“Having the best players in the world makes it easier to win games.” It may seem like an obvious statement but for England stars Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh, it became even more evident after they joined one of the best teams in the world. The duo – part of …
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his time at the club will ‘not be complete’ if they fail to win the Champions League. Guardiola extended his contract with City to 2025 while the Premier League season was breaking for the World Cup. City have won nine major trophies since he …
Read More »Lionesses: Can 2023 be even better for England’s women after historic year?
It has been an unforgettable year for the Lionesses. Becoming European champions on home soil, qualifying for the 2023 World Cup with a 100% record, beating the world number one at Wembley and going an entire year unbeaten. “You can’t beat that, you can only equal that,” said England manager …
Read More »World Cup final: Angel di Maria rounds off team move to double Argentina’s lead
Angel di Maria finishes off a lovely team move as Argentina take a 2-0 lead over France in the World Cup final. Watch all the World Cup action across the BBC Sport website and on demand on BBC iPlayer. Watch more of our World Cup 2022 video Available to UK …
Read More »World Cup 2022: How family unity has helped Kylian Mbappe to stardom
Coverage: Live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app The world really is at Kylian Mbappe’s feet. The 23-year-old will run out for France against Argentina on Sunday at Lusail Stadium with the chance of becoming the youngest player …
Read More »World Cup 2022: Why Lionel Scaloni’s popularity can help Argentina win in Qatar
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Day-by-day TV listings – Full coverage details (A version of this article was first run on 26 …
Read More »World Cup 2022: How Julian Alvarez is proving key for Argentina
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Day-by-day TV listings – Full coverage details Argentina captain Lionel Messi has called Julian Alvarez “spectacular” and “extraordinary” after the 22-year-old’s double against …
Read More »World Cup 2022: Meet Morocco’s unlikely history makers in Qatar
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Read More »Bournemouth: Bill Foley-led partnership completes takeover of club
A partnership led by American businessman Bill Foley has completed its takeover of Bournemouth. Previous owner Maxim Demin has sold his 100% stake in the Cherries to Foley’s Black Knight Football Club. Foley, the owner of NHL ice hockey franchise the Vegas Golden Knights, assumes the position of chairman. In …
Read More »World Cup 2022: Harry Kane misses penalty as England crash out of World Cup with France defeat
Harry Kane scores one penalty but misses another as England go out of the World Cup. Goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud give France a 2-1 victory and a place in the semi-finals against Morocco. MATCH REPORT: Kane misses penalty as England exit World Cup Watch all the World …
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