NFL passing games struggled in least productive opening week in years
NFL passing games struggled to get off the ground in Week 1
2023-09-13 18:15
Joao Cancelo reveals plan to 'explode' at Barcelona
Joao Cancelo has revealed his intention to burst onto the scene at Barcelona after joining the Catalan giants on loan from Manchester City on deadline day.
2023-09-13 17:58
Everton close to takeover agreement with 777 Partners
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is close to reaching an agreement with American private investment firm 777 Partners over the sale of the club.
2023-09-13 17:52
Manchester United Signs £60 Million Shirt Sponsorship Deal With Qualcomm
Manchester United has signed a major sponsorship deal with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. that will display the company’s Snapdragon
2023-09-13 17:29
Chelsea unveil new third kit for 2023/24 season
Chelsea have dropped their new 'Eton Blue' third kit for the 2023/24 season, paying homage to their first ever shirt.
2023-09-13 17:28
USWNT confirm 27-player roster for South Africa friendlies
Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz are included for the final time in USWNT's national team squad for the upcoming friendlies against South Africa.
2023-09-13 17:17
Free agent wingers Man Utd could consider signing
Weighing up free agent winger options for Man Utd amid uncertainty over Jadon Sancho & Antony.
2023-09-13 16:58
Lewis Hamilton fans clamber all over Serena Williams’ '8 is better' jibe at Simona Halep in hilarious takeover
Simona Halep was banned from tennis for four years after testing positive for the banned substance Roxadustat
2023-09-13 16:57
Jurgen Klopp makes decision on Germany job
Jurgen Klopp's agent has discussed whether the Liverpool manager could become the new head coach of the German national team.
2023-09-13 16:50
Manchester United vs Bayern Munich: Complete H2H record
A complete rundown of Man Utd's head-to-head record against Bayern Munich.
2023-09-13 16:48
Who is Aaron Rodgers? Internet blames Jack Paul for NFL star's injury during New York Jets debut
Jack Paul met and greeted Aaron Rodgers before the NFL star suffered an injury in his debut match
2023-09-13 16:29
Terrible football or bad luck? Social media debates Harry Maguire’s ongoing struggles
England were victorious in their heritage match against Scotland to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first game played between the two nations. Gareth Southgate’s men won 3-1 thanks to goals from Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane but it was the goal they conceded that had social media buzzing in the immediate aftermath. With England 2-0 up at half-time came the introduction of Harry Maguire, replacing a solid Marc Guehi in central defence, and after a decent start the former Manchester United captain turned an Andy Robertson ball past of his goalkeeper and into his own net reigniting hopes of a second-half Scottish comeback. Following the own goal, The Independent’s Miguel Delaney posted on X: “Who is more luckless, Harry Maguire or Stephen Kenny? Whatever you think of their abilities, both have suffered some twists that are just down to pure bad fortune.” Such was the debate around Maguire on social media. Is his downward spiral a matter of decling skills or bad luck at the wrong time? Samuel Luckhurst from the Manchester Evening News tweeted: “Maguire is stuck in a neverending cycle of negativity that will only end when he leaves United. Heckled by Arsenal and Scotland fans this month and things have gone wrong for him in both games. He gives opponents hope. Element of lucklessness and carelessness.” His thoughts were echoed by ESPN’s James Olley who wrote: “Maguire’s name cheered by the Scotland fans as he replaces Guehi. Becoming a troubling theme for him - opposing fans did the same thing when he was subbed on for Manchester United at Arsenal. England band respond by singing their Maguire song.” While, talkSPORT’s Rory Jennings said: “Harry Maguire is an absolute calamity. A walking disaster. A punchline. So bereft of any talent or natural intuition about how to defend. “The only good thing that can come from this is that hopefully that OG will finally dispel the myth that ‘Maguire has never let England down.’” Meanwhile, the England manager, already facing criticism for picking Maguire in this September squad when he has hardly played for Manchester United, came to the 30-year-old’s defence in his post match interviews blaming pundits and commentators for the vitriol he’s received. "It’s a consequence of ridiculous treatment of him for a long period of time,” Southgate said when asked about the reception Maguire received from both sets of fans. “It’s a joke, I’ve never known a player treated like he is, not by the Scottish fans, but by our own commentators, pundits, whatever it is, they have created something that is beyond anything I have ever seen. “He has been an absolute stalwart for us in the second most successful English team for decades, he has been an absolutely key part of that. I have talked about the importance of our senior players, he has been crucial amongst that and every time he goes on the field the resilience he shows, the balls he shows is absolutely incredible, so he is a top player and we are all with him.” The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew fired back at the England boss referencing Southgate’s previous defence of Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia by saying: “Wouldn’t it be great if the England manager could defend LGBT rights with the same energy he defends Harry Maguire.” Read More Maguire’s humiliation is complete — Southgate must save him from himself Gareth Southgate says Harry Maguire criticism ‘beyond anything I’ve ever seen’ Gareth Southgate: England over-experimenting in Scotland would be ‘ridiculous’ Rasmus Hojlund fit to make Manchester United debut at Arsenal – Erik ten Hag Gareth Southgate admits Raheem Sterling not happy after England snub Raheem Sterling may have no way back as Gareth Southgate shows his hard edge
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