Football is a cruel game – Rob Page reflects on Wales’ shoot-out defeat

Wales manager Rob Page reflected on a “cruel” defeat after his side’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Poland.Daniel James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.Page told S4C: “It is a cruel game and that is what I have said to the players. One

{by} PA
CAR-PUTT I bought Man Utd star Marcus Rashford’s £700,000 Rolls-Royce for £184,000 – but had no idea it was completely destroyed

A YOUTUBER has bought Marcus Rashford's old Rolls-Royce, which was wrecked in a crash in September - but admits "the damage was way worse than I first thought".Made by Rolls Royce in collaboration with German luxury car manufacturer Mansory, Rashford originally paid an eye-watering £700,000 for the vehicle.The left side of the car was completely wrecked after crashing into a traffic pole Cred

Marcus Rashford
Manchester United
{by} Thesun.co.uk
'Gareth Southgate doesn't want the Man Utd job!' - England manager backed to snub Red Devils in favour of sabbatical after Euro 2024

Sam Allardyce insists that England boss Gareth Southgate does not want the Manchester United job despite being linked with a move to Old Trafford.Southgate reported to be an option for UnitedEngland boss previously said links were "disrespectful"Allardyce backs him to snub potential moveWHAT HAPPENED?Allardyce managed England for one game in 2016 and he was replaced by Southgate, who has gone on t

Gareth Southgate
Manchester United
England
{by} Goal.com
Toni Kroos makes Real Madrid contract decision

Toni Kroos intends to play on with Real Madrid next season.The veteran midfielder's current deal expires at the end of the season.Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has been clear that he would like to see Kroos extend his contract.And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is now reporting: "EXCLUSIVE: Toni Kroos will stay and continue at Real Madrid as new one year deal until 2025 is set to be agreed!"D

Toni Kroos
Real Madrid
La Liga
{by} Tribalfootball.com
7M Daily Laugh - Waiting for EPL

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Waiting for EPL Hail that man Luka Modric and young Luka Modric Friends will always trust each other except at this specific moment Admit it! You didn't know that Pep Guardiola and Francesco Totti played together at AS Roma.. WHAT A PHOTO! Attacking trio of Brazil Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: Just toon it, tro

Luka Modric
EPL
Pep Guardiola
{by} 7M Sport
Lee Bell says promotion-chasing Crewe in ‘confident place’ despite barren run

Lee Bell is confident Crewe can dig themselves out of a barren run after the Alex boss praised the character of players for shaking off an early blow to draw with AFC Wimbledon.John Kymani-Gordon’s close-range finish saw the Dons take a second-minute lead at Gresty Road, but Bell’s men hit back through a fine finish from Rio Adebisi and went the closest to winning an evenly-matched con

{by} PA
Scotland crumble in Amsterdam as Netherlands claim comfortable friendly win

A late collapse by Scotland saw Steve Clarke’s side lose 4-0 to the Netherlands in their friendly encounter in Amsterdam.The visitors controlled much of the first half and hit the goal frame through Ryan Christie but the Dutch took the lead five minutes from the break with a Tijjani Reijnders thunderbolt.Scotland continued to create and miss chances in the Johan Cruijff ArenA – as did

{by} PA
Conor Bradley ‘absolutely buzzing’ after scoring Northern Ireland winner

Conor Bradley was “absolutely buzzing” after his first Northern Ireland goal was enough for Michael O’Neill’s side to beat disappointing Scotland 1-0 in a friendly at Hampden Park.A deflected shot from Bradley in the 32nd minute put Northern Ireland in front against the run of play, and despite having more than 80 per cent possession, Scotland could not find a way back as t

{by} PA
"Never say no" – Jose Mourinho doesn't rule out return to former league and says he wants new job this summer

Jose Mourinho is one of the big names currently in the managerial market and the legendary Portuguese coach has stated that he wants to return to work this summer.Roma sacked the 61-year-old in January after a poor start to their season and the Portuguese boss has been linked to roles at Chelsea and Bayern Munich ever since.The Bundesliga club are searching for a new manager ahead of the 2024/25 c

Mourinho
Roma
Serie A
{by} Caughtoffside.com
Liverpool report: Xabi Alonso to reject Reds for Bundesliga stay

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is one of the most in-demand managers in the world right now – but he looks set to remain in Germany.The Bayer Leverkusen boss is riding high in the Bundesliga and looks set to win Die Werkself's first-ever domestic at the expense of serial champions – and another of Alonso's former clubs – Bayern Munich, who are losing Thomas Tuchel at the

Xabi Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga
{by} fourfourtwo.com