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Roberto Martinez has emerged as a contender to be the next Scotland manager, after his departure from the Portugal job following their World Cup exit. Martinez (7/1) is a new addition to the market, but it is David Moyes who heads the betting at 11/4 after former favourite Ange Postecoglou dropped out of contention following his appointment as Al Nassr head coach. Three other Scottish managers sit prominently in the market behind Moyes. John McGlynn is priced at 7/2, while Alex Neil and Steven Naismith are both available at 4/1. David Moyes – 11/4 John McGlynn – 7/2 Alex Neil…

Moses Itauma believes the calls for him to be “tested” before challenging for a world title are being misunderstood. The unbeaten heavyweight prospect has stopped 13 of his 14 opponents and will face the toughest assignment of his career when he meets Filip Hrgovic on August 29 at London’s O2 Arena. While many observers believe the 21-year-old still needs to answer questions about his durability, Itauma insists that isn’t what critics are really looking for. Instead, he believes many simply want to see him hurt. “The one thing that I necessarily don’t agree with is people are saying, ‘Oh, they…

The Egyptian Football Association says it has asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina out of the tournament.The EFA said it had lodged a complaint with football’s world governing body and wants an investigation into “double standards” of officiating in the game in Atlanta.With Egypt leading 1-0 in the second half, the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled out a goal by Mostafa Zico after Egypt midfielder Marwan Attia was penalised for stepping on Lisandro Martinez’s foot at the start of the move.Egypt also thought Mohamed Salah was fouled in the Argentina…

Chelsea have decided to sell Trevoh Chalobah, but as it stands they just can’t quite get a deal over the line with interested clubs. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Chelsea’s summer seems a bit stuck right now – they want to buy players, but first they need to sell, and nothing is quite getting over the line right now. The closest major deal to be done seems to be the sale of Trevoh…

(ProBoxTV) The customer hadn’t forgotten what he’d seen: A 6ft 3ins left-handed junior middleweight prospect dismantling his foe by fourth-round knockout. “You’re his doppelganger,” the young man getting his haircut remarked to Kevin Anton, who works up to 10-hour days as a barber at G’s Barbershop in Lancaster, California. “You mean, this guy?” Anton asked while displaying theYouTube highlights. “Yeah, you look just like him,” the customer said. “That’s me,” Anton said. Reached Tuesday, just more than a week from his second consecutive bout at Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, California, the 13-0 (12 KOs) Anton had just…

Arsenal have signed Switzerland midfielder Geraldine Reuteler following her exit from Eintracht Frankfurt.The 27-year-old is understood to have signed a four-year deal and leaves Germany after eight years in the Frauen-Bundesliga.She made 184 appearances in all competitions for Frankfurt, scoring 54 goals and providing 44 assists.She will wear the number 14 shirt and becomes Arsenal’s third summer signing following the arrivals of Georgia Stanway and Selina Cerci.”Arsenal is one of the best clubs in the world and I’m so proud that I can be here,” said Reuteler. “I love the way this team plays and I can’t wait to test…

Andros Townsend calls MK Dons a ‘franchise’ during ITV commentary for the World Cup match between Switzerland and Colombia. It came about after fellow commentator Seb Hutchinson claimed there are no franchises in English football, to which Andros Townsend made a dig at his former club. He played for Milton Keynes Dons in a loan spell back in the 2009/10 season, making 9 appearances and scored two goals. Seb said: We’ve never been mentioned all the past clubs of all the players on the pitch at the moment. Andros replied: It’s franchise, not club. Seb: Oh I see. We don’t…

England and Norway renew a rivalry better known for one famous piece of commentary rather than football when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday.It was 45 years before Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland were illuminating the current tournament that a Norwegian by the name of Bjorge Lillelien delivered the speech that has assumed legendary status.Norway, nowhere near the dangerous force they are now in September 1981, had just beaten an England side boasting players of the class of Bryan Robson, Glenn Hoddle, Kevin Keegan and Trevor Francis 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier.The win was…

Morning. Let’s start with a bit of Arsenal stuff before we look back on yesterday’s World Cup action, and it looks as if the first addition of the summer will be a goalkeeper. Reports emerged yesterday that former Leeds man Illan Meslier will be joining the club after his contract at Elland Road expired on June 30th. The 26 year old played 215 games for Leeds after joining them from Lorient in 2019, 107 of those coming in the Premier League. Having broken through and emerged at quite a young age for a goalkeeper, he established himself as number 1…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final game between France and Morocco. Our Prediction: France To Score Over 1.5 Goals (8/11), France 2-0 Morocco (6/1) Tournament favourites France take on Morocco at the Boston Stadium on Thursday in the 2026 World Cup quarter‑final, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the semi‑finals. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture: France v Morocco – Thursday, 9pm View all available markets at William Hill It had been plain sailing for France, who won their first four games…