Uefa president says biennial World Cup plans could ‘kill football’World Athletics president warns of anger across Olympic sportsFifa’s radical plans to stage a biennial World Cup came under sustained attack hours after they were officially unveiled on …
Szymanski denies England as Poland snatch late draw after Kane’s opener
With 72 minutes on the clock, the thought occurred that Harry Kane had not had much service. It was partly because the England captain was trying to provide it for others, dropping back from his centre-forward’s position to pick his passes.It was time …
Lyndon Dykes penalty earns Scotland priceless away victory over Austria
The perfect night for Scotland. Tense, exhausting yet perfect. Victorious in Vienna thanks to Lyndon Dykes’ second winning goal in two games, Steve Clarke’s side seized control of their own destiny in Group F with a memorable triumph over Austria. Isra…
Pablo Fornals: ‘I’m in love with West Ham, the songs, the sign, the bubbles’ | Sid Lowe
The Spanish international has fallen for London and the club, an eventuality that didn’t always look likely given the departure of the manager who signed him and the isolation of the pandemicIt’s a long way from Spain’s east coast to London’s East End …
Ireland and Stephen Kenny’s World Cup hopes still alive after Serbia own goal
At last Stephen Kenny’s luck turned. Another dispiriting defeat loomed for the Republic of Ireland– along with the definitive end of their remote World Cup qualification hopes – until a freakish late own goal by Nikola Milenkovic. The defender could do…
Manchester City and Gareth Bale speak out against biennial World Cup
Bale: ‘I don’t like every two years for a World Cup’Van der Sar warns players will leave pitch because of racismManchester City and Gareth Bale are the latest voices to oppose a biennial World Cup amid widespread anger at Fifa’s lack of consultation ov…
Fifa proposal for biennial World Cup is a ridiculous plan that could become real | Sean Ingle
This is about money and power – with Fifa trying to isolate Europe and weaken UefaIt sounds so enticing, doesn’t it? A World Cup or European Championship every summer, allowing us to gorge like a footballing Augustus Gloop almost all year round. Never …
England fans show love for Saka as Lingard doubles up in win over Andorra
As a competitive spectacle, this was predictably lacking. Andorra have made steps forward over the past five years or so but mainly in terms of restricting the number of hammerings they have suffered. All they wanted to do here was keep the scoreline d…
Qualifier clockwatch: Lithuania v Northern Ireland, Sweden v Spain and more – live!
Live World Cup qualifying updates from 6.45pm BSTRonaldo’s late goals for Portugal break Ireland’s heartsAnd you can email Paul or tweet @Paul_Doyle 6.46pm BST So to Europe. Something’s got to give in Group B, where second-place Sweden – who’ve won bo…
Hungary v England: World Cup qualifier – live!
Minute-by-minute updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-offMaguire reflects on Euros heartbreak as England returnAnd you can email Scott with your thoughts 6.46pm BST There’s just the one change to the starting XI named for the final of Euro 2020. Jack Greal…