captain’s blistering 60 not enough to topple hosts in Durban Mitch Marsh could not hide his dismay at how Australia capitulated tamely in their opening ODI in South Africa, succumbing to a 67-run defeat after a succession of cheap…
Israel’s Saied Abu Farchi sent off for gun gesture celebration in defeat by Austria
Forward uses corner flag to simulate gun after equaliser Nations League match ends in 3-1 loss for Israel Israel’s forward Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in his side’s 3-1 Nations League defeat on Thursday by using the corner flag to simulate a gun. Abu…
João Félix strike for Portugal enough to sink Wales but Ronaldo fever falls flat
There was a comic-strip feel to another eventful evening in the kingdom of Cristiano Ronaldo. Where to start? It was the 67th minute when his No 7 went up on the fourth official’s board, the cue to remove the captain’s armband from his left bicep before departing to a universal ovation, but for the…
Jos Buttler injury and Kusal Mendis century derail England as Sri Lanka level ODI series
Wicketkeeper sustains hamstring injury while taking run Series goes to a decider at the Oval on Sunday A beautiful batting surface and a greased lightning outfield made this second one-day international wildly different from the first 48 hours earlier. Unfortunately for England, on the wrong end of…
UK Football Police Unit accused of ‘bringing Hillsborough’ into alcohol debate
‘The disaster was not caused by alcohol,’ says fan group Police say they had not intended to make such a link English football’s leading fans’ group has criticised the UK Football Policing Unit for “bringing Hillsborough into the debate” around drinking in sight of the pitch. Talk of changing the…
James Garner keen to live up to ‘mini-Valverde’ tag after late England call
Everton midfielder’s spirit and intelligence earned him another chance and he is eager to test himself against Spain in the Nations League on Saturday “It’s a very good comparison,” James Garner says, and he is not kidding. It came from Thomas Tuchel in March after the England manager had watched…
Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Carroll was assaulted by a man at his home while he slept Attacker found guilty of sexual offences after player testified The former England forward Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021. The 37-year-old included the details in his book, Owning…
Alcaraz tops the bill as the Laver Cup returns to London still aiming to prove its worth
The Ryder Cup-style event has struggled financially since its legendary founder, Roger Federer, retired but still offers a spectacle unlike any other in tennis The sight of a tennis player marching to the bathroom between sets has become increasingly common in modern tennis but Alexander Zverev’s…
NHL’s Andrei Kuzmenko steps away from team after father killed in Siberia bear attack
Alexander Kuzmenko was fatally injured on fishing trip Region had been flagged as site of recent bear activity Forward joined Pittsburgh Penguins this year Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has stepped away from the team after his father, Alexander Kuzmenko, was killed in a bear attack in…
Russell vows to ‘keep fighting’ in F1 title race despite Antonelli’s advantage
‘I want to try and win every single race. That’s my goal’ Briton quickest in practice for Azerbaijan Grand Prix George Russell has insisted he will keep fighting for the Formula One world championship until it is mathematically gone but while he made an encouraging start to his efforts by going…
Raphinha: ‘In my head I was leaving Barça, but a few small words can change you’
Two years ago the Brazilian thought his time at Barcelona was ending but, two La Liga titles later, he is now captain and the most potent No 9 in Europe For once, Raphael Dias Belloli puts the brakes on. The man who seems to be in perpetual motion, a footballer forever on fast forward, pauses, goes…
Shaun Edwards inspired by mum’s memory as he beds in with Red Roses
Coach ‘not just bunny hopping’ says Jess Breach Crowd of nearly 60,000 expected against New Zealand Shaun Edwards has proven to the Red Roses he “wants to be there and to make the players better” rather than using the women’s game as a stepping stone, according to the England wing Jess Breach…
Sandro Mazzola obituary
Outstanding footballer who won two European Cups with Internazionale and a World Cup runners-up medal with Italy The Italian footballer Sandro Mazzola, who has died aged 83, was a supremely gifted forward who won two European Cups and four Serie A titles during 17 years with his only club…
Football Daily | Pints and points: the arguments for and against booze at football matches
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Considering he is a lifelong Everton fan, it’s no surprise that Andy Burnham seems to be in favour of allowing fans to drink Tin at football matches . Bouts of boardroom turmoil, points deductions and assorted relegation battles mean the lot of an…
Vinícius Júnior et al land in unlikely outpost of Townsville as Brazil reboot begins | Joey Lynch
The Seleção’s rebuild after their latest World Cup exit begins against the Socceroos in a place better known for rugby league than joga bonito It’s a safe bet that Vinícius Júnior, who plays week in and week out for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, doesn’t know about North Queensland Fury. Why…
Japan teenager Shin Ohashi overcomes Covid and fever to smash breaststroke world record
Swimmer wins 200m gold at Asian Games Says Covid helped him rest and ‘was a good thing’ The Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi said a bout of Covid helped him smash the men’s 200m breaststroke world record in a time of 2min 4.83sec at the Asian Games on Thursday. The 17-year-old won his second gold of…
Northampton lead Prem charge but history shows title defence will be no simple task | Robert Kitson
Boosted by retaining Henry Pollock, champions are eager to keep improving but a revitalised Saracens and Exeter should push them all the way It used to be simple. Win the Prem once and people would assume it was just the beginning. At various times no one could dethrone Bath, Leicester or Saracens…
My bad TV history qualifies me to discuss Disney’s women’s football coverage | Max Rushden
A golden retriever and a game of guess the pasta were unusual to see in a Women’s Champions League show – but I understand how they arrived there Disclaimer: I have made a lot of bad TV programmes. I have done quite a few below-average radio shows. Podcasts, there are millions of them – some might…
