Looking back at when football introduced penalty shootouts

“I couldn’t believe it, my beloved Hull City were up against Georgie Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law. That’s like having Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe in the same team,” Kelly recalled on the BBC’s Sporting Witness programme. Former Hull City player Frankie Banks said: “It was a massive game, playing against Manchester United, who two […]

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami name stand after Argentina great

Argentina great Lionel Messi will have a stand named after him by his current club Inter Miami at their new stadium. The 38-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever, signed for the MLS club in 2023 after a trophy-laden career in Europe with Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. He has gone on to […]

Aberdeen sign Elvis Bwomono & sell Sivert Heltne Nilsen

Aberdeen have signed former St Mirren defender Elvis Bwomono, and sold midfielder Sivert Heltne Nilsen to Norwegian second-tier club FK Haugesund. Bwomono, who can play at centre-back or right-back, joins to the end of the season after short trial period to help with an injury crisis in defence. Aberdeen currently have Mats Knoester, Kristers Tobers, […]

Leicester City report losses of £71.1m for 2024-25 relegation season

The pre-tax loss of £71.1m, which was an increase of almost £52m on the previous 12 months, is the inescapable headline in a financial report that shows the club’s revenues also increased to £186.5m from the £105.3m generated the previous year. Money brought in from broadcasters more than doubled to £117.4m, there was a £15.8m […]

Football Daily – The Debrief: Ben White booed on England return

Available for 29 days Aaron Paul is joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, senior football reporter Ian Dennis and senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel as an uninspiring England drew 1-1 with Uruguay. After a sluggish night at Wembley and 11 changes to the starting team, the panel debrief on what Tuchel can take away […]

England 1-1 Uruguay: Thomas Tuchel questions ‘bad day at office’ for officials

On a night of bizarre incidents, two of them centred around the goals. White bundled home England’s opener from a corner, but there was a check by the video assistant referee (VAR) with Adam Wharton appearing to block Gimenez in the build-up. Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright said on ITV: “Come the World Cup, they’d […]

England 1-1 Uruguay: Phil Foden among those who failed to take chance

Marcus Rashford was lively against Uruguay, while Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon currently appears favourite to start in that position at the World Cup, with Arsenal forward Noni Madueke also comfortable on both flanks. Tuchel has spoken about Foden as an unorthodox deputy for captain Harry Kane as a central striker, but this would surely be […]

England player ratings: Which players impressed in Uruguay friendly?

James Trafford: He looked assured on his England debut and displayed a calmness on the ball. One very good punch when a dangerous Uruguay cross came into the area. 6 Tino Livramento: He was given a chance to show what he can do at right-back after his last appearance came on the opposite side of […]

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