Key occasions
That’s it from as we speak’s information weblog. The countdown to the World Cup’s closing two quarter-finals is effectively and actually on. Who will meet in Wednesday’s semi-final in Atlanta? We’ll have enjoyable discovering out (perhaps).
Ståle Solbakken took a second to cross on his greatest needs to Kevin Keegan forward of Norway’s World Cup quarter-final towards England – a sign, the coach mentioned, of his nation’s deep reference to the English recreation. Former England captain and supervisor Keegan, who mentioned final month that he was battling stage 4 most cancers, was behind what Solbakken revealed was his most disappointing second in World Cup historical past.
Carrying a painful again damage, ahead Keegan got here on as an alternative choice to his first motion of the 1982 event towards hosts Spain, however was not capable of rating the aim England wanted to progress.
“My largest remorse in World Cup historical past is that Kevin Keegan didn’t rating when he got here on towards Spain in 1982,” Solbakken informed reporters at Miami Stadium.
“He was my large hero, so I hope Kevin is nice. I heard that he’s somewhat bit sick. I hope he’s good as a result of he was my large hero.”
Norway’s ardour for English soccer began in 1969 when state broadcaster NRK, then a one-channel monopoly, began broadcasting weekly English league video games throughout the lengthy Norwegian low season.
The outcomes can nonetheless be seen each weekend in England with Norwegians travelling in numbers to observe not simply Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal, but in addition golf equipment like Wolves and Ipswich who had been large within the Seventies.
“I feel Brazil and England are perhaps the 2 largest nations we may meet on this World Cup when it comes to the historical past,” Solbakken mentioned.
“Everybody in Norway who has adopted English soccer has a staff or a favorite participant, and that makes it perhaps somewhat bit particular tomorrow as a result of … it was one recreation on the telly and everybody had a staff they adopted very carefully.
“So my staff was clearly Liverpool, however Kevin was my man. So I say hey to Kevin. Battle on.” Reuters
It’s unusual, often the England staff has been leaked by now. What we do know for positive is that Marc Guéhi, Declan Rice and Reece James all educated yesterday and are anticipated to be out there for choice later.
Guéhi has been managing a hamstring drawback over the previous couple of days, Rice has been feeling unwell and James has missed the final three video games together with his personal hamstring subject.
Clearly, Jordan Henderson is out with a fractured wrist after his fall on the Azteca. Jarell Quansah is serving the primary of a two-match ban for his pink card towards Mexico.
Switzerland will probably be with out Johan Manzambi once more this night after their prime scorer missed the earlier spherical towards Colombia with a knee damage.
“We tried all the things that we may to get him again, sadly, he’s unable to carry out tomorrow,” supervisor Murat Yakin mentioned yesterday.
“Johan Manzambi is in a variety of ache. It was a shock to all of us. This momentum was on his facet, and there may be a lot pleasure when he performs soccer.”
The primary query of the Switzerland press convention was unsurprisingly how Switzerland would cease Lionel Messi, who’s the event’s joint-leading scorer with eight targets.
“Tomorrow, on the pitch, we’ll carry out as a unit,” mentioned Yakin. “We’ll attempt to play passes, press excessive towards Argentina, who’re the reigning champions.
“Clearly, we’ll attempt to do the work on the pitch. We are able to discuss rather a lot, however in the long run, it has to actually translate on the pitch. And we do have our options.”
Granit Xhaka admitted it was not potential to maintain the marauding Messi quiet for the entire match however mentioned his males can be “good”.
“I don’t know if we are able to cease him over 90 minutes,” he mentioned. “It’ll be tough.
“Nevertheless, we’ve got to be very good. We’ll must be compact, shut the gaps, not give him too many areas. We’ll attempt, clearly, to play in place. When we’ve got the ball, he gained’t have the ability to act as a lot.” Reuters and AFP
Thanks Niall. Jonathan Wilson’s column has dropped. He says swirl round Fifa’s machinations and doubts about large staff and massive identify bias create doubt – and that’s a harmful recreation.
