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The joy and the lesson of Ireland hero Troy Parrott’s now-famous World Cup qualifier goal

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores Ireland’s dramatic World Cup qualifier win, Troy Parrott’s unforgettable goal, and how moments like this highlight the enduring magic and unpredictability of football

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Zinedine Zidane in line for stunning return to Real Madrid, as dressing room uncertainty grows under Xabi Alonso: report

Zinedine Zidane has been linked with a return to Real Madrid with new boss Xabi Alonso under internal pressure

FourFourTwo · Nov 17, 2025

Barcelona announce return to renovated Nou Camp after multiple delays

Barcelona have confirmed their return to the Nou Camp, but the renovated stadium will not be at full capacity for their first match

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

When is the World Cup 2026 Europe play-off draw? Date, format, rules and fixture dates

The UEFA World Cup group stage qualification campaign is drawing to a close, but there will be four more spots on the line

FourFourTwo · Nov 17, 2025

Jude Bellingham has to accept Thomas Tuchel’s one non-negotiable to make World Cup

The England manager demands a certain standard of behaviour and has made clear that no one is above the team after Bellingham’s frustration in Tirana

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Yes, Florian Wirtz is a problem for Liverpool - despite Julian Nagelsmann’s deflection attempts

Liverpool star Florian Wirtz’s statistics paints a damning picture... and Julian Nagelsmann’s attempts to argue otherwise won’t solve the midfielder’s issues

FourFourTwo · Nov 17, 2025

How Kylian Mbappe Compares to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo After 400 Career Goals

Kylian Mbappé has reached the milestone incredibly quickly.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 17, 2025

2026 World Cup Group Stage Draw Pots: How Seeding Works

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place on Dec. 5.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 16, 2025

Resurgent Sam Kerr rested by Chelsea as champs stutter

English champs Chelsea decided to rest fit-again Sam Kerr for their WSL clash against Liverpool and may have paid the price with a 1-1 slip-up at Liverpool.

AAP · Nov 16, 2025

‘Arsene Wenger showed me the Arsenal training ground and I was convinced. Then my team-mate said he was going to Liverpool so I decided on Anfield instead’ Why Florent Sinama Pongolle turned down the Gunners

The Frenchman ended up signing for Liverpool as a 16-year-old in 2001

FourFourTwo · Nov 16, 2025