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US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia
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US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker will be leaving his post with less than two months to go until the 2026 World Cup, US Soccer announced on Tuesday. The Guardian can also confirm FOX Sports’ earlier reporting that Crocker is taking up a similar role with the Saudi Arabia football federation.

Apr 14
2 min
Carlos Queiroz: Ex-Man United coach will manage Ghana at World Cup
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Carlos Queiroz: Ex-Man United coach will manage Ghana at World Cup

Sir Alex Ferguson’s incredible reign at Manchester United was helped in no small part by his coaching team, who played a huge role in supporting the squad throughout the great man’s tenure.The leg...

Apr 14
2 min
Zambia to be women's team's 25th foe in 2027 World Cup cycle
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Zambia to be women's team's 25th foe in 2027 World Cup cycle

Zambia will be the 25th opponent of the Women’s National Team in the lead-up to the 2027 World CupCredits: Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesZambia will be the 25th different opponent of the B...

Apr 14
2 min
'Spurs need a miracle-worker'
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'Spurs need a miracle-worker'

As Cristian Romero made an early exit at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, I think most fans knew that his tears were for Argentina, not Spurs. This raw emotion was from a man who had just realised his World Cup dream might be over before the tournament has even kicked off, not one who is desperate t

Apr 14
2 min
58 days to the World Cup: A niche feat in goalkeeping — and Poland has done it twice on the global stage
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58 days to the World Cup: A niche feat in goalkeeping — and Poland has done it twice on the global stage

To save one mid-game penalty in a World Cup is a big deal. To save two is to join an exclusive club.

Apr 14
2 min
Bayern president Herbert Hainer fires back at Oliver Kahn over Musiala World Cup statement
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Bayern president Herbert Hainer fires back at Oliver Kahn over Musiala World Cup statement

Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper and CEO Oliver Kahn made headlines last week when he advised Jamal Musiala to skip the World Cup, arguing that the 23-year-old should instead focus on returning to his ...

Apr 14
2 min
Bournemouth winger hoping to earn a spot in Ronald Koeman’s World Cup squad
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Bournemouth winger hoping to earn a spot in Ronald Koeman’s World Cup squad

With the World Cup just around the corner, players are now having to juggle their domestic clubs targets with trying to avoid any injuries that would cost them a spot in their national teams squads. O...

Apr 14
2 min
A sports blitz starts tonight, plus a WNBA Draft surprise
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A sports blitz starts tonight, plus a WNBA Draft surprise

Good morning! I hope your TV is in working order. Coming up: 📆 A busy stretch begins 1️⃣ Dallas’ surprise at No. 1 🏆 Rory’s family win Up First: The NBA leads off a brilliant spring One of the busiest stretches of important pro sporting events begins tonight, and I mean that in quite a positive wa

Apr 14
3 min
Wales to face Romania in summer friendly
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Wales to face Romania in summer friendly

Craig Bellamy's Wales are to face Romania in a friendly in Bucharest in June after both missed out on World Cup qualification.

Apr 14
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