People are imperfect. Refereeing is tough. Attempting to realize a uniform normal for 52 referees drawn from throughout the globe is much from simple. Fan conspiracy theories about officiating are probably the most tedious elements of the trendy recreation, often rooted in a few 50-50 choices which have gone towards their staff and fuelled by VAR. It has created a local weather when perfection is demanded and there’s no room for human error and even ambiguity. Often, they will simply be dismissed.
However then you definately get the president of the USA boasting about prevailing on Infantino to droop Balogun’s suspension …
Time at hand again to Billy for the house straight.
Tom Wright has emailed in to ask in regards to the probabilities of a climate delay in Miami. That may in all probability be lined in additional element in our match weblog if issues come up; I’m no Ian McCaskill (ask your grandparents) however because it stands, the chance of storm delays is low, with any predicted points coming in direction of the tip of the 90 minutes.
As for the warmth, it’s going to be above 30C (86F) at kick-off, with an extreme warmth warning in place. At this stage, I doubt that can have an effect on the sport past the standard hydration breaks – each group recreation in Miami was performed in related situations.
In a parallel universe, Alejandro Garnacho is lining up for Argentina tonight – however the winger’s profession has stalled spectacularly, and he has not joined up with Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea squad for pre-season coaching.
The 21-year-old is anticipated to go away the membership completely this summer season, with Chelsea hoping for a proposal within the £40m area. Garnacho has eight Argentina caps and was a part of the 2024 Copa América-winning squad, however has scarcely featured since.
In a barely unusual little bit of scheduling, the fourth quarter-final can also be happening tonight, at 9pm EDT (a testing 2am within the UK). Argentina face Switzerland in Kansas Metropolis, aiming to proceed a title defence that has taken some severe hits:
There’s drama aplenty within the all-Czech Wimbledon girls’s closing. Be a part of Katy Murrells for the most recent there.
Pål Winther has emailed in with a useful information to Norwegian names. “Nost non-patronymic Norwegian names come from previous descriptive phrases for farms.”
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Haaland (or Håland) – “Haw-lahn” – (the farm close to) excessive land
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Ødegaard (or Ødegård) – “Uh-duh-gord” – deserted farm
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Sørloth – “Sur-loht” – southern half (of a farm)
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Aasgaard (or Åsgård) – “Awss-gord” – excessive farm
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Østigård – “Uh-stee-gord” – east farm
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Ørjan Nyland – “Ur-yahn Nee-lahn” – new land
Does this imply … Norway are the farmers?
Regardless of gloomy predictions and the hosts’ eventual unravelling – brought about at the very least partially by Donald Trump getting concerned – the World Cup in America has been a giant success, and introduced pleasure and human connection to a divided land.
“Not eager to sound too pessimistic, however what can be the script in 2026 for ‘Margaret Thatcher, Winston Churchill, Woman Diana, your guys took one hell of a beating tonight’ if Norway beat England?” asks Jim Lambourn. Gary Lineker? Lee Dixon? Depend Binface? Solutions on a postcard.
Good day everybody. Just below 5 hours to go till kick-off in Miami. England and Norway followers, how are you feeling? E-mail matchday.stay@theguardian.com and let me know!
Niall McVeigh is right here for the subsequent few minutes.
In non-World Cup associated switch information, promoted Coventry have signed Loum Tchaouna from relegated Burnley on a five-year deal.
The 22-year-old French winger mentioned: “I’m going to convey my power, dedication and management to the staff. I’ve performed in Ligue 1, Serie A and now I’m taking part in within the Premier League, the very best league on this planet, so I’ve a variety of expertise for my younger age.
“I’m so excited to play on the Coventry Constructing Society Enviornment and I can’t look ahead to the brand new season.”
