England face Panama for the first time since Russia 2018, when the Three Lions won 6-1 in the teams’ only meeting. Can you remember who Gareth Southgate picked for his starting XI to face the World Cup debutants in Group G? Best of luck! After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports […]
As O’Neill throws himself into planning for the new campaign, he has had little time to digest last season’s success. Celtic secured their 14th Premiership crown in 15 years in remarkable fashion, winning their final seven matches to snatch a title that had at times seemed to be edging out of reach. “I feel as […]
Club: Universidad de Concepcion, Chile Age: 35 Position: Forward Caps: 57 Goals: 15 The veteran forward became known to a wider audience last year after celebrating his stoppage-time winner against the USA in the Concacaf Nations League by climbing on to a TV studio platform and embracing his idol,, external Thierry Henry. “He was there, […]
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated “unfairly” by the United States during the World Cup and called on Fifa to intervene in the future. Iran have been competing at the World Cup against the backdrop of the country’s conflict with the United States and Israel. Their World Cup training base was […]
Brett also recalls a tournament in which Wales beat Slovakia, Russia, Northern Ireland and Belgium in the last eight. “I remember watching for instance, [Gareth] Bale’s free-kick, winning against Belgium with Sam Vokes’ header,” he said. “All those memories are amazing.” It was a cross from Gunter which set up Vokes for the third goal […]
Manchester United are waiting to discover the extent of the injury that forced midfielder Manuel Ugarte to be taken off the pitch on a stretcher during Uruguay’s 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain in Guadalajara. Ugarte twisted awkwardly as he tried to make a tackle in the build-up to Spain’s winning goal, sparking fears the […]
During their first two games, Panama have taken a dynamic approach depending on the phase of play the game is in. From opposition goal-kicks, Panama have stepped up to press aggressively in a 4-4-2 shape. If the opponents have quality on the ball and find themselves in possession higher up the pitch, Panama’s high press […]
Celtic continue chase for Hibs midfielder as Rangers consider a goalkeeper swap deal… Celtic remain keen on Zambia midfielder Miguel Chaiwa and would consider a £5m bid for the 22-year-old but are unwilling to meet the reported £7m price tag set by Hibernian. (Football Insider), external Celtic are expected to submit a new offer for […]
World Cup top scorer Lionel Messi will start Argentina’s final group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed. Messi, 39, leads the Golden Boot standings with five goals from his first two matches, including a double against Austria that made him the World Cup’s all-time record goalscorer. Scaloni said the decision […]
Iran have a goal ruled out for offside and hit the crossbar in the final moments of a thrilling 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle, leaving them hoping to secure qualification to the FIFA World Cup knockout stages by being one of the top eight third-placed teams. MATCH REPORT: Egypt 1-1 Iran – Group G […]