Eddie Howe defends Nick Pope after error leads to Newcastle collapse in France
Eddie Howe has defended Nick Pope after the goalkeeper’s rush of blood set Marseille on the road to Champions League victory over Newcastle.
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Schmidt's successor Kiss to make Australia coaching debut against Japan
MELBOURNE :Les Kiss will launch his tenure as Australia coach against Eddie Jones's Japan next August as part of the Wallabies' 14-test schedule in 2026.
2026 World Cup Pots: Argentina, Spain Don't Have to Meet Until Semifinals
The 2026 World Cup pots have been finalized, meaning that the procedure for making the 12 groups for the 48-team tournament is set.
Newcastle's winning run ends with 2-1 loss at Marseille
MARSEILLE, France :Newcastle United's three-match Champions League winning streak was halted on Tuesday as they lost 2-1 at Olympique de Marseille after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice for the home side.
World Cup draw to keep Spain-Argentina, France-England apart before final
(makes clear in paragraph three that teams have to win their groups)
Newcastle's winning run ends with 2-1 defeat at Marseille
MARSEILLE, France :Newcastle United's three-match Champions League winning streak was halted on Tuesday as they lost 2-1 at Olympique de Marseille after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice for the home side.
Ireland will be bottom seeds if they qualify for World Cup
The Republic of Ireland will be bottom seeds if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
FIFA alters World Cup draw format so top sides won't meet early - ESPN
The 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5 will reward the four highest-ranked teams — Spain, Argentina, France and England — which will be placed in separate sections of a new tennis-style seeded tournament bracket.