Players return following national duty
Several stars feature for respective countries
Smallbone excels on Republic of Ireland debut
Ali shines for Iraq during Doha International Cup
A...
Internationals: Bobby's Dazzler
Bobby De Cordova-Reid bagged an unbelievable goal in Jamaica’s 2-2 draw with Mexico.
There were less than seven minutes played when a loose ball...
Preview: Kosovo vs. Andorra - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Kosovo and Andorra, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Celtic ace Daizen Maeda in Old Firm sweat after returning crocked from Japan duty
DAIZEN MAEDA is the latest Celtic star to face an Old Firm sweat after returning from international duty crocked.
Japanese chiefs issued a...
Alejandro Balde gets first Spain assist in win over Norway
Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesA winning start for Luis de la Fuente Spain began life under new manager Luis de la Fuente with a 3-0 win over...
Liel Abada en-route ‘home’ to Celtic for quad injury treatment
Liel Abada will return to Celtic and will play no part in Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Kosovo and Switzerland, due to a quad injury picked...
Euro 2024 qualifying: England’s fixtures and kick-off times as the Three Lions look to book their place in Germany
ENGLAND kicked off their Euro 2024 qualifiers in style by beating Italy 2-1 in Naples.
Goals from Declan Rice and Harry Kane fired the Three...
Prediction: Belarus vs Switzerland
Verdict: Breel Embolo to score Best odds: 1/1 Bookmaker: Betfair Belarus and Switzerland begin their respecting campaigns within the Euro 2024...
Liel Abada a major Celtic injury doubt for Rangers as Israel boss maps out recovery timeline after training knock
The forward will miss Israel's Euro 2024 double header against Kosovo and Switzerland.
Liel Abada faces Celtic vs Rangers injury sweat as Ange Postecoglou’s injury problems start to mount
LIEL ABADA faces an Old Firm injury sweat after Israel sent him back to Celtic for treatment.
The Hoops winger will play no part in his...
Betting tips for Scotland vs Cyprus: Euro 2024 qualifying preview and best odds
SCOTLAND begin their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against Cyprus at Hampden on Saturday.
SunSport betting experts have previewed the...
Preview: Israel vs. Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Israel and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
MRI scan today- Liel Abada injury latest
The fear of a muscle tear has been removed and now the player will try to return gradually with the goal of trying to qualify him for the match...
Celtic get good news update out of Israel after Liel Abada injury reports
Liel Abada won’t be coming home from the Israel national team camp despite a quad muscle injury scare in training last night, Sport 5 have...
Stars set for international duty
Five first team players currently away with their respective nations
Fox, Thompson, Brown, Smallbone and Celina face Euro 2024 qualifiers
Four...
Euro 2024 qualification groups: England face crunch clash with Italy, Scotland get tough task against Spain and Haaland’s Norway, Ireland meet Netherlands and France
England are ready to face an old foe in Italy as they begin their journey to qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany.
As well as facing the Azzurri in a...
First-team Celts on their international travels
Although Aaron Mooy has had to withdraw from the Australian squad for their two home friendlies against Ecuador in the latest international break,...
MN: Milan Women star Asllani receives Kosovan presidential honour
By: Euan Burns
AC Milan Women forward Kosovare Asllani has been honoured by the president of Kosovo for her charitable work in the country.As has...
Is Bayern's Arijon Ibrahimovic related to Zlatan?
Bayern Munich take on PSG in the first leg of an exciting UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. Though many stars will take much of the limelight,...
Neil reflects on job well done
Manager gives his thoughts on FA Cup win
Impressed with large parts of performance
Praises Celina’s debut showing
Alex Neil reflected on a job...
First Word | Bersant Celina
Bersant Celina has set out his personal aims following his temporary move to Stoke City.
The Kosovo international put pen-to-paper tonight on a...
Bersant is a Potter
Kosovan international becomes second January signing
26-year-old winger checks in on loan from Dijon
Celina excited about return to English...
Stoke City set to sign former Ipswich and Swansea player
Stoke City are set to sign former Ipswich Town and Swansea City attacker Bersant Celina. That is according to John Percy of The Telegraph, who...
Switzerland Star Xherdan Shaqiri Threatens Kosovo Switch After Captaincy Snub
Stoke City and Switzerland international star Xherdan Shaqiri has reacted badly to being overlooked for the Swiss captaincy and is threatening to...
Bid already made: Emery now asks NSWE to sign new "dominant" record int'l scorer for Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has asked NSWE to sign Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi this month. The Lowdown: Muriqi profiled Muriqi, labelled as...
