Steve Clarke got "two pillars wrong" in Ukraine defeat says former Scotland boss
Craig Levein believes Steve Clarke made the first two errors of his Scotland tenure in the set-up for the World Cup play-off defeat to Ukraine at Hampden.
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Queen's Birthday Honours: Alan Rough and Jennifer Dodds among sports stars recognised
Dodds and her Olympic gold medal-winning curling teammates Hailey Duff, Vicky Wright and alternate Mili Smith all received MBEs after their success at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year.
Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine must beat Wales to reach World Cup or win over Scotland 'won’t mean anything’
Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine need to beat Wales in their final World Cup play-off qualifier or else the win over Scotland “won’t mean anything”. Ukraine won the rescheduled play-off semi-final 3-1 at Hampden Park, and face Wales for a place in the World Cup on Sunday. Ad/> Zinchenko, who had broken down in tears in the pre-match press conference when discussing Russia’s invasion of his country, said his side “dream” of reaching Qatar and must finish the job this weekend.
Lionel Messi inspires dominant Argentina to Wembley win over Italy
They came to see their king and he did not disappoint. Three weeks before his 35th birthday but still as influential as ever, Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to victory over Italy in a “Finalissima” that certainly lived up to all the hype. Billed as a showdown between the champions of Europe and South American and being played for the first time since 1993, there only ever looked like being one winner on Giorgio Chiellini’s final international appearance as Lionel Scaloni’s side stretched their unbeaten run to 32 matches. A former defender, Scaloni spent half a season on loan at West Ham in 2006 under the management of Alan Pardew and, with Messi pulling the strings from a deeper position, he has clearly assembled a side that should be considered genuine contenders for the World Cup later this year.
Ukraine keep World Cup dream alive with emotional win in Scotland
Ukraine’s emotional quest to qualify for the World Cup amid the ongoing troubles with Russia moved a step closer with a 3-1 win over Scotland in a pulsating playoff semi-final.
Arsenal transfer target Aaron Hickey shows fans what to expect in Ukraine defeat
Arsenal fans caught their first glimpse of their prospective new signing Aaron Hickey as the Scotland defender featured against Ukraine in their 3-1 World Cup play-off defeat on Wednesday evening.
Olympian Hannah Miley made MBE for services to swimming and women in sport
Double Commonwealth champion Hannah Miley has another award to add to her haul after being made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to swimming and women in sport.
Robert Lewandowski's Poland down Wales in Nations League opener
Wales’ understudies missed out on delivering a World Cup boost as they slipped to a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Poland.