England are a better team WITH Jude Bellingham, says Jordan Henderson after Real Madrid star snubbed from squad

ENGLAND are a stronger team with Jude Bellingham, says Jordan Henderson. Bellingham, 22, was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for Thursday’s friendly with...
THE SUN Oct 7, 2025

Blow for Slovakia as star midfielder ruled out of Northern Ireland clash: ‘He is one of the best in his position, globally'

Slovakia's star player Stanislav Lobotka will miss Friday night's crunch World Cup Qualifier with Northern Ireland.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

Northern Ireland set for World Cup back-door opportunity

Northern Ireland go into the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Germany determined to strengthen their position in the group, but...
PUNDITARENA.COM Oct 7, 2025

Napoli fear Lobotka out for 3-4 weeks after injury

Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka has been sent home from international duty with Slovakia, as there...
FOOTBALL ITALIA Oct 7, 2025

Michael O'Neill issues positive Northern Ireland squad update ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers

​Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has reported a clean bill of health after his senior squad met up in Liverpool on Monday ahead of a 2026...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Oct 6, 2025

Ghanaian-born Samuel Gidi named in Slovakia U21 team for October window

Ghanaian-born midfielder Samuel Mawuena Gidi has been named in Slovakia’s U21 national team squad for the October 2025 FIFA...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Oct 5, 2025

Potters denied by late leveller in Lancashire

Manhoef opened scoring for City at Ewood Park Kargbo’s late leveller sees spoils shared Potters on 15 points from nine games heading into October...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Oct 4, 2025

Michael O'Neill feels Northern Ireland squad 'a bit stronger' and explains absence of two strikers

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill feels his squad is “a bit stronger” for this month’s World Cup qualifying double-header against Slovakia...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Oct 4, 2025

SUTV - Hull City

SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Oct 3, 2025

Why Ross County’s Ronan Hale was cut from Northern Ireland’s latest World Cup squad, as explained by manager Michael O’Neill

The striker has netted eight Staggies goals this season - but has been dropped for home crunch clashes against Slovakia and Germany.
PRESSANDJOURNAL.CO.UK Oct 3, 2025

Michael O'Neill hungry for Northern Ireland to set early tone in double-header by beating Slovakia

Michael O'Neill believes Northern Ireland's World Cup group will ‘really open' up if they defeat Slovakia at Windsor Park next Friday to set up a...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Oct 2, 2025

Michael O'Neill responds to Julian Nagelsmann 'long ball' jibe ahead of Windsor Park showdown

Northern Ireland set to face Slovakia and Germany at Windsor Park later this month
BELFASTLIVE Oct 2, 2025

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill outlines why veteran Josh Magennis has been brought in from the cold

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has explained his thinking behind bringing veteran striker Josh Magennis back into the international squad...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Oct 2, 2025

Recalled Josh Magennis can add something Northern Ireland 'don't have in abundance'

Exeter City striker recalled to the squad for the first time in nearly a year for World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Germany
BELFASTLIVE Oct 2, 2025

Three talking points from Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland squad announcement

The Northern Ireland squad has been named for this month’s crucial World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Germany at Windsor Park.  Michael...
PUNDITARENA.COM Oct 2, 2025

Ayinde Receives First Irish U21s Call

Blues youngster Leon Ayinde has been named in the Republic of Ireland U21s squad for the first time ahead of their European Championship qualifier...
TWTD.CO.UK Oct 2, 2025

NI striker receives long-awaited recall for massive World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Germany

Striker Josh Magennis has received a long-awaited recall to the Northern Ireland squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Oct 2, 2025

Experienced striker earns Northern Ireland recall ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifying double-header

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has made a number of changes to his squad for a 2026 World Cup qualifying double-header against Slovakia...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Oct 2, 2025

Mark Robins' verdict on Robert Bozenik and Stoke City quest for goals

Slovakia striker made his first league start for Stoke City in mid-week
STOKEONTRENTLIVE Oct 2, 2025

Potters earn a point as second half pressure almost tells

Potters earn point at the Riverside City's push for a second half winner came to no avail Robins' men return to action against Blackburn Rovers on...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 30, 2025

