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☆ Thanksgiving football could include tasty U.S. soccer treat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

No, not that football, although Berhalter and his men who take on England in a tasty Group B clash on Friday hope that one day soccer might find a place at the table. For the moment Thanksgiving football belongs to American gridiron and the National Football League with teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions in action. "These are the games where it's a high pressure privileged moment to step on the field against some of these guys. "When you get a result in a game like this people start to respect Americans a little bit more." Reporting by Steve Keating in Al Rayyan; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Gareth Bale saves Wales to frustrate USMNT
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Matthew Ashton/AMA/Getty Images Walker Zimmerman fouls Wales' Gareth Bale in the box, conceding a second-half penalty that Bale would convert to tie the match at 1-1. Pedro Nunes/Reuters US fans stand for the national anthem prior to the Wales match. Stu Forster/Getty Images Wales' Neco Williams tries to fend off Weston McKennie on Monday. Francisco Seco/AP A family watches the opening match from their home in Doha. But just as all hope looked to have disappeared for Wales, Bale was clumsily brought down by Walker Zimmerman in the US box.

☆ Saka at the double as dynamic England hit Iran for six
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

England, semi-finalists in 2018, came into the tournament without a win in six games, but a dynamic opening 45 minutes in which Jude Bellingham scored his first England goal, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead and Raheem Sterling grabbed a third set up a second-half stroll. read moreThe game eventually took centre stage and it was not long before England were in top gear. Shaw was the provider again for England's second as his corner was headed back across the area by Harry Maguire to Saka, who volleyed home expertly. England were not done, however, as Saka grabbed his second in the 62nd minute. His side face Wales on Friday when England take on the United States.

☆ Germany's Musiala takes English advice into World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

AL SHAMAL, Qatar, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Germany's teenage sensation Jamal Musiala on Monday credited his England youth period for helping him develop his creative game that has quickly turned him into one of the rising stars of the sport. "I think a comparison with Messi is something like an honour," Musiala told a news conference. "He plays at top level for so long and to be compared with him is a bit difficult. He has, however, been carrying one piece of advice he got from his English coaches that has helped him become the player he is today. They also play Spain and Costa Rica and are eager to make amends for their 2018 shock first round exit.

☆ Teenager Bellingham ignites England with dynamic display
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

England manager Gareth Southgate had come under fire during a six-game winless run in the Nations League ahead of the World Cup -- his sides lacking fluidity and forward thrust. It made Bellingham the youngest England scorer at a World Cup since Michael Owen in 1998 and the first player born in 2000 or later ever to score in the finals. Another former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas added: "Bellingham has been outrageous today. But if England are to go deep in Qatar, Bellingham could be the spark that ignites Southgate's team. "Wins take the pressure off, when you win games, you're at ease for a little bit longer," Bellingham said.

☆ USMNT vs. Wales: Can the golden generation shine on the world stage?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) walks onto the pitch in Qatar on Monday, it will be appearing at a men’s World Cup for the first time since 2014. Gregg Berhalter was part of the US team that reached the quarterfinals at the 2002 World Cup. Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesJust one player, defender DeAndre Yedlin, has prior World Cup experience. Carl Recine/ReutersThe USMNT will face Wales first, playing in its first World Cup since 1958. The USMNT drew 1-1 with England in the 2010 World Cup.

☆ Saka at the double as England hit Iran for six
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

England came into the tournament without a win in six games, but a dynamic opening 45 minutes in which Jude Bellingham scored his first England goal, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead and Raheem Sterling grabbed a third set up a second-half stroll. While Iran's Taremi grabbed another from the penalty spot in the 13th minute of stoppage time, given for a minor shirt pull after a VAR review, England's work was already done. read moreThe game eventually took centre stage and it was not long before England were in top gear. Shaw was the provider again for England's second goal as his corner was headed back across the area by Harry Maguire to Saka, who volleyed expertly into the top corner. England were not done however, as Saka grabbed his second in the 62nd minute.

