Sports

Seven games, 20 goals, and yet to concede a single player – England are close to perfection

0 CommentsSports

✨ Read this trending post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: ✅ Main takeaway: England qualified through the World Cup qualifiers, winning all seven of their matches and scoring 20 unanswered goals, setting several records and leaving them on the cusp of another.If Thomas Tuchel's side beat Albania in the final qualifying match on Sunday (17:00 GMT) and keep a clean sheet, they will become the first European team to play at least six qualifying matches and win them all without conceding a goal.Equipping victories outright - regardless of the goals conceded - is also a rare achievement. Except for…

Read More

Rory McIlroy is closing in on a fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title on the DP World Tour

0 CommentsSports

🔥 Check out this insightful post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 💡 Key idea: Leaderboard for the DP World Tour Championship -12 N Hoggard (Dn); -9 R McIlroy (NI), D Hillier (Australia), J Rose (England), S Lowry (Ireland), R Nergaard Petersen (Denmark). -8 T Fleetwood (English), L Kanter (English), R McIntyre (SCO), Noreen (Sweden) Other selected: -7 T. Hutton (Engineer); -6 M Fitzpatrick (Engineer), G Barry (Engineer); -5 G Forrest (SCO), E Ferguson (SCO); e M Ping (Engineer)Rory McIlroy continued his quest to secure his seventh Race to Dubai title after a strong second round in the DP World…

Read More

Swansea City: Fans have heard too many excuses – Alan Tate

0 CommentsSports

🚀 Read this trending post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: ✅ Main takeaway: In addition to the changes in the dugout, the Swansea side has been overhauled repeatedly in recent windows.There was a lack of consistency off the field as well.There was a takeover of the club 12 months ago which resulted in the departure of chairman Andy Coleman, while Richard Montague's brief spell as director of football ended in September.The likes of Leon Britton, Mark Allen, Paul Watson and Trevor Birch have also held key positions for relatively short spells in recent years. “The turnover at the club…

Read More

Sheffield Wednesday: Manager says wages can be paid

0 CommentsSports

✨ Check out this insightful post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 📌 Main takeaway: A joint administrator for Sheffield Wednesday said wages could be paid on time for November and December after fans ended their boycott of the club.Chris Wigfield, managing partner at Begbies Traynor, confirmed cash flow had increased to cover short-term costs thanks to the efforts of Wednesday fans in purchasing match tickets and merchandise.Fans stayed away from Hillsborough in the opening weeks of the campaign to protest against former owner Dejvon Chansiri.“This puts the club in a stronger position moving forward and comes at a time…

Read More

England’s dilemma in the World Cup: strong confrontation or easy friendly matches?

0 CommentsSports

💥 Read this insightful post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: ✅ Here’s what you’ll learn: Before the start of the UEFA Nations League, the England men's team regularly arranged matches against countries from all over the world. But friendly matches are now relatively rare, with England having played just 14 since the 2018 World Cup, compared to 37 in the seven years before that.The England women's team has more freedom. Before the 2019 Women's World Cup, they managed to play 11 friendly matches, including test matches against Sweden, Brazil (twice), USA and Spain. Ahead of the 2023 tournament, they…

Read More

21 of Scotland’s Women’s World Cup squad have been awarded one-year contracts

0 CommentsSports

🚀 Read this awesome post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: ✅ Key idea: Scottish Rugby said that these "women selected for Scotland receive separate wages through the national team agreement", which is "in addition to any Scottish Rugby support they may receive".The union explained: “This means that players, regardless of whether they are supported by Scottish Rugby or not, receive money for the time they spend in camp preparing for test matches - and a match fee if they are selected to play.”Other Scotland-based players include Holland Bogan, Emily Cuprow, Nicole Flynn, Merryn Gunderson, Emily Norval and Ayla Ronald.All…

Read More

Manchester derby: What to expect when United and City go head-to-head in the Women’s Super League

0 CommentsSports

✨ Explore this must-read post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: ✅ Main takeaway: It may be early in the season, but - with a host of teams at the top of the table - dropping points now could be crucial.City surpassed Chelsea at the top last weekend with a narrow victory over Everton after the six-time defending champions drew 1-1 with Arsenal.When asked about City's place at the top of the table, Geiglertz praised his team but said they were well aware there was still a big chunk of season left to play.“There is a very long time [to…

Read More

Eddie Nketiah on Ghana rumours: The future will take care of itself

0 CommentsSports

💥 Read this insightful post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 📌 Here’s what you’ll learn: Nketiah was born in Lewisham, south London, to Ghanaian parents, and began his youth career at Chelsea before moving to Arsenal.He made his debut for Arsenal as an 18-year-old in September 2017 and went on to score 38 goals in 168 appearances before his £30m move to London for Palace in August 2024.Nketiah has previously been approached by the Ghana Football Association, which regularly scouts for expatriate talent. Chelsea Under-21 international Joshua Acheampong is another recent example who has received an offer.National team coach…

Read More

Royston Drenthe: The former Real Madrid winger is on track to make a successful recovery from a stroke

0 CommentsSports

✨ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 📌 Key idea: Royston manager Drenthe remains confident that the former Real Madrid and Everton winger will make a "successful recovery" following his stroke.The 38-year-old former Netherlands international was hospitalized in October.Tjaarda Ziegelenk, from FCD Rebelin - the agency representing Drenthe - told BBC Sport: “Royston is currently at an important stage in his rehabilitation process.“He is working with great dedication and discipline towards his recovery, and is showing the same commitment and motivation that we expect from him.“Although it is still too early to provide a specific…

Read More

Puskas and Marta Awards: Declan Rice, Lamine Yamal and Brentford amateur striker Nominated

0 CommentsSports

💥 Explore this must-read post from BBC Sport 📖 📂 Category: 💡 Here’s what you’ll learn: Brentford Women striker Ashley Chitley was included alongside Declan Rice and Lamen Yamal in FIFA's shortlist for top goalscorers last year.FIFA have announced the nominees for the Puskas and Marta Awards with Chitley's stunning kick in the Women's FA Cup.While playing against Ascot United in November 2024, the 30-year-old Chitley controlled a swaying pass into the box, moved the ball up and finished acrobatically with her back to goal.The goal puts Shetley, who plays for the Bees in the fifth tier of the English…

Read More