UEFA Nations League kicks off its inaugural tournament this week in what is seen as a competitive alternative to international friendlies. While qualifiers for European Championships and World Cups will still take place around this competition, it gives teams extra opportunity to reach those major finals. There will also be a system of promotion and […]
THE Uefa Nations League is underway this week with England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all in action. Every football association in Europe is taking part in the new format which is intended to revolutionise international football on the continent. What is the UEFA Nations League? National teams across Europe are competing in a new […]
ALAN SMITH has lifted the lid on how he snubbed a move to Manchester United after speaking to Sir Alex Ferguson on the phone. The Arsenal legend has recalled the time he turned down the chance of joining the Red Devils in favour of the Gunners in 1987. Plying his trade at Leicester at the […]
HE’S become part of the furniture at Strictly Come Dancing – and no show would be the same without professional dancer Anton Du Beke. He also launched a music career, releasing an album in November 2017 – here’s all you need to know about Anton… Who is Anton Du Beke? Anton Du Beke, 52, is a […]
A PORTION of England’s game against Switzerland will be broadcast in black and white. To celebrate 25 years of the Kick It Out campaign, 25 seconds of the coverage will be broadcast without colour as the Three Lions face the Swiss in Leicester. When was the last time an England match was broadcast in black […]
PREMIER LEAGUE star Xherdan Shaqiri will face some of his Liverpool team-mates as Switzerland face England in an international friendly match at the King Power Stadium. Liverpool triggered a £13 million release clause to bring the former Stoke City winger to Anfield in the summer transfer market. Shaqiri has made two Premier League appearances so […]
THE UNDERTAKER will return to RAW on Monday night to respond to Triple H. Tempers have been flaring between the two WWE stars ahead of their upcoming Super Show-Down match. The Undertaker made a surprising return to WWE programming last Monday when he confronted Shawn Michaels. HBK has been called in to promote the Super […]
ENGLAND are on the road again as they face Switzerland at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. Gareth Southgate’s men are trying to avoid a fourth straight defeat, after falling to a 2-1 loss against Spain in their opening Nations League clash. Why are England playing in black and white on TV against Switzerland? YOU […]
SCOTLAND’S youngsters will look for victory over Holland, as they look to keep pressure on the top two of their U21 Euro 2019 qualifying group. England currently lead Group 4 in the sole automatic qualifying spot, while the Jong Oranje are a point ahead of the Tartan Army with three games to go.
ENGLAND will be without Raheem Sterling for the upcoming matches against Spain and Switzerland. The Manchester City star was the only absentee when the Three Lions trained together on Tuesday for the first time since the World Cup. Why is Raheem Sterling not playing? Sterling has pulled out of England’s squad because of a lower […]
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DEAR DEIDRE: I KEEP having sex with my ex. I can’t refuse because I am still so in love with him. We have been on and off for four years. He contacted me recently after we bumped into one another at a friend’s party and we started sleeping together again. He’ll text me one weekend […]
SUSANNAH Constantine is a fashionista, journalist, presenter, author, designer – and soon to be dancer. She took part in Famously Unfit…for Sport Relief 2018, so will she be waltzing her way to the glitterball trophy as she joins Strictly Come Dancing? Here’s the lowdown… Who is Susannah Constantine? Susannah Constantine, 56, is a fashion guru, […]
HARRY KANE may be the World Cup Golden Boot winner, but he won’t get to feature against Switzerland on Tuesday night. Gareth Southgate is expected to ring the changes for the friendly, despite a loss meaning his Three Lions side would be the first to ever lose four games in a row. Why is Harry […]
JAMES TARKOWSKI has been called for England’s Uefa Nations League clash against Spain and the Switzerland friendly. The Burnley defender was drafted into the Three Lions squad for the matches against Holland and Italy in March, making his debut in the latter game. The 25-year-old has proven himself as one of the best English defenders […]
LAUREN Steadman is used to being in training, but she’ll require a new set of shoes now she’s signed up for Strictly Come Dancing. Here’s everything you need to know about the British Paralympian and Strictly’s latest star. Who is Lauren Steadman? Lauren Steadman was born December 18, 1992, in Peterborough, England without her right forearm. Despite […]
IRELAND’S Under-21 stars are looking to continue their impressive qualifying campaign having matched Germany every step of the way so far. The Germans are European champions but could drop into the qualifying play-offs should the Irish emerge victorious in Dublin tonight. When does Ireland U21 vs Germany U21 kick off? This match will take place […]
WALES U21 welcome Portugal U21 to Bangor on Tuesday for their Euro 2019 qualifier. The hosts still hope to make the tournament and go into the game sitting five points behind second placed Romania in the group.
DEAR DEIDRE: I DON’T want to leave this planet without having sex with a man, though I am a man, married to a woman. I’m 49 and my wife is 47. We’ve been married for 24 years. I have never cheated but it is now an unbelievable struggle to hold back my really strong desire […]
JAMES ANDERSON has become the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket history with 564 wickets, passing Australian Glenn McGrath’s previous record of 563. Anderson drew level with the record on Monday, but finally surpassed the feat as he helped England secure a 118-run victory in the fifth Test over India. Who is James Anderson […]
PREMIERSHIP clubs have unanimously rejected a £275million buyout from Formula One’s old owners. The 12 top flight clubs and London Irish turned away the offer from CVC, for 51 per cent of the league. But chairman Ian Ritchie, the old boss of the RFU, wants to reassure investors that they are still open to offers […]
DEAR DEIDRE: I AM selective about giving my number to guys but when I met a charming, good-looking guy I didn’t hesitate. I am 26 and he is 29. We met three weeks ago but he stands me up each time we arrange a date. He complains that he’s getting his kitchen fixed and so […]
LUIS ENRIQUE will once again be in the dugout for Spain when they take on Croatia in the Uefa Nations League. It’s Enrique’s first managerial position since leaving Barcelona in June last year, taking over the role after interim boss Fernando Hierro stepped down after Spain’s World Cup quarter-final penalties defeat to Russia. When did […]
A FIERY clash involving Ipswich Town women’s side needed 17 minutes of added time following a mass brawl. In a thrilling 3-3 draw against Enfield, one player was shown a straight red card after getting a member of the opposition team in a headlock. Tensions were already running at half-time with Ipswich 3-0 behind. But […]
DAN Osborne has revealed the real reason why Rodrigo Alves got booted off Celebrity Big Brother – confirming the Human Ken Doll “did something” and acted “inappropriately” to him. Just one week into this year’s incredibly controversial series, the plastic surgery addict was suddenly removed from the house, but fans of the show were left […]