International Football Thread

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Andree Jeglertz makes just one change to the Manchester City side from their 2-1 win over Everton.

England forward Lauren Hemp makes her first start since recovering from the injury she sustained against Tottenham in September. She comes in for Iman Beney, who drops to the bench,

With Alex Greenwood absent, Kerstin Casparij wears the armband at Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City XI: Yamashita, Rose, Shaw, Miedema, Hemp, Ouahabi, Casparij, Blindkilde Brown, Fujino, Hasegawa, Knaak.

Subs: Keating, Clinton, Coombs, Wienroither, Lohmann, Beney, Prior, Thomas, Oldroyd.

There are four changes to the Manchester United side who beat Paris St-Germain on Wednesday.

Goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel keeps her place with Phallon Tullis-Joyce still absent through injury.

Ella Toone and Elisabeth Terland return to the starting XI, replacing Fridolina Rolfo and Simi Awujo.

Gabby George is on the bench with Dominique Janssen back from suspension, while Leah Galton gets the nod over Melvine Malard.

Manchester United XI: Middleton-Patel, Sandberg, Le Tissier, Toone, Park, Terland, Galton, Riviere, Janssen, Zigiotti, Miyazawa.

 

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Scotland face World Cup shootout against Denmark after Greece defeat​

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Steve Clarke’s side must win at home to reach their first World Cup since 1998

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Spain, Switzerland on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait​

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A brace by Marko Arnautovic fired Austria to a 2-0 win away to Cyprus

 

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Portugal, Norway book spots at 2026 World Cup​

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Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves hit hat-tricks in Ronaldo’s absence

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England ready for World Cup after perfect campaign​

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Kane struck twice in the closing stages as The Three Lions made history in Tirana

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Tuchel lays down law to Bellingham after England star's frustration​

The 22-year-old waved his arms in the air just after Kane's second goal

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November 17, 2025

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LONDON: Thomas Tuchel warned Jude Bellingham to respect his decisions after the England midfielder showed frustration at being substituted during Sunday's 2-0 win against Albania.

Tuchel's side wrapped up a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign as Harry Kane's late double sealed their eighth successive Group K victory.

Bellingham was back in the England starting line-up for the first time since June after Tuchel restricted him to an appearance off the bench in Thursday's win against Serbia.

But the Real Madrid star, who had already been booked, was visibly unhappy when Tuchel replaced him six minutes from the final whistle in Tirana.

Having seen Morgan Rogers waiting to replace him on the touchline, the 22-year-old waved his arms in the air just after Kane's second goal.

It was the latest flare-up involving Tuchel and Bellingham after the England boss was forced to apologise for revealing his mother found some of the midfielder's on-pitch antics "repulsive".

 

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Arsenal brace for Spurs clash without Gabriel​

The Gunners boss must choose between Hincapie or Mosquera to replace the injured Brazilian in defence

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November 21, 2025

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes picked up an injury while on international duty with Brazil. Photo: AFP

LONDON: Arsenal are expected to be without defensive lynchpin Gabriel Magalhaes when they host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as Manchester City seek to keep up the pressure on the Premier League leaders.

Pep Guardiola's City could cut the Gunners' lead at the top of the table to just one point, at least for 24 hours, if they beat Newcastle on Saturday.

Reigning champions Liverpool desperately need a win after five defeats in their last six Premier League matches, while Rob Edwards takes charge of his first match as Wolves manager.

AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action:

Arteta's Gabriel conundrum

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has a major headache as he considers how to reshuffle his defence against Spurs in the likely absence of the injured Gabriel Magalhaes.

The Brazilian has been at the heart of the near-impregnable Gunners back line that has conceded just five goals in 11 Premier League matches.

But reports suggest he could be sidelined for weeks after suffering a thigh injury during Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium last weekend.

 

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Bayern eight points clear in Bundesliga​

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Olise created goals for Lennart Karl, Dayot Upamecano and Nicolas Jackson

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Pogba returns in Monaco loss​

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PSG stay top in France with a win over Le Havre

 

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Barca thrash Athletic​

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They delivered a 4-0 win at inaugurated rebuilt Camp Nou in style

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Liverpool slump continues​

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Man City lost to Newcastle and Chelsea moved to second

 

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Pogba returns in Monaco loss​

PSG stay top in France with a win over Le Havre

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November 23, 202


PARIS: Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to competitive football in Monaco's 4-1 loss at Rennes on Saturday, while Paris Saint-Germain kept hold of top spot in Ligue 1 with a win over Le Havre.

Pogba, 32, came on as a late substitute for Monaco in his first appearance in over two years after his career was derailed by injuries, a doping suspension and an extortion case in which he was the victim.

