Mikel Arteta sweating on fitness of two key players as duo miss secret Arsenal friendly
Arsenal could be without Aaron Ramsdale and Takehiro Tomiyasu for their Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Monday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo expected to join Manchester United for MCG friendly against Melbourne Victory
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke says he expects Cristiano Ronaldo to join the Premier League giants when they visit Melbourne to play the Victory at the MCG later this year.
Hull City handed major boost for Huddersfield Town as Shota Arveladze reveals friendly wish
Hull City have been boosted by the return of Lewie Coyle and Tyler Smith for Friday night’s crucial Yorkshire derby with Huddersfield Town at the MKM Stadium, with the Tigers looking to end a dismal run of five straight home defeats in the Championship. Coyle has been sidelined since the stalemate at Sheffield United last month having picked up a hamstring injury in the first half, while ex-Blade Smith missed the 3-1 home defeat to Luton Town last time out.
Moscow to invite 'friendly countries' to Russian university games - minister
Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said on Wednesday that Russia would invite "friendly countries" to take part in its national university games, at a time when its own athletes remain sidelined from competitions over Moscow's war in Ukraine.
‘Just not right’ – Harry Kane slams England fans who booed Harry Maguire during friendly with Ivory Coast
England captain Harry Kane has leapt to the defence of international team-mate Harry Maguire, who was booed before and during the friendly win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday. A pocket of fans at Wembley Stadium jeered when the Manchester United defender’s name was announced prior to kick-off, while he was booed again when he touched the ball in the first half. Ad/> Maguire has faced intense criticism after a string of shaky performances for United in recent months.
England 3-0 Ivory Coast: international football friendly – live reaction!
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5 talking points as England ease to friendly victory over Ivory Coast
England continued their preparations for the World Cup by cruising to a 3-0 friendly win over 10-man Ivory Coast at Wembley.
International friendly: Northern Ireland lose at home to Hungary despite late rally
Northern Ireland fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Hungary in a largely low-key friendly international in Belfast.