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ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Morning mail: call for energy relief, Boris Johnson faces ‘vote strikes’, Socceroos defeat UAE

Wednesday: Labor government urged to provide $1,000 emergency payments to those on low fixed incomes hit by power price rises. Plus: Selwyn Cobbo’s incredible rise

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022

England struggle against Germany as Harry Kane's late goal saves day - 6 talking points

GERMANY 1-1 ENGLAND: Gareth Southgate's side failed to impress in Munich and needed a late Harry Kane penalty to secure a Nations League point after Jonas Hofmann's opener

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

5 talking points as Wales look to secure a first-ever victory against Netherlands

Holland have won all eight games between the two countries.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Champions League dates confirmed as Qatar World Cup forces new schedule

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar forced UEFA into significant changes as they finalised 2022/23 Champions League campaign, in which Real Madrid attempt to defend their title

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Imran Khan's playboy cricketer status fuelled his rise to Pakistan's prime ministership. Until he was dramatically ousted

Imran Khan rode a wave of fame fuelled by his time on the cricket pitch into Pakistan's highest office. Now, just months after being ousted as prime minister, he's engineering chaos to get back into power.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Just How Difficult Is the USMNT’s World Cup Group?

Wales, England and Iran are the three opponents, and while it seems manageable on paper, it also arguably makes for the most difficult quartet in the competition.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2022

Jadon Sancho sent World Cup warning ahead of new Manchester United season under Erik ten Hag

Man United forward Jadon Sancho struggled in his first season at Old Trafford and has been sent a warning ahead of his second.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2022

Australia defeat UAE 2-1 in do-or-die World Cup qualifier in Doha

The dream of a fifth successive World Cup appearance is still alive as the Socceroos defeat the UAE in the penultimate play-off match in Doha.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

United Arab Emirates 1-2 Australia: World Cup 2022 qualifying playoff – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Socceroos’ hopes of reaching the 2022 World Cup remain alive thanks to Ajdin Hrustic’s late winner in Doha

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022