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How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepares to face Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, the key tactical challenge is stopping star striker Erling Haaland and a Norwegian team that has exceeded expect…
'What old timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
Belgium has reached the World Cup quarter-finals after a mediocre start, delivering a great comeback against Senegal and an impressive 4-1 victory over the USA. Despite being shorn…
Coroner rules inquest needed into Nobby Stiles' death
A coroner has ruled that an inquest must be held into the death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, who died in 2020 at age 78. The court heard that Stiles died with chronic …
Arsenal sign Spain defender Batlle on free transfer
Arsenal have signed Spain international defender Ona Batlle on a free transfer following her departure from Barcelona. The 27-year-old, widely regarded as one of the world's best f…
A-Z World Cup quiz: Name the best performing team for every letter
This article presents an A-Z World Cup quiz challenging readers to name the best-performing nation for each letter of the alphabet. The quiz notes that the name of the country used…
Duran completes switch to Celtic from Qarabag
Celtic have confirmed the signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old, who becomes the first Colombian to pla…
Culture, consistency and Lamine Yamal - inside De la Fuente's Spain
Luis de la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness as they bid to become just the fourth team to hold both the World Cup and European Championship crowns simultaneously. De la F…
Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon
England winger Anthony Gordon has described being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre during their World Cup match as "just a bit of fun" and a "compliment." The incident occurr…
How good is Monga and what role could he play at Man City?
Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m deal to sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, beating Premier League champions Arsenal and Brentford to the teenager's signature. …
Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway - Haaland's worlds about to collide
Erling Haaland, born in Leeds but representing Norway, is set to face England in the World Cup quarter-finals. This marks a significant milestone as Norway competes in their first …
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 33
This is a description of a daily "Who am I?" football quiz game. The rules are simple: each day a new footballer is featured, and the challenge is to guess their identity in as few…
Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, has emerged as the royal family's most ardent football fan, a passion that was on full display during England's World Cup victory over Mexico, …