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Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento is a doubt for England’s World Cup campaign after suffering a muscular injury. The full-back is understood to have been injured during training on Sunday and is being assessed by medical staff.England begin their World Cup bid against Croatia on Wednesday night (21:00 BST). The 23-year-old’s involvement in the tournament had already been in doubt after he missed the final five weeks of the season with a thigh injury. Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is on England’s stand-by list, is a possible replacement for Livramento should the Newcastle defender be ruled out.Outfield players who sustain…

Lee Cattermole speaks for the first time as the new manager of National League side Gateshead on a two year contract. We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Lee Cattermole as Gateshead’s new First-Team Manager on a two-year contract! 🤝 Full details 👉 https://t.co/PBJPMQEc2Y#WorClub ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/rsVC84e5zi — Gateshead FC (@GatesheadFC) June 16, 2026 “I am delighted that Lee will begin his managerial career at Gateshead,” said Interim Chairman, Graham Wood in a statement on their club website. “On returning to the role of Chairman, it was clear that my immediate priority was to appoint a First-TeamManager. “Of the applicants…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup game between England and Croatia. Our Prediction: England To Win To Nil (17/10), England 2-0 Croatia (13/2). After nearly a week of World Cup action, it’s finally England’s turn to get their campaign underway, they’ll face Croatia on Wednesday at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, as they dream of ending 60 years of hurt this summer. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Wednesday’s fixture: England v Croatia – Wednesday, 9pm View all available markets at William Hill. England head to North America…

Speaking at England’s World Cup media centre in Kansas City, Bullingham delivered a strong defence of the governing body’s decision to extend Tuchel’s contract before the tournament.The FA has faced criticism for rewarding Tuchel with fresh terms without knowing the final outcome of his initial mission, given the 52-year-old’s target upon his appointment was to win England’s second World Cup.But Bullingham said: “The reality is he’s a top-level manager who would be in demand and we knew we had someone who was doing a really good job and we can’t just expect someone to wait around and just leave it…

The bout generated enormous interest globally, though many fans criticized the contest for failing to match the years of anticipation that preceded it. Margarito, who lost a unanimous decision to Pacquiao in their November 2010 clash for the WBC junior middleweight title, said he has long viewed the Filipino icon as the superior fighter. “Honestly, I’ll tell you something: if they fight again, I’m with Pacquiao,” Margarito said to Luis Parra. “Not because I fought him, or because he’s my friend, or because I know him. No, [it’s] because I think Pacquiao is better than Mayweather. That’s what I’ve always…

Five years on, the nation was gripped by post-match footage of the Scotland team bouncing to the beat of Baccara in Serbia after sealing qualification for Euro 2020.Considine was an unused substitute on that famous night in Belgrade but was seen celebrating wildly with dressing-room DJ Kieran Tierney and the rest of the squad in a legendary video, external posted on Scotland’s social media platforms.The Tartan Army were unable to travel for the behind-closed-doors play-off amid strict Covid lockdown measures, but the anthem was fresh in the memory when a limited number of supporters were able to attend Euros matches…

Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign a ‘standout’ free agent as he demands a marquee contract, according to reports. Chelsea’s search for new forwards continues to generate plenty of attention as Xabi Alonso prepares for his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been linked with several attacking players during the opening stages of the summer transfer window, but one name who remains firmly on the club’s radar is Morgan Rogers. The Aston Villa star is seriously admired by Chelsea’s recruitment team and reports have suggested the club have spent months laying the groundwork for…

John Fury has always championed the skill of his two-time heavyweight champion son, Tyson Fury, believing that ‘The Gypsy King’ is a unique fighter who would have succeeded in any era. However, now, John Fury believes that he has unearthed his son’s successor. Standing at 6’9”, Fury’s frame and talent make him a difficult task for any heavyweight in boxing history, but two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk have shown that the Briton can be beaten by superior footwork and boxing IQ, as well as possibly Father Time. Now, at the age of 37 years old, Fury is hoping to defeat…

Serena Williams and Venus Williams have received a wildcard for the Wimbledon women’s doubles.Neither of the sisters features on the list of singles wildcards – although there is one remaining spot still to be given.Williams, 44, made her comeback at Queen’s last week, four years after playing what many expected to be the final match of her career at the 2022 US Open.The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, whose tally in that count includes seven Wimbledon titles, is playing doubles in Berlin this week with Karolina Muchova and will continue her comeback on the Grand Slam stage alongside Venus at…

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named by TIME magazine among this year’s 100 most influential people in sports. She is the only Indian to be featured on the list.TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 features athletes, coaches, advocates and investors who are “people shaping sports today”. The list, headlined by American basketball legend LeBron James, includes superstars from the world of sports such as football icon Lionel Messi, Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, basketball player Victor Wembanyama, and legendary golfer Rory McIlroy, among others.The other big names in the list include another…