Tag Archives: World Cup

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England Under 15s in new World Cup chaos as their opponents REFUSE to face last-minute penalty, giving them an empty net, before the Young Lions have to step in to defend the referee

England’s Under-15 World Cup campaign has once again descended into chaos after they beat Bolivia with an uncontested last-kick penalty.

October 30, 2026

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England World Cup star Ivan Toney pleads NOT guilty to assault as court hears footballer allegedly ‘headbutted and punched’ reveller at upmarket London nightclub

England striker Ivan Toney has arrived at court to face an allegation that he assaulted a man at a Soho nightclub.

October 1, 2026

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BEN KAY INTERVIEW: My England team went to dark places to win the World Cup – Steve Borthwick’s side can absolutely do the same. Here’s what they need to do, from ‘invaluable’ Shaun Edwards to unleashing PREM style of play

‘The big thing is that the players have to own it,’ Kay says. ‘Success comes from going to dark places, carrying scars of defeat, and [...]

September 30, 2026

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Revealed: Fearful Argentina youngsters are reluctant to move to the Premier League with World Cup villains hit by fan abuse following semi-final exploits against England

Argentina’s top youngsters are having doubts about moving to the Premier League after seeing their World Cup stars targeted by fans.

September 29, 2026