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5 hours agoRepublic of Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan will miss Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in Utrecht because of injury.O’Sullivan suffered an injury to her right knee when making a challenge during the first half of Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat by France at Tallaght Stadium and Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward confirmed on Friday the Liverpool player has returned to her club.O’Sullivan, 32, played the remainder of the World Cup qualifying opener against the French in Dublin, almost scoring an equalising goal in stoppage time.”Denise has returned home to Liverpool with that knock on her knee so won’t…
5 hours agoRepublic of Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan will miss Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in Utrecht because of injury.O’Sullivan suffered an injury to her right knee when making a challenge during the first half of Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat by France at Tallaght Stadium and Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward confirmed on Friday the Liverpool player has returned to her club.O’Sullivan, 32, played the remainder of the World Cup qualifying opener against the French in Dublin, almost scoring an equalising goal in stoppage time.”Denise has returned home to Liverpool with that knock on her knee so won’t…
Getty Images5 hours agoAfter starting World Cup qualifying with a comprehensive 6-1 win over Ukraine on Tuesday, England return home with a match against Iceland on Saturday at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground (12:30 GMT).Should boss Sarina Wiegman stick with the same team?Or would you mix it up?Select your starting XI below.The Team Selector cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable JavaScript or try another browser.Pick your Lionesses XI Channel your inner Sarina Wiegman and choose your team for England’s game with Iceland on Saturday, 7 March 2026 (12:30 GMT).4-3-3Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are back for another…
Getty ImagesPaul GrunillBBC Sport, East5 hours agoWinning one promotion to the Premier League would probably have been enough to establish Daniel Farke’s place among the most respected managers in Norwich City history. To do it twice – and in the space of only three seasons – means he will be forever regarded with affection by the club’s fanbase, no matter that he was unable to establish them in the top flight.Now, it is the task of the current Canaries squad to try to beat Farke’s Leeds United side at Elland Road and earn a place in the quarter-finals of the…
Emma SmithBBC Sport journalist at the City Ground5 hours agoEngland manager Sarina Wiegman says it is “very important” her team remain patient if the goals do not come quickly in their 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Saturday.The Lionesses start as favourites for the match as they aim for a second successive qualifying win following their 6-1 victory over Ukraine on Tuesday.All seven goals were scored in the second half of that match, with England not finding a breakthrough in Antalya until the 47th minute.They will play in front of an expectant home crowd at a sold-out City…
Clive LindsayBBC Sport Scotland5 hours agoEight previous Scottish Cup winners, including holders Aberdeen, do battle in four quarter-finals spread over the next three days.Sunday’s derby between Rangers and Celtic will grab most of the headlines.But there is plenty of intrigue in the other three ties:Listen: Scottish Cup quarter-final weekend previewHow Old Firm cup tie could provide Premiership momentum1 day agoHampden dream adds drive to Russell’s Dundee Utd reunion1 day agoFalkirk v Dundee United (Fri, 19:45GMT, live on BBC)It is sixth against seventh in the Premiership on Friday evening live on the BBC Scotland TV channel and BBC iPlayer, online &…
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As the US and Israel continue strikes on Iran, and with retaliatory strikes hitting nearby Middle East states, key shipping routes are being disrupted. Oil and gas production in the region is also being affected.The BBC’s Nick Marsh examines how the war could cause a rise in living costs around the world.