Brazil’s 4-1 defeat to Argentina marked their heaviest loss to their rivals since 1964, highlighting a significant performance gap between the two teams.
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Tuchel: Players in the Club World Cup won’t have break The back page of the i newspaper reports Tuchel said: “I am not so concerned about the amount of games the players play in total. I am more concerned that they never have a real break of three to four weeks. Maybe they have three weeks of holiday but maybe after five days they play another competition. That’s the problem.” Wales grabbed a goal late…
Lions in talks to play France The Telegraph back page reports that it is understood that talks between the Lions and the Fédération Française de Rugby have accelerated in recent weeks to the point where this is being explored in France as a viable option for the inaugural women’s tour in 2027 and two years later ahead of the men’s series against the All Blacks. Trent Alexander Arnold is pictured on the back page amid speculation that the…
This time we know it’s for real The back page of the Daily Star leads on news that Liverpool and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave the Premier League for La Liga – joining up with fellow England player Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid. The paper reports Maguire was axed by Thomas Tuchel due to poor performance at club.
England’s countdown to World Cup – We’re being Kaned The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on England skipper Harry Kane saying football chiefs are not listening to exhausted players amid burnout fears ahead of the World Cup. Harry Maguire was not included in Thomas Tuchel’s first squad due to poor form at the club level. Real Madrid are eyeing up signing Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Michael Gough and Joel Wilson have been removed from the ICC’s elite panel of umpires, with Allahuddien Paleker and Alex Wharf being appointed for the 2025-26 season.
Red Bull’s Driver Dilemma: Is Lawson’s Position Under Threat? Liam Lawson’s challenging start to life as a Red Bull driver has sparked speculation about his future following a disappointing showing at the Chinese Grand Prix. Despite being promoted to 12th place after disqualifications, Lawson’s on-track performance, which saw him finish 15th, has raised doubts among fans and analysts alike. Team principal Christian Horner refrained from dismissing rumours of a possible change, as comparisons to Yuki…
Cliff Notes – Transfer rumors news: Bayern eye Gyökeres to replace Tel Bayern Munich anticipates Tottenham Hotspur will activate Mathys Tel’s €60 million clause, enabling them to pursue strikers like Viktor Gyökeres and Nico Williams. West Ham United are reportedly in a strong position to sign Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg, outpacing Tottenham in their efforts. Transfer rumors news: Bayern eye Gyökeres to replace Tel Bayern Munich are hoping for Mathys Tel’s departure as they look…
Cliff Notes – Hobart’s roof in doubt as cricket raises concerns Cricket Australia and Cricket Tasmania have expressed concerns that the proposed roof design for the new stadium may hinder its ability to host Test matches due to shadowing effects on the pitch. The Tasmanian government remains committed to a roofed stadium but is open to alternative designs, including a partial or operable roof, to address cricket’s concerns. The AU$775 million stadium project, a condition…
Cliff Notes – Pope out as South Australia hope to break 29-year drought Legspinner Lloyd Pope will not play in the Sheffield Shield final as South Australia opts for an extra seamer, aiming to end a 29-year title drought against Queensland. Captain Nathan McSweeney confirmed Pope’s exclusion, citing the expected conditions at Karen Rolton Oval, which favour seam bowling over spin. Pope out as South Australia hope to break 29-year drought Legspinner Lloyd Pope will…
Cliff Notes – “It’ll probably improve his performance” – Labuschagne backs Khawaja to fire in final Marnus Labuschagne has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the Sheffield Shield final, asserting that recent controversies will not distract him but may enhance his performance. Khawaja faced criticism for missing a match due to alleged injury issues, which he vehemently denied, expressing disappointment over the accusations. Queensland will need to adjust their lineup to accommodate Khawaja’s return, with…
Josh Tongue, now 27, is set to make his Nottinghamshire debut in the 2025 season after overcoming significant injuries, including a ruptured pectoral muscle and a hamstring tear.
Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace advocates for a restructuring of the men’s county game, emphasising a focus on cricketing needs rather than financial pressures, following a significant financial boost from the Hundred.
Pakistan achieved a remarkable 207 for 1 in just 16 overs, defeating New Zealand’s total of 204, with a chase rate of 12.93 runs per over.
The Liverpool star has long been expected to swap Anfield for the Bernabeu on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer
Cliff Notes – Mullanpur to host the final of Women’s World Cup 2025 The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur will host the Women’s ODI World Cup final, scheduled between September 29 and October 26, 2025. This tournament marks India’s fifth hosting of the Women’s ODI World Cup, the first since 2013, with matches also taking place in Vishakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, Raipur, and Indore. Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka have…
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers – Wales in action after England win opening matches.
It’s Reece lightning! The Telegraph features a large image of Reece James celebrating his incredible free-kick goal in last night’s World Cup qualifiers. The paper says after two years out, James returns to set Tuchel’s side on the way to a 3-0 victory.
England 3 Latvia 0 – Two out of TU The back page of the Daily Star reports on England’s 3-0 win over Latvia. Reece James opened the scoring with a blinder of a free kick before Harry Kane doubled the lead and Eze added a third.
England 3 Latvia 0 – Three And Eze Mirror Sport reports that “great goals from Eberechi and James and a tap-in from Kane as England take another trouble-free step towards World Cup finals”. England have won their opening two matches of the World Cup qualifiers meaning they sit at the top of the table. Their next qualifier match comes in June.
Give it a rest Sun Sport says new England boss Thomas Tuchel has told the Premier League bosses he will not rest England stars. He insists his coaches will not ‘break our heads’ worrying about rotation — pointing out Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta did not rest Declan Rice for a Champions League tie with PSV Eindhoven.
Cliff Notes – Patience pays off for Mansell with breakthrough Singapore win Jack Draper, recently ranked in the top 10, suffered an early exit at the Miami Open, losing to 54th-ranked Jakub Mensik in straight sets, both decided by tie-breaks. Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced smoothly to the third round, while second seed Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in a surprising upset by David Goffin. Wildcard Coleman Wong achieved a significant milestone by defeating 13th seed…
Cliff Notes – Draper beaten by Czech Jakub Menisk in Miami Open Jack Draper, fresh off his Indian Wells victory, suffered a surprising defeat to 54th-ranked Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open, losing both tie-breaks. Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced smoothly to the third round, while second seed Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated by David Goffin, opening up Zverev’s title chances. In women’s action, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff progressed to the fourth round, while Naomi…
After one game what do the English think of a having a German coach? It’s a bit of a mixed bag of reactions, but you get the sense, the media are itching to give it to him.
England vs Latvia live on TV – the Three Lions go head-to-head with fellow top-of-the-table team Latvia.