Concacaf revamps Gold Cup format to make tournament ‘more competitive’
Group stage to involve two groups of eight teamsChange resembles model of Uefa Champions LeagueConcacaf on Thursday announced changes to the format of the Gold Cup, the confederation’s regional championship. The move is aimed at “delivering more meaningful matches and matchups between top-ranked teams”, Concacaf said in a statement.Once the primary …
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LIV Golf to liquidate after last-ditch financing rescue deal falls apart
Future had been in question after Saudi funding pulled‘Orderly wind-down is most responsible path forward’LIV Golf, which shook up world golf in 2022, will liquidate after losing big-name players and last-ditch financing it needed to stay alive, the breakaway circuit said on Thursday. Throughout the wind-down process, LIV Golf said it will …
Palmer to return? Mainoo recall? Tuchel's England squad dilemmas
Cole Palmer's form for Chelsea ought to make him a shoo-in for England's final international squad of 2026. The question is whether Thomas Tuchel has lost patience with him.
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WTA takes 'full responsibility' after Pegula labels Andreeva a 'diva' during practice
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Fury's camp deny injury claims ahead of Joshua fight
Tyson Fury's camp have denied claims their fighter is injured ahead of his eagerly-anticipated clash with Anthony Joshua next month.
Good to feel club are committed to me - Jaissle
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says he has "got more of a feeling from within the club" about how "committed" they are to him amid his side's struggling form.
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'It's not a concern': Why Enzo Maresca will stick with 'awe-inspiring' Gianluigi Donnarumma despite Leipzig horror show, growing catalogue of errors and a worrying downward trend
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Long balls are NOT banned at Newcastle! Matthias Jaissle insists his criticism after Everton defeat was lost in translation - having said stars were failing to follow tactics
CRAIG HOPE: Matthias Jaissle says his criticism of Newcastle's players was lost in translation and has clarified that long balls are not forbidden under his management.
Liverpool Confidential: Billionaires' investment set to beat deadline, new deal for Trey Nyoni, the academy kids who shone in Istanbul and Mor Talla Ndiaye's visa issues
The deal for a group of billionaires to buy a minority stake in Liverpool remains on track to pass a deadline set by English football authorities.
No more excuses, England - Steve Borthwick's side must be bold, brave and adventurous this autumn... or kiss goodbye to their World Cup dreams
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Virgil van Dijk is spot on: Liverpool's brittle defence leaves them looking like a vulnerable mess - it is unsustainable and MUST be fixed, writes LEWIS STEELE
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LIV Golf is dead: Lawyers confirm winding down process in bankruptcy court as last-gasp $300m revival fails
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Destiny Udogie: Tottenham star sent advice over 'problematic' injuries after Roberto De Zerbi admission
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