Germany's Mueller retires from international football
Germany's Thomas Mueller has called time on his 14-year international career after their European Championship exit, the Bayern Munich forward said on Monday.
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Copa America Final Was Dream Farewell Says Argentina's Angel Di Maria
Argentina winger Angel Di Maria said Sunday's Copa America triumph over Colombia was the perfect dream ending to his career with the national team. A 1-0 win after extra-time secured a third straight major title for the Albiceleste following their 2021 Copa win and their World Cup triumph the following year. The 36-year-old winger had announced in November that he would retire from international duty after the tournament. "I dreamt it, that's why I said it was the last Copa America and it ended here. I dreamt that I would reach the final, I dreamt that I would win it, that I would retire like this," he said.
Fitzmaurice expects a real edge from the 'novel final'
While this year's All-Ireland football final will be the first time that Galway and Armagh have ever met in the showpiece decider, Eamonn Fitzmaurice believes that game will have an edge because of the recent rivalry between the two sides.
I was tipped to be England's next big thing – now I'm working as an estate agent
Former Manchester City star Michael Johnson looked set to be the next big thing for club and country – but sensationally left the game behind at just 24 years old before becoming an estate agent.
Coach Lionel Scaloni Hails Argentina After Copa America 2024 Triumph vs Colombia
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team's ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday. The victory means Argentina become the first South American team to win three straight major tournament titles. The Albiceleste followed up their 2021 Copa America title with the World Cup triumph a year later and successfully defended their Copa title in the USA. Spain are the only other team in international football to have won a World Cup in between two straight continental titles when they clinched Euro wins in 2008 and 2012 either side of the 2010 World Cup.
West Ham United’s attacking midfielder Kamarai Simon-Swyer played for Gillingham against Millwall in a pre-season friendly
Gillingham’s weekend game against Millwall was a chance to take a closer look at a young forward from West Ham United.
Unwanted midfielder, returning forward - Five things to spot as Man City return to training
As the nation reels from the Euro 2024 final and the end of the international summer, it is back to domestic action straight away for Manchester City.
GAA to talk to counties over third tier football competition
The GAA will consider the feedback of Division 3 and 4 counties before they determine whether to proceed further with any potential proposal to introduce a third tier to the All-Ireland Championships.