Road to Qatar: how Germany qualified for World Cup 2022 - in pictures
Germany powered their way into this year's World Cup in Qatar with an impressive qualification campaign, albeit in a relatively weak group.
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'We are going to spend' - New U.S.-based Lyon owner claims he can match PSG's financial influence
Lyon's American investor John Textor says that he believes his club can go toe-to-toe with Paris Saint-Germain as he says he intends to spend in an effort to compete in Ligue 1.
World Cup hosts Qatar suffer surprise loss to Linfield managed by David Healy in a warm-up match in Marbella
Qatar fell to a shock 1-0 defeat to Irish League champions Linfield as they continue their preparations for hosting this winter’s World Cup. The hosts fielded seven players who drew 0-0 with Slovenia in March, but they were left frustrated by the Belfast side in Marbella, with striker Chris McKee netting a first-half winner.
PSG deny Zinedine Zidane talks, hope for Galtier agreement
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi insisted he "never spoke" with Zinedine Zidane about becoming coach in an interview published by French daily Le Parisien on Tuesday, saying the club had "chosen another option". "We never spoke with him, neither directly, nor indirectly," said Al-Khelaifi, without ruling out that others in Qatar had approached the former France star.
FA chair backs Gareth Southgate despite poor England run
Gareth Southgate has been strongly backed by Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt following England's disappointing Nations League results, which included a 4-0 home defeat to Hungary. That embarrassing loss last week even sparked a debate over whether the England boss should be sacked ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, which starts in November. But Hewitt hailed Southgate's role in transforming the team's fortunes on the pitch and instilling a healthy culture off it.
FA chair backs Southgate despite poor England run
Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has strongly backed Gareth Southgate following England's disappointing Nations League results, including a 4-0 home defeat to Hungary.
Nick Pope's impressive sweeper keeper statistics that hints at Eddie Howe's system next season
Nick Pope ranks among the best goalkeepers in the Premier League for the role of a sweeper keeper according to the latest statistics. @noteddieffc has taken to social media to post a number of graphs highlighting the effectiveness of Premier League shot stoppers.
Newcastle in talks with Burnley over Pope deal
Newcastle United are in negotiations with Burnley over the signing of goalkeeper Nick Pope.