Iran anthem booed amid tense World Cup atmosphere in Los Angeles
Sections of the crowd at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles booed Iran’s national anthem during their World Cup opener, as political tension and protest activity surrounded one of the most emotionally charged fixtures of the tournament. Iran’s presence at the finals had already been overshadowed by a turbulent build-up, with wider geopolitical unrest and protests […]
Aaron Ramsey set for Wales return after 13-month absence
Aaron Ramsey is back in the Wales squad after more than a year away from international duty. The captain, capped 86 times, has been included in Craig Bellamy’s 26-man squad for the upcoming friendly against England at Wembley on October 9. He will also feature in the crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium in Cardiff […]
Tuchel warns England’s established stars as young talents steal spotlight
Thomas Tuchel has warned England’s senior stars that no one is guaranteed a spot, insisting he is not afraid to make “brave decisions” after his younger players impressed in back-to-back World Cup qualifying wins. The Three Lions, runners-up in the last two European Championships, moved closer to qualification with a 2-0 victory over Andorra followed […]
Thomas Tuchel lauds England’s teamwork after big win against Serbia
England head coach Thomas Tuchel praised the players teamwork following their impressive 5-0 win over Serbia in a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. The Three Lions shrugged off an underwhelming display against Andorra last Saturday with a statement result against one of their challengers for the automatic spot in Group K. They dominated the […]
