London, July 22 (IANS) Southampton FC head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association (FA) in relation to “misconduct” and bringing the game into disrepute by “spying on three clubs during the campaign”.An independent disciplinary commission had expelled Southampton from the Championship Play-Offs after the club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other clubs’ training, including before their semi-final against Middlesbroug…
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London, July 16 (IANS) The Football Association (FA) has reaffirmed its support for England head coach Thomas Tuchel despite the team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the German expected to remain in charge until UEFA Euro 2028. England’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966 ended after a 2-1 loss to Argentina on Thursday. The Three Lions had taken the lead but were unable to hold on, prompting criticism of Tuchel’s substitutions during the closing s…
Mexico City, July 4 (IANS) England received a hostile welcome on their arrival in Mexico City ahead of Monday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, with the Three Lions being greeted by loud boos from home supporters as they reached their team hotel. The hostile reception underlined the challenge awaiting Thomas Tuchel’s side, who will face tournament hosts Mexico in front of a partisan crowd at the Mexico City Stadium, where more than 80,000 fans are expected to create an intimidating atmosp…
Manchester, March 4 (IANS) Manchester United youngster Jack Fletcher has issued a public apology on Wednesday after being handed a six-match suspension for using homophobic language during an EFL Trophy fixture against Barnsley F.C. in October last year.The incident occurred during United Under-21s’ 5-2 defeat, a match in which the teenager scored before being sent off.Following an investigation, the Football Association (FA) charged Fletcher with acting in an improper manner and using abusive…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pep Guardiola admitted that Rodri might have returned from injury sooner than ideal, yet believes the midfielder is slowly regaining his form. The Spain international sustained a knee ligament injury in September 2024, a year following his Ballon d’Or award, and returned to play in May. Since then, Rodri has struggled to regain the level of influence he had at Manchester City. Additionally, he missed part of this season due to a hamstring injury, which further affected h…