European Super Football

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Hearts 1 - 0 Dundee Oisin McEntee’s towering header earned leaders Hearts a hard-fought victory over Dundee Author | Alan White Stadium | Tynecastle The victory ensures they head into the international break at the summit of the Scottish Premiership. Derek McInnes’ side were largely frustrated at Tynecastle, where a disciplined Dundee display made life uncomfortable for the division’s pacesetters. Watch | Match highlights from SPFL YouTube How Hearts eventually won the game The decisive moment arrived 13 minutes from time when McEntee lost his marker to power home Marc Leonard’s free-kick, sparking scenes of celebration among the home support. It secured a fourth successive 1-0 win at Tynecastle for Hearts, despite Frankie Kent’s late red card, as the pressure continues to build on the unlikely title challengers with seven games remaining in their pursuit of a first league crown since 1960. The wider impact on the title race Celtic, who lost to Dundee United on Sunday, are now five poi...