France faces Spain in the 2024 Paris Olympics U-23 men’s soccer gold medal match on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: 2024 Paris Olympics U-23 men’s soccer gold medal match
Who: France vs. Spain
When: Aug. 9, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. ET
TV: USA Network
LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.
This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show.
James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games. He becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics, joining Dawn Staley for the Athens Games in 2004 and Sue Bird for the Tokyo Games that happened in 2021.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”
The 39-year-old James got word of the honor Monday in London, a few hours before the U.S. men’s team was scheduled to play its final pre-Olympics exhibition game against World Cup champion Germany.
Fellow U.S. star and first-time Olympian Stephen Curry, on behalf of the U.S. men’s team, nominated James for the flagbearer role.
“We understand how much of an honor it is to be in that position and I think Bron’s entire career, on and off the court, speaks for itself as him being worthy of that honor,” Curry said in the nomination video.
“He has represented what it means to be excellent both on and off the court in his commitment to service and to uplifting the community in all ways that he knows how has been a lifelong passion,” Curry added. “And the work speaks for itself.”
The female U.S. flagbearer is expected to be revealed Tuesday. The International Olympic Committee decided in 2020 that national delegations would have two flagbearers — one male, one female — at the opening ceremony at an Olympics, a move to promote gender parity. The U.S. is expected to have nearly 600 athletes in the Paris Games, about 53% of them female.
“Being selected by your teammates to carry the flag is a tremendous honor — and a testament to LeBron’s passion for Team USA and his dedication to his sport,” U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland said.
James — a global icon, a four-time NBA champion and the league’s all-time leading scorer set to go into his record-tying 22nd NBA season — is set to play in the Olympics for the fourth time, after he was part of U.S. teams that won bronze in 2004, gold at Beijing in 2008 and gold again in London in 2012. He walked in the opening ceremony at each of his three previous Olympics.
This time, he’ll float.
This will be an opening ceremony like none other in Olympic history: Thousands of athletes will be part of a flotilla sailing along the River Seine at sunset toward the Eiffel Tower. It’s a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route, with about 320,000 guests set to watch from the river bank and about 1 billion more, Olympic officials estimate, watching on televisions around the world.
Not all Olympic athletes take part in the opening ceremony; many skip it for logistical reasons, such as having to compete the following day. James and the four-time defending gold medalist U.S. men don’t open Olympic play until Sunday, when they face Serbia at Lille, France.
James and the U.S. Olympians will be waiting longer than almost any other nation for their trip on the Seine. By IOC custom, Greece — which will have NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of its two flagbearers — will lead the procession, followed by the Refugee Olympic Team and then about 200 more national delegations. The U.S. is scheduled to go next-to-last in the procession, because Los Angeles will play host to the next Summer Games in 2028.
France, as the host, will be the final nation in the opening ceremony procession. Its men’s basketball team, featuring reigning NBA rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama,opens Olympic play on Saturday and isn’t expected to be present for the opening ceremony.
A gold medal is on the line for both France and Spain at the Olympics 2024 tonight.
The men’s football final at the Olympic Games could see Les Bleus claim glory on home soil, while the Spanish are looking to underline the strength of the game in their country by following up their Euro 2024 success.
They will meet at the Parc des Princes this evening after coming through the challenges of Egypt and Morocco respectively in rather dramatic fashion.
Hosts France and neighbours Spain will battle it out for gold in the Summer Paris 2024 Olympics final at Parc des Princes on Friday afternoon. Following a thrilling quarter-final victory over Argentina, France were only one game away from a spot in the Olympic final, as Thierry Henry's side attempted to capture their country's first football gold since 1984.
However, it needed a Jean-Philippe Mateta brace to spark a comeback and defeat 10-man Egypt in Lyon, after Les Bleus came dangerously close to dropping out and being forced to compete for bronze.
La Roja breezed past Japan in the quarter-finals, setting up a last-four showdown with Morocco on Monday, when they fell behind with just over an hour left in Marseille, where the Moroccans had plenty of support.