On the closing whistle Argentina’s followers dissolved right into a frenzy of bare-chested, flag-waving pleasure. This disjointed staff of abilities, with their flat-footed midfield, creaky defence and high-grade attacking people, proceed to edge by the rounds. Argentina have some apparent flaws, like all of the remaining groups, however additionally they have one thrillingly relentless level of energy and they’ll take some stopping.
Sound acquainted? Properly, that was Barney Ronay on Argentina following their extra-time win over Switzerland within the final 16 of the 2014 World Cup – Ángel Di María and all that.
Solely Lionel Messi stays from that Argentina squad. Switzerland nonetheless have Granit Xhaka and Ricardo Rodriguez hanging round – and taking part in somewhat effectively.
Right here is as we speak’s World Cup each day podcast in full, shiny video – on Spain v Belgium and previewing England v Norway and Argentina v Switzerland
The roots of Norway’s World Cup success will be traced again to a 2007 rule change from the nation’s governing physique for sport. The NIF revised the best way through which youngsters participated in sport, making certain that no stress was placed on them to decide on one to observe earlier than they had been sufficiently old to make the choice themselves. Outcomes pages and league tables had been additionally performed away with for youthful age-groups.
Erling Haaland did handball, athletics and cross-country snowboarding earlier than deciding to pursue a profession in soccer aged 14.
Alexander Sørloth performed soccer (his dad was a professional), handball (his mum was a professional) and pace skating throughout his childhood.
Ørjan Nyland is a bit older – he was 17 when the brand new guidelines had been launched – but in addition grew up doing handball and alpine snowboarding earlier than changing into a goalkeeper.
Jesse Gerritsen goes into extra element …
That is an argument for what occurs when a rustic builds endurance into childhood somewhat than urgency. Norway have type right here. In February, they topped the Winter Olympics medal desk for the fourth Video games operating, with a document 18 golds, outperforming nations 60 occasions the dimensions.
Most nations run a model of Brazil’s mannequin – spot the present early, construct the pathway across the place a toddler is presumed to swimsuit already – and it has produced a few of the most lovely soccer performed. However Norway’s success is a immediate to ask whether or not the choice, defending a toddler’s proper to decide on, stands out as the higher pathway. It could be uncommon to legislate endurance. It’s rarer nonetheless to win by doing it.
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Whereas England have been from Boston to Mexico Metropolis throughout their run to the final eight, Norway have stayed largely in the identical space with two video games in New York and two in Boston. Their different match was in Dallas.
That has led to England having flown additional than any staff left within the event and an entire 3,000 miles additional than Norway.
There’s a neat graphic in Andrew Beasley’s data-crunching piece from yesterday …
Rather a lot is being mentioned in regards to the situations in Miami forward of England’s quarter-final with Norway – Temperature: 33C, humidity: 61%, looks like: 44C (!) – however there was a cause Thomas Tuchel needed to start out the summer season in Florida.
Tuchel was already making preparations for a pre-tournament coaching camp there over a yr in the past – manner earlier than the draw was made and England appeared on the right track for quarter-final in Miami.
That is from David Hytner throughout the June camp in Florida …
The FA has invested a major quantity of planning and infrastructure into understanding how they get the gamers to and thru the event in the absolute best bodily state. A lot of the acclimatisation is happening in Florida however the groundwork started final June, when Tuchel took the squad to Girona for per week of warm-weather coaching.
The periods had been punishing. The gamers had been requested, for instance, to cycle for 45 minutes at a constant degree inside a tent heated to a minimal of 35C. And sports activities science was to the fore. Earlier than gamers bought on the bikes, they swallowed a biometric pill which helped to watch their core physique temperatures below stress. A few of the gamers have invested in hyperbaric oxygen chambers, red-light saunas and ice baths at dwelling to enhance restoration.
The information is all the things. How it’s collected and extrapolated is dizzying. There are exterior masses, corresponding to distances lined and variety of high-intensity runs, tracked by way of GPS expertise. And inside masses, corresponding to heart-rate variability, measured by wearable gadgets. The gamers have used well being bands in coaching this week.
