Magnus Carlsen blames chess opponent’s watch for loss in anti-cheating rant

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Italy hunting for striker solution as England Euro clash looms

Luciano Spalletti is looking for a solution to Italy’s long-standing striker problem as the Azzurri gear up for two crucial Euro 2024 qualifiers with Malta and England. The European champions have scored... Read more »

John McGinn claims Scotland beating Spain made ‘impossible’ after VAR controversy

John McGinn said the “big moments went against Scotland” and made victory in Spain “near enough impossible” as Steve Clarke’s side missed out on the chance to secure early qualification for Euro... Read more »

Ashes revenge or a famous Socceroos win? – England v Australia talking points

England host Australia in a sold-out friendly at Wembley on Friday evening. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five of the main talking points ahead of the international encounter.... Read more »

Is Spain v Scotland on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 qualifier online tonight

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Matildas name strong squad for crucial Olympic qualifiers in Perth

Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Coach Tony Gustavsson has made two changes to the squad that took Australia and the Women’s World Cup by storm two months ago as the Matildas prepare for... Read more »

Steve Clarke confident Scotland’s best performance is good enough to match Spain

Steve Clarke believes Scotland’s maximum performance against Spain on Thursday night will be good enough to get them at least the point they need to qualify for Euro 2024. The Scots have... Read more »

how playoff battle shapes up in NWSL’s final round

The final matches of National Women’s Soccer League’s 11th regular season take place on Sunday – aka Decision Day – and each one holds serious playoff ramifications. Of the 12 clubs competing... Read more »

Melvine Malard pegs back PSG to keep Manchester United in WCL tie

Photograph: Matt McNulty/Getty Images Outmuscled, outthought and outplayed before the break, Manchester United rallied; and their Champions League adventure will continue in the group stage if they are braver from the return... Read more »

Harry Kane dreaming of leading England to Euro 2028 glory on home soil

Harry Kane is dreaming of exorcising the ghosts of England’s Euro 2020 heartbreak at Wembley by leading them to Euro 2028 glory on home soil. The UK and Ireland’s bid to host... Read more »