Santi Denia's side then mounted a valiant comeback, with Barcelona star Fermin Lopez leveling the game in 66 minutes before setting up substitute Juanlu Sanchez to score the winning goal.
The stage is set for a highly anticipated showdown in the gold medal match, as France prepares to battle Spain in what promises to be a thrilling contest from start to finish. The French, buoyed by a hard-fought victory over Egypt that required extra time and overcoming the disadvantage of playing with one less player, are determined to secure the championship on home soil.
However, standing in their way is a formidable Spanish side that has consistently delivered at the highest level. Spain showcased their resilience and skill in the semi-finals, where they mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Morocco. Now, with the gold medal on the line, they are poised to challenge the hosts in what could be an unforgettable final.
France faces Spain in the 2024 Paris Olympics U-23 men’s soccer gold medal match on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: 2024 Paris Olympics U-23 men’s soccer gold medal match
Who: France vs. Spain
When: Aug. 9, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. ET
TV: USA Network
LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.
This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show.
James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games. He becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics, joining Dawn Staley for the Athens Games in 2004 and Sue Bird for the Tokyo Games that happened in 2021.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”
The 39-year-old James got word of the honor Monday in London, a few hours before the U.S. men’s team was scheduled to play its final pre-Olympics exhibition game against World Cup champion Germany.
Fellow U.S. star and first-time Olympian Stephen Curry, on behalf of the U.S. men’s team, nominated James for the flagbearer role.
“We understand how much of an honor it is to be in that position and I think Bron’s entire career, on and off the court, speaks for itself as him being worthy of that honor,” Curry said in the nomination video.
“He has represented what it means to be excellent both on and off the court in his commitment to service and to uplifting the community in all ways that he knows how has been a lifelong passion,” Curry added. “And the work speaks for itself.”
The female U.S. flagbearer is expected to be revealed Tuesday. The International Olympic Committee decided in 2020 that national delegations would have two flagbearers — one male, one female — at the opening ceremony at an Olympics, a move to promote gender parity. The U.S. is expected to have nearly 600 athletes in the Paris Games, about 53% of them female.
“Being selected by your teammates to carry the flag is a tremendous honor — and a testament to LeBron’s passion for Team USA and his dedication to his sport,” U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland said.
James — a global icon, a four-time NBA champion and the league’s all-time leading scorer set to go into his record-tying 22nd NBA season — is set to play in the Olympics for the fourth time, after he was part of U.S. teams that won bronze in 2004, gold at Beijing in 2008 and gold again in London in 2012. He walked in the opening ceremony at each of his three previous Olympics.
This time, he’ll float.
This will be an opening ceremony like none other in Olympic history: Thousands of athletes will be part of a flotilla sailing along the River Seine at sunset toward the Eiffel Tower. It’s a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route, with about 320,000 guests set to watch from the river bank and about 1 billion more, Olympic officials estimate, watching on televisions around the world.
Not all Olympic athletes take part in the opening ceremony; many skip it for logistical reasons, such as having to compete the following day. James and the four-time defending gold medalist U.S. men don’t open Olympic play until Sunday, when they face Serbia at Lille, France.
James and the U.S. Olympians will be waiting longer than almost any other nation for their trip on the Seine. By IOC custom, Greece — which will have NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of its two flagbearers — will lead the procession, followed by the Refugee Olympic Team and then about 200 more national delegations. The U.S. is scheduled to go next-to-last in the procession, because Los Angeles will play host to the next Summer Games in 2028.
France, as the host, will be the final nation in the opening ceremony procession. Its men’s basketball team, featuring reigning NBA rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama,opens Olympic play on Saturday and isn’t expected to be present for the opening ceremony.
A gold medal is on the line for both France and Spain at the Olympics 2024 tonight.
The men’s football final at the Olympic Games could see Les Bleus claim glory on home soil, while the Spanish are looking to underline the strength of the game in their country by following up their Euro 2024 success.
They will meet at the Parc des Princes this evening after coming through the challenges of Egypt and Morocco respectively in rather dramatic fashion.