Robins names side for Teesside test

Boženík and Cissé set for first Championship starts Pearson, Bocat and Phillips also in from the outset Tchamadeu, Cresswell, Rigo, Manhoef and...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 30, 2025

Andorra-Slovakia, Sportpark Marsdijk (Assen)

Andorra vs Slovakia: all the latest European Women's Under-17 Championship 2026 Round 1 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
UEFA Sep 29, 2025

Former Irish League defender makes Slovakia transfer - and marks debut with goal

Former Portadown defender Brandon Diau has landed himself a new club, joining Slovakian third-tier outfit FC Lokomotíva Košice – and marked his...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Sep 24, 2025

Slovakia-Czechia, Sportpark Marsdijk (Assen)

Slovakia vs Czechia: all the latest European Women's Under-17 Championship 2026 Round 1 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
UEFA Sep 23, 2025

Tomas Rigo on his Stoke City transfer, new nickname and intensity challenge

Tomas Rigo is buzzing to finally be at Stoke City and desperate to make a quick transition to the Championship while trying to help Slovakia...
STOKESENTINEL.CO.UK Sep 23, 2025

Slovakia-Georgia, Gopass Aréna (Bratislava)

Slovakia vs Georgia: all the latest European Futsal Championship 2026 KO play-offs match information including stats, form, history, and more.
UEFA Sep 22, 2025

Agent of £9m striker Celtic wanted to sign but didn't slaughters stats mad scouts who can't see s***

Michael Cierny is pig sick of Slovakian stars being overlooked and went on the attack
DAILY RECORD Sep 22, 2025

Potters unchanged for QPR clash

Robins retains side that beat Birmingham City Potters seeking fifth win from six Championship games Nine of City’s starting XI at QPR ever-present...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 20, 2025

SUTV - Charlton

SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Sep 19, 2025

Georgia-Slovakia, Olympic Palace (Tbilisi)

Georgia vs Slovakia: all the latest European Futsal Championship 2026 Play-off match information including stats, form, history, and more.
UEFA Sep 17, 2025

Northern Ireland international Rachel Dugdale retires from football

Northern Ireland defender Rachel Dugdale has made the decision to retire from football after a successful career that spanned eight years. Dugdale...
SHEKICKS Sep 16, 2025

Match Review: Preston North End 2 Boro 2

FixturesPreston North End Vs. Middlesbrough - Sat, Sep 13th 2025, 12:30Boro rescued a point from a dramatic encounter at Deepdale after twice...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 13, 2025

Rigo set for Potters debut

Slovakia international starts ST4 showdown Pearson also returns for Birmingham City battle Cissé named among Potters’ substitutes Stoke City’s...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 13, 2025

SUTV - Ipswich

SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Sep 12, 2025

Jude Bellingham can do everything, but he should not start for England at World Cup

Jude Bellingham is the full package for England, but their World Cup chances could improve without him in the starting XI. That is the view of...
TALKSPORT Sep 11, 2025

Eddie Howe Sends Patience Warning About Newcastle's Nick Woltemade

Eddie Howe has urged patience with record signing Nick Woltemade, warning Newcastle supporters that the German striker will need time to adjust...
SBNATION.COM Sep 10, 2025

Outrage as England U21 team are filmed getting dressed in changing room leaving Ethan Nwaneri and Co furious

ETHAN NWANERI and his England Under-21 team-mates were left fuming after spotting a spying fan filming them GETTING DRESSED. Lee Carsley's men...
THE SUN Sep 10, 2025

Boro Internationals Set To Return

Boro's international stars are set to return to Rockliffe on Thursday after representing their respective nations during the break. After...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 10, 2025

The biggest shock results of the international break

Is international football predictable? Often. But September’s break provided some upsets across the globe. Here are five of the biggest shock...
THEFOOTBALLFAITHFUL.COM Sep 10, 2025

Lubo Moravcik Reveals the Player He Wanted Celtic to Sign in the Summer

Celtic hero Lubo Moravcik has revealed he wanted to see the club move for Slovakian forward David Strelec during the summer transfer window....
CELTS ARE HERE Sep 10, 2025

