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While there was some short-term pain back in 2023, Northern Ireland and manager O’Neill have seen the benefits of introducing players to senior international football at a young age.Those youngsters have blossomed into seasoned internationals, and the next generation are starting to get their chance.In the second half Arsenal teenager Ceadach O’Neill was handed his debut off the bench, and while Everton’s 18-year-old Braiden Graham did not get on the pitch in Spain, it will only be a matter of time before he earns a senior cap.Goalkeeper Pierce Charles – only 20 and linked with a move away from Sheffield…
Hamzah Sheeraz has responded to Canelo Alvarez’s suggestion that he should face IBF super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias before earning a potential showdown with the Mexican star. Hamzah Sheeraz has responded to Canelo Alvarez’s suggestion that he should face IBF super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias before earning a potential showdown with the Mexican star. Alvarez is scheduled to return on September 12 against Christian Mbilli, while Sheeraz is coming off his victory over Alem Begic to capture the vacant WBO title. “I respect him, but I don’t respect him to a point where he tells me who to fight before…
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Laura Kirk-Francis and Andrew Allen to continue the enjoyment of Arsenal winning the league, the celebrations that engendered all around the world and at the parade last Sunday. We chat about the need to keep celebrating after so many people told us we shouldn’t, Mikel Arteta and how this title win might impact him (if at all), what it means for the players to see the extent of the fanbase, before we revisit some of our pre-season podcast conversation with Laura and Andrew…
O’Neill used the friendly against the side ranked 80th in the world as a chance to give younger players a chance in the green and white shirt.Both Liverpool’s Kieran Morrison and Arsenal’s Ceadach O’Neill made their senior debuts during the lacklustre match.Stopper Luke Southwood also came off the bench at half-time to make just his second appearance, in what was the first ever meeting between the nations.”That was Tom [Atcheson’s] first start and I thought he played terrific, Ciaron Brown was excellent in the back three and Ruairi McConville,” Northern Ireland boss O’Neill added.”I thought young Ceadach O’Neill did really…
Lance Pugmire has been a full-time boxing writer for nearly 20 years, serving now as BoxingScene’s U.S. Senior Writer and assistant producer for ProBoxTV’s “BoxingScene Today.” Pugmire capped a near 20-year career at the Los Angeles Times (sports investigations, NHL/MLB beat work, law enforcement/courts and boxing/UFC) to join The Athletic, and then USA Today. Pugmire’s stint at The Times started with the first Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez fight and the Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather Jnr then-record pay-per-view, leading through a slew of ringside assignments at major bouts, including Mayweather-Pacquiao, Mayweather-Canelo and the Canelo-Golovkin trilogy. Lance’s appreciation for boxing is rooted…
Newcastle United have now submitted a formal bid for a “super dynamic” forward, having also stepped up their interest in Zadok Yohanna. Newcastle ramping up pursuit of Anthony Gordon replacement With Anthony Gordon’s move to the Camp Nou being confirmed at a very early stage of the summer, Newcastle will have plenty of time to bring in a new winger, and they have started to ramp up their pursuit of a replacement for the England international. A serious offer has now been submitted for Hoffenheim star Bazoumana Toure, with the Ivorian putting in some top performances during the 2025-26 Bundesliga…
For so long, it looked as though Robinson would never play for England again, certainly under this regime.England explained his exile on grounds of conditioning, on a tendency to lose pace or hobble out of matches altogether. His skills were not in doubt – Robinson averaged less than 23 with the ball in his 20 previous Tests.Humbled in Australia and in need of an attack leader, England returned to the 32-year-old. Robinson has benefitted from being given the captaincy at Sussex and admitted he has matured. If England had him bowling like this in Australia, how different might the Ashes…
Getting the final stint of their pre-World Cup preparations underway on Saturday night, England will meet New Zealand in Tampa. With the 2026 World Cup offically getting underway in just a matter of days, there are plenty of intriguing betting promotions and bonuses available. Verdict: England win to nil Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: BetUS England Starting with England, suffering even more major tournament heartbreak two years ago as they eventually fell to an infamous 2-1 loss at the hands of reigning European champions Spain, England have a huge amount of expectation on their shoulders this summer. While Thomas Tuchel’s superstar squad…
This list is not exhaustive.There are plenty of father-son partnerships that have made their mark on the international stage.Justin Kluivert and his father Patrick could soon be added to this roll of honour. Patrick bagged an impressive 40 goals during his 79-cap Netherlands career.Bournemouth midfielder Justin is yet to score for the Oranje, but will be looking to change that at the upcoming World Cup this summer. If Justin finds the net for the Netherlands, the Kluiverts will join the Gudjohnsens in having three successive generations score at international level, as grandfather Kenneth scored twice for Suriname in three appearances.Sergio…
Antonio Vargas says he has completed the best training camp of his professional career as he prepares to defend his WBA bantamweight title against Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez on June 13 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Vargas enters the fight as the defending champion but will face one of boxing’s most highly regarded fighters in Rodriguez, who remains unbeaten and is widely viewed as one of the sport’s top pound-for-pound talents. “This has honestly been the best camp I’ve ever had. Every day, I’ve been pushing myself beyond my limits as I know what is on the line. When…