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Beckham silence in step with Qatari World Cup omerta
When David Beckham hung up his boots in 2013, a five-month stint at Qatari-backed Paris Saint-Germain was the final stop of a storied career.
Spain Women players deny asking for national coach Jorge Vilda to be sacked
Spain’s women players insist they have never called for the dismissal of head coach Jorge Vilda – and hit out at the governing body for going public over their concerns.
'Themba was not good - he was very good!': Broos sings Zwane's praises after swift Bafana return
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos did not mince his words when praising Themba Zwane following his stunning return to the senior national team.
Scotland v Republic of Ireland – 5 talking points ahead of Hampden showdown
Scotland take on Republic of Ireland in the Nations League at Hampden Park on Saturday night.
Stephen Kenny warns Scotland they are facing ‘a new Ireland with a new identity’
Stephen Kenny insists Hampden Park will witness a Republic of Ireland side with “a new identity” when they face Scotland.
Clarke hails side's composure as Scots avenge Dublin loss
Scotland manager Steve Clarke praised his side for showing the patience and composure to overturn a half-time deficit and defeat Republic of Ireland 2-1. The Scots - playing their second game in 72 hours - trailed at the break to John Egan's opener at a packed-out Hampden. But Jack Hendry's second-half header and a late Ryan Christie penalty - following Alan Browne's handball - were enough to secure a crucial victory for Clarke's side as they moved back above Ukraine at the top of Nations League Group B1 ahead of Tuesday's showdown between the two nations in Krakow. "It was as tough a game as we expected, you could see Ireland had a clear week to prepare for the game," said Clarke.
Stephen Kenny: Hampden clash was 'tough' one to lose
Stephen Kenny felt that Ireland were hard done by in their defeat to Scotland with a Ryan Christie penalty deciding the hard-fought UEFA Nations League match in Glasgow.