Hosts France and neighbours Spain will battle it out for gold in the Summer Paris 2024 Olympics final at Parc des Princes on Friday afternoon. Following a thrilling quarter-final victory over Argentina, France were only one game away from a spot in the Olympic final, as Thierry Henry's side attempted to capture their country's first football gold since 1984.
However, it needed a Jean-Philippe Mateta brace to spark a comeback and defeat 10-man Egypt in Lyon, after Les Bleus came dangerously close to dropping out and being forced to compete for bronze.
La Roja breezed past Japan in the quarter-finals, setting up a last-four showdown with Morocco on Monday, when they fell behind with just over an hour left in Marseille, where the Moroccans had plenty of support.
Santi Denia's side then mounted a valiant comeback, with Barcelona star Fermin Lopez leveling the game in 66 minutes before setting up substitute Juanlu Sanchez to score the winning goal.
The stage is set for a highly anticipated showdown in the gold medal match, as France prepares to battle Spain in what promises to be a thrilling contest from start to finish. The French, buoyed by a hard-fought victory over Egypt that required extra time and overcoming the disadvantage of playing with one less player, are determined to secure the championship on home soil.
However, standing in their way is a formidable Spanish side that has consistently delivered at the highest level. Spain showcased their resilience and skill in the semi-finals, where they mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Morocco. Now, with the gold medal on the line, they are poised to challenge the hosts in what could be an unforgettable final.
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France faces Spain in the 2024 Paris Olympics U-23 men’s soccer gold medal match on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: 2024 Paris Olympics U-23 men’s soccer gold medal match
Who: France vs. Spain
When: Aug. 9, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. ET
TV: USA Network
LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.
This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show.
James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games. He becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics, joining Dawn Staley for the Athens Games in 2004 and Sue Bird for the Tokyo Games that happened in 2021.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”
The 39-year-old James got word of the honor Monday in London, a few hours before the U.S. men’s team was scheduled to play its final pre-Olympics exhibition game against World Cup champion Germany.
Fellow U.S. star and first-time Olympian Stephen Curry, on behalf of the U.S. men’s team, nominated James for the flagbearer role.
“We understand how much of an honor it is to be in that position and I think Bron’s entire career, on and off the court, speaks for itself as him being worthy of that honor,” Curry said in the nomination video.
“He has represented what it means to be excellent both on and off the court in his commitment to service and to uplifting the community in all ways that he knows how has been a lifelong passion,” Curry added. “And the work speaks for itself.”
The female U.S. flagbearer is expected to be revealed Tuesday. The International Olympic Committee decided in 2020 that national delegations would have two flagbearers — one male, one female — at the opening ceremony at an Olympics, a move to promote gender parity. The U.S. is expected to have nearly 600 athletes in the Paris Games, about 53% of them female.
“Being selected by your teammates to carry the flag is a tremendous honor — and a testament to LeBron’s passion for Team USA and his dedication to his sport,” U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland said.
James — a global icon, a four-time NBA champion and the league’s all-time leading scorer set to go into his record-tying 22nd NBA season — is set to play in the Olympics for the fourth time, after he was part of U.S. teams that won bronze in 2004, gold at Beijing in 2008 and gold again in London in 2012. He walked in the opening ceremony at each of his three previous Olympics.
This time, he’ll float.
This will be an opening ceremony like none other in Olympic history: Thousands of athletes will be part of a flotilla sailing along the River Seine at sunset toward the Eiffel Tower. It’s a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route, with about 320,000 guests set to watch from the river bank and about 1 billion more, Olympic officials estimate, watching on televisions around the world.
Not all Olympic athletes take part in the opening ceremony; many skip it for logistical reasons, such as having to compete the following day. James and the four-time defending gold medalist U.S. men don’t open Olympic play until Sunday, when they face Serbia at Lille, France.
James and the U.S. Olympians will be waiting longer than almost any other nation for their trip on the Seine. By IOC custom, Greece — which will have NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of its two flagbearers — will lead the procession, followed by the Refugee Olympic Team and then about 200 more national delegations. The U.S. is scheduled to go next-to-last in the procession, because Los Angeles will play host to the next Summer Games in 2028.
