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Tottenham dealt fresh injury blow as defender limps off on international duty
Thomas Frank, head coach of Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham defender Ben Davies is set for further assessment after he was forced off with an injury in Wales' 4-2 World Cup qualification defeat to Belgium. The Spurs' veteran was making his 100th...

Craig Bellamy calls for handball rule change after controversial Wales defeat
Ampadu’s arm was struck from point-blank range and was not far from his body, but the spot-kick was awarded by German referee Daniel Siebert after a VAR review and Kevin De Bruyne equalised. Thomas Meunier, De Bruyne with a second penalty – after...

Sofia to Host Bulgarian National Volleyball Team Matches at European Volleyball Championship 2026
On Tuesday, the management board of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation (BVF) announced during an ad hoc meeting that Sofia will host the Bulgarian national team's matches in the group stage of next year's European Men's Volleyball Championship....

Thomas Frank dealt fresh injury blow as Tottenham defender limps off on international duty
Thomas Frank has seen two Spurs players forced off with injuries on international duty in the past two days Tottenham defender Ben Davies is set for further assessment after he was forced off with an injury in Wales' 4-2 World Cup qualification...

News digest: Fico grabs the Orbán playbook (again) — Brussels, brace yourself
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Greetings. Welcome to Today in Slovakia — where the culture minister’s idea of “cultural diplomacy” involves a dose of Florida sunshine, and Prime Minister...

Italy vs. Israel live stream, where to watch FIFA World Cup qualifying online, odds, prediction, lineups
Gennaro Gattuso's Italy can at least secure a spot for the playoffs to qualify for the FIFA World Cup if they win on Tuesday against Israel. The Azzurri started off the group qualifiers with a disappointing defeat against Norway, which led to the...

Inside Villa Park: Major boost, 'painful to watch' comment, boos response and Pickford praise
Donyell Malen scored against Finland for the Netherlands(Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images) Aston Villa are back in action this weekend against Tottenham Hotspur following the October international break. Unai Emery’s side will be targeting their...

International round-up: how 10 Rangers stars are performing from hat-trick hero to Belgium's Mr Consistent
A round-up of the 10 Ibrox aces on International duty’s performances so far Despite the poor collective start to the season, a number of Rangers players were chosen to represent their countries in October’s International break. A combined total of...

Wales notebook: Defeat to Belgium dents World Cup qualifying dream - but all is not lost
14 October 2025, 07:20 Where does this leave Wales' hopes of reaching next year's World Cup? Dented, but far from over. The simple and quick route has been shut off by Belgium, who now hold all the aces going into November's final round of games....

Rangers star compared to World Cup and UCL winner after ‘incredible’ display for country as fans say ‘I’m in love’
RANGERS are still without a manager as they continue their search for Russell Martin’s replacement this week. Steven Gerrard turned his former club down in a major shock, but SunSport revealed last night that Kevin Muscat is a serious contender...

Belgium beat Wales in World Cup qualifier, rat delays play
Joe Rodon had the home side ahead at the Cardiff City Stadium in the eighth minute, but a De Bruyne penalty brought Belgium level within 10 minutes before veteran full back Thomas Meunier put them ahead for a 2-1 halftime advantage. De Bruyne...

‘Bugonia’, ‘On Falling’ & ‘Sound Of Falling’ Among Titles On The European Film Awards Nominations Shortlist
The European Film Academy has shortlisted 67 films, which will be available to receive nominations for the 38th European Film Awards, taking place on January 17, 2026. The shortlist includes 44 feature films, 15 documentary films, and 8 animated...

Courtois tries to catch rat in Belgium's WCQ win
A rat ran on the pitch during the second half of Belgium's win over Wales on Monday. Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesWith Halloween right around the corner, Wales and Belgium were given an early fright when their World Cup...
France’s perfect run ends after 2-2 draw with Iceland in World Cup qualifiers
France’s hopes of securing early qualification for the 2026 World Cup were dashed after being held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik on Monday, ending their perfect start in the European qualifiers. The two-time world champions, who had won...

Where to watch Portugal vs. Hungary: Latest team news and TV information
Portugal have the chance of confirming their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup next year when they welcome Hungary in their next qualifier. Roberto Martinez's side had to tough it out against the Republic of Ireland to maintain their perfect...

Where to watch Italy vs. Israel: Latest team news and TV information
Italy return to Udine on Tuesday night knowing that just a single point against Israel will be enough to confirm their place in the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Luciano Spalletti's side edged an unforgettable nine-goal thriller when the two teams met...

Where to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria: Latest team news and TV information
Spain will look to take one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Bulgaria in their next qualifier. La Roja continued their perfect start to their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Georgia in their previous...

Where to watch Latvia vs. England: Latest team news and TV information
England will aim to officially secure their ticket to next summer's World Cup finals when they make the trip to face Latvia on Tuesday night. Thomas Tuchel's England continue to go from strength to strength, with the German boss ticking off...

Sofia to host the matches of the Bulgarian national volleyball team at the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev (R) and Aleksandar Nikolov (L) Photo: Sofia Municipality Sofia will host the matches of the Bulgarian national volleyball team in the group stage of the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The decision was made...

Kevin de Bruyne At The Double! Belgium Down Wales In Must-Win Clash
Last Updated:October 14, 2025, 07:51 IST Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne scored two penalties in a 4-2 victory over Wales, boosting World Cup hopes and moving Belgium top of Group J. Kevin de Bruyne scored twice from penalties in Belgium's win over...