The information story beneath will probably be up to date as there are extra developments. In the intervening time, we’ll proceed with our buildup to the World Cup’s remaining two quarter-finals.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has mentioned his and Fifa’s ideas and condolences are with Jayden Adams’s household, associates and teammates in a publish on Instagram.
Infantino posted on his story: “It’s so extremely unhappy to listen to that South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has handed away simply weeks after that includes in his nation’s historic FIFA World Cup marketing campaign.
“My ideas and condolences, in addition to these of everybody at FIFA and the worldwide soccer group, are together with his household, associates and teammates. The Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star will probably be sorely missed. Could he relaxation in peace.”
Jayden Adams’ former membership Stellenbosch have mentioned he “leaves behind an enduring legacy” in an announcement:
“It’s with profound unhappiness that Stellenbosch Soccer Membership has realized of the premature passing of our former participant Jayden Adams.
“The Membership needs to increase its deepest condolences to Jayden’s household and family members, in addition to everybody at Mamelodi Sundowns, and calls for his or her privateness to be revered throughout this unimaginably tough time.
“A prodigious footballer, he made his skilled debut for Stellenbosch FC on the age of 19 and went on to make 139 senior appearances, serving to the Maroons elevate the Carling Knockout trophy in 2023.
“After becoming a member of Sundowns in 2025, Jayden continued to showcase his immense expertise, and he just lately represented South Africa on the highest degree on the FIFA World Cup in North America.
“A proud flagbearer for the Cape Winelands, Jayden leaves behind an enduring legacy in Stellenbosch and an everlasting influence on South African soccer. He will probably be deeply missed, and by no means forgotten.”
Former Chelsea chair Ken Bates dies aged 94
Ken Bates, probably the most vibrant and controversial figures within the historical past of English soccer, has died aged 94, Chelsea have introduced.
The membership reported on Saturday afternoon that Bates had died peacefully in Monaco surrounded by his spouse and household, including in an announcement: “It’s with nice unhappiness that we share the information of the lack of Ken Bates, former proprietor and chairman of Chelsea Soccer Membership.
“The membership sends our heartfelt condolences to Ken’s spouse Suzannah, the remainder of his household and his associates. Ken’s dedication to battle for Chelsea when occasions had been powerful, and drive the staff on to successful trophies won’t ever be forgotten.”
A businessman who was concerned in soccer possession and administration for the very best a part of 5 many years, Bates is greatest identified for his time at Chelsea, buying the membership within the early Nineteen Eighties earlier than reviving it and in the end promoting as much as Roman Abramovich in 2003, a call that had a major, lasting influence on the game as an entire.
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The Confederation of African Soccer (Caf) has mentioned “Soccer has misplaced considered one of its personal” in a publish on social media alongside an image of Jayden Adams.
The midfielder made his South Africa debut towards Mozambique in 2022 and gained 13 caps, scoring two targets, each in Caf qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. He was a part of the South Africa facet that completed third on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Adams joined Mamelodi Sundowns final yr and helped them win their first Caf Champions League title for 10 years, beginning each legs of the ultimate towards AS Far of Morocco.
South Africa’s sports activities minister, Gayton McKenzie, has mentioned the nation has misplaced “considered one of its brightest younger abilities” after the loss of life of midfielder Jayden Adams.
“It’s with profound shock and a heavy coronary heart that I’ve learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie mentioned in an announcement.
“South African soccer has misplaced considered one of its brightest younger abilities.”
The minister didn’t disclose a explanation for loss of life.
Police mentioned that they had opened an investigation after the physique of a 25-year-old man was discovered at a home in Schotschekloof, a suburb in central Cape City, on Saturday morning.
“Circumstances surrounding this incident are below investigation,” Western Cape police spokesperson FC van Wyk informed AFP.
Adams performed in all three of South Africa’s group-stage matches on the event however didn’t function within the knockout defeat by Canada.
