Thomas Tuchel rejects ‘wake-up call’ talk after England draw with Ghana
Thomas Tuchel dismissed the notion that England were given a World Cup wake-up call by Ghana after Tuesday’s drab draw followed their thrill-a-minute opener against Croatia.
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Panama coach hopes players' World Cup showing will lead to brighter future
TORONTO, June 23 : Panama coach Thomas Christiansen hoped his players' spirited performances in the World Cup would open doors to better opportunities, after the team's hopes of progressing at the tournament were dashed after a 1-0 defeat by Croatia.
Bosnia plan to attack in must-win Qatar game, coach Barbarez says
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Akanji says Swiss will not make it easy for Canada in Group B decider
VANCOUVER, June 23 : Canada head into their World Cup Group B finale riding high on confidence after demolishing nine-man Qatar 6-0, but Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji warned his side won't roll over at BC Place on Wednesday.
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
FOXBOROUGH, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header for England that hit the bar, but after the promise of their opening 4-2 win over Croatia, this was a performance that will raise doubts as to their chances of going all the way and winning the tournament. They dominated possession and had 19 shots to their opponents’ two, yet rarely looked like scoring past Ghana’s stand-in goalkeeper Benjamin Asare in a match watched by 63,983 fans at the Gillette Stadium near Boston. Both teams have four points with one game still to play in Group L, with progression to the next round all but assured but their final positions still in the balance. In damp, cool conditions, England delivered a stodgy performance that echoed some of their faltering displays during Euro 2024. However, there are no dramatic consequences, as England take a step closer to the last 32. All they need do now is safely negotiate their final group fixture against Panama at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday, and they will be able to turn their attentions to the knockout rounds. England have still never lost to African opposition at the World Cup, and that record was rarely at risk of ending here. Ghana nevertheless battled brilliantly, as the nation ranked 73rd in the world — 69 places behind England — put up a determined defensive display.
Gary O’Neil ‘hugely excited by opportunity’ after becoming Ipswich manager
Ipswich have unveiled Gary O’Neil as their new manager as they prepare for their return to the Premier League.
Rolapp to assume PGA Tour commissioner duties after Monahan exits - ESPN
CROMWELL, Conn. — PGA Tour chief executive officer Brian Rolapp will assume the dual role of commissioner when outgoing commissioner Jay Monahan steps down at the end of the year, the tour announced Tuesday.