☆ Kane in a hurry to surpass Rooney's England scoring record
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

DOHA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Harry Kane said he hopes to break Wayne Rooney's England scoring record "as soon as possible" as the striker prepares to lead his country into their World Cup Group B opener with Iran on Monday. Kane scored six goals in Russia in 2018 when England's run was stopped by Croatia in the semi-finals. Aged 29, he knows that this tournament might also present his best opportunity to do what no England captain has done since Bobby Moore lifted the World Cup in 1966. "I was lucky enough to play in the 2018 World Cup and had an amazing experience at a great tournament. "We know that under Carlos in the last World Cup they were very organised against big opponents and difficult to play against.

☆ England to take knee, Kane to wear One Love armband against Iran
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

DOHA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - England will take the knee and captain Harry Kane will wear the One Love armband at their opening match of the World Cup against Iran on Monday, manager Gareth Southgate confirmed on Sunday. "It's what we stand for as a team and have done for a long period of time," he told reporters on Sunday. Kane, along with the captains of the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Wales, will wear the One Love armband on Monday. World soccer's governing body FIFA takes a dim view of political statements and according to reports could punish those wearing the One Love armband with fines or disciplinary action. "We've made it clear as a team, the staff and an organisation that we want to wear the armband," Kane said.

☆ Fact Check-No evidence AS Roma coach Mourinho accused England counterpart of racism
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A purported statement attributed online to AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho in which he is said to accuse England manager Gareth Southgate of racism for omitting AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham from his FIFA World Cup squad has misled users online. There is no evidence that Mourinho made such a statement and a representative for AS Roma told Reuters that it is a fake comment. The fabricated quote has primarily been shared by football fan accounts on Twitter and Facebook (here), (here), (here). Hate me, you already do.”Reuters could not find any evidence of Mourinho ever making such a statement, and AS Roma told Reuters in an email that the comment was fabricated. A representative for AS Roma told Reuters it is a fake comment.

☆ Maddison pinching himself after England recall earns World Cup trip
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"We’ve seen in the past that (England manager) Gareth (Southgate) has brought players back if they are in form and thankfully that was me for this tournament." Maddison was in Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers’s office on the day of the squad announcement last week. He was just being a being a good manager and putting a close arm around me if I didn't get the call, taking about staying motivated and then enjoying the break. Now Maddison is relishing the World Cup experience"Every moment at the minute is almost like pinch me moment," he said. "England in recent tournaments like Russia and the Euros have been brilliant and coming back into the squad you get the same feeling of togetherness," Maddison said.

☆ England at the 2022 World Cup: who is in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Nov 14 (Reuters) - England are looking to win their second World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. * Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Coady (Everton, on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal). Defenders: John Stones (Manchester City), Harry Maguire (Leicester City), Phil Jones (Manchester Utd), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Young (Manchester Utd), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool). Midfielders: Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Jesse Lingard (Manchester Utd), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea), Fabian Delph (Manchester City). Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Marcus Rashford (Manchester Utd), Danny Welbeck (Arsenal).

☆ Maddison, Wilson and Rashford named in England World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] The tournament's official logo for the 2022 Qatar World Cup is seen on the Doha Tower, in Doha, Qatar, September 3, 2019. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoun/File PhotoNov 10 (Reuters) - England have included in-form Leicester City midfielder James Maddison in their squad for the World Cup in Qatar, with forwards Callum Wilson and Marcus Rashford also selected. Maddison and Newcastle United striker Wilson have not played for England since 2019, but have been rewarded for fine starts to the domestic season in the run-up to this month's tournament. Brentford striker Ivan Toney received his first call up for Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany in September, but missed out on selection with Wilson and Rashford preferred. England begin their World Cup group campaign against Iran on Nov. 21 and also face the United States and Wales.