Born in Cape City, he started his skilled profession with Stellenbosch FC earlier than becoming a member of CAF Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns in January 2025.
Adams’s loss of life comes lower than a month after the passing of his grandmother, on the eve of South Africa’s Group A match towards Czechia at Atlanta Stadium.
“Jayden began within the match towards Czechia and gave his all whereas carrying the burden of dropping his grandmother,” the South African Soccer Affiliation mentioned on the time. AFP
From our pre-tournament participant information on Jayden Adams, which may be very tough to learn now:
“One of the vital thrilling gamers in South African soccer proper now. The Sundowns midfielder has big high quality in the course of the pitch, assured and cozy in possession, by no means shy to obtain the ball below stress. His pinpoint passing capability shines by, and he was linked with a giant transfer to Europe earlier than this summer season’s event.”
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25
Horrendous information to relay – Jayden Adams, who performed in South Africa’s three group video games on the World Cup, has died aged 25.
The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder began the event opener, a 2-0 defeat by Mexico, and the 1-1 draw with Czechia, being substituted in each matches. He then got here off the bench within the 1-0 win towards South Korea, however took no half within the 1-0 last-32 defeat by Canada.
The South African Soccer Gamers Union wrote in an announcement: “The SAFPU is devastated by the premature passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, Jayden Adams.
“Jayden had solely just lately represented South Africa on the 2026 Fifa World Cup, carrying the hopes of the nation with satisfaction, braveness, and distinction.
“His passing is an immeasurable loss to his household, teammates, golf equipment, the soccer fraternity and nation at massive.
“We lengthen our deepest condolences to the Adams household, Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch FC, Bafana Bafana and all these whose lives he touched.”
Chelsea engaged on Garnacho sale
Chelsea are able to promote Alejandro Garnacho and can take heed to presents of round £42.5million, it’s understood. The 22-year-old has been informed he’s not assured a daily beginning place at Stamford Bridge and it has been determined between the events that he can depart, with golf equipment within the Premier League, Italy and elsewhere in Europe having expressed curiosity.
There may be additionally curiosity from groups in Saudi Arabia as the previous Manchester United winger seems to be to kickstart a profession that has stalled over the previous two seasons.
It’s understood {that a} lack of assured taking part in time is the essential issue and that relations stay optimistic between membership and participant, though the choice has been taken for him to not report for pre-season coaching whereas his departure is finalised.
It’s hoped internally {that a} deal will be reached inside the subsequent two weeks.
Andrey Santos, who agreed to hitch Manchester United earlier this week, had additionally been informed that he wouldn’t have common taking part in time below new supervisor Xabi Alonso, which prompted the participant to ask to go away. PA Media
Thanks Stu. After England followers pulled an all-nighter final weekend, it’s Switzerland’s flip to undergo a late-night knockout tie.
Pubs and eating places in lots of cantons and cities in Switzerland will probably be allowed to remain open all evening on Saturday to permit soccer followers to observe their World Cup quarter-final towards Argentina which kicks off at 3am native time on Sunday morning.
In Geneva, the cantonal authorities introduced in a press launch all public institutions within the cafe-restaurant and bar classes may open “with out time restrictions throughout the evening of July 11 to 12 and to point out the match”.
In accordance with the ATS-Keystone company, the cantons of Jura and Bern have granted the same distinctive waiver for public institutions.
The curfew has additionally been lifted in various different cities together with Lausanne, Sion and Sierre whereas Zurich has granted a “Freinacht” (“sleepless evening”) in indoor eating places and bars.
The canton of Basel-Landschaft has likewise “authorised prolonged opening hours for eating places and bars, together with these working briefly as a part of the World Cup,” till 6am native time on Sunday. AFP
Billy Munday now takes the reins right here. Have a great weekend.
