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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mary Fowler and Katrina Gorry both score in the Women's Super League after missing Matildas friendlies

ABC

The mental and physical break she received while skipping Matildas duty appears to have done Mary Fowler a power of good as she returned to action for Manchester City with a superb goal in their 4-0 trouncing over Leicester. Another Australian international, Katrina Gorry, now the pride of West Ham, also enjoyed a big day in the English Women's Super …

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1 month ago

Spain Women drop veterans Paredes, Hermoso for friendlies against South Korea and France

The Hindu

Spain coach Montserrat Tome on Tuesday cited “team spirit” as a reason for the omission of World Cup winners Irene Paredes and Jenni Hermoso from the squad for friendlies against South Korea and France. After La Roja won the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Luis Rubiales, then President of the Spanish Football Federation, forcibly kissed Hermoso during the medal ceremony, provoking …

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1 month ago

England squad out for friendlies against USA, Switzerland, head coach Wiegman missing several key players

The Hindu

England women’s football manager Sarina Wiegman will miss several key players for two upcoming friendlies against Olympic champion United States and Switzerland, including Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp who has undergone knee surgery. Wiegman will also be without Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone to a calf injury, plus Chelsea duo Lauren James and Niamh Charles, and Aston Villa defender Lucy …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies

Associated Press

MILFORD, Ohio — Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over interim coach Mikey Varas and his players. “We need to show that no matter who is the coach is that we’re wiling to fight and willing to give the best for this country and that we want to win games.” Varas and players criticized the team’s effort in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. men’s soccer roster announced for upcoming matches amid wait for new coach

LA Times

Interim coach Mikey Varas says the U.S. national team’s training camp for upcoming friendlies will determine who plays, saying, “All the boys know that there will be no starting lineup set. And although the national team still doesn’t have a permanent manager, it does have a roster, with interim coach Mikey Varas calling up 24 players Sunday for friendlies with …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Hindu

The Indian football team will play two friendly matches against Indonesia later this month in their preparation for the SAFF U-17 Championships and the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, the AIFF announced on Friday. Ishfaq Ahmed, the head coach of the India U-17 men’s team, has announced a 24-member squad for the tour of Indonesia. The ninth edition …

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5 months ago

Pre-season friendlies: Fixtures for Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and every Premier League club

The Independent

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

India women’s 23-member squad for Myanmar friendlies announced

The Hindu

The All India Football Federation on Saturday announced a 23-member senior women’s squad for the two friendly matches against Myanmar to be played in Yangon on July 9 and 12. The goalkeeping department comprises Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu and Maibam Linthoingambi Devi while Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Hemam Shilky Devi, Sanju, Wangkhem Linthoingambi Devi and Aruna Bag will handle the …

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6 months ago

Indian Football: Probable squad of women’s team announced for friendlies against Myanmar

The Hindu

Head Coach Langam Chaoba Devi announced the list of probables for the Indian national women’s team’s upcoming friendlies against Myanmar. 1.Elangbam Panthoi Chanu 2.Devi Devarajan 3.Ratanbala Devi Nongmaithem 4.Mousumi Murmu 5.Rimpa Haldar Who are you most excited to see play? 🇮🇳⚽️… pic.twitter.com/apHlhbLyy6 — Indian Football Team June 20, 2024 The Indian senior women’s team will play two friendly matches against …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate's provisional England squad train together for the first time ahead of Euro 2024... as beaming Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw look to prove their fitness

Daily Mail

Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were in jovial spirits as they were caught smiling for camera during an England training session in Darlington on Wednesday. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw looked rather happy during England's first training session There were also broad smiles from Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Maddison in Darlington Gareth Southgate is preparing for two …

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7 months ago

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy announces provisional 30-member squad

The Hindu

Gianluca Scamacca has played his way into Italy’s plans for Euro 2024 after a phenomenal end to the season, as coach Luciano Spalletti announced on Thursday his provisional squad for Germany. READ | EURO 2024 full squads: Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad, no Rashford in England provisional side Spalletti has selected the in-form Scamacca in an attempt to resolve Italy’s …

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9 months ago

International Friendlies: Netherlands turn on second-half style to trounce Scotland, Colombia beats Spain

The Hindu

The Netherlands recovered from a shaky first half to give Scotland a masterclass in clinical football and win its friendly by 4-0 in Amsterdam on Friday. READ | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: North Korea’s home match against Japan called off, says AFC Scotland faces host Germany in the European Championship opening match in Munich on June 14. COLOMBIA BEATS …

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9 months ago

Griezmann record run of 84 consecutive appearances ends with France forward injured for friendlies

The Hindu

Antoine Griezmann was on Monday ruled out of France’s friendlies against Germany and Chile with an ankle sprain ending his record run of playing 84 consecutive games for Les Bleus. Coach Didier Deschamps has described Griezmann as “not irreplaceable but essential” for the France set-up, but accepted the recommendations of the team doctor, the French football federation said. Après 84 …

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9 months ago

Hamstring injury rules Lionel Messi out of Argentina friendlies

The Independent

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9 months ago

Arsenal defender Gabriel out of Brazil friendlies with injury, Bremer called up

The Hindu

Brazil centre back Gabriel Magalhaes will miss their upcoming friendly matches against England and Spain due to an injury, with Gleison Bremer named as his replacement, coach Dorival Junior said on Monday. The 26-year-old Arsenal defender, capped six times for his country, had been included in the 26-man squad announced on Saturday. Gabriel is the latest absence for Brazil following …

