In this piece we look at when the teams at the World Cup have to finalise their tournament squads.
When do England announce their final World Cup Squad? Find out here (Getty Images) In this piece we look at when the teams at the World Cup have to finalise their tournament squads.
LIVERPOOL, England — Premier League leading scorer Mohamed Salah had a rare off day as Liverpool stumbled in its chase for a top four finish by drawing 0-0 with Stoke on Saturday.
When the Egypt forward broke clear and dinked the ball over goalkeeper Jack Butland, most of Anfield started to celebrate. So there was a feeling of disbelief when the ball went wide and he was denied a 44th goal of the season in all competitions. It was the first time since Dec. 26 Salah had started a home match and did not score.
It was Liverpool’s third draw in four league games. Jurgen Klopp’s third-place side still requires a maximum of four points from its last two matches, including a trip to fifth-place Chelsea, to be sure of Champions League qualification.
Liverpool’s priority is currently this season’s Champions League and protecting a 5-2 lead over Roma heading into the semifinal second leg on Wednesday.
The draw did little to help Stoke’s survival bid as it remains in the relegation zone surrounded by teams with games in hand.
Germany defender signs new contract with relegation-threatened club
Per Ciljan Skjelbred of Berlin (l) consoles Jonas Hector of Koeln after the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and 1. FC Koeln at Olympiastadion on April 14, 2018 in Berlin, Germany.
(Photo: Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)Germany defender signs new contract with relegation-threatened club
LIVERPOOL, England — Police say two men from Rome have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault before a Champions League game that left a Liverpool fan in critical condition. The injured 53-year-old man is being treated in the hospital after being caught up in what Merseyside Police say was an “altercation” […]
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ANTONIO CONTE’S Chelsea exit is being held up by his whopping pay-off.
The Italian looks certain to end his reign at Stamford Bridge this summer after two years at the club.
Antonio Conte set to leave Chelsea in summerGetty - Contributor
But Conte, 48, is due around £10million if he leaves at the end of the season and the Mirror say a game of cat and mouse has started.
Chelsea are delaying any announcement on Conte’s future until a financial package has been agreed.
But the Blues top brass are hoping the Italians representatives find him another gig quickly to save them millions in reaching an agreement on his current deal.
The managerial merry-go-round has started with the shock exit of Arsene Wenger from Arsenal next month.
Antonio Conte is due £10million if he leaves Chelsea next month, according to reportsPA:Press Association
Arsenal face competition from Chelsea for Luis EnriquePA:Empics Sport
Roman Abramovich will want his potential new boss wrapped up as soon as knowing a host of top jobs needing to be filled.
Paris Saint-Germain are poised to replace Unai Emery with Thomas Tuchel in line for the Ligue 1 champions hot seat.
LUIS TUG-OF-WAR Luis Enrique at centre of Arsenal and Chelsea bitter battle as they look to install Spaniard as next bossCarlo Ancelotti is keen to get back to work and is reportedly moving back to London this summer.
Juventus boss Max Allegri is a potential target for both London sides if he leaves the Serie A champions.
Out of work Luis Enrique is also being monitored by the pair.
The Spanish coach is looking to get back into football after taking a year off following his three years at Barcelona.
COMMENT: Canny and clever to the end. This was just perfect from Arsene Wenger. Just perfect. And no-one can say they saw it coming...
It was less than 24 hours after he'd delivered his usual media conference at London Colney. And there was some good stuff from the still Arsenal manager. He expected an answer from Jack Wilshere before the World Cup. The door remained open to Santi Cazorla. And he was coy about carrying on next season. But no-one expected this...
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Still Through: Japan lost their final game to Saudi Arabia, but still qualified in top spot. (Getty Images) It wasn't a smooth qualification run, but Japan did what had to be done and qualified for Russia.
Kwese refers to media reports related to the sponsorship of participating teams in the COSAFA Women’s Games and wishes to clarify that the company did not commit to ongoing sponsorship […]
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BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona set a Spanish league record of 39 consecutive games unbeaten on Saturday, as it rebounded from its humbling Champions League exit by defeating Valencia 2-1 to continue its march to the domestic title. Philippe Coutinho set up goals for Luis Suarez and Samuel Umtiti to help Barcelona establish the new Liga […]
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ARSENAL fans will all receive a free FUR HAT ahead of their Europa League quarter-final against CSKA Moscow.
About 500 supporters will be in the away end although over 100 of them will be from Arsenal‘s Russian supporters club.
Arsenal fans will be kept warm by a free fur hat in MoscowREUTERS
Yet the Russian football federation have wanted to give the club’s supporters a gift as they enter the stadium.
They will get a traditional hat from CSKA‘s academy players.
Each hat with be inscribed: “Russian Warm Welcome” and it is part of the federation’s “Gentlefan” campaign.
Manchester United’s 1000 supporters all received a Russian raincoat before their team’s 4-1 win earlier in the season.
Arsenal will be given a free fur hat on their arrival in Moscow on Thursday
Alexandre Lacazette scored twice in the first-leg, winning 4-1 at the EmiratesPA:Press Association
Many Arsenal fans have not travelled due to fears over crowd problems.
But the Russians have insisted there will be a massive police presence and there will not be any trouble.