Klopp agrees to turn into Germany head coach
Jürgen Klopp has “reached an settlement on the important thing factors” to turn into the subsequent Germany head coach, the German soccer affiliation (DFB) has mentioned. The 59-year-old is anticipated to signal a contract till 2030 to succeed Julian Nagelsmann.
An announcement mentioned: “The DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and DFB vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke held their first in-depth talks with Jürgen Klopp yesterday in New York relating to his potential appointment as nationwide staff coach. Through the constructive change, an settlement was reached on the important thing factors of a possible contract. Talks will proceed subsequent week.
“Each side are assured that the negotiations – topic to an settlement with Klopp’s present employer, Crimson Bull – can in the end be efficiently concluded. Any potential contract have to be finalised in a joint assembly of the supervisory board and shareholders’ assembly of DFB GmbH & Co. KG.”
Fifa promoting chunks of World Cup closing pitch for £335
Don’t fear, they’re ready till after the ultimate earlier than reducing it up.
Fifa’s official retailer is flogging the turf that will probably be used for the 19 July closing at MetLife Stadium … at $450 (£335) per chunk.
The “Piece of the Pitch – Basis Version” comes “completely preserved in a premium acrylic with a USB memento. Each bit incorporates an unique fragment of the long-lasting Ultimate taking part in floor, making it a singular collectible that celebrates one of many world’s best sporting occasions.”
Sounds magical.
“The acrylic USB options an authenticity movie, whereas providing a modern, modern show piece. Introduced in a premium hinged shoulder field with placing spot UV detailing, this unique merchandise is designed for collectors, followers, and soccer lovers alike.”
It’s a slug of grass in a field with a USB stick, girls and gents. From a stadium with a floor no one appears to love. Queue now queue now QUEUE NOW.
Rangers signal Socceroos midfielder Cameron Devlin
A bit extra WC-adjacent switch information to report … Rangers have signed Australia midfielder Cameron Devlin on a two-year deal.
Devlin, who was within the Socceroos squad however went unused on the World Cup, left Hearts on the finish of the final home season after his contract expired. Nevertheless, it seems his time away from Derek McInnes’s clutches was transient, given he’ll report at Ibrox to search out his final supervisor in place there. Aww.
The Sydney-born 28-year-old’s new contract contains the choice of an extra yr.
FAO England followers who’re all the time England followers, regardless of the sport …
KO there may be 2.10pm BST
In the meantime at Lord’s …
At lunch it’s finely poised – England are 137 for 5 and path by 148 runs. Sounds rather a lot just like the hosts might have captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to maintain digging in – she’s unbeaten on 39 from 74 balls.
Christopher Mathias
There have been loads of causes to consider the US internet hosting the World Cup can be a catastrophe.
Within the yr and a half main as much as the kick-off, Donald Trump had threatened to annex event co-host Canada, and to invade the opposite co-host, Mexico; he was at battle with one of many event’s individuals, Iran. Harsh journey restrictions had been stopping followers from Senegal, Ivory Coast and Haiti from getting visas. Ticket costs had been outrageous. Accommodations weren’t filling up as promised. Fifa was introducing “hydration breaks” throughout video games, permitting TV commercials in what seemed to be a shameless money seize that threatened the stream of play.
Lastly, in a rustic the place the gorgeous recreation has solely ever flourished due to immigrants, the White Home was overseeing brutal sweeps to forcibly expel thousands and thousands from these very communities. America – the place soccer has all the time trailed different sports activities in recognition – was poised to be essentially the most unwelcoming host of a event that, Fifa boasts in its commercials, “unites the world”.
Then the soccer began.
Extra Lammens commiseration BTL …
You must really feel for Senne Lammens. A goalkeeper sub is just not like an outfield participant sub. The primary is surprising and unlikely, the second, much less so. It have to be exhausting for a goalkeeper sub to regulate to the situations of the sport from the off, at such an important a part of the sport. Lammens would have had no expectation of taking part in, therefore he had no time to ‘get into the sport’. You must really feel sorry for the man. It was a rotten state of affairs.
