Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe said she was “heartbroken” after her team’s World Cup last-16 hopes were ended by a 2-1 loss to Canada in Perth in their second group game.
Ireland, who had opened their debut campaign at a major tournament with last week’s 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia, were on course for an historic victory after McCabe gave them an early lead, scoring direct from a corner in the fourth minute.
But Canada hit back as a Megan Connolly own goal restored parity in first-half stoppage time and Adriana Leon then netted the winner eight minutes into the second half.
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With their efforts to respond against the Olympic champions falling short, Vera Pauw’s s…
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In desperate need of an immediate response this weekend, Girona will welcome Cadiz to the Estadio Municipal on Saturday night.
Starting with the hosts, while Girona might still sit firmly in the driving seat to punch a famous Champions League ticket this season, the Spanish high-flyers are seeking some recent stability. Making an immediate return to losing ways last week as they suffered a routine 3-1 loss away at Atletico Madrid, Michel Sanchez’s men have claimed just a trio of wins from any of their previous nine La Liga appearances. Nevertheless, despite showing some worrying issues on the road since opening 2024, the top-four contenders will certainly be relishing a return to home soil here. Last seen at the Estadio Municipal…
The threat of Africa Cup of Nations elimination looms large over Ghana, but Jonathan Mensah is ready to bounce back against Algeria.
Jonathan Mensah insists Ghana do not fear the prospect of an early Africa Cup of Nations exit as they face a make-or-break clash with Algeria on Friday.
Mensah and his team-mates travel to Mongomo knowing that defeat could curtail their hopes of reaching the knockout stages after they lost their Group C opener 2-1 to Senegal on Monday a match that marked Avram Grant s first competitive game as Ghana head coach.
Andre Ayew s 14th-minute penalty put Ghana ahead, but Mama Biram Diouf levelled in the second half before Moussa Sow scored a dramatic injury-time winner.
Centre-back Mensah is adamant that Ghana are not about to pus…
Ivan Klasnic said there are few unattached players available with his ability and is confident he will find a new club after leaving Bolton.
Despite the double disappointment of relegation from the Premier League and missing out on Croatia s Euro 2012 squad, the 32-year-old believes he is in better shape than ever.
I ve become more experienced, but feel more like a 25-year-old. It sounds arrogant, but there are not often many strikers of my quality (available). I feel fit and am healthy, he told Bild.
Four years ago, Klasnic scored two goals during Croatia s 2008 European Championship campaign a deed all the more remarkable as he had endured a kidney transplant in 2007. He was omitted from Slaven Bilic s squad this time around, but has no hard feelings.
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Liverpool and Barcelona have arguably the best attacks in world football right now, but it might instead be their defences who decide the Champions League semi-final.
Virgil van Dijk has improved Liverpool to the extent that he pipped Raheem Sterling of Manchester City to be named the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Player of the Year on Sunday, despite defenders rarely winning individual awards.
The Netherlands international has fully justified Liverpool making him the most expensive defender in football history by splashing out £75million to sign him from Southampton.
But Barcelona have a rock of their own at the back, with Gerard Pique enjoying one of his best seasons yet for the Catalan giants, who are hoping to win the treble once more.
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Paul Pogba is a positive influence on his Manchester United team-mates and should remain at the club, says Juan Mata.
World Cup winner Pogba announced his desire for a new challenge somewhere else in June and has been heavily linked with a transfer to former club Juventus and Real Madrid.
The Frenchman has struggled to live up to expectations since arriving at Old Trafford from Juve in August 2016 for £89million, then a world-record fee.
Pogba was still included in United s squad for their pre-season tour to Australia and Asia, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopeful of retaining his services.
Mata also wants Pogba to stay put and help unify the team.
We all know Paul and he is a fantastic midfielder, and a very good guy, very positive, and …
Donny van de Beek has been given clarity over his Manchester United future by boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to the midfielder s agent Guido Albers.
The 24-year-old started just four times in the Premier League in a disappointing first campaign at Old Trafford following a reported £35million switch from Ajax last September.
He was then forced to miss the Netherlands Euro 2020 campaign through injury and has been an unused substitute in United s opening two games of the 2021-22 campaign.
However, speaking after Sunday s 1-1 draw with Southampton, Solskjaer offered Van de Beek assurances when stating the Dutchman is an important part of his plans this term.
Van de Beek s agent Albers is confident Solskjaer will stick to his word and use the Ajax acad…
Paul Merson said on that Said Benrahma is a good signing for West Ham United.
The former Arsenal star believes that the Algeria international winger will make West Ham a better team in attack.
Merson also praised the 25-year-old, who can operate as a forward, for arranging over 100 Brentford staff to get bonus. as reported by
According to , West Ham who are rated at 9/2 by to win against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday have paid Championship club £5 million as loan fee to sign Benrahma on a temporary deal and are obliged to make £20 million next summer to make the move permanent.
Merson said on “I do like him. He has done an unbelievable gesture at Brentford. And he is a good player.
“At West Ham, that’s what they nee…
Nicolas Jackson is ready to hit the ground running at Chelsea after swapping LaLiga for the Premier League, according to Mauricio Pochettino.
The pressure on the 22-year-old striker, who joined from Villarreal for £31million in June, to adapt quickly to English football has been increased by injury to fellow new signing Christopher Nkunku, who is now unlikely to play for the club before December.
The pair impressed in attack for Pochettino’s new-look side during the tour of the United States, raising hopes that the team’s struggles in front of goal last season had been fixed.
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But injury to Nkunku – together with the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and David Fofana (on loan), unavailability of Armando B…
Rennes have contested Tottenham s announcement of their Europa Conference League game being postponed, claiming it to be a unilateral decision that is yet to be ratified by UEFA.
Spurs released a statement on Wednesday informing the public of an apparent agreement to postpone Thursday s visit of Rennes due to a coronavirus outbreak.
Antonio Conte revealed earlier in the day that eight players and five members of staff had tested positive for the illness. As a result, Spurs have shut their first-team training facility.
UEFA rules state teams must fulfil a fixture in the competition if they have 13 players, plus a goalkeeper, available for selection.
But Conte claimed Spurs only have 11 players to choose from, with the club subsequently indicating the Group…