☆ Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “It’s always difficult when a guy helps you get to the World Cup, he scores three goals in World Cup qualifying and isn’t going to be a part of the program. Again, it’s more about who we did add that we felt good about.”All but one of the 26 will be making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament and, according to the USMNT, it will be the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesGhanaManager: Otto AddoThe final squad has not been announced yet. READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)—–PortugalManager: Fernando SantosThe final squad has not been announced yet.

☆ England used to pre-tournament injury nightmares in past, just not on this scale
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Peter Hall | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Now, Southgate is going further and further down his list just to fill seats on the plane. "The Chelsea medical staff have not given me a percentage of my chance of being back for the World Cup. Maguire has been a regular throughout Southgate's tenure, but has been demoted at United, starting only three league games this season. Rooney later suggested that going to the 2002 World Cup injured and playing through the pain was a mistake. Southgate's dilemma is does he risk defenders who have served him so well but aren't at 100%, or give others a chance.

☆ Stop asking players to be face of World Cup protests, says Klopp
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

However, with the tournament less than three weeks away, Klopp said it was time to let the players and managers focus on their jobs rather than be standard bearers for protests. "(We are) now telling players, 'you have to wear this armband or if you don't do it then you are not on their side. "It's a tournament we have to organise and players go there and play and do the best for their countries. We cannot change it now," Klopp, who said he will not go to the World Cup, added. The World Cup kicks off on Nov. 20 and ends on Dec. 18.

☆ Gareth Southgate: Workers in Qatar are united in wanting World Cup to happen
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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CNN —England manager Gareth Southgate has a lot on his plate as the World Cup in Qatar grows ever closer. All this as he prepares for the first World Cup held mid-season. Moreover, this is a World Cup – starting on November 20 – which has been dogged by a number of human rights issues. It’s what we’re there to do.”On England’s chances of winning the World Cup, Southgate said: “There are some complications with how regular some of our important players are playing. That’s where you’ll always be judged as an international manager.”On their chances of winning the World Cup, Southgate adds: “There are some complications with how regular some of our important players are playing.

☆ Arsenal back on top but Saka limps off early in win over Forest
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Arsenal thrashed Nottingham Forest 5-0 at the Emirates on Sunday to return to the top of the Premier League, but the win may have come at a cost after Bukayo Saka limped off midway through the first half. Saka’s replacement Reiss Nelson scored a brace to go with goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard. Arsenal move to 31 points from their 12 games, two ahead of Manchester City, while an outclassed Forest remain rooted to the bottom of the table with nine points having played a game more. Saka tried to continue but came off after 27 minutes. Arsenal’s next Premier League fixture is a trip across London to Chelsea next Sunday, while Forest host Brentford the day before.

☆ Chelsea's Potter backs Loftus-Cheek for England's World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 25 (Reuters) - Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has backed Ruben Loftus-Cheek for a place in the England squad at next month's World Cup in Qatar. "He has really impressed me, Ruben, on and off the pitch," Potter told reporters ahead of Chelsea's Champions League clash at Salzburg. Loftus-Cheek was part of the England squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and he said going to Qatar "would mean the world" to him. "As a player, after going into the 2018 World Cup, you see your trajectory to go upward and to be at the next World Cup if everything goes well," Loftus-Cheek told reporters. "If I go to the World Cup, it would mean the world, but that is not at the forefront of my mind at the moment."

