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Guillermo Ochoa hopes to play in a record sixth World Cup after being named in Mexico’s squad for this summer’s tournament.The 40-year-old goalkeeper has joined Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the first players to be selected for a sixth World Cup.Former Ballon d’Or rivals Messi and Ronaldo are set to feature prominently for holders Argentina and Portugal, respectively, but Ochoa has seen limited action for Mexico in recent years.Ochoa made his World Cup debut in Germany in 2006 and spent last season playing for Cypriot side AEL Limassol.Fulham striker Raul Jimenez is also part of Javier Aguirre’s 26-man squad,…
Soraya Kelly knows none of this comes for free and acknowledges funding could be a stumbling block. This is where she feels that the Welsh Government could come in.Currently the FAW’s main source of income is from commercial revenue and from international governing bodies such as Fifa and Uefa. However that situation has not been aided by the men’s team failing to qualify for this summer’s World Cup.The Welsh Government supports the FAW at grassroots level with projects relating to matters such as stadia development and new infrastructure.For example, to mark the historic appearance of Wales’ women at Euro 2025,…
Some say you can measure a life by World Cups. Four-year notches on a timeline from wide-eyed kid to tuned-in teen and beyond. A showreel of footballing memories – teams you loved, heroes you worshipped, the iconic shirts they wore.It is those shirts we’re looking at today. The jerseys that tell a story. Timeless masterpieces. But what is it that makes a kit’s legacy so enduring?Matthew Wolff is best known for designing the hugely popular Nigeria outfits at the 2018 World Cup, as well as those for winners France. The American’s portfolio includes Paris St-Germain, a host of Major League…
Somerset skipper Sophie Luff continued her impressive Blast form with a career-best 82 not out from 53 balls to lead her side to victory over Surrey, sealed by successive fours from Ruby Davis.Luff’s imperious innings, her third half-century in four games, dug Somerset out of trouble at 59-4 as they triumphed on 154-6 despite seamer Alice Monaghan’s 3-24.Earlier, left-arm spinner Olivia Barnes (3-21) reduced Surrey to 60-4 before Jemima Spence’s maiden T20 half-century, an unbeaten 51 from 35, spearheaded a recovery to 153-5.In Nottingham, England all-rounder Villiers claimed 3-21 with her off spin as The Blaze were bowled out for…
Strictly speaking, Wales’ next tournament is the Nations League, with top-tier fixtures against Portugal, Denmark and Norway due in the autumn – and an undoubted test of the side’s capability under Bellamy,However, with the World Cup out of reach, the next real chance of a major stage is the Euros, with games in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on offer should Wales qualify.It is that prospect that has motivated Bellamy, the subject of interest from Burnley recently, but who Williams said still has more to show with this squad of players.”Since he’s come in, he’s changed so much within the team,” the…
Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Santiago Mele (Junior FC)Defenders: Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Santiago Bueno (Wolves), Sebastian Caceres (Club América), Mathias Olivera (Napoli), Joaquin Piquerez (Palmeiras), Matias Vina (Flamengo)Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Emiliano Martínez (Palmeiras), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Agustin Canobbio (Fluminense), Juan Manuel Sanabria (Atletico San Luis), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Nicolas de la Cruz (Flamengo), Rodrigo Zalazar (SC Braga), Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting CP), Brian Rodriguez (Club America)Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre (Club America), Federico Vinas (Real Oviedo), Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal)
France defender Ibrahima Konate is “deeply saddened” he was unable to say goodbye to Liverpool supporters after confirmation he will leave the club this summer.Konate, 27, joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021 for £35m on a five-year contract and had previously been in talks to extend his stay at Anfield.However, those discussions came to an end amid a gap between the centre-half and the club over his value and wages.Konate made 183 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups.The Frenchman thanked fans in a post on his Instagram account,…
Monaghan: Rory Beggan (0-2 2×45′); Oisin McGorman (0-1), Killian Lavelle, Dylan Byrne; Aaron Carey (0-1), Ryan O’Toole, Dessie Ward (0-2 1x2pt); Micheal McCarville, Karl Gallagher; Conor McCarthy, Micheal Bannigan (0-1f), Conor McCarthy (0-2); Jack McCarron (0-3 1f), Andrew Woods (0-2 1x2pt), David Garland.Subs: Max Maguire (0-2 1x2pt) for R McAnespie (25), Bobby McCaul (1-1) for D Garland, Ryan Wylie for A Carey (both HT), Stephen Mooney (1-0) for O McGorman (54), Fionan Carolan for B McCaul (59)Mayo: Jack Livingstone; Jack Coyne, Donnacha McHugh, Enda Hession; Sam Callinan, David McBrien, Diarmuid Duffy; Stephen Coen, Jack Carney (0-4 2x2pt), Hugh O’Loughlin; Conor…
Carl: If he doesn’t have us playing like crabs going side to side again for another season and understands that central midfielders don’t play right-back then he’ll be an improvement that’s for sure. It would be a gamble but his style of football at Bournemouth is much closer to what we loved under Jurgen Klopp than anything Slot could bring. A risk worth taking.Mike: Very happy with the Iraola approach. His attitude and work-rate, and that of his teams, is a better fit for Liverpool and what we need to right the wrongs of this season.Mez: No-brainer. He’s been the…
Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers is a target for Arsenal and PSG, Real Madrid’s interest in Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice increases, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson wants Juventus move.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set his sights on Aston Villa’s England winger Morgan Rogers, 23, as he bids to build on their Premier League title success although Champions League winners Paris St-Germain are also interested. (Mirror), externalKey figures at Real Madrid’s recruitment team are urging the club to pursue a move for Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice having been impressed by the 27-year-old England international’s leadership, physicality and technical qualities. (Teamtalk), externalLiverpool goalkeeper Alisson,…