The Leeds United XI who beat Manchester United on Christmas Eve 1995 and where they are now
One owns a football club in Kosovo while another is a Swedish property market mogul - but where are the other nine players?
Update emerges on potential permanent transfer agreement between Norwich City and Galatasaray
It appears highly unlikely that Turkish outfit Galatasaray will be able to secure a permanent transfer deal for Norwich City loanee Milot Rashica,...
Wolves could finally bin Jimenez with £32.7m swoop for “dominant” 9 G/A colossus - opinion
Wolves have been linked with Vedat Muriqi recently and the Kosovan could be the man to replace Raul Jimenez in Julen Lopetegui's side.
FIFA fines Croatia and Serbia for interethnic incidents at World Cup
The Serbian FA was penalised over a banner depicting its former province Kosovo as part of Serbia. Croatia was fined after its fans abused Canadian...
Lopetegui could sign his own Toney in Wolves move for "utterly dominant" £63k-pw titan - opinion
Wolves have been linked with RCD Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi recently and the giant Kosovan could prove to be Julen Lopetegui's own version of...
Granit Xhaka praised for being "a character" after latest controversy at World Cup
Granit Xhaka has been lauded for celebrating his goal against Serbia by holding up a shirt bearing the name ‘Jashari’, in reference to the founder...
Overseas club set for Norwich City talks as permanent transfer deal sought
Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray are interested in striking a permanent deal with Norwich City for Milot Rashica. That is according to Turkish...
Serbs keen to focus on football not geopolitics as they meet Swiss again
Tensions flared at Russia 2018 when Swiss player Xherdan Shaqiri wore a Kosovo flag on his boot
World Cup: ‘I put in my report that if Argentina has Lionel Messi, then Kosovo has one too. His name is Shaqiri.’
In 2008, at a football camp just outside Basel, 16-year-old Xherdan Shaqiri made a deal: hold the No 10 shirt for me — when I’m ready, I will wear...
Why Switzerland vs. Serbia at a World Cup is such a big deal
In a World Cup of political tension, Switzerland's Kosovo-born pair Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri will take centre stage again against Serbia.
FIFA World Cup: Serbia charged for hanging political banner in locker room
The banner showed a map of Serbia that included the territory of Kosovo, which has been an independent state for nearly 15 years, and the slogan...
FIFA probing Serbia over 'hateful' Kosovo flag
FIFA opened proceedings against Serbia's federation after a flag showing Kosovo as part of their country was allegedly hung in the dressing room.
FIFA stick to stance with action over 'hateful' Serbia flag ahead of World Cup clash
FIFA are set to take action against the Football Association of Serbia after a flag described as 'hateful' of the area of Kosovo was hung in the...
FIFA investigating Serbia for 'hateful' Kosovo flag in dressing room
FIFA opened proceedings against Serbia's football association after a flag which showed Kosovo as part of their country was allegedly hung in the...
‘Chauvinist act’ towards Kosovo inside Serbian changerooms sparks international fury at FIFA World Cup 2022
Answers are being demanded of Serbia after the ‘hateful, xenophobic and genocidal messages’ were exposed.
New target: NSWE ready Villa bid for dominant 119-goal striker once compared to Lewandowski
Aston Villa are thought to be ready to make an offer for Mallorca forward Vedat Muriqi. The Lowdown: Muriqi profiled Muriqi is an out-and-out...
Preview: Kosovo vs. Faroe Islands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Kosovo and Faroe Islands, including predictions, team news and possible...
Preview: Kosovo vs. Armenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Kosovo and Armenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sergio Ramos says he is 'hopeful' of making Spain's World Cup squad
The Real Madrid legend hasn't played for his national team for 18 months - since a World Cup qualifier against Kosovo on March 31 2021 - and missed...
The 'difficult' January decision facing £15m Newcastle outcast after 'really bad luck'
Jamal Lewis has made just two substitute appearances for Newcastle United but started twice for Northern Ireland in their recent Nations League...
Gary Smyth calls for an end to football’s trial by social media after Conor McMenamin's ban from Northern Ireland clash with Kosovo
Glentoran legend Gary Smyth says the decision to axe Conor McMenamin from the Northern Ireland squad was “a nonsense” and he’s concerned about more...
Ian Evatt shares encouraging update on influential Bolton Wanderers man ahead of Lincoln clash
Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has revealed that Conor Bradley is expected to be available for selection for this weekend’s showdown with...
Third defeat of Nations League campaign as Northern Ireland fall in Greece
Northern Ireland slumped to their third defeat of a poor Nations League campaign as they were beaten 3-1 by Greece in Athens, only spared a...
Northern Ireland stumble to safety despite defeat
Northern Ireland clinched Nations League survival despite losing 2-1 to Greece after Kosovo did them a favour by beating Cyprus 5-1.
