From around the league
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Monday, 21 September 2026
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Wales vs Portugal preview: Jordan James backs upset bid
Jordan James says Wales have a puncher's chance in Lisbon, even with several players missing and Portugal's star names waiting.
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Wales squad hit by triple withdrawal before Lisbon trip
Wales have lost Harry Wilson, Nathan Broadhead and Karl Darlow before their Nations League opener in Lisbon, forcing a late reshuffle.
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Ashley Williams returns to Wales as Bellamy seeks a different dynamic
Ashley Williams returns to Wales with Craig Bellamy praising his authority, experience and defensive detail ahead of Nations League games.
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Friday, 18 September 2026
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Italy squad reset is framed by Donnarumma’s Wembley memory
Donnarumma’s Wembley memory and Italy’s 34-man squad show Roberto Mancini’s second spell after his July return, with nine new faces and six Euro 2020 survivors.
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Italy squad shake-up as Mancini calls up nine new faces for Nations League games
Roberto Mancini has named a 34-man Italy squad for the Nations League, with nine new faces and four matches in 11 days.
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Argentina vs Switzerland quarter-final and Messi's record chase
Switzerland reach the World Cup quarter-final unbeaten in eight, while Lionel Messi has 8 goals and is one short of Ademir's record of 9.
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Jude Bellingham is driving England's attack under Thomas Tuchel
Jude Bellingham has four goals in five World Cup games as England's higher role under Thomas Tuchel reshapes the attack around him and Harry Kane.
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England bank holiday talk grows, but Norway is still the hurdle
England bank holiday talk is growing, but Starmer only hinted at it if England win the World Cup. Norway are next in Saturday's quarter-final.
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Kylian Mbappé says ankle hit was nothing serious after Morocco win
Mbappé says his ankle hit was fine after France's 2-0 win over Morocco, and explains the penalty miss and referee confusion.
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Norway hotel move adds to disrupted England quarter-final build-up
Norway changed hotels before the England quarter-final after noise complaints and illness in camp, completing the move in two-and-a-half hours.
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World Cup quarterfinals shaped by Haaland, Messi and two historic runs
World Cup quarterfinals feature Haaland on 7 goals, Messi still deciding games at 39, plus historic runs from Norway and Switzerland.
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England v Mexico pub hours row leaves councils with final say
England v Mexico kicks off at 1am on Monday, but ministers say pub hour relaxations do not cover it and councils must decide locally.
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England player ratings vs Mexico show Bellingham carried the biggest load
Jude Bellingham’s 9.2 rating led England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, with Harry Kane’s penalty and Jordan Pickford’s saves key after Quansah’s red card.
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Portugal vs Spain is a space game as much as a Ronaldo game
Portugal vs Spain preview: Spain bring a 519-minute clean-sheet streak and 67% possession average into a last-16 tie shaped by space and counters.
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Michael Olise has become the key figure in France's World Cup attack
Michael Olise has 5 assists in 5 World Cup games for France, and Thierry Henry now calls him their most important player.
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Klopp open to Germany talks, but Red Bull still comes first
Jürgen Klopp says he is ready to talk to the DFB about the Germany job, but any move must fit his Red Bull contract and Oliver Mintzlaff talks.