France, as the host, will be the final nation in the opening ceremony procession. Its men’s basketball team, featuring reigning NBA rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama,opens Olympic play on Saturday and isn’t expected to be present for the opening ceremony.
A gold medal is on the line for both France and Spain at the Olympics 2024 tonight.
The men’s football final at the Olympic Games could see Les Bleus claim glory on home soil, while the Spanish are looking to underline the strength of the game in their country by following up their Euro 2024 success.
They will meet at the Parc des Princes this evening after coming through the challenges of Egypt and Morocco respectively in rather dramatic fashion.
Hosts France and neighbours Spain will battle it out for gold in the Summer Paris 2024 Olympics final at Parc des Princes on Friday afternoon. Following a thrilling quarter-final victory over Argentina, France were only one game away from a spot in the Olympic final, as Thierry Henry's side attempted to capture their country's first football gold since 1984.
However, it needed a Jean-Philippe Mateta brace to spark a comeback and defeat 10-man Egypt in Lyon, after Les Bleus came dangerously close to dropping out and being forced to compete for bronze.
La Roja breezed past Japan in the quarter-finals, setting up a last-four showdown with Morocco on Monday, when they fell behind with just over an hour left in Marseille, where the Moroccans had plenty of support.
Santi Denia's side then mounted a valiant comeback, with Barcelona star Fermin Lopez leveling the game in 66 minutes before setting up substitute Juanlu Sanchez to score the winning goal.
The stage is set for a highly anticipated showdown in the gold medal match, as France prepares to battle Spain in what promises to be a thrilling contest from start to finish. The French, buoyed by a hard-fought victory over Egypt that required extra time and overcoming the disadvantage of playing with one less player, are determined to secure the championship on home soil.
However, standing in their way is a formidable Spanish side that has consistently delivered at the highest level. Spain showcased their resilience and skill in the semi-finals, where they mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Morocco. Now, with the gold medal on the line, they are poised to challenge the hosts in what could be an unforgettable final.
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France faces Spain in the 2024 Paris Olympics U-23 men’s soccer gold medal match on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: 2024 Paris Olympics U-23 men’s soccer gold medal match
Who: France vs. Spain
When: Aug. 9, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. ET
TV: USA Network
LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.
This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show.
James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games. He becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics, joining Dawn Staley for the Athens Games in 2004 and Sue Bird for the Tokyo Games that happened in 2021.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”
The 39-year-old James got word of the honor Monday in London, a few hours before the U.S. men’s team was scheduled to play its final pre-Olympics exhibition game against World Cup champion Germany.
Fellow U.S. star and first-time Olympian Stephen Curry, on behalf of the U.S. men’s team, nominated James for the flagbearer role.
“We understand how much of an honor it is to be in that position and I think Bron’s entire career, on and off the court, speaks for itself as him being worthy of that honor,” Curry said in the nomination video.
“He has represented what it means to be excellent both on and off the court in his commitment to service and to uplifting the community in all ways that he knows how has been a lifelong passion,” Curry added. “And the work speaks for itself.”
The female U.S. flagbearer is expected to be revealed Tuesday. The International Olympic Committee decided in 2020 that national delegations would have two flagbearers — one male, one female — at the opening ceremony at an Olympics, a move to promote gender parity. The U.S. is expected to have nearly 600 athletes in the Paris Games, about 53% of them female.
“Being selected by your teammates to carry the flag is a tremendous honor — and a testament to LeBron’s passion for Team USA and his dedication to his sport,” U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland said.
James — a global icon, a four-time NBA champion and the league’s all-time leading scorer set to go into his record-tying 22nd NBA season — is set to play in the Olympics for the fourth time, after he was part of U.S. teams that won bronze in 2004, gold at Beijing in 2008 and gold again in London in 2012. He walked in the opening ceremony at each of his three previous Olympics.
This time, he’ll float.
