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Tottenham Hotspur appont Roberto De Zerbi as new head coach

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Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto de Zerbi as their new head coach  The Italian signed a five-year contract with the club. Author | Greg S The former Brighton and Marseille boss has seven games to save the club from a disastrous relegation to the Championship. According to reports, he does not have a relegation clause that would allow him to walk away in case the club went down.  In two months' time, Spurs' third boss of the season will have either secured his place as a hero at the club, or be forever connected to one of the worst campaigns in their history --- Original story posted on 30/04/2026 Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced discussions with Roberto De Zerbi  The Italian is now prepared to take charge immediately, according to sources. Watch | What Spurs fans could expect tactically from their potential new manager While De Zerbi had initially been open to the position but inclined to wait until the end of the season, Tottenham have intensified their efforts ...

Tottenham fans respond to Tudor departure

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We have been talking with Spurs fans about the latest development at their club  It has been announced that Igor Tudor has left his role as Spurs interim head coach after just 44 days and seven matches. Author | Josh T It was a run that saw more chaos and the club only pick up one Premier League point. Greg: I feel more relieved than anything. There was some early optimism given his reputation on the continent, but the Premier League is a very different proposition. For me, Harry Redknapp stands out as the most logical option among those available. The 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace was one of many low points for Tudor Stephen: What is needed now is a sense of stability and renewed confidence. The club should be looking to its own. Harry Redknapp alongside Tim Sherwood would bring authority, while Ryan Mason and Ledley King could add belief and tactical understanding. This feels like a decisive moment for the board and they cannot afford to get it wrong. Clair: The appointment...

Scotland's World Cup preparation starts with a defeat

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Scotland 0 - 1 Japan Scotland opened their World Cup preparations with a narrow friendly defeat by Japan. Author | Sean M Stadium | Hampden Park Playing for the first time since November’s memorable win over Denmark, which sealed a return to the World Cup after 28 years, Scotland national football team were unable to reproduce that level in the first of their March fixtures. Both sides struck the woodwork in an even first half and continued to create chances after the interval. It was Japan, however, who made the breakthrough when Ito scored in the 84th minute. The forward, who plays for KRC Genk, drove into the Scotland penalty area following neat interplay down the left, before guiding a low finish into the corner beyond Angus Gunn. Watch | Post match reaction from McClean. Video uploaded by Scotland's YouTube account  Steve Clarke’s side return to action on Tuesday against Ivory Coast national football team at Hill Dickinson Stadium, while Japan face England national football te...

England held in scrappy friendly at Wembley

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England 1 - 1 Uruguay Ben White endured a turbulent return to international duty as England were held by Uruguay in a scrappy friendly Author | George B Stadium | Wembley The Arsenal defender was met with audible jeers when introduced in the 69th minute, his first appearance since stepping away from the squad after leaving the 2022 FIFA World Cup early. Yet he shifted the mood nine minutes from time, converting from almost on the goalline after a corner from Cole Palmer. There was to be some late drama White's goal appeared to have sealed victory, only for his evening to take another turn deep into stoppage time when he brought down Federico Vinas inside the area. Following a VAR review, Federico Valverde drove the penalty beyond James Trafford. The match rarely settled into any rhythm. Thomas Tuchel handed full debuts to Trafford and James Garner, but neither side found much fluency in a contest punctuated by fouls and interruptions. Watch | Might reaction from ITV Sport Uruguay w...

Heartbreak for Wales in Cardiff

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Wales 1 - 1 Bosnia-Herzegovina (Bosnia won 4-2 on penalties) Wales were left with familiar heartbreak in Cardiff, their hopes of reaching a second successive World Cup ending in defeat on penalties Author | Stephen Chad Stadium | Cardiff City Stadium Craig Bellamy’s side appeared set to move within one game of the finals, leading deep into the second half, only for a late equaliser to force extra time and, ultimately, another shootout loss.  All of this simply echoed the pain of their defeat to Poland in the Euro 2024 play-off final two years ago. Watch | Video of passionate rendition of the Welsh National Anthem. Video uploaded by BlueBirdLegend A tense first half was largely controlled by Wales, who monopolised possession and came closest to a breakthrough when Harry Wilson’s curling effort struck the post. The breakthrough arrived six minutes after the interval  Daniel James seized on a loose backpass and drove a fierce, swerving strike from 25 yards into the roof of the ne...

Northern Ireland to miss out on the World Cup

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Italy 2 - 0 Northern Ireland Italy moved a step closer to a first World Cup appearance since 2014 with a composed victory that ended Northern Ireland’s play-off hopes Author | Mark Lee Stadium | New Balance Arena Sandro Tonali, the Newcastle United midfielder, broke the visitors’ resistance and eased the tension inside the New Balance Arena with a powerful strike from the edge of the area in the 56th minute. As Northern Ireland pushed forward in search of an equaliser, Moise Kean made the result safe, guiding a finish in off the post with 10 minutes remaining. It had been a positive start for Northern Ireland Until then, Michael O'Neill’s side, featuring their second youngest average age since the Second World War at 22.5, had frustrated Italy and carried a threat going forward. Their lack of cutting edge in the final third, however, proved costly. In pursuit of a first World Cup in 40 years and only a fourth in their history, Northern Ireland were unable to test Gianluigi Donnarum...

Best reaction as Mo Salah announces intention to leave Liverpool

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We asked European Super Followers readers how Liverpool might approach life after Mohamed Salah. Will current players step up or will new signings come in? Author |  William G Salah celebrating Liverpool's Champions League win in 2019 Here are some of the best comments we've seen so far Jackie: There is no easy way of putting it. Salah feels irreplaceable. In the modern market, the value he has offered the club is extraordinary, from goals and assists to his relentless drive. Liverpool could spend vast sums and still fall short of finding a comparable figure. Whoever is tasked with becoming the next leading presence on the right flank will carry a significant burden, and there may always be a sense of something missing. Tobey: Replicating Salah’s attacking output will be a formidable challenge. Players of that level are scarce. I would like to think we have a clear strategy, perhaps targeting talents such as Michael Olise from Bayern or Yan Diomande at RB Leipzig. Without tha...