Pressure on England to perform in World Cup opener
Friday, 8 September 2023 England seek to put aside their turbulent build-up by beating Argentina in their opening World Cup match on Saturday, writes rugby correspondent Chris Jones.
Jorge Vilda, , Spain’s Women’s Soccer Coach, Is Fired.
Vilda has been fired amid the fallout over RFEF President Luis Rubiales kissing forward Jennifer Hermoso without consent after Spain won the Women's World Cup, CNN reports. .
Vilda has been fired amid the fallout over RFEF President Luis...
Less than a year-out from their home World Cup, England's women will start the defence of their WXV1 title against the USA in Vancouver at 8.30pm (BST) on Sunday.. BBC Sport
Gareth Southgate has resigned as manager of the England men’s national football team after almost eight years at the helm. It comes just two days after England’s defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Despite that disappointment, Southgate has taken the Three Lions to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final during his time in charge. Prince William, President of the Football Association (FA), tweeted his thanks to Southgate for his leadership. The FA says the process to appoint Southgate’s successor has begun, and they aim to have a new manager confirmed as soon as possible. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England manager Gareth Southgate "is the man in charge" and should lead the team in the next World Cup despite their Euro 2024 final defeat, former Everton.. BBC Sport
Former England World Cup winner, Sir Geoff Hurst insists that although England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final was disappointing, the team has come a long way under the leadership of manager Gareth Southgate, and that there is reason to be optimistic for the future. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England fail to end '58 years of hurt' as their 2-1 Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain in Berlin leaves the 1966 World Cup as their only men's trophy. BBC Sport
They've not been beaten there for 30 years. All Blacks great Ian Jones tells BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones about the aura of Eden Park. BBC Sport
Check out more iconic occasions as we continue our countdown of the best Rugby World Cup moments!
In this episode we have some David Campese magic, John Kirwan and Jason Robinson racing past..
Friday, 8 September 2023
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