This will be an opening ceremony like none other in Olympic history: Thousands of athletes will be part of a flotilla sailing along the River Seine at sunset toward the Eiffel Tower. It’s a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route, with about 320,000 guests set to watch from the river bank and about 1 billion more, Olympic officials estimate, watching on televisions around the world.
Not all Olympic athletes take part in the opening ceremony; many skip it for logistical reasons, such as having to compete the following day. James and the four-time defending gold medalist U.S. men don’t open Olympic play until Sunday, when they face Serbia at Lille, France.
James and the U.S. Olympians will be waiting longer than almost any other nation for their trip on the Seine. By IOC custom, Greece — which will have NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of its two flagbearers — will lead the procession, followed by the Refugee Olympic Team and then about 200 more national delegations. The U.S. is scheduled to go next-to-last in the procession, because Los Angeles will play host to the next Summer Games in 2028.
France, as the host, will be the final nation in the opening ceremony procession. Its men’s basketball team, featuring reigning NBA rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama,opens Olympic play on Saturday and isn’t expected to be present for the opening ceremony.
A gold medal is on the line for both France and Spain at the Olympics 2024 tonight.
The men’s football final at the Olympic Games could see Les Bleus claim glory on home soil, while the Spanish are looking to underline the strength of the game in their country by following up their Euro 2024 success.
They will meet at the Parc des Princes this evening after coming through the challenges of Egypt and Morocco respectively in rather dramatic fashion.
Hosts France and neighbours Spain will battle it out for gold in the Summer Paris 2024 Olympics final at Parc des Princes on Friday afternoon. Following a thrilling quarter-final victory over Argentina, France were only one game away from a spot in the Olympic final, as Thierry Henry's side attempted to capture their country's first football gold since 1984.
However, it needed a Jean-Philippe Mateta brace to spark a comeback and defeat 10-man Egypt in Lyon, after Les Bleus came dangerously close to dropping out and being forced to compete for bronze.
La Roja breezed past Japan in the quarter-finals, setting up a last-four showdown with Morocco on Monday, when they fell behind with just over an hour left in Marseille, where the Moroccans had plenty of support.
Santi Denia's side then mounted a valiant comeback, with Barcelona star Fermin Lopez leveling the game in 66 minutes before setting up substitute Juanlu Sanchez to score the winning goal.
The stage is set for a highly anticipated showdown in the gold medal match, as France prepares to battle Spain in what promises to be a thrilling contest from start to finish. The French, buoyed by a hard-fought victory over Egypt that required extra time and overcoming the disadvantage of playing with one less player, are determined to secure the championship on home soil.
However, standing in their way is a formidable Spanish side that has consistently delivered at the highest level. Spain showcased their resilience and skill in the semi-finals, where they mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Morocco. Now, with the gold medal on the line, they are poised to challenge the hosts in what could be an unforgettable final.
Today: France vs. Spain live online 9 August 2024
How Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool role evolvedLive Premier League on SkyGet Sky SportsSo it's Liverpool's turn this week to be tested [with injuries]. Arsenal would not be able to bring another player into that club while Aubameyang was there on £350,000 a week. Spain vs France stream and TV schedule With Fubo, you can watch France vs Spain and tons more Olympic games with a 7-day trial. With the legal streaming service, you can watch Such has been the difficulty of United's season, entering the rare January international break on the back of one defeat in 13 games since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal on 21 November has to be seen as relative When I turned up at QPR he was bombed out, I remember our first practice match the sun was out and he had black gloves on! It was a good run from the Brighton loanee, who struck a beautifully-hit ball into the bottom left corner past Adam Davies from just inside the box. Rehanne Skinner's side are winless in their last three and have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season ahead of the visit of the WSL leaders. He has his own ideas about football and wants to know everything about our game model, our strategy for specific matches, why we decide to pick certain players over others and when we choose to adapt the dynamics. They look way more ready than we have seen the last two times we played them, said Priestman. She also saw her team concede their first goal under her watch in the draw with His most recent Champions League game was at Old Trafford, when