HT: Egan shoots Republic of Ireland ahead in Glasgow
The Republic of Ireland are ahead at half-time in their Uefa Nations League fixture against Scotland following a goal from captain John Egan.
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Tchouaméni looking to impress again as France plays Denmark
PARIS: Amid mounting injuries and off-field problems, at least France coach Didier Deschamps has one less thing to worry about heading into the World Cup. Aurélien Tchouaméni looks a very good option to start in midfield. Tchouaméni is 22 with only 13 caps but is already playing with the maturity of a seasoned international and, with Paul Pogba’s place in Qatar looking in doubt, his form is most welcome for Deschamps.
Southgate running out of time to arrest England slide
LONDON: Gareth Southgate claimed England have taken a “step in the right direction,” but relegation from the top tier of the Nations League suggests the Three Lions’ are sliding. Southgate has just 59 days to stop the rot before England’s World Cup starts in Qatar, but there was little evidence of the tide turning in a 1-0 defeat to an experimental Italy at the San Siro on Friday. Germany’s visit to Wembley for a Nations League dead rubber on Monday is England’s only match before the World Cup.
’Angry’ Germany eye redemption against England
LEIPZIG: Germany manager Hansi Flick said “it is better to be angry now than at the World Cup” as he promised his side will learn from their 1-0 home defeat to Hungary.
Kim, O’Toole among six sharing LPGA lead in Arkansas
LOS ANGELES: Ryann O’Toole started hot and Sei-young Kim finished strong on Friday to join a group of six players sharing the first-round lead in the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship.
Homa’s heroics turn close day into US rout in Presidents Cup
CHARLOTTE, US: Max Homa never felt more energized over a big putt on a Friday, perhaps because he never had so many people who shared in the celebration.
England and Germany both beaten in Nations League
ROME: It was a rough night for two teams expected to be World Cup contenders. England lost at Italy 1-0 and were relegated from the top tier of the Nations League, and Germany lost at home to Hungary by the same score.
UEFA could invite USA teams into revamped Super Cup
American teams could be invited to take on the Champions League winners in a revamped Super Cup being considered by UEFA.