England’s World Cup campaign opened in thoroughly convincing fashion as they outclassed Iran in Doha. The game was played out against the backdrop of more off-field controversy here in Qatar after England were forced to ditch plans to wear the…
World Cup teams won’t wear armbands seen as rebuke to Qatar
FIFA’s threat of on-field punishment for players forced World Cup teams to back down Monday and abandon a plan for their captains to wear armbands that were seen as a rebuke to host nation Qatar’s human rights record. Just hours…
Gary Cahill: Former England and Chelsea defender retires aged 36
Former England and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has retired aged 36. Cahill won eight major honours during his seven years at Stamford Bridge, including two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League. He began his career at…
Rugby League World Cup: Brazil to make history against England as women’s tournament starts
Brazil will be the first South American nation to participate in a World Cup when they face England in only their third international match on Tuesday. The Amazonas lost narrowly to France in their only warm-up match on Thursday, having…
Folarin Balogun refuses to shut the door on switching international allegiances
Arsenal and England U21 star Folarin Balogun has admitted that he’s ‘open’ to switching international allegiances should Nigeria come calling. The 21-year-old has spent the season on loan with Reims and has been an absolute revelation for the French side.…
Lizzie Cundy ‘disappointed’ with England and urges people to snub World Cup in Qatar
Lizzie Cundy has hit out at the England football team for taking part in this year’s World Cup as it’s being held in Qatar. The former WAG, who was married to former footballer and TalkSport presenter Jason Cundy for eight…
James Maddison deserves spot on England’s World Cup squad, says Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers
James Maddison should be in England’s World Cup squad, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers said after the lively midfielder scored twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest on Monday. The attacking midfielder has been overlooked by…
Newcastle United finalises deal with Australian teenager Garang Kuol
Newcastle United have finalised an agreement which will see highly-rated Australian forward Garang Kuol joining the club from A-League side Central Coast Mariners in January. The 18-year-old made his international debut for Australia against New Zealand last week, becoming the youngest…
Bodies off 11 children and 6 adults found in U.K. well were likely Jews killed in medieval anti-Semitic massacre, study finds
Seventeen bodies found at the bottom of a medieval English well were likely Jews who were murdered in an anti-Semitic massacre more than 800 years ago, scientists have revealed. The massacre took place in 1190 AD in the eastern city…
England beat Germany 2-1, to win 1st women’s major trophy
England created history by winning their first major women’s tournament in a dramatic Euro 2022 final against old rivals and eight-time champions Germany at Wembley. Substitute Chloe Kelly poked home a loose ball from a corner to send the raucous…