Germany's 'incredible complacency' to blame for struggles as ex-star says Julian Nagelsmann reaction 'certainly doesn't help'

Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has become the latest to join the bandwagon and criticise the German national team after their loss to...
GOAL.COM Sep 9, 2025

Moldova-Slovakia, Nisporeni Central (Nisporeni)

Moldova vs Slovakia: all the latest European Under-21 Championship 2027 Qualifying round match information including stats, form, history, and more.
UEFA Sep 8, 2025

Florian Wirtz issues emphatic response after Liverpool midfielder's 'disaster'

Florian Wirtz scored an outstanding free-kick before responding to the criticism delivered to him and the German national team in the wake of their...
LIVERPOOL ECHO Sep 8, 2025

Slovakia boss makes 'every time' point as Stoke new boy Tomas Rigo tipped for big future

Tomas Rigo is hoping to make his Stoke City debut this weekend on the back of a match-winning turn for Slovakia
STOKEONTRENTLIVE Sep 8, 2025

Oxford United midfielder joins Slovakian club on loan

Oxford United's Marselino Ferdinan has joined Slovakian club AS Trenčín on loan until the end of the season.
HERALDSERIES.CO.UK Sep 8, 2025

Tomas Rigo returns to Stoke City as new national hero

Stoke City final summer signing Tomas Rigo has explained the celebration after he scored a last minute winner for Slovakia
STOKESENTINEL.CO.UK Sep 8, 2025

talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Monday 8 September

The international break continues on Monday and there are plenty of high-profile sides in action. Scotland have given their chances of qualifying...
TALKSPORT Sep 8, 2025

Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland: Wirtz scores stunner as Nagelsmann´s side hit back

Florian Wirtz scored a sublime free-kick to cap off a fine 3-1 win for Germany over Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying. Germany suffered a...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Sep 7, 2025

Off and running: Germany bounce back after shock Group A opener

Germany bounce back from a shock defeat to Slovakia by recording a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Group A on Sunday evening.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Sep 7, 2025

Confirmed lineups: Germany vs. Northern Ireland

Germany aim to exorcise recent demons—reeling from a rare away loss to Slovakia and a trio of consecutive defeats, as they welcome Northern Ireland...
BULINEWS.COM Sep 7, 2025

Nagelsmann to drop four players against Northern Ireland?

According to "BILD", DFB-coach Julian Nagelsmann has decided to drop four players from the starting eleven against Slovakia for the upcoming game...
BULINEWS.COM Sep 7, 2025

‘Not worth it' - Newcastle told they overspent on Alexander Isak replacement

Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeness, has delivered a scathing swipe at Newcastle over the signing of Nick Woltemade. The Bundesliga...
TALKSPORT Sep 7, 2025

Germany vs Northern Ireland predictions and betting tips - Can O'Neill's men cause an upset?

Germany were stunned in their first World Cup 2026 qualifier, going down to a 2-0 defeat by Slovakia on Thursday night. They must bounce back when...
TALKSPORT Sep 7, 2025

talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Sunday 7 September

International football dominates the schedule on Sunday afternoon and we have a trio of selections from the UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 World...
TALKSPORT Sep 7, 2025

Germany vs Northern Ireland – Match preview and team news

Germany face Northern Ireland at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne on Sunday evening in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Die Mannschaft suffered a...
THEFOOTBALLFAITHFUL.COM Sep 7, 2025

Luxembourg-Slovakia, Stade de Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

Luxembourg vs Slovakia: all the latest European Qualifiers Qualifying round match information including stats, form, history, and more.
UEFA Sep 6, 2025

Luxembourg vs Slovakia Prediction and Betting Tips | September 7th 2025

Luxembourg and Slovakia are back in action in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they lock horns at the Luxembourg Stadium on Sunday.
SPORTSKEEDA Sep 6, 2025

England 2 Andorra 0: Routine for Three Lions but debutant shines as they learn from summer

As Germany's defeat in Slovakia earlier in the week showed, World Cup qualifiers are not a foregone conclusion, even if reaching such a bloated...
YORKSHIRE POST Sep 6, 2025

Nagelsmann ´not afraid´ of losing job after shock Slovakia loss

Julian Nagelsmann said he is “not afraid” despite coming under pressure following Germany’s shock defeat to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying....
SOCCERNEWS.COM Sep 6, 2025

Julian Nagelsmann issues defiant statement on Germany job after unwanted record

Germany lost their first ever World Cup qualifier away from home with a 2-0 loss to Slovakia in Bratislava on Thursday, and there is mounting...
MIRROR Sep 6, 2025

Germany vs. Northern Ireland preview: Can Nagelsmann steady the ship against confident Northern Ireland?

