Kane marks England caps record with winner as Croatia beaten 2-1
Harry Kane marked his record 126th England men’s appearance with the winning penalty as England beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley
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Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage after five months with club bottom
Crystal Palace have dismissed Pierre Sage after five months in charge, leaving the club searching for a new manager with
India lose 5-0 to New Zealand as Randall double leads Auckland rout
India lost 5-0 to New Zealand in Auckland as Jesse Randall scored twice, with Chris Wood and Lachlan Bayliss also on target before Sunday’s second friendly.
McTominay reveals heart treatment two days before Scotland’s World Cup opener
Scott McTominay says he needed heart treatment before Scotland’s World Cup opener. He is now back in the squad after a separate September procedure.
Kroupi earns first France call-up as Thuram withdraws injured
Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi gets his first senior France call-up after Marcus Thuram’s hamstring withdrawal, with Italy next in the Nations League.
James Hill earns first England call-up as Konsa misses Croatia clash
Bournemouth defender James Hill joins England for the first time. Ezri Konsa is out against Croatia but is due back in full training before Spain.
FIFPRO World 11: Messi returns for record 18th selection as Bronze makes history
Messi returns for his 18th FIFPRO World 11 selection, Bronze sets a women’s record, and Yamal reaches a teenage first. Full teams and voting windows explained.
Yamal to miss Spain’s Czechia trip with knee issue; Oyarzabal also out
Yamal will stay in Barcelona after right-knee discomfort, while Oyarzabal recovers from flu. Both miss Czechia, with England the planned return target.
Man United rescue 4-4 Villa draw, but the comeback cannot hide the damage
Old Trafford before Manchester United vs Leicester City on October 30, 2024. Archival venue photo, not the Aston Villa match.
Iraola Calls for Liverpool Response at Palace as Gravenberch Remains a Doubt
Andoni Iraola wants Liverpool to react against Crystal Palace after two defeats. Set-play defending and Ryan Gravenberch’s heel injury are key issues.