Lucky number Nine: Spurs secure first points of the season with victory over Pirates
Scoring a goal as early as the second minute in a football game can be both a gift and a curse, and its true nature becomes evident as the match unfolds.
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Wolves fan found guilty of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand
A football fan has been convicted of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand at a Premier League match.
Scots could miss out on Olympics by beating England
England's 3-2 defeat away by Belgium on Tuesday not only meant they slipped to third in their Women's Nations League group, but also put Team GB's 2024 Olympic participation in jeopardy and leaves Scotland in a bizarre position.
'Wettest game in history': Flooded pitch fails to dampen spirits of Ireland's women
Ireland secured promotion to League A of the Women's Nations League with a 1-0 win away to Albania on Tuesday, but had to come through torrential rain, thunderstorms, and a pitch which resembled a lake.
Mainz ‘surprised’ after El Ghazi expresses ‘no regrets’ for Israel-Gaza post
BERLIN: German Bundesliga club Mainz on Wednesday reacted with “surprise and incomprehension” after player Anwar El Ghazi said he does “not regret” statements he made on the Israel-Hamas war. The club suspended the Dutch international for a number of social media posts related to the conflict, but said Monday the player could return “soon” after he “explicitly distanced himself” from the statements. El Ghazi, however, took to social media on Wednesday, saying “I do not regret or have any remorse for my position.” “Any other statements, comments or apologies to the contrary attributed to me are not factually correct and have not been made or authorized by me.” Mainz responded to El Ghazi’s posts on Wednesday, also on social media, saying the club would “examine the matter legally and then evaluate it.” El Ghazi was suspended on October 17 for taking a “position on the conflict in the Middle East in a manner that wasn’t tolerable for the club,” Mainz said in a previous statement. He had shared several posts on social media early in the conflict, including the phrase “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” The slogan is seen by some as a call for the destruction of Israel, while others say it appeals for equality for Palestinians and Israelis. Mainz said Wednesday El Ghazi had “called in sick on Monday and was currently not in training.”
Naj Razi an 'exciting prospect' amid Euro giants' interest
Graham Gartland believes Naj Razi is one of the most exciting prospects emerging from within Irish football as the Shamrock Rovers youngster earns apparent interest from some of Europe's leading clubs.
Northern Ireland to host Republic at Windsor Park in Women's Nations League
The Irish FA have confirmed that Northern Ireland’s final Women’s Nations League fixture against the Republic of Ireland will take place at Windsor Park.
Erik ten Hag says ‘only a matter of time’ until Manchester United form improves
Erik ten Hag is convinced “it is only a matter of time” until Manchester United show their “true selves” after a poor start to the campaign was compounded in the Manchester derby.