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World ranking: 25th World Cup qualifying group: First in Group B4 Last World Cup: 2019It would be fitting if Northern Ireland were paired with Scotland for their play-off semi-final given boss McArdle’s roots and his previous work in their association.The 46-year-old Glaswegian, who was appointed as Tanya Oxtoby’s permanent successor in March, is still based in Scotland after taking on his first full-time senior management role with NI.He served as the head of women’s elite football for the SFA and led the Scotland Under-23s team and the senior side for a four-game interim spell last year before Melissa Andreatta was…
Tottenham’s transfer window has been the story of the summer so far as Roberto De Zerbi continues an ambitious rebuild ahead of his first full season in charge. The north London club made another major breakthrough this week by agreeing a £52 million deal for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The Dutch international is expected to become one of the headline arrivals of the summer after reportedly making it clear he wanted the move to Tottenham. His arrival follows the signings of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, giving De Zerbi several important additions in defence for relatively little cost.…
With blonde locks Iggy Pop would be proud of, MacPhee stands out when he rises from the dugout to choreograph a set-piece situation.His appearance was perhaps a reason why he was the subject of unfair criticism during his time in Scotland, particularly when he was Hearts caretaker manager and in the frame to take the full-time position in 2019.Michael O’Neill, who worked with MacPhee for six years during his time as Northern Ireland boss, feared such scrutiny and passionately defended his then assistant.”Austin brings a high level of knowledge on the opposition, a creative way to train and he’s creative…
“I think that I have just spotted the new Tyson Fury in Granit Shala,” said John on social media. “I’ve looked at his videos and his boxing ability, and this kid is incredible. He has got the same kind of style as a young Tyson Fury, he has lost a lot of weight like Tyson Fury, he is part of the fat camp, but my God, can this kid fight. “He shocked me to my boots, and I can’t wait to tell Tyson that I have seen the new heavyweight champion of the world in the future. We want him…
There was an early glimpse of what was to come.Four minutes in, Messi raced clear and put the ball past Algeria’s keeper, Luca Zidane, only for the offside flag to prevent what would have been a fairytale start. Fans celebrated as if they had won the World Cup. Journalists turned to each other with a look of the inevitable. It was happening. This was just a delay.There were a few moments of concern when Messi’s studs caught the top of Aissa Mandi’s heel but, no action was taken, and the Argentine took full advantage.By the 18th minute, Messi’s moment arrived.…
At just 19 years old, a fresh-faced Ryan Garner outlined his dream to fight at St Mary’s Stadium, the home of Southampton Football Club. Back then, it must have sounded like little more than a fantasy, the type of thing a young prospect might say to generate media attention. For Garner, though, it was a dream he had visualised a thousand times over, knowing that one day he would be presented with an opportunity of such magnitude. No one could convince him or his trainer, Wayne Batten, that this dream would not become a reality, and while there has been…
India is set to take on the Netherlands in both sides’ second Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group-A match on Wednesday. India comes into the game after a resounding 64-run win over Pakistan.Netherlands, on the other hand, will be playing only its second-ever Women’s T20 World Cup match. The side comes into the game after a last-over defeat against Bangladesh, losing by six wickets on Sunday.LIVE STREAMING INFOWhere will the India vs Netherlands Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and the Netherlands will be played at the Headingley Carnegie in Leeds.When will…
Corentin Moutet said he “hopes you guys didn’t get offended” after swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview at Queen’s.France’s Moutet was interviewed on court after beating compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-5) across two days in the first round in London.He first used an expletive to describe how he felt when Mpetshi Perricard saved a match point with a 142mph second serve.When presenter Jenny Drummond asked him not to repeat it, Moutet said it three more times.Drummond apologised for the language but the 27-year-old swore again three times as she attempted to continue the…
Harry Maguire opens up on the ‘awkward’ FaceTime call from England boss Thomas Tuchel that ended his World Cup dream. The Man Utd centre back appeared on the Rest of Football, speaking of the moment Tuchel broke the news to him about being left out of the squad. There was quite the reaction to him being snubbed, he, his family, friends, and fans took to social media, expressing their shock. More on that HERE. “We had a few words.” Harry Maguire tells @RestIsFootball how Thomas Tuchel broke the news of him being left out of the England squad. pic.twitter.com/U2kRGFXY36 —…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup game between Argentina and Algeria. Our Prediction: Argentina To Win & 2 Or More Goals (3/4), Argentina 2-0 Algeria (5/1). Argentina will get their defence of the World Cup up and running on Wednesday as they take on Algeria at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Wednesday’s fixture: Argentina v Algeria – Wednesday, 2am View all available markets at William Hill. Following their third World Cup triumph in Qatar in 2022, Argentina arrive in North America aiming…