Thomas Tuchel urges England to have hunger to win rather than fear to lose England take on Albania at Wembley in Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge. The German coach […]
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Ain’t going to happen – Nicky Butt dismisses Man Utd bid to win title by 2028
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has dismissed Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ambitious plan to win the Premier League by 2028. Project 150 is the co-owner’s blueprint which involves, among other […]
Alisson Becker returns early from Brazil duty after suspected concussion
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned to Merseyside after sustaining a “suspected concussion” in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying win over Colombia. The 32-year-old was forced off in the 78th minute […]
Miguel Delaney answers questions on England’s World Cup chances
Welcome to an exclusive Ask Me Anything session with me, Miguel Delaney, The Independent’s chief football writer. Keep scrolling for more. If you want to jump straight to the Q&A, […]
Tournament experience ‘so valuable’ for Wales – Craig Bellamy
Craig Bellamy believes Wales’ experience of playing at major tournaments will have a positive bearing on their attempt to reach the 2026 World Cup. Wales start their qualifying campaign against […]
Netherlands vs Spain LIVE: Nations League quarter-final updates
Netherlands train ahead NL quarter-finals against Spain The Netherlands face European champions Spain in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final in Rotterdam. Spain come into the match looking […]
Is Italy v Germany on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
It’s a clash of European heavyweights at Italy play host to Germany at the San Siro in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final tie. One of the more […]
Greece vs Scotland LIVE: Latest score updates from Nations League relegation play-off
Steve Clarke confessed Kieran Tierney’s Scotland return gives him ‘a lot to think about’ Scotland visit Greece in the first leg of the Nations League play-off, which the Scots must […]
Fifa is losing its dignity as Infantino bows to Trump’s ‘Maga World Cup’ dream
In the days after Fifa president Gianni Infantino returned from Donald Trump’s inauguration, sources who met with him couldn’t help but notice something. They could have sworn Infantino was starting […]
Inexperienced Northern Ireland to face familiar foes – talking points
Northern Ireland return to action on Friday night when Switzerland visit Windsor Park for a friendly. After winning their Nations League group late last year, attention is now on preparing […]