Close bonds in the Northern Ireland camp paid dividends against Kosovo, says Conor Bradley
Northern Ireland’s teenage star Conor Bradley says the togetherness of the team in an eventful week was the reason behind Saturday’s dramatic...
It was tough telling Conor McMenamin to sit out, admits Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough
Having been cleared to play, Conor McMenamin is in the right frame of mind to face Greece tonight if required, according to Northern Ireland...
On the Saturday at Windsor Park, the fans chanted for Ian Baraclough to go, the Northern Ireland manager must ensure that is not the soundtrack in Athens
If Ian Baraclough thought the win over Kosovo would change the hearts and minds of all Northern Ireland fans, he was mistaken.
Kosovo vs Cyprus: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & how to watch
Here's how you can watch Kosovo against Cyprus on TV and stream the game live...
Wigan Athletic star is hero for his country
Josh Magennis admitted his stoppage-time winner against Kosovo could prove to be 'massive' for Northern Ireland.
Ian Baraclough still has to prove his worth as manager of Northern Ireland, maintains Stephen Craigan
Stephen Craigan says he hopes the 2-1 victory over Kosovo marks a turning point in Ian Baraclough’s tenure and he wants the Northern Ireland boss...
Jonny Evans loved delivering for fans against Kosovo and is now relishing hitting century of Northern Ireland caps
Jonny Evans hailed Northern Ireland’s never say die mentality after the comeback win over Kosovo and he hopes the spirited fightback will now...
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell thrilled to prove his worth with fine saves against Kosovo
The substitutes made a huge difference and Josh Magennis scored a brilliant late winner but it was the saves of Bailey Peacock-Farrell that made it...
Northern Ireland can still be a success under Ian Baraclough, believes confident defender Tom Flanagan
Northern Ireland defender Tom Flanagan has insisted that the squad are fully behind Ian Baraclough and believe they can be successful under him...
Bolton's Dion Charles on international link-up with ex-Wanderer & Wigan Athletic's Josh Magennis
The Wanderers striker got his first international start in the win over Kosovo
Conor McMenamin reinstated to Northern Ireland squad after surfacing of historic video
The 27-year-old was removed from the squad to face Kosovo last Saturday after a historic video surfaced appearing to show the Glentoran winger...
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell proved his worth with some fine saves against Kosovo
The substitutes made a huge difference and Josh Magennis scored a brilliant late winner but it was the saves of Bailey Peacock-Farrell that made it...
Jonny Evans loved delivering for fans and now relishes his 100th game for Northern Ireland
Jonny Evans hailed Northern Ireland’s never say die mentality after the comeback win over Kosovo and he hopes the spirited fightback will now...
Conor McMenamin recalled to Northern Ireland squad after IFA U-turn
Glentoran forward was axed from the panel before Saturday's win at home to Kosovo "in light of a historic social media video" according to the IFA
Bailey Peacock-Farrell’s Northern Ireland spot uncertain despite Kosovo heroics
The former Leeds goalkeeper is not a first-team regular at Burnley.
Northern Ireland face a challenge to stay up as they prepare to face Greece in Athens
DAVID KENT: Ian Baraclough side's play Greece in Athens on Tuesday and must match or better Cyprus's result in Kosovo after the Cypriots stunned...
Preview: Kosovo vs. Cyprus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Kosovo and Cyprus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Northern Ireland boss gives exciting verdict on Bolton Wanderers player after Kosovo win
Ian Baraclough praised Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley in the victory
Josh Magennis hails Northern Ireland character to overcome tough atmosphere
Some fans had called for manager Ian Baraclough’s removal as his side trailed to Kosovo following off-field controversy.
Ian Baraclough cut a relieved figure after Northern Ireland’s late turn around
Finally, at the 15th attempt, Northern Ireland are winners in the Nations League and this 2-1 victory over Kosovo might just have saved Ian...
Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough hails players after ending turbulent week on a high
Northern Ireland recorded an injury time win over Kosovo in the Nations League on Saturday night
Ian Baraclough admits ‘big sigh’ of relief after overdue Nations League win
Northern Ireland came from behind late on to beat Kosovo 2-1 at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland 2-1 Kosovo: Josh Magennis nets stoppage time winner to seal comeback victory
Josh Magennis headed in the winner in stoppage time as Northern Ireland came from behind to finally end their Nations League hoodoo with a 2-1...
Josh Magennis’ late header against Kosovo gives Northern Ireland first ever Nations League win
Northern Ireland fought back with two goals in the last ten minutes to claim their first ever Nations League victory.