Ebbsfleet United midfielder Josh Wright wants to return to playing role despite promising first game as caretaker manager
Ebbsfleet caretaker manager Josh Wright insisted he still sees his immediate future as a player.
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Sir Alex Ferguson made admiration for Zinedine Zidane clear with 15-word statement
Sir Alex Ferguson famously said that with "10 planks of wood" and Zinedine Zidane, he could clinch the Champions League.
Virgil van Dijk gives damning verdict on Man United's new signing Matthijs de Ligt
Virgil van Dijk expects Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt to improve following a critical mistake playing for the Netherlands.
AIFF To Have "Independent Inquiry" Into Contract Renewal Process Of Former Head Coach Igor Stimac
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has called for an independent inquiry into the internal procedures that were followed and the personnel that were involved in former head coach Igor Stimac's contract renewal. Stimac's contract was terminated on June 17 after AIFF senior officials held a virtual meeting with the Croatian manager. Following the termination of his contract Stimac had filed a claim of $920,000 before the FIFA Football Tribunal.Stimac and AIFF recently agreed to a compensation settlement for terminating the Croatian from the position of head coach.
Double delight for England centurion Harry Kane in win over Finland
England captain Harry Kane celebrated his 100th cap with a clinical brace as Lee Carsley’s interim reign continued with a comfortable Nations League win against Finland.
Colombia Down Argentina, Brazil Stunned In World Cup Qualifiers
Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Skipper James Rodriguez buried a nerveless 60th-minute spot-kick to seal a hard-fought win for Colombia over the reigning world champions, who were without injured captain Lionel Messi. It was sweet revenge for Colombia, who were beaten 1-0 by Argentina in a bitterly disappointing Copa America final loss in Miami two months ago.
Mohamed Salah Scores In Egypt Romp, South Africa Grab Win, Rwanda Hold Nigeria
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt cruised to a 4-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday as matchday two of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying drew to a close. Other African powerhouses had mixed fortunes with South Africa snatching a last-gasp 3-2 win in South Sudan while Nigeria were held 0-0 in Rwanda. Jean-Philippe Krasso, a late addition to the Ivory Coast squad, opened the scoring as the defending champions beat Chad 2-0 in Yaounde to lead Group G by three points from Zambia.
Harry Kane Celebrates 100th Cap With Brace As England Sink Finland
Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap in memorable style as the striker's superb double sealed a 2-0 win against Finland in the Nations League on Tuesday. England captain Kane struck with a pair of eye-catching finishes in the second half at Wembley to mark the latest landmark in his remarkable career. The 31-year-old is the 10th man to reach a century of England appearances, joining the likes of David Beckham and Bobby Moore in the exclusive club. Goalkeeper Peter Shilton holds England's caps record with 125 appearances, while Wayne Rooney is the country's most capped outfield player on 120, and it would be little surprise if Kane passed both of them.