Gareth Southgate is proud the worldwide perception of the England national team has changed even if he feels it is a different story in his own country.
England secured qualification to Euro 2024 last month and will be amongst the favourites to taste success in Germany next summer, especially given recent showings in major tournaments.
After Southgate guided the team to fourth place at the 2018 World Cup, they were runners-up at the last Euros before they suffered a quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Qatar last year.
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With the Three Lions no longer viewed as a team built on passion and commitment, as well as boasting two of the world’s in-form players in Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Bay…
While all of Europe’s elite might be putting together their final preparations before this summer’s European Championships getting underway, we still have a handful of MLS affairs on the cards.
With four MLS showdowns set for the early hours of Sunday, there are plenty of interesting betting markets that are available.
So, for those of you looking to stick on a Sunday flutter, we have found a pair of the most eye-catching MLS betting tips.
01:30 Minnesota vs FC Dallas
While Minnesota might have suffered a major MLS struggle last season as they missed out on the chance to claim a play-off ticket, the Loons have come roaring back this time around. Battling it out at the top of the Western Conference table, Sunday’s hosts will certainly be smelling …
Arsenal missed the chance to keep pace with Women s Super League leaders Manchester City on Sunday, but Liverpool grabbed the standout result.
Liverpool edged Tottenham 3-2 thanks to Marie-Therese Hobinger s last-gasp penalty.
Having netted her first goal of the season in the 75th minute, Hobinger doubled up to win it for the Reds deep in stoppage time.
Ashleigh Neville fouled Sophie Roman Haug, and Hobinger made no mistake to seal Liverpool s first win of the season.
Neville had turned provider for Tottenham s second equaliser of the game at Gaughan Group Stadium, when she crossed for Clare Hunt to score in the 83rd minute.
Liverpool took the lead early on through Cornelia Kapocs, before Taylor Hinds own goal handed Spurs a leveller.
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Pep Guardiola has played down expectations that he has decided to take over as the next permanent England manager.
The 53-year-old would be a popular choice for the job, given the success that has followed him at every club since becoming a manager.
Guardiola has won six Premier League titles at City, including each of the last four, while he won three league titles each with Bayern Munich and Barcelona. He is also a three-time Champions League winner and 10-time domestic cup winner as a manager.
But when asked about the England job amid reports claiming his next step had been decided, he was not drawn on any speculation.
It s not true. I m Manchester City manager, he told Che Tempo Che Fa, as per transfer football expert Fabrizio Romano.
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Pedri has been hailed as the Iniesta, the Xavi of the Spain team that will go after World Cup glory in Qatar.
The praise came from former Liverpool and Newcastle United left-back Jose Enrique, a player who was crowded out of the Spain squad by the country s last golden generation.
Jose Enrique s peak playing years coincided with Spain s most dominant period in international football, and although he does not consider Luis Enrique s squad quite at that same level, the likes of Barcelona youngster Pedri make him optimistic for the World Cup.
Spain won Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and Euro 2012 in a sensational period of dominance. They have not won a major tournament since, but a burgeoning group of young talent is emerging once again, with 19-year…
Fulham have confirmed the signing of Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for a club-record fee of £34million.
The 24-year-old has penned a five-year contract with the option to extend it for a further year in a deal initially worth £27million with a further £7million in potential add-ons.
Smith Rowe joined Arsenal s academy aged 10 and moved through the ranks before making his first-team debut in 2018, establishing himself in the squad in 2020.
He went on to make 115 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal, netting 18 goals, but fell down the pecking order at the club as he struggled for fitness.
I m finally here, so I m really happy for me and my family – it s a good moment, Smith Rowe told FFCtv.
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Leicester City are interested in signing Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. The well-known and well-respected journalist has claimed that Leicester have agreed a deal with Premier League rivals Brighton over a loan deal for Buonanotte.
Romano wrote on : “Leicester City agree deal to sign Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton.
“Despite reports of Feyenoord, were working in background and got the deal done with Brighton. It will be loan with NO buy option clause, as reports.”
Buonanotte has been on the books of Brighton since January 2023 when he joined Rosario Central. The Argentina international can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger. The 19-year-old scored thre…
Market: Melbourne City win
Odds: 7/10 @
Hoping to break into the top-six on Thursday morning, Melbourne City will welcome Brisbane to AAMI Park for an A-League showdown.
Starting with the hosts, while Melbourne might have made real history last season as they got their hands on another A-League crown, Aurelio Vidmar’s side have struggled to find a similar level this time around. Watching their AFC Champions League adventure come to an abrupt end earlier in the month, the Australian giants have now had to settle for a single point in all of their previous three appearances across all competitions. Opening up Thursday’s showdown sat outside the top-half and with the feel of a squad seeking a recent boost, Melbourne have also gained a reputation for their rathe…
Best odds: 89/50
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Facing a potential early Copa America exit, the USA will conclude group play on Monday by hosting Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Following a 2-1 defeat to Panama, the host nation sits just above them in second place on goal difference. Meanwhile, La Celeste are almost assured of a quarterfinal spot after their 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia.
The return of Gregg Berhalter as head coach of the American team has brought inconsistency, as the Yanks now face a challenging path to the Copa America quarterfinals. Their recent 2-1 defeat marked the first time they failed to win a Copa America match after scoring the opener since a 4-1 loss to Argentina in 2007.
In 2024, the team has yet to suffer consecutive defeats, f…
Leonardo Campana does not concern himself with competing with team-mate Lionel Messi when it comes to Inter Miami records.
Campana has netted 25 goals during his time with Miami, while Messi – who joined the club midway through 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain – has scored 22 times.
Only Gonzalo Higuain (29), has scored more goals than Campana and Messi for the Herons in the club’s short history.
Campana, though, shrugged off the suggestion that he is in competition with Messi to become Miami’s record goalscorer.
No, I don t really pay it much attention,” he said.
“I just try to enjoy it when it s my turn to play. Obviously, if I could manage it, it would be incredible, but we all know that Leo [Messi] is coming up behind me ver…