Day: 7 September 2021

Erling Haaland and Memphis Depay scored hat-tricks as Norway and the Netherlands cruised to handsome World Cup qualifying victories on Tuesday. Group G: Haaland, Depay net hat-tricks Haaland starred as Norway thrashed minnows Gibraltar, netting three times in Olso, with Kristian Thorstvedt and Alexander Sørloth completing the 5-1 rout. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the World Cup qualifier between Netherlands and Turkey In Amsterdam, Memphis stole the show as his treble inspired the Netherlands to a 6-1 demolition of Turkey. Davy Klaassen set…

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Steve Clarke called for more respect from critics after Scotland pulled off a terrific 1-0 victory over Austria to boost their 2022 World Cup qualification hopes. After a 2-0 defeat at runaway Group F leaders Denmark and a narrow 1-0 win over Moldova at Hampden Park, it was taken as read that the Scots needed at least one point in Vienna to stay in the hunt with their opponents and Israel for a play-off spot. As it turned out, striker Lyndon Dykes scored a VAR-awarded penalty in the 29th minute…

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Republic of Ireland produced a spirited second-half display to secure a morale-boosting 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw against Serbia at the Aviva Stadium. Three days on from escaping an embarrassing defeat to Azerbaijan, Ireland found themselves needing to produce another Dublin comeback when Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s brilliant near-post header gave Serbia the lead midway though the first half. Serbia peppered the Irish goal in search of the two-goal victory needed to restore them as Group A leaders after Portugal’s win in Azerbaijan but found 19-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu in inspired form…

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Rhian Brewster and Cole Palmer ensured Lee Carsley’s England U21 era got off to a winning start with a 2-0 win over Kosovo U21 at Stadium MK. Brewster scored his first goal for the U21s from the spot 10 minutes in after the Sheffield United striker had been fouled by goalkeeper Leo Besson in the box. Carsley kept only two of the starting XI who had played in England’s final game at Euro 2021 under predecessor Aidy Boothroyd and his unfamiliar charges struggled for rhythm without the ball at times,…

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David Mpondo, Julius van Sauers and Marc Kwedi were forced to move home because of the abuse in Glasgow but no arrests have been made; Police Scotland said: “The investigation has now concluded and suitable advice and assistance has been given” Last Updated: 07/09/21 6:57pm Glasgow Rocks said the windscreen of the players’ car was smashed by a hammer (Credit: Glasgow Rocks) British Basketball League side Glasgow Rocks have expressed their disappointment after Police Scotland closed an investigation into the racist abuse of three of their players. No arrests were…

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St Helens coach Kristian Woolf expects James Bentley to be out for “an extended period” with the back injury he suffered against Catalans Dragons; Bentley is joining Leeds Rhinos for the 2022 Super League season By PA Media Last Updated: 07/09/21 7:41pm James Bentley suffered a back injury in St Helens’ loss to Catalans St Helens forward James Bentley may have played his last match for the defending Super League champions due to injury. Saints coach Kristian Woolf says the former Bradford second rower, who is joining Leeds in 2022,…

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Transnational and national fans’ groups from across the six confederations have issued a joint statement opposing plans to impose a biennial FIFA World Cup. Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, is the chief proponent of the plans at world football’s governing body and a feasibility study is being held looking at the prospect of shortening the gap between men’s and women’s World Cups from four to two years, following a request from the Saudi Arabian federation in May which was approved by 166 national associations. Former USA head…

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James Anderson has had a heavy workload in the Test series against India, bowling 163.3 overs, second only to Ollie Robinson; he has been included in the squad for the final Test at Old Trafford, which starts on Friday, September 10, live on Sky Sports By James Walker-Roberts Last Updated: 07/09/21 5:32pm England’s James Anderson has bowled 163.3 overs in the India Test series so far With victory needed in the fifth Test at Old Trafford to avoid a series defeat to India, is it unthinkable that England will rest…

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