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Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney meets Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney meets Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney met with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag ahead of their pre-season friendly in in San Diego, California, on Tuesday. The pair were seen having a conversation and laughing before McElhenney shook Ten Hag’s hand and wished him good luck for the match. It was his Wrexham side that were victorious, beating their Premier League opposition 3-1 thanks to goals from Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden and Sam Dalby. The Welsh side will play in League Two next season, after a 15-year EFL absence.
2023-07-26 17:23
Maguire can still force his way back into Man United team despite losing captaincy, Ten Hag says
Maguire can still force his way back into Man United team despite losing captaincy, Ten Hag says
Erik ten Hag has said Harry Maguire can still force his way back into the Manchester United team, despite having the captaincy taken off him. “Harry is an important player, he stays an important player,” the United boss told reporters. Maguire was stripped of the club captaincy earlier this month. “Whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt,” he wrote on Twitter, after Ten Hag’s decision. The central defender made just eight Premier League starts last season, leading to ongoing speculation over his future at Old Trafford. Read More Lionesses have vital role in fight for women’s rights, high commissioner says Moment Messi subbed on for Inter Miami debut before scoring injury-time winner Moment Just Stop Oil activists stage protest at the British Open
2023-07-22 20:49
England’s Lionesses have vital role in fight for women’s rights, high commissioner says
England’s Lionesses have vital role in fight for women’s rights, high commissioner says
British High Commissioner to Australia Vicki Treadell believes England’s Lionesses have a vital role to play in the diplomatic mission of fighting for the rights of women and girls around the world. England players on Tuesday released a collective statement, posted on Twitter by captain Millie Bright, outlining their “disappointment” in not reaching an agreement with the Football Association over performance bonus payments and commercial structures ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti in Brisbane. That fight, they said, was driven not solely by personal gain but by “a strong sense of responsibility to grow the game” globally – a sentiment reiterated by numerous players over the last few days in the Queensland capital.
2023-07-22 20:19
Messi subbed on for Inter Miami debut before scoring injury-time winner
Messi subbed on for Inter Miami debut before scoring injury-time winner
Watch the moment Lionel Messi was subbed on for his Inter Miami debut, before scoring a stunning free-kick winner against Cruz Azul deep in stoppage time. Seven months after the Argentine captain lifted the World Cup, all eyes were firmly on Florida as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his eagerly anticipated first appearance in the US. Messi’s first match was certainly worth the wait too, as the legendary forward curled a stunning free-kick into the top corner of the Cruz Azul net with seconds to spare. His late heroics secured Inter Miami a 2-1 win in the Leagues Cup.
2023-07-22 19:25
Deal on equal pay ‘done’, Canada captain Christine Sinclair says ahead of World Cup
Deal on equal pay ‘done’, Canada captain Christine Sinclair says ahead of World Cup
Christine Sinclair said that a deal on equal pay between the Canada men’s and women’s national teams was “done” just as the World Cup kicks off. Canada captain Sinclair said her team’s pay equity battle with Canada Soccer was all but resolved and praised Janine Beckie, who is sidelined with a torn ACL, for handling negotiations so the players could focus on the tournament. The Women’s World Cup is getting $150 million in prize money from FIFA, a threefold increase over 2019, but well shy of the $440 million the men received last year in Qatar.
2023-07-21 00:54
Jordan Nobbs wants Lionesses to ‘keep growing women’s game’ amid FA pay dispute
Jordan Nobbs wants Lionesses to ‘keep growing women’s game’ amid FA pay dispute
Jordan Nobbs has insisted England are focused on “growing the women’s game” ahead of their World Cup opener, as a discussion with the Football Association over bonuses has been paused. Asked if the uncertainty ahead of the Lionesses’ push for glory has been difficult, the midfielder replied: “I don’t think it’s difficult. I think we’ve had a lot of these conversations, probably over the last however many years, just not everything’s always seen by the public. “I think together as a team we’re pausing the conversations to obviously focus on the World Cup, but we just want to keep growing the women’s game.”