TOTT DOGS Tottenham top Premier League table since Christmas… with Manchester City struggling in thirdA CSKA spokesman said: “We want the Arsenal fans to feel welcome.”
Arsenal take on CSKA Moscow on Thursday night, leading 4-1 from the first-leg at the Emirates.
Arsenal take on CSKA Moscow in Russia on Thursday nightREUTERS
The Philippines takes the first of two cracks at a Women’s World Cup berth when the Malditas battle a powerhouse China side on Monday night in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup at Amman International Stadium in Jordan. Coming off a stunning 2-1 win over Jordan on Saturday, the Malditas are looking to clinch a semifinal […]
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The last time Canada played France, over 38,000 spectators were on hand in São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians during the 2016 Olympics. A Sophie Schmidt goal in the 56th minute propelled Canada into the semifinals, and the Reds went on to claim the bronze medal.
This time around, the stakes aren’t as high. Monday’s match in Rennes is just a friendly, but it does feature two of the world’s top teams, with Canada currently ranked fourth by FIFA. The French are ranked fifth.
Here’s a closer look at Canada vs. France throughout the years.
9 — Nine players on Canada’s roster are suiting up in the National Women’s Soccer League this season. Rebecca Quinn is the only rookie, and she has the distinction of being the highest selected Canadian in the history of the NWSL college draft (third overall by the Washington Spirit in 2018).
11 — Combined, 11 players from Canada and France are club teammates. Ashley Lawrence suits up for Paris Saint-Germain, while Kadeisha Buchanan is a member of Olympique Lyonnais. Last season, Christine Sinclair and Amandine Henry were teammates in Portland and captured the NWSL championship together. Henry has since returned home to France and is playing alongside Buchanan in Lyon.
12 — Sinclair is 12 goals shy of tying Abby Wambach’s record of 184 international goals. She edged closer last month scoring three times during the Algarve Cup in Portugal.
13 — Monday’s game at Roazhon Park in Rennes marks the 13th meeting between the two nations. Canada has a record of five wins, five losses and three draws against France dating back to 1995.
18 — In 168 appearances for Canada, Sophie Schmidt has found the back of the net on 18 occasions. Her first goal came against France during a 2005 friendly where the Canadians won 2-0. The midfielder was only 16 at the time and taking part in just her fourth match.
25.83 — Average age of the Canadian roster. There are three teenagers: Julia Grosso, Jordyn Huitema and Deanne Rose. Jessie Fleming recently graduated from the teen group, turning 20 in March.
50 — Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe is one appearance away from the 50-cap milestone. She first debuted for the senior team in 2008 and has earned 20 shutouts over her career. The 31-year-old recently embarked on a new journey by trying out for the men’s Premier Development League Calgary Foothills FC team. She’s already played an exhibition match and earned a clean sheet.
92 — In the 92nd minute on August 9, 2012, Diana Matheson scored Canada’s historic bronze-medal clinching goal versus France at City of Coventry Stadium. Goalkeeper Erin McLeod was brilliant, keeping a potent French offence at bay. Post-game, McLeod said, “Everybody put their body on the line for the [1-0] win against France.” Matheson’s last-minute winner and McLeod’s performance were just two of the many highlights of Canada’s showing at the 2012 London Olympics. The current roster features five members of that bronze medal team (Matheson, McLeod, Sinclair, Schmidt and Desiree Scott).
188 — The most experienced player on the French squad is defender Laura Georges. The 33-year-old has suited up in 188 matches for Les Bleus.
270 — Number of minutes Erin McLeod has played with her new professional club, FF USV Jena in the Frauen-Bundesliga. Sportsnet recently chatted with the veteran goalkeeper about her new German adventure and what it’s like returning to the Canadian fold after a serious knee injury.
2019 — France is hosting the next edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 24-team tournament runs next summer across nine stadiums, including Roazhon Park — the setting of Monday’s game. The stadium will host a total of six World Cup matches, including a semifinal.
South Korea scraped into the 2018 tournament, behind the play of Son Heung-min.
Scrapping Through: South Korea scraped into the tournament and have a tough group too. (Getty Images) South Korea scraped into the 2018 tournament, behind the play of Son Heung-min.
Aston Villa's Head of U.K. Recruitment, Tony Coton, says the club would love to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on a permanent basis.
Johnstone, 25, has been outstanding for Villa since joining on loan last summer. The 17 clean sheets he has earned have dramatically improved the Birmingham-based club's chances of making a return to the top-flight.
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TURIN, Italy — Cristiano Ronaldo latest masterpiece was so good even the opposing fans had to stand up and applaud. Ronaldo pulled off a spectacular overhead kick to score his second goal of the night on Tuesday as his Real Madrid beat Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Even by […]
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Marco van Ginkel scored from the penalty spot in PSV Eindhoven's 5-1 win over NAC Breda.
The Chelsea midfielder, who is on loan with the Eredivisie leaders until the end of the season, put away the opening goal of the rout at the Philips Stadion.
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ZIMBABWE’S Sevens rugby side would have easily been considered one of the favourites to win the upcoming HSBC World Sevens core team qualifying tournament which runs from Friday to Sunday […]
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