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9 months ago

Harry Kane set to join England squad despite ankle injury picked up in Bayern game

Associated Press

MUNICH — Harry Kane is set to join up with the England squad for upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium despite injuring his ankle while playing for Bayern Munich, the German club said Sunday. Bayern confirmed Kane had an ankle injury Sunday but didn’t give details about its severity. “The striker has still travelled to international duty with England and …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Italy calls up three new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador

The Hindu

Torino right back Raoul Bellanova, Hellas Verona midfielder Michael Folorunsho and Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca were called up to Italy’s squad for the first time on Friday. With key winger Domenico Berardi out long term after tearing the right Achilles tendon two weeks ago, coach Luciano Spalletti will likely rely on Federico Chiesa, Giacomo Raspadori and Mateo Retegui in attack. …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Jota Silva, Conceicao get Portugal call for friendlies alongside Ronaldo ahead of Euro 2024

The Hindu

Young forwards Jota Silva and Francisco Conceicao were called up to the Portugal squad for the first time on Friday alongside star Cristiano Ronaldo for friendlies ahead of Euro 2024. Coach Roberto Martinez unveiled a 32-man group for friendlies against Sweden and Slovenia in the run-up to the tournament in Germany from June 14 to July 14. “ will allow …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast’s AFCON hero Sebastien Haller to miss next two friendlies

The Hindu

Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations hero Sebastien Haller will miss his country’s next two internationals this month because of injury, new coach Emerse Fae said on Monday as he named his squad for friendlies against Benin and Uruguay. Haller, who resurrected his career at Borussia Dortmund after testicular cancer, scored the winner for the Ivorians as they beat Nigeria …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta tells Gareth Southgate to stick with Aaron Ramsdale and pick him for England's Euro 2024 squad...despite the Arsenal boss failing to pick him for the Gunners

Daily Mail

Mikel Arteta has urged Gareth Southgate to look past Aaron Ramsdale’s Arsenal exile and consider the goalkeeper for England’s Euros squad this summer. Arteta said: ‘I don’t know how Gareth is thinking but if I put that situation into my eyes and my perspective and how I make a decision, I would judge Aaron not for what he has done …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier ruled out of next two games after scan on his calf injury... and he could also miss England's friendlies against Brazil and Belgium

Daily Mail

Kieran Trippier will miss Newcastle United’s next two matches and is a major doubt for England’s forthcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Mail Sport understands the results of a calf scan from an injury picked up during Saturday’s 3-0 win over Wolves have revealed that the damage is not serious – there were initial fears it could be - but …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is in contention for his first England call-up for this month's friendlies... with Gareth Southgate considering turning to the rising star to solve his defensive

Daily Mail

Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is being considered as a solution to England’s defensive crisis ahead of the forthcoming international break. Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite could receive his first England call-up this month Gareth Southgate could turn to Branthwaite, with the England boss set to be without a number of senior defenders for the final international break before the Euros Your browser …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Paqueta recalled by Brazil for friendlies against England, Spain under new coach

The Hindu

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá was recalled by Brazil on Friday for the first time since an investigation began in August into suspicious betting. New Brazil coach Dorival Júnior named eight new players in the 26-man squad for friendlies against England and Spain this month. Brazil plays England on March 23 at Wembley Stadium and Spain three days later at …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Messi’s Argentina picks 4 teenagers for friendlies in US

Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina will feature four players aged under 20 in two friendlies in the United States in March with the Copa America and Paris Olympics in mind. The other three teenagers in the world champion squad were forwards; Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte and Monza’s Valentín Carboni. That means Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s …

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Mary Fowler and Katrina Gorry both score in the Women's Super League after missing Matildas friendlies

Spain Women drop veterans Paredes, Hermoso for friendlies against South Korea and France

England squad out for friendlies against USA, Switzerland, head coach Wiegman missing several key players

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies

U.S. men’s soccer roster announced for upcoming matches amid wait for new coach

Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers

Pre-season friendlies: Fixtures for Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and every Premier League club

India women’s 23-member squad for Myanmar friendlies announced

Indian Football: Probable squad of women’s team announced for friendlies against Myanmar

Gareth Southgate's provisional England squad train together for the first time ahead of Euro 2024... as beaming Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw look to prove their fitness

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy announces provisional 30-member squad

International Friendlies: Netherlands turn on second-half style to trounce Scotland, Colombia beats Spain

Griezmann record run of 84 consecutive appearances ends with France forward injured for friendlies

Hamstring injury rules Lionel Messi out of Argentina friendlies

Arsenal defender Gabriel out of Brazil friendlies with injury, Bremer called up

Harry Kane set to join England squad despite ankle injury picked up in Bayern game

Italy calls up three new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador

Jota Silva, Conceicao get Portugal call for friendlies alongside Ronaldo ahead of Euro 2024

Ivory Coast’s AFCON hero Sebastien Haller to miss next two friendlies

Mikel Arteta tells Gareth Southgate to stick with Aaron Ramsdale and pick him for England's Euro 2024 squad...despite the Arsenal boss failing to pick him for the Gunners

Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier ruled out of next two games after scan on his calf injury... and he could also miss England's friendlies against Brazil and Belgium

Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is in contention for his first England call-up for this month's friendlies... with Gareth Southgate considering turning to the rising star to solve his defensive

Paqueta recalled by Brazil for friendlies against England, Spain under new coach

Messi’s Argentina picks 4 teenagers for friendlies in US