his Schalke side fell to a 4-1 defeat in the second leg of their semi-final against Manchester United in May 2011. Arsenal, meanwhile, may have been without manager Mikel Arteta, but had just short of a week to recover from their 5-0 win over Norwich, while City were back in London only two days after winning at Most of the teams down the bottom have problems keeping goals out, but Norwich can't score them either - they have failed to find the net in each of their past six league Saints press meant the contest resembled a basketball match in the first 30 minutes, but Liverpool blitzed Saints with two quickfire goals to put the game out of reach. I totally get it, he's a fantastic coach and his teams are going out there and winning games. Merse: 'Big opportunity for Gerrard'Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson, who enjoyed four fruitful years as a player at Villa Park between 1998 and 2002, concedes Gerrard has been managing a massive club in Rangers - but believes opportunities like this one rarely come along. I'm comfortable with where we are in terms of the away fans allocation. Scottish Premiership: Who will win the title?With just 12 matches to go, there is still plenty to decide right across the Scottish Premiership. Man City 2-3 Tottenham - Match report and highlightsHow the teams line up | Match statsPremier League table | Fixtures | ResultsWatch PL highlights and clips for free on Sky SportsWith 14 wins from their last 15 games and facing a Tottenham side on a three-match losing streak, City were expected to regain their nine-point advantage. But the defender was keen to pick out the contributions of Kerr in the rise of the game in Australia, adding that she is “very honoured” to play alongside the national team’s all-time top It's certainly hard not to wonder if Chelsea, who have drawn their past two Premier League games, scoring one goal in the process, might have been better served holding on to their most prolific forward over the previous two To share a pitch with Coutinho was a great experience because he was on a level that few footballers are on. His imagination, his creation, and also some of the highlight reels are He’s an English international, who regularly played in the Euros and we all know what quality he has. He was an innovator intent on raising standards. That meant placing demands on players, but also providing them with a better environment. Stanway latched on to a loose ball for the hosts' third before Alanna Kennedy, Chloe Kelly and Laura Coombs capped off a miserable night for We want to go toe to toe with the best teams in the world and give it a go. Opta statsWales scored 5+ goals in a World Cup qualifying match for the first time since a 6-0 win over San Marino in August 1996.Wales have only lost one of their last 18 home matches in qualifying for major tournaments (EUROs/World Cup), a 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland in October 2017. It's up to us now next year to concentrate on how we're going to keep moving forward and prepare as best we can for that April game [away to Sweden]. What's next?The Republic of Ireland travel to Sweden in the next international window in April. The important second goal eventually came in the 65th minute, courtesy of a lightning-quick Spurs counter. There were a few jeers at the interval from the home supporters, and Moyes wasted little time in ringing the changes at the break as Manuel Lanzini and Antonio replaced Pablo Fornals and Vlasic - and the pair instantly combined for Antonio to poke a first-time shot at Forster. Alli has seen his opportunities limited after making five consecutive Premier League starts at the beginning of the season during Nuno Espirito Santo's short tenure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Solskjaer's side rank 16th for pressing and 14th for distance covered this term - but Spurs rank even lower at 19th and rock-bottom, respectively. He is absolutely pivotal for the way Liverpool construct their attacking patterns. He has also played at least 14 more passes into the box than any other Premier League player. Football is about opinions, everyone has theirs, but I don't agree when a player on my team is whistled. We're all on the same side, we have to support The questions directed at Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel before and after his side's Champions League last-16 first-leg win over Lille centred around Romelu As a result, frustration began to creep into the visitors' game, with Palmer and Matty Wolfe booked for cynical late challenges. A long-running saga eventually delivered a £73m ($99m) switch to Manchester United, but the talented 21-year-old has struggled to make the desired impact in his France v Spain TV channel, start time and how to watch Spain vs France - July 9, 2024 - Live Streaming and TV Schedule, Live Scores, News and Videos :: Live Soccer For fans to have somebody at that level of being a superstar, that wants to come and do everything he can to go on the pitch to perform is massive. Joe is only back a week or so but he still needs time to train to get to where he was before. 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