It was a bizarre aim all-round. I strongly suspect that the TV angle was misleading, however I initially thought Thomas Castagne was well-placed to mop up the unfastened ball. Because it occurred, he was maintaining busy shoulder-charging Nico Williams to maintain him at bay … however in the meantime Mikel Merino was haring in between a brace of defenders who had been half a yard behind anticipating the hazard.
There was even backspin on the ball after it hit Lammens, which stored it agonisingly inside attain of him. However his momentum was within the flawed route, whereas Merino did that previous Gary Lineker factor of simply operating as quick as potential in direction of the place he hopes the ball would possibly go. Tons and many credit score must go to the Spain sub, who had solely simply entered the sport, let’s not overlook.
The outlook in Kansas Metropolis for Argentina v Switzerland is just not dissimilar. Wildish swings from 33C and clammy to biblical showers and airborne mild reveals.
Maintain out of bushes and depart these brollies down, sports activities followers.
Ian Sargeant has popped up out of the mailbag …
Sat within the foyer of our resort in Turkey ready for the switch to Anatalya airport.
Flight delayed – estimated touchdown 10:15pm presently.
What odds a climate delay for England?
Present forecast for 10pm native time in Miami: thundery showers and lightweight winds. 74% humidity (no thanks). Temperature looks like: 39C
At any time when there’s a lightning image on the forecast, there’s potential for delay.
Below US security rules, a strike inside 10 miles (16km) of a stadium triggers a 30-minute suspension of the sport, throughout which gamers should depart the pitch.
Any Belgium followers in? Final evening did really feel like a lid on an period. Besides … that they had appeared like doubtlessly taking it the space towards Spain till that actually unlucky late fumble from Senne Lammens.
He’ll be again, although I hope they unearth some extra gems to go in entrance of him. However, because the previous saying in all probability went, Kevin De Bruynes don’t develop on bushes.
Felt unhealthy for each Belgian goalies final evening (even when Courtois does appear to be a little bit of a Actual Madrid diva) BUT thought Courtois appeared fairly dodgy earlier than he went off – not overlaying himself in glory for the primary aim, spooning one other pretty straight-at-him shot out into the hazard zone and getting away with it – so the entire focus being on the error that led to the winner, whereas comprehensible, feels harsh.
Plenty of chat beneath the road about England’s captain teeing off with DJT.
Appears like that is going to be an albatross round Harry Kane’s neck.
Zing!
The place are we on the entire beer-toss celebration factor? Not a fan personally. Have you ever seen the worth of a pint nowadays? Tsk and many others. Additionally: strolling dwelling carrying clothes soaked in what smells like wheaty pee isn’t my concept of enjoyable. That’s why I finished taking place the entrance of Carter USM concert events again within the day.
Sammy Gecsoyler has been delving in to the phenomenon.
There’s a Denmark-based segue potential right here … given Anthon Charmig and Magnus Cort are literally Danish. Regrettably, Denmark didn’t qualify for the World Cup, having misplaced their playoff closing to Czechia on penalties. Nonetheless, let’s pivot to a little bit of switch information …
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Atlético Madrid have introduced that Morten Hjulmand has joined from Sporting on a five-year contract. Unconfirmed media studies counsel that the deal is value as much as €40m (£34m), with an extra €5m in add-ons.
The 27-year-old Denmark midfielder made 141 appearances and scored 10 targets and made 12 assists for Sporting after becoming a member of from Italian membership Lecce in 2023. He captained Sporting to back-to-back Portuguese league titles in 2023-24 and 2024-25, in addition to a Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup).
He has made 27 appearances for Denmark since making his worldwide debut in 2023. Reuters
Stage eight of the Tour de France is rolling out. Luke McLaughlin will be discovered elsewhere on this right here web site taking you thru all of it.
However who’re Staff Uno-X Mobility getting behind in tonight’s quarter-final, I hear you ask? Seems their colors are firmly on the mast …
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