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Chelsea benefitted from a fortuitous late own goal to snatch a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras and reach the Club World Cup semi-finals. Extra-time was looming in Philadelphia when Malo Gustos cross took deflections off Agustin Giay and goalkeeper Weverton and ended up in the back of the Brazilians net in the 83rd minute. The London […]

There are a couple of factors that the Wales players – and, of course, their coaches – have to contend with ahead of kick-off against the Netherlands. Firstly, theyve got to deal with the Dutch, a team that is established in the upper echelons of International football. Then they must deal with the emotion, the

Filippa Angeldahl fired Sweden to a winning start at the Women’s European Championships against Denmark. Sweden had beaten Denmark 6-1 and 2-0 only last month in the Nations League, but were met with a tougher test in their Group C opener. Angeldahl had twice gone close before breaking the deadlock shortly after half-time, finding the

Celtic have signed defender Hayato Inamura from Albirex Niigata on a four-year deal. The 23-year-old, who play as a left-sided centre-back but can also provide cover at full-back, had two years remaining on his contract with the J-League side. He joined the relegation-threatened club from Toyo University in 2021 and secured a J-League Cup runners-up

Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after his loan with Aston Villa officially expired on June 30. However, the forward faces no real future at Old Trafford and he would rather be at a new club than returning to Carrington this summer. So, with pre-season looming, where does Rashford go next? BarcelonaBarcelona remains Rashfords

Newcastle United have made an improved offer in the region of £55m for Nottingham Forests Anthony Elanga. Last week Forest rejected a bid from Newcastle for the winger, which Sky Sports News understands was worth around £45m. Forest value Elanga at £60m and have no desire to sell him. Elanga is believed to be intrigued

England have a 16.1 per cent chance of winning this summers European Championship, according to Optas prediction model. For anyone who has followed the Lionesses ascent since 2022 that number feels low. World champions Spain are the outright favourites at 24.8 per cent. Wales, at the other end of the scale, have been offered a

The image in the minds eye is one of exuberance, of optimism. It is the memory of that small but sturdy frame scampering after the ball, hunting opportunities, that will endure. Diogo Jota just loved playing football. That always shone through when watching him. But he was much more than a footballer. He was a

Lucy Bronze has never tired of winning. At this point in her career, it’s likely she never will. For some players – perhaps less journeyed – the burden can be a weight to carry. But not Bronze. She wears her obsession like a badge of honour. The latest Womens Health cover star, entering her seventh