England dominated in their final game of Lee Carsley's interim tenure, easily defeating Republic of Ireland 5-0 in the Nations League. Goals from Kane, Gordon, Gallagher, Bowen, and Harwood-Bellis propelled England to a win and earned them a promotion to the top tier of the Nations League. Ireland, on the other hand, now face a relegation play-off. Fans can get involved in the conversation on social media using #bbcfootball.
In a dominant performance, England's football team secured promotion back to League A of the Nations League after thrashing 10-player Republic of Ireland 5-0 at Wembley. Three second-half goals from Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon, and Conor Gallagher, followed by maiden strikes from Jarrod Bowen and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, sealed the victory. This was the perfect send-off for interim manager Lee Carsley, who will now step down to make way for the permanent manager.
Jamal Musiala continued his impressive scoring run for Bayern Munich with a sensational strike to secure a win over St Pauli. The German international has now scored nine goals in his last nine away appearances in the Bundesliga. Despite a quiet performance from England captain Harry Kane, Bayern maintained their six-point lead over RB Leipzig at the top of the league table. Leipzig will have a chance to narrow the gap to three points if they win their match against Borussia Monchengladbach later in the day.
Ajaz Patel, playing in his hometown of Mumbai, shone with 11 wickets overall to help New Zealand sweep the series against India 3-0 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Despite a strong performance from Rishabh Pant, Ajaz's clever tactics eventually led to his dismissal, securing him the Player of the Match award. In an exclusive interview, Ajaz credited his success to finding his rhythm on the Mumbai pitch, where he had previously taken 10 wickets in an inning against India in 2021. Meanwhile, Will Young was named Player of the Series for his solid performances in the absence of captain Kane Williamson.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has expressed his disappointment on finishing second in the voting for the Ballon d'Or award, which was won by Manchester City's Rodri. Real Madrid also won the award for club of the year and Carlo Ancelotti was named the best coach. Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane shared the Gerd Muller Trophy for best goalscorer, after scoring 52 goals each in the previous season.
New Zealand's captain and star batsman, Kane Williamson, has been ruled out of the second Test against India due to a groin injury. There are also doubts of his availability for the third Test at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Despite his absence, New Zealand remains confident after their convincing win in the first Test. However, the spin-friendly surface in Pune may prove to be a challenge without Williamson's experience and a potential lineup change may see the return of Mitchell Santner. Keep up with all the latest cricket news by following us!
In a highly anticipated Champions League group match, Barcelona redeemed themselves against Bayern Munich with an impressive 4-1 victory. Raphinha led the charge for the Catalans with a stunning hat-trick, while Lewandowski and Kane also found the back of the net for their respective teams. Coach Hansi Flick, who was on the winning side during Bayern's 8-2 thrashing of Barca in 2020, was impressed by his opponents' performance and believes this win will give them the confidence they need heading into their upcoming match against Real Madrid.
After a slow start to the season, Manchester City's Phil Foden shines in a new midfield role and scores within the first three minutes against Sparta Prague. Despite Sparta's defensive tactics, City continuously press forward and create numerous chances. Manager Lars Friis may have his hands full trying to stop City's attack, led by the talented Kane and Foden.
After Kane Williamson's stepping down earlier this year, the Kiwis have named Mitchell Santner as the stand-in captain for their upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. The team's long-term captaincy decision is yet to be confirmed. With six players from the current Test touring party in India also included in the squad, New Zealand's selector, Sam Wells, highlighted the importance of building depth for the team's future success in international events.
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich is set to face his former coach, Hansi Flick, when his current team takes on FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. With his contract expiring soon, Kimmich has been linked to the Catalan giants for over a year. The player himself has admitted that this match will be special for him, not only because of his potential transfer, but also due to the reunion with Flick, who played a pivotal role in his growth as a versatile player. Kimmich also compared his former teammate, Robert Lewandowski, with his current teammate, Harry Kane, highlighting the different styles they bring to their respective teams.