South Korea have avoided a round-of-16 clash with pre-Asian Cup favourites Japan after drawing 3-3 with Malaysia on Thursday.
Jurgen Klinsmann s team advanced as the runners-up in Group E after conceding in the 15th-minute of added time at Al Janoub Stadium.
Romel Morales struck late to level the group game and ensure Bahrain who won 1-0 against third-placed Jordan advanced as the group winners to face Japan.
Despite losing, Jordan advanced as one of the best third-placed teams and will take on Iraq next.
South Korea were another of the pre-tournament favourites, but, like Japan, have had their setbacks in the group stage and progressed with one win and two draws.
A Son Heung-min penalty four minutes into injury time gave his team a 3-2 lead agai…
Gareth Southgate says there can be no let-up after sealing early qualification for Euro 2024, telling England’s players to grab next month’s chance to impress and ensure their place as top seeds.
Having set out their stall with an impressive victory over Italy in March’s Group C opener, three further wins and an away draw against Ukraine put them within touching distance of progress.
England took their chance to qualify for an eighth straight major tournament with two games to spare on Tuesday night, coming from behind to beat holders Italy 3-1 at a sold-out Wembley.
qualification: secured
The are heading to Germany next summer!
— England (@England)
Southgate’s Euro 2020 runners-up have silverware in their sights next summer…
There was a time when Dele Alli appeared destined for greatness.
Jumping up from League One to the Premier League shouldn t be easy for any player, let alone a teenager, but 19-year-old Alli played with an effectiveness and confidence of someone far more experienced than he in 2015-16.
In his first top-flight season, Alli was a massive part of why Spurs were able to mount a title challenge, even if they fell short in the end, as Leicester City did the unthinkable.
But if there was an overriding sense of disappointment around Spurs for failing to capitalise on their greatest opportunity to win a first Premier League title, fans were also witnessing the early establishment of what looked to be a potential great in Alli, whose adaptation was seamless and, quite fran…
Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a “significant knee ligament injury”.
The 26-year-old Argentina international sustained the injury during training on Wednesday.
He has undergone a scan and is set for further consultation with a knee specialist.
Aston Villa can confirm Emi Buendía has suffered a significant knee ligament injury.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial)
“Aston Villa can confirm Emi Buendia has suffered a significant knee ligament injury,” read a club statement.
Buendia has scored nine goals in 73 Premier League appearances for Villa since joining from Norwich in 2021 for a reported £33million.
His injury is major blow to manager Unai Emery, whose side b…
Joan Laporta wants Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona and believes he has an advantage over the other presidential candidates.
Messi, 33, is coming out of contract at the end of the season, having sensationally requested to leave Barca ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
Previously president between 2003 and 2010, Laporta is running again, with the election to take place on January 24.
The 58-year-old wants Messi to remain at Barca and feels he has an advantage over the other candidates.
If I win the elections, I want to make a very competitive proposal and I know he will listen to me. I want him to stay, Laporta told RAC1.
I have an advantage over others, he knows I ve always fulfilled what I said. We have a good relationship, we appreciate each ot…
David Alaba has confirmed he will leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Versatile defender Alaba came through the youth ranks at Bayern but will end his 13-year association with the club after the 2020-21 campaign.
The 28-year-old announced his decision at a news conference on Tuesday, though he did not disclose what his next destination would be.
Alaba has been heavily linked with a switch to Real Madrid, while Premier League giants Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea have also been credited with an interest.
I ve decided for me personally to do something new after this season. I will leave the club and it was not an easy decision, it was very difficult because I have been here for 13 years and I really identify with…
With all eyes focused on Sunday’s north London derby, we have a stacked schedule on the cards this weekend.
As Europe’s elite offer a string of heavyweight affairs, we have plenty of interesting betting markets that are worth keeping an eye out for.
So, for those of you looking to stick on a Sunday flutter, we have found a pair of the most intriguing betting tips that are available.
14:00 Tottenham vs Arsenal
While Arsenal might have suffered Champions League heartbreak away at German giants Bayern Munich last week, the Gunners certainly made a major statement earlier in the week. Putting in what was a stunning performance in north London as they stormed their way to a 5-0 romp against Chelsea, Mikel Arteta will be dreaming of a repeat display he…
Jude Bellingham questioned the integrity of referee Felix Zwayer in a remarkable rant after Saturday s Klassiker – one that could see him face disciplinary action.
Borussia Dortmund succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at home to rivals Bayern Munich, with the second half seeing controversial decisions go in favour of Die Roten.
Firstly, Marco Reus protests were ignored when the Dortmund man was tripped in the Bayern box by Lucas Hernandez, before the visitors got their winner in similarly contentious fashion.
Mats Hummels threw himself between two players in an attempt to reach a corner delivery, but he appeared to start stumbling and ultimately fell into the ball with his arm first.
While replays showed Hummels was not looking at the ball, seemingly rendering it…
When FIFA announced last year they were set to introduce limits on the number of players teams could send out on loan, unsurprisingly many people s first thoughts turned to Chelsea.
At the time, the Blues had a remarkable 28 players at other clubs, though this was by no means a recent trend; in 2018-19, that figure was 41.
The hoarding of talent might be a solid ploy when looking to stunt the growth of a rival team or generate long-term revenue on Football Manager, but in the real world it was a practice that had long attracted criticism.
While by no means the only club in the world to have lots of young players out on loan, Chelsea have – rightly or wrongly – arguably been the most synonymous with it.
Some feel this has directly contributed to the c…
Antonio Conte hailed Richarlison s versatility after the Brazilian opened his Tottenham account with a brace to seal a 2-0 Champions League win over Marseille on Wednesday.
Spurs took full advantage of Chancel Mbemba s red card as Richarlison twice headed past Pau Lopez inside the final 15 minutes, ensuring Conte s men won their opening match in a Champions League campaign for only the second time.
Richarlison became the 39th Brazilian to score on his debut in the competition, the most of any nation, but is the first Brazilian since Oscar in September 2012 to net a brace on his Champions League bow.
The 25-year-old joined from Everton in a £60million deal in July and Conte believes his display was a perfect demonstration of why they signed him.
First of…