2023-07-20 20:59
Declan Rice ‘has to be leader’ at title-chasing Arsenal, says Wayne Rooney
Declan Rice ‘has to be leader’ at title-chasing Arsenal, says Wayne Rooney
Declan Rice “has to be the leader” for title-chasing Arsenal, Wayne Rooney has said. The 24-year-old has completed a £105m switch from West Ham to the Emirates Stadium, immediately jetting off to Washington DC with his new team-mates where they will kick-off their US pre-season tour against the Major League Soccer All-Stars. The DC United boss is managing the hosts and believes Mikel Arteta’s men have secured a vital figure. “I saw Frank Lampard saying he felt Declan could be the Chelsea captain for the next 10 years if he went there,” Rooney said.
2023-07-20 18:15
Wayne Rooney hopes Marcus Rashford builds Man Utd legacy after signing new deal
Wayne Rooney hopes Marcus Rashford builds Man Utd legacy after signing new deal
Wayne Rooney hopes “incredible talent” Marcus Rashford can help bring titles back to Manchester United and put himself at the same level as the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Manchester City – basking in the afterglow of their treble triumph – are some hurdle to overcome, with up-and-coming manager Rooney also full of praise for Pep Guardiola. The club legend was speaking ahead of managing the Major League Soccer All-Stars against Arsenal. Rooney and Mikel Arteta shared a warm embrace between the press conferences in Washington DC, where Gunners’ new boy Declan Rice could make his first appearance since joining from West Ham.
2023-07-20 01:50
Lucy Bronze: Lionesses ‘empowered’ and ‘focused’ after taking FA discussions public ahead of World Cup
Lucy Bronze: Lionesses ‘empowered’ and ‘focused’ after taking FA discussions public ahead of World Cup
England defender Lucy Bronze said the Lionesses are feeling “empowered” ahead of their World Cup opener after releasing a statement addressing the players’ ongoing row with the Football Association over bonus payments and other commercial concerns. In their statement on Tuesday, the Lionesses said they will pause discussions with the FA on performance-related bonuses until after the Women’s World Cup. Bronze said: “It’s the first time as a group we sent a message out ourselves. “Collectively, it was done together and we set our sights on [it]. In that respect, it’s a very empowered player group.”
2023-07-19 23:54
Hungarian news channel mistakes Wigan football fans for ‘Ukrainians celebrating Crimea bridge attack’
Hungarian news channel mistakes Wigan football fans for ‘Ukrainians celebrating Crimea bridge attack’
A Hungarian news channel broadcast a video claiming to show Ukrainians celebrating the destruction of a Crimean bridge - but actually used footage of Wigan Athletic fans from 2016. In the original video, which has been viewed 13 million times on YouTube since it was posted seven years ago, football supporters are seen in a pub chanting “Will Grigg’s on fire” to the tune of “Freed From Desire”. On the Hungarian news channel, that video is cut alongside footage of the destroyed Kerch Bridge, which is the only direct road link between Russia and Crimea. Green MEP Daniel Freund shared the news report on Twitter, labelling it “a disgrace”.
2023-07-19 18:45
What to expect at the Women’s World Cup 2023
What to expect at the Women’s World Cup 2023
The Women's World Cup is about to kick off in Australia. England are coming into the competition off the back of their Euros win but injuries have blighted the team and dented their chances. So who will win the World Cup? And which players will shine at the tournament? Sports reporter Sonia Twigg answers your questions on what might happen at the World Cup and who's looking good to lift the trophy. Keep up to date with all the latest Women's World Cup news on Independent Sport.
2023-07-19 18:24
Real Betis give new signing Hector Bellerin Wes Anderson-inspired reveal
Real Betis give new signing Hector Bellerin Wes Anderson-inspired reveal
Real Betis have confirmed the return of defender Hector Bellerin with an impressive Wes Anderson-inspired reveal. The Spaniard, 28, is back with the club after just a year away, having played on loan at Betis for the 2021/22 season. He featured for Sporting Lisbon earlier in 2023, having been signed by the Portuguese club in the January transfer window. Bellerin has committed to a five-year deal as he returns to Betis, the club his grandfather supported. His transfer was announced in impressive style, with the social media video jumping on the recent trend of Anderson’s style. Read More Victoria premier explains why state has pulled out of hosting Commonwealth Games Cristiano Ronaldo takes swipe at Messi and claims Saudi Pro League ‘better’ than MLS Lionesses train in Brisbane as preparations continue for Women’s World Cup
2023-07-19 01:22
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