"Football isn't over for me. We've worked hard, we've waited more than two years to get back, and today it finally happened. Thank God," said Pogba.

The 2018 World Cup winner received a warm ovation from supporters at Roazhon Park when he came on in the 85th minute and again after the final whistle.

 

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores superb bicycle kick in Al Nassr win​

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Portuguese striker's overhead finish seals 4-1 win over Al Khaleej

Real Madrid drop points at Elche, Atletico scrape win​

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Bellingham’s late strike secures 2–2 draw at Elche keeping Los Blancos one point clear at the top of La Liga

African players in Europe: Salah frustrated as Liverpool crash​

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Haaland sits comfortably atop the Premier League Golden Boot standings with 14 goals

 

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Messi magic as Miami thrash Cincinnati​

The win sets up a home showdown against NYCFC for a place in final

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November 24, 2025

Lionel Messi contributed to all four goals as Inter Miami routed FC Cincinnati. Photo: AFP

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LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 rout of FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

Argentine superstar Messi scored once and provided the assists for all of Inter's other goals, with Tadeo Allende scoring twice and Mateo Silvetti adding the other to send Miami into next Saturday's Eastern Conference championship.

Inter Miami will play host to New York City FC to decide a berth in the MLS Cup final after visiting City upset top seed Philadelphia 1-0 in the night's other match.

Argentine forward Maxi Moralez scored the only goal in the 27th minute to advance New York City, the 2021 MLS Cup champions.

Third-seeded Miami will head into next weekend's fixture brimming with confidence after laying on a performance of pace and precision to dispatch second seeds Cincinnati.

 

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Coventry win showdown with promotion rivals Middlesbrough​

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Liam Kitching and Ellis Simms both score twice as Sky Blues go 10 points clear at the top



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Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban​

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Portugal forward was sent off against Republic of Ireland

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Dortmund cruise past 10-man Villarreal in Champions League​

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Serhou Guirassy scored twice in 4-0 victory

 

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Arteta revels in Arsenal's win against 'best team' Bayern​

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Gunners go three points clear of second-placed PSG in the Champions League table

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Liverpool misery deepens in dismal PSV rout​

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Dutch giants net four to hand the Reds a crushing home defeat

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Malen powers Villa as Forest pick up vital Europa League win​

The Dutch international scored twice to secure 2-1 victory over Young Boys

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November 28, 2025

Donyell Malen scored twice as Aston Villa beat Young Boys 2-1 in a Europa League tie marred by crowd trouble on Thursday. Photo: AFP

PARIS: Donyell Malen scored twice as Aston Villa beat Young Boys 2-1 in a Europa League tie marred by crowd trouble on Thursday, while Nottingham Forest eased to victory over Malmo.

Malen nodded hosts Villa in front from a Youri Tielemans cross but was struck on the head while celebrating by an object thrown from the section housing the away supporters.

The Dutch international suffered a small cut but shrugged off the incident and doubled Villa's lead after being teed up by Morgan Rogers just before half-time.

 

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Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test​

Gunners are on their worst run of form in over 70 years with pressure mounting on Slot

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November 28, 2025

Liverpool have lost nine of their past 12 matches in all competitions. Photo: REUTERS

LONDON: Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West Ham this weekend?

The Premier League champions have suffered six defeats in their past seven league games, with few signs that Arne Slot is getting a grip on the situation.

In stark contrast, buoyant leaders Arsenal take on second-placed Chelsea showing clear signs that they are finally equipped to end their two-decade title drought.

AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action:

Liverpool crisis deepens

Liverpool have lost nine of their past 12 matches in all competitions -- a full-blown crisis by the standards of one of the world's biggest clubs.

The Anfield team are on their worst run of form for more than 70 years, with the pressure mounting on Liverpool boss Arne Slot just months after he led them to their 20th English league title.

The Dutchman admitted he had not slept well after Wednesday's damaging 4-1 defeat by PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

 

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Liverpool are suffering from an inability to take their chances and a failure to stamp out defensive errors.

They have conceded more goals in all competitions -- 34 -- than any other Premier League side this season.

Sunday's trip to West Ham is a tough one -- the Hammers have been rejuvenated under Nuno Espirito Santo, who took over from the sacked Graham Potter in September.

But despite their horrific run of form, Liverpool, a lowly 12th in the league, are just three points behind Aston Villa in fourth spot.

Arsenal show depth

Top of the Premier League and in pole position in the Champions League -- Arsenal are showing signs this season could be special.

Analysts Opta give the Gunners a 76 percent chance of winnin