New York, June 11 (IANS) Thomas Tuchel was pleased with what he saw from his team, as England swept aside Costa Rica in Orlando to take one more step towards the FIFA World Cup 2026.Although the kick-off in Orlando was delayed for an hour after a torrential storm flooded the pitch, England produced a crisp and aggressive performance, in contrast to Saturday’s lackluster outing against New Zealand.An early goal from Declan Rice set the Three Lions on their way, before a second-half penalty from A…
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Florida, June 2 (IANS) England football team has started its preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 11. The Harry Kane-led side has arrived in the city for the pre-World Cup camp.Head coach Thomas Tuchel and a number of his squad flew from Birmingham Airport to Florida on Tuesday for their crucial training base in West Palm Beach.Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka plus Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson – who were all in…
Madrid, May 30 (IANS) FC Barcelona confirmed the signing of England international winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday to make him only the third English player to represent the club after Gary Lineker and Marcus Rashford.The 25-year-old has agreed a six-year contract for around 70 million euros (81.3 million US dollars), plus a further 10 million euros in incentives, after flying into Barcelona and passing his medical examination on Thursday.The signing took place seven hours l…
Madrid, May 28 (IANS) FC Barcelona are closing in on their first signing for the 2026-27 La Liga season after reportedly reaching an agreement to sign England international winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported on Wednesday that the deal is worth around 70 million euros (81.3 million U.S. dollars), plus an initial 10 million euros in performance-related variables.The newly crowned La Liga champion has reportedly fought off strong interest …
Madrid, March 17 (IANS) Banking on home conditions, Spanish giants FC Barcelona will hope to get the better of English side Newcastle United at Camp Nou on Wednesday, aiming to seal their place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League 2025-26.Barcelona escaped with a 1-1 draw in Newcastle a week ago, thanks to Lamine Yamal’s 95th-minute penalty after an underwhelming display at St. James’ Park, leaving Hansi Flick’s side as the clear favourite for the return leg.Flick rested Yamal and Fermin…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Leverkusen, Newcastle and Bodo/Glimt all picked up wins in the first legs of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs.Patrik Schick scored twice in four second-half minutes as Leverkusen avenged their defeat in Piraeus during the league phase with 2-0 win over Olympiacos.Olympiacos’ Kostas Tzolakis made two exceptional first-half saves, repelling Schick’s shot and tipping Ibrahim Maza’s volley over. Opposite number Janis Blaswich also pushed Gelson Martins’ c…