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The 39-year-old has been named as a substitute by head coach Roberto Martinez.

The third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers is underway with UAE, Iraq and Japan leading their respective groups. The top two teams from the three groups will directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup while third and fourth teams of the respective groups will move to the fourth round out of which…

PREVIEW Portugal will face Scotland in a UEFA Nations League Group A1 match at the Estadio do Benfica in Lisbon on Sunday. Scotland have plenty of quality and Portugal are bracing themselves for a tricky test, head coach Roberto Martinez said on the eve of Sunday’s Nations League clash between the two sides. Portugal won…

Riccardo Calafiori will miss Italy’s Nations League fixture against Israel with a calf injury, the country’s football federation said on Sunday. In a statement, the FIGC said that Calafiori would return to Arsenal after suffering a bruised left calf in Friday’s impressive 3-1 win over France in Paris. Calafiori, 22, was hurt in a freak…

Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith extended his stay at Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) till 2029 after penning a new contract, the Indian Super League (ISL) side announced on Sunday. “I want to play for Mohun Bagan forever. It is the love and affection of the fans here that have kept me from leaving, despite offers from…

Former champion Nigeria and Cameroon put chaotic build-ups behind them on Saturday to make winning starts in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Ademola Lookman, the lone African nominee for the 2024 Ballon d’Or men’s award, scored twice and reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen once as Nigeria beat Benin 3-0 in Uyo….

Players need to be involved with their national sides despite a crammed calendar causing concerns over the impact on players’ health, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said before its Nations League clash against Switzerland on Sunday. The European champion will face Switzerland in Geneva after both teams dropped points in their competition openers, with…

England interim boss Lee Carsley insists he respects the debate sparked by his controversial decision not to sing the national anthem before Saturday’s 2-0 win against Ireland. Carsley was in the spotlight at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as he maintained his policy of keeping quiet during the anthem of teams he represents at international…

England interim boss Lee Carsley got off to an impressive start in a 2-0 win at the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, while Germany and the Netherlands scored five to begin their Nations League campaigns in style. The clash in Dublin showcased what might have been for the host as Declan Rice and Jack Grealish,…

Manchester United Legends’ Wayne Rooney scores from a free-kick against Celtic at the Old Trafford Stadium. | Photo Credit: AP Manchester United Legends’ Wayne Rooney scores from a free-kick against Celtic at the Old Trafford Stadium. | Photo Credit: AP