Sunday’s briefing: Erling Haaland nets hat-trick and Portugal break Irish hearts
Erling Haaland continued his devastating form in front of goal with a hat-trick for Norway, while Portugal left it late to beat the Republic of Ireland.
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Nagelsmann defends Wirtz's slow Liverpool start
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has come to the defence of Florian Wirtz, saying the 22-year-old midfielder's slow start at Liverpool is simply part of his adjustment to the Premier League.
Monaco hire Union SG coach Pocognoli to replace Hutter
AS Monaco have appointed Union Saint-Gilloise's Sebastien Pocognoli as new coach on a contract running until June 2027, following the departure of Austrian Adi Hutter, the Ligue 1 club said.
Messi, Alba dazzle as Inter Miami wins last game at Chase - ESPN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi captained Inter Miami CF to a 4-0 triumph over Atlanta United FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium, briefly leaving international duty with the Argentina national team to help clinch the crucial three points for the Herons.
Last-gasp Neves winner keeps Portugal on track for World Cup
LISBON :Portugal's Ruben Neves scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win over Ireland that preserved their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying Group F and consolidated top spot on Saturday.
Italy boost World Cup qualifying chances with 3-1 win in Estonia
TALLINN :Italy's hopes of at least making the World Cup qualifying playoffs were given a boost with a 3-1 win away to Estonia on Saturday thanks to goals from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui and Francesco Pio Esposito.
Sources: Messi to play for Miami between Argentina friendlies - ESPN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Captain Lionel Messi will form part of the Inter Miami CF squad to face Atlanta United FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium, sources told ESPN, briefly leaving international duty with Argentina national to join his club side.
Crown Jewel live results and analysis: WWE takes over Australia - ESPN
The Crown Jewel event at RAC Center in Perth featured two Crown Jewel Championship matches, the last international stop on the John Cena retirement tour, a tag team match filled with mixed feelings and something called an Australian Street Fight.