☆ Sierra Club says Mountain Valley Pipeline to give up on N. Carolina extension
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 21 (Reuters) - U.S. environmental group the Sierra Club said on Friday that the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) is abandoning legal efforts in North Carolina to secure land necessary for its proposed Southgate extension. Were it completed, the Southgate project would have added 75 miles (121 km) of pipeline from Southern Virginia into central North Carolina, the statement by Sierra Club read, adding that without the land, the extension is unlikely to ever be built. Mountain Valley - owned by units of Equitrans (ETRN.N), NextEra Energy Inc (NEE.N), Consolidated Edison Inc (ED.N), AltaGas Ltd (ALA.TO) and RGC Resources (RGCO.O) - is one of several U.S. pipeline projects delayed by regulatory and legal fights with environmental and local groups that found problems with federal permits issued during President Donald Trump's administration. read moreRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Seher Dareen in Bengaluru; Editing by Bill BerkrotOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Not a time for England to panic, says Southgate ahead of Germany visit
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A toothless England suffered a 1-0 loss to Italy in Milan on Friday, a third defeat in five games that has ramped up the pressure on Southgate with the World Cup in Qatar just under two months away. Southgate led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of last year's European Championship, but the team have struggled in recent months, failing to score from open play in their last five games. The game tomorrow is another opportunity, in front of the fans, to take a step in the right direction." Germany is England's final game before Southgate announces his squad for the World Cup, where they will face Iran, United States and Wales in the group stage. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Dhruv Munjal in Bengaluru, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ England boss Southgate backs Maguire despite Man Utd woes
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Maguire, who helped England reach the European Championship final last year, has not started Manchester United's last four Premier League games. United have won four straight in the league since Maguire's last domestic start - a 4-0 defeat at Brentford. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"Another seven to eight weeks, that does start to become more complicated. England are on the brink of relegation to League B after picking up two points from their first four games, including two shock defeats by Hungary. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Gest impresionant! Fotbaliştii englezi au decis să doneze banii, dacă vor câştiga Euro 2020
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Aceștia și-au anunțat intenția să doneze banii care urmează să îi primească pentru câștigarea Campionatului European.Jucătorii naționalei Angliei ar putea primi până la 9,5 milioane de lire sterline dacă vor pune mâna pe trofeu după finala cu Italia. Conform presei engleze, elevii lui Gareth Southgate ar fi discutat deja să doneze banii către Sistemului Naţional de Sănătate a Marii Britanii.Federaţia engleză va primi aproximativ 24 de milioane de lire sterline dacă naţionala va câştiga trofeul Campionatului European. Din această sumă, aproximativ 40 la sută va ajunge la cei 26 de jucători.Anglia s-a calificat în premieră în finala Campionatului European și va lupta duminica pentru trofeu cu reprezentativa Italiei. Meciul se va disputa pe stadionul Wembley din Londra și va fi arbitrat de olandezul Bjorn Kuipers. Marea finală a EURO-2020 va putea fi urmărită în direct pe PRIME cu începere de la ora 22:00, comentată în limba română, iar la CANAL 3, în rusă.

Persons: Angliei ! Aceștia, Gareth Southgate, jucători.Anglia, Bjorn Organizations: European, Campionatului European, Wembley Locations: Angliei, Italia, Italiei, Londra

☆ Italienii, acuzații grave la adresa UEFA! Calificarea Angliei în finala EURO 2020 ar fi fost influențată de Boris Johnson
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Calificarea Angliei în finala EURO 2020 ar fi fost influențată de Boris JohnsonAnglia a învins Danemarca, cu scorul de 2-1, și s-a calificat în finala Campionatului European la capătului unui meci dramatic. Victoria Angliei a fost umbrită de penalty-ul controversat acordat de centralul partidei după intervenția lui Maehle asupra lui Raheem Sterling. Kane a executat lovitura de la unsprezece metri, Schemeichel a intuit bine colțul și a respins balonul care a ajuns din nou la atacantul englez. Atacantul lui Tottenham nu a mai ezitat și a trimis mingea în poarta Danemarcei. Ulterior, jurnaliștii de la Gazzetta dello Sport au șters respectivul articol, dar acesta a fost preluat de toate site-urile din străinătate.

Persons: Italienii, Boris Johnson Anglia, Victoria, Sterling, Kane, Tottenham, Gareth Southgate, Boris Johnson Organizations: UEFA !, EURO, Campionatului European, Liga, UEFA Locations: Angliei, Danemarca, Victoria Angliei, Danemarcei, Italia, Anglia, European

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