New African World Cup qualifying campaign starts after change from ‘nightmare’ setup

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Chelsea handed Malo Gusto injury concern

Chelsea are handed a fitness blow heading into the international break after it was revealed that Malo Gusto had sustained a knee injury. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto may be in line for a short spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury at the weekend. Having signed for Chelsea in January and remained on … Read more

How Spain could line up against Cyprus

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Thursday’s Euro 2024 qualifying Group A clash with Cyprus. Bayer Leverkusen left-back Alejandro Grimaldo is in line to make his Spain debut when La Roja take on Cyprus in their penultimate Euro 2024 qualifying Group A tie on Thursday. Sitting pretty at … Read more

Preview: Cyprus vs. Spain – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Cyprus and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Already assured of a spot at next year’s Euro 2024 finals, Spain‘s penultimate qualifying Group A game takes place on Thursday evening, as La Roja take on Cyprus at the Alphamega Stadium. While the visitors are … Read more

The ‘crazy’ debate once again at the heart of the Women’s Champions League

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The two key elements Mauricio Pochettino has brought goal-shy to revive Chelsea

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter A weird game was not a one-off. Not in one respect, anyway. With Tottenham reduced to nine men, their defence pushed up to halfway, affording acres of space to Mauricio Pochettino’s … Read more

Tuesday’s Transfer Talk Update: Victor Osimhen, John Obi Mikel, Lucas Beraldo

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world. With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves. Tuesday morning’s headlines: Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund confirms the German club still hold an interest … Read more