Pep Guardiola says referee’s decision to dismiss Rico Lewis was ‘unnecessary’
Pep Guardiola leapt to the defence of Rico Lewis after the Manchester City defender’s “unnecessary” sending-off in their Club World Cup opener on Wednesday.
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Enzo Maresca gives take on ‘strange’ Chelsea CWC game in ‘almost empty stadium’
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca praised his players for dealing with a “strange” environment after kicking off their Club World Cup campaign with a victory in front of almost 50,000 empty seats.
Thomas Tuchel won’t panic after England suffer shock loss to Senegal
Thomas Tuchel insists there is “no need to panic” despite England suffering a shock 3-1 friendly defeat at home to Senegal a year out from the World Cup.
We can’t ask any more in terms of character – Northern Ireland’s Michael O’Neill
Michael O’Neill praised the character of his young Northern Ireland team after they hung on for a 1-0 friendly win over Iceland despite playing the final half an hour with 10 men in Belfast.
England ‘not good enough’ but won’t panic – Harry Kane
Captain Harry Kane insisted England are “not going to panic” following a shock 3-1 friendly loss to Senegal.
Heimir Hallgrimsson seeks answers after disappointing draw
Heimir Hallgrimsson was left with more questions than answers after watching his Republic of Ireland side scrap out a 0-0 friendly draw in Luxembourg.
Coco Gauff admits French Open win ‘wasn’t pretty’ after beating Aryna Sabalenka
Coco Gauff admitted her first French Open title win “wasn’t pretty” after she battled Aryna Sabalenka and the elements to reign on the Paris clay.
Confidence is growing within Republic of Ireland squad – Heimir Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson believes “confidence is growing” within his side after a 1-1 draw against Senegal at the Aviva Stadium.