Former Algeria Coach Says He Was Accused of Taking Money to Pick Riyad Mahrez

Former Algeria head coach Vahid Halilhodzic has revealed he was accused of taking money when he picked Riyad Mahrez in his squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Mahrez has been a revelation in the Premier League this season, scoring 14 goals and setting up another 10, but he was a relative unknown when called up for his country in 2014. Halilhodzic, who is now leading the Japanese national... 

Mesut Ozil ‘International Class’ but Not ‘World Class’, Says German Magazine

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been named the best German playing abroad by native magazine Kicker. The influential publication has released its latest German football rankings, placing players into four different categories: world class, international class, players of note and players in focus. Ozil is the only name playing away from the Bundesliga to make it into either of the top two categories,... 

Dele Alli Scores 25-Yard Screamer to Give England Lead over France

Tottenham Hotspur teenager Dele Alli marked his first international start with a stunning goal to give England a first-half lead over France at Wembley. The 19-year-old midfielder had only made 11 Premier League appearances since joining Tottenham from MK Dons in the summer but was named in Roy Hodgson’s starting XI for the high-profile friendly. And he marked it in style, smashing a brilliant... 

Twitter Reacts as the Republic of Ireland Win Play-off to Qualify for Euro 2016

Dublin erupted in celebration on Monday night as the Republic of Ireland’s 2-0 play-off win over Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their place at Euro 2016. The home side started the day looking to join England, Wales and Northern Ireland at next summer’s championships, and they looked ready for a fight from the word “go” as Robbie Keane clashed with an opposition coach during... 

FA Chairman Greg Dyke Asked Not to Stay at England Team Hotel Before Spain Match

Chairman Greg Dyke and a number of Football Association staff have been asked to not stay at the England team hotel ahead of their friendly with Spain on Friday. The request was made by the FA’s head of performance services, Dave Reddin, as part of the practice of keeping the players isolated and undistracted. Reddin, who worked with Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics, was brought in after England’s... 

Robin van Persie Was an ‘Arseh–e,’ Says Pierre van Hooijdonk

Former Netherlands striker Pierre van Hooijdonk has revealed he thought Robin van Persie was an “arseh–e” after a spat between the two at last summer’s World Cup. Despite the former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scoring four times in the tournament, Van Hooijdonk suggested that Van Persie should have been left out of the team, to which the latter replied by telling... 

England Have Fewer Players in Champions League This Season Than Israel, Belarus

The lack of top-quality English players has been further highlighted by the fact that more players from footballing minnows Israel and Belarus have played in the Champions League this season than those from England. According to numbers provided by the Telegraph, 12 English players have made appearances in Europe’s premier competition so far in 2015/16, while 16 from Israel and 13 from Belarus... 

Italy vs. Norway: Goals and Highlights from Euro 2016 Qualifier

Italy and Norway squared up in their final Euro 2016 qualifier with both sides looking to finish top of Group H. Despite the lofty status of the hosts, it was Norway who drew first blood, Norwich midfielder Alex Tettey firing through a box full of bodies to put the visitors ahead. #Tettey goal #volley… Italy 0-1 #Norway pic.twitter.com/YcrO6tkxDX — The Football Zone (@ronaldoforde) October... 

Netherlands vs. Czech Republic: Goals and Highlights from Euro 2016 Qualifier

The Netherlands went into their final Euro 2016 qualifier needing to win, and hoping Turkey lose at home to Iceland, to stand any chance of qualifying for next summer’s tournament. The tall order was made taller still within half an hour, as Pavel Kaderabek drove into the box and finished smartly to put the visitors ahead. But de Pavel Kaderabek pour la République tchèque, 0-1.... 

Lithuania vs. England: Goals and Highlights from Euro 2016 Qualifier

England travelled to Lithuania on Monday looking to become only the sixth side in history to qualify for the European Championships with a 100 percent record. Playing on an artificial surface in Vilnius, it took 29 minutes before Everton midfielder Ross Barkley broke the deadlock with a fine 25-yard strike that took a wicked deflection en route to goal. Barkley! 0-1! 2 goals & 2 assists in his... 

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