Wales v England: World Cup stage set for Gareth Bale’s last dance November 29, 2022 While England have top spot in World Cup Group B in their sights tonight against Wales, the stakes are much higher for their opponents at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. If Wales are to avoid elimination, only a win against England will do – and even then, they will need to do so by four [...]
Qatar’s World Cup boss admits ‘400-500 migrant workers have died’ November 29, 2022 Qatar’s World Cup boss has finally admitted that at least “400-500” migrant workers died while building infrastructure for the tournament. Hassan Al-Thawadi made his comments on Piers Morgan’s ‘uncensored’ talk show, as the competition progresses to the end of the group stage. Asked what the “honest realistic total” of the number of migrant workers who [...]
World Cup briefing: Why and how to watch Tuesday’s games, including Wales v England November 29, 2022 England are among several teams who will discover whether they have made it into the last 16 of the World Cup when the final games in Group A and Group B are played today. Here’s all you need to know. Netherlands v Qatar, 3pm, ITV Any two of three teams could still qualify from or [...]
Home nations under the hammer: rugby largely flopped in UK this autumn November 28, 2022 While England’s failures this month have been well documented, the other home nations experienced a range of fortunes during the Autumn Nations Series. In the rugby world rankings, European pair Ireland and France have maintained their hold at the summit while New Zealand have jumped South Africa for third. Beyond that, Wales have plummeted from [...]
World Cup briefing: Why and how to watch Monday’s matches November 28, 2022 The 2022 World Cup rolls into its second week, with pre-tournament favourites Brazil among those in action on Monday. Here’s your guide to today’s games. Cameroon v Serbia, 10am, ITV Both teams will be looking for their first points and first goals of Qatar 2022 when Cameroon meet Serbia on Monday morning. Cameroon, who lost [...]
England coach Eddie Jones is on the ropes but he will be at the World Cup November 27, 2022 Lacklustre. Monotonous. Embarrassing. Those were some of the non-explicit words that were uttered as thousands of England fans left Twickenham on Saturday evening – many of them before the final whistle. England’s 13-27 humiliation at the hands of a brilliant South Africa outfit condemned head coach Eddie Jones to his second loss in this month’s [...]
Trevor Steven: England must ring the changes for Wales World Cup game November 27, 2022 England’s 0-0 draw with the USA at the World Cup on Friday was a wake-up call which raised several issues that Gareth Southgate can’t ignore ahead of their final Group B game with Wales on Tuesday. I was surprised that Southgate named exactly the same team that had beaten Iran four days earlier. The USA [...]
England fans barred from wearing crusader costumes at tonight’s game against USA November 25, 2022 Press Association Supporters have been barred from dressing as crusaders at England’s World Cup clash with the USA in Qatar. Fans dressed in chainmail while carrying plastic swords and shields with the St George cross have been told they will not be allowed to enter Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, according to The Times. The [...]
HERE WE GO! England ready to face-off against USA in Qatar World Cup November 25, 2022 Press Association Gareth Southgate has challenged England to keep thinking big as they look to secure a place in the last 16 of the World Cup with victory over the United States. Captain Harry Kane has shaken off an ankle problem to be fit for today’s clash at the Al Bayt Stadium. Southgate is looking to go [...]
Sweet on Purton’s ride at Sha Tin November 25, 2022 LOCAL racing enthusiasts are spoilt for choice at Sha Tin this weekend, with some of the most promising and talented gallopers in the city, all seeking to enhance their reputations. The ‘Match of the Day’ has to be Superb Capitalist and Beauty Eternal, locking horns in the Chevalier Environmental Engineering Handicap (9.15am) over six furlongs. [...]