Celtic could face Nomme Kalju or Shkendija in Champions League second qualifier
Celtic could face Estonians Nomme Kalju or Shkendija of North Macedonia if they can fight past FK Sarajevo to reach the second qualifying round of the Champions League.
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Hamza Choudhury sorry for ‘letting the country down’
England Under-21 midfielder Hamza Choudhury has apologised for letting his country down after his red card contributed to the Young Lions’ opening-game defeat at Euro 2019.
Paul Scholes fined for breaching FA betting rules
Paul Scholes has been fined £8,000 by the Football Association after accepting a charge of breaching betting rules.
Casey Stoney blames FIFA’s failed marketing plan for poor crowds at France 2019
Former England captain Casey Stoney believes the crowds at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France are “disappointing” because FIFA and the local organisers failed to promote the tournament properly.
Parlour: Ozil needs to be consistent like Bergkamp
Mesut Ozil has been urged to replicate Dennis Bergkamp’s consistency and fire Arsenal back into the top four by Gunners’ Invincible Ray Parlour.
Three fans given football banning orders following Premier League violence
Three men have been banned from football matches following violence at a Premier League game.
Platini “hurt” by police questioning over Qatar World Cup
Former UEFA president Michel Platini said he was hurt by questioning from the French police after he was detained over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Brazil frustrated by VAR during goalless draw with Venezuela
Brazil saw three goals disallowed by Video Assistant Review as they were held by Venezuela to a goalless draw in their Copa America clash.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Embattled star Gareth Bale has no chance of transferring from Real Madrid to Bayern Munich, the 29-year-old’s agent has reportedly said. Jonathan Barnett told Sky Sports “obviously, Gareth’s situation at Real hasn’t improved,” in comments carried by the Daily Mirror. And he acknowledged the Welshman and former Tottenham forward “could fit” in as part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s revitalisation of Manchester United. “I think he could do very well – he is still one of the best players in the world, but it is very unlikely,” Barnett said.
No time for sulking as Boothroyd tries to rally players
Boss Aidy Boothroyd has told his England Under-21s to pick themselves up after their heartbreaking late Euro 2019 loss to France.
Phil Neville keen for England to send out ‘strong statement’ at World Cup
Phil Neville is keen for England to send out a “strong statement” to their rivals at the Women’s World Cup by completing their Group D matches with a 100 per cent record.