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Myles Lewis-Skelly receives stern warning from Tuchel Tuchel over Arsenal role
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Thomas Tuchel denies rift with Jude Bellingham as he explains Foden and Grealish omissions from England squad
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Thomas Tuchel denies rift with Jude Bellingham as he explains Foden and Grealish omissions from England squad
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Tuchel’s fluent England qualify for World Cup after easing past Latvia in Riga
Latvia 0-5 England by Layth Yousif at Daugava Stadium ON A COLD, wet and windy evening a few miles from the Baltic Sea, in a city with an evocative, cobblestone-lined old town, sprinkled with all manner of beguiling medieval buildings, onion-domed...
200 niche, surprising and mind-blowing football facts to help you ace pub quizzes
Want some incredible football facts? We've got you covered. Whether you're revising for a pub quiz, bored at work or looking for something to read on the loo, we've got facts on all facets of the beautiful game. So strap in for a long, old ride –...
Dubai court criticises BR Shetty's 'parade of lies' as it orders $46m payment
A Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) court has ordered NMC Healthcare founder and former chief executive BR Shetty to pay $46 million to State Bank of India after ruling that he lied under oath about signing a personal guarantee for a $50...
England's World Cup starts here - but there are questions Thomas Tuchel must answer
The first phase of the Thomas Tuchel era is complete. England sealed World Cup qualification on Tuesday night in Riga with a 5-0 win against Latvia, their sixth straight win in Group K. They have not even conceded a goal. Behind Spain, they are...
Hugo Broos Leads Bafana Bafana Back To The FIFA World Cup After 24 Years
BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 09: South Africa players celebrate during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between South Africa and Nigeria at Toyota Stadium on September 09, 2025 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charlé...
New fishing investment in West
A new fishing initiative is set to boost rural livelihoods in Vella La Vella, Western Province, with the support from an Asian investor. Thanks to the Gizo local businessman and Bolopoe tribe chief of Vella, Jacob Kwan who is spearheading the...
Europe’s stance on Israel shifts as pro-Gaza protests sweep the continent
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The worst storms in Spain will now be given their own names
Date Published: 14/10/2025 Following the devastation caused by Alice in the southeast of Spain, all future high-impact DANAs will be named Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has been giving names to big storms since 2017 under the...
Historic Ceasefire Ushers in Fragile Hope for Gaza Amid Global Push for Palestinian Statehood
Jerusalem, October 13, 2025 – In a dramatic turn amid the ruins of a two-year conflict that has scarred the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to a hero's welcome, declaring the "long and painful nightmare" of the...
Latvia vs England: Three Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries
The Latvia vs England clash is set to be a very entertaining and eventful clash as the two sides fight for three important points in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier game on Tuesday evening. This Lavia vs England game is going to be a...
Thomas Tuchel makes 'angry' Elliot Anderson admission as Nottingham Forest ace stakes his claim
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in England training(Image: PA) Thomas Tuchel has heaped praise on Elliot Anderson following a fine start to the Nottingham Forest ace’s England career. Even with only three caps to his name, a place in next...
OLIVER HOLT: My England starting XI for the World Cup - and how Thomas Tuchel can turn Jude Bellingham into the leader he needs
A gale blew in off the Baltic Sea on Monday evening. The trees that line one side of the Daugava Stadium, where England will meet Latvia on Tuesday night, swayed and groaned and as the pedestrians in the streets around the ground bowed their heads...
Juan Ayuso bounces back from poor performance to win Vuelta stage seven
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Republic of Ireland v Armenia - all you need to know
WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFYING GROUP F Republic of Ireland v Armenia, Tuesday 14 October, 7.45pm, Aviva Stadium. TV Live coverage on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 7pm. RADIO Live commentary on RTÉ 2fm (an extended Game On programme) from 7pm. ONLINE Live...
Water, sanitation projects in North Vella transforming lives
The North Vella La Vella Constituency (NVC) in the Western Province is making significant strides to enhance the livelihoods of around 4,000 people through an investment of $2.7 million in five new water supply and sanitation projects. Funding for...
Eating disorder struggles resurfaced as mountain bike rider Sammie Maxwell closed in on world title
Silver medallist New Zealand's Samara Maxwell reacts on the podium, 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Photo: FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP Warning: This article discusses eating disorders. New Zealand mountain bike rider Sammie Maxwell admits...