Germany’s World Cup qualifying campaign hits the Rhein-Energie-Stadion in Cologne under a cloud after an embarassing 2–0 defeat to Slovakia that...
BULINEWS.COM Sep 6, 2025

Serge Gnabry cleared to play against Northern Ireland

Serge Gnabry will be returning to action for Germany's second World Cup qualifying match, following an injury suffered on Thursday against Slovakia.
BULINEWS.COM Sep 6, 2025

'It's difficult' - Eddie Howe issues Nick Woltemade warning after Newcastle United transfer move

Nick Woltemade's move to Newcastle United went through quickly last week and the striker was one of the Germany stars who suffered scathing reviews...
CHRONICLELIVE Sep 6, 2025

Jamal Musiala dubbed irreplaceable 'like Messi' by German icon after shock World Cup qualifying defeat to Slovakia

Jamal Musiala has been dubbed irreplaceable "like Lionel Messi" by German icon, Lothar Matthaus, after a shock World Cup qualifying defeat to...
GOAL.COM Sep 5, 2025

Luxembourg - Slovakia predictions

SPORTYTRADER Sep 5, 2025

Northern Ireland will see a very different Germany, warns Joshua Kimmich

Captain Joshua Kimmich has warned Northern Ireland they will face a ‘completely different' German side in Cologne on Sunday to the out-of-sorts one...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Sep 5, 2025

Newcastle must be concerned as damning Nick Woltemade stat emerges from Germany

Newcastle United should be worried by Nick Woltemade's poor performance for Germany in their 2-0 loss to Slovakia. While Eddie Howe's former star...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Sep 5, 2025

“Embarrassment in Bratislava” – German media reacts to Slovakia defeat

The German media was typically damning and direct in its analysis of Germany’s 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in World Cup qualification on Thursday...
PUNDITARENA.COM Sep 5, 2025

'Too much risk': Germany boss reveals extent of Niclas Fullkrug's latest injury as West Ham left sweating

Fullkrug missed the 2-0 defeat by Slovakia...
HAMMERS NEWS Sep 5, 2025

Luxembourg vs Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Luxembourg and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Sep 5, 2025

Explained: Germany in danger of losing World Cup advantage after latest shock setback

Four-time world champions Germany are already facing an uphill battle to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a shock 2-0 defeat against...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Sep 5, 2025

German press hammer 'invisible' Florian Wirtz as Liverpool star disappoints

Florian Wirtz was unable to make an impact as Germany suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in the UEFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday night.
EXPRESS Sep 5, 2025

'Purely a matter of attitude' - Joshua Kimmich sees recurring Germany problem after shock Slovakia defeat as defender highlights lack of 'courage, conviction and belief'

Joshua Kimmich was critical of the team's "attitude" while reflecting on Germany's shock 2-0 loss to Slovakia in a World Cup qualifying game.
GOAL.COM Sep 5, 2025

Germany boss threatens to DROP flops including Florian Wirtz after disaster start to World Cup qualifying - as press blast 'historic embarrassment' against Slovakia

Julian Nagelsmann has taken aim at many of his Germany international stars for not showing enough 'desire' in their shock defeat to Slovakia on...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Sep 5, 2025

Revealed: Angry Antonio Rudiger's emotional plea to Germany team-mates in dressing room after shocking loss to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying opener

Antonio Rudiger demands unity and solidarity from teammates, saying Germany "can only get out of this together" after their shocking loss.
GOAL.COM Sep 5, 2025

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann brutally threatens to DROP flops as Wirtz and Co make awful history in Slovakia loss

JULIAN NAGELSMANN has threatened to drop some of his underperforming stars after Germany’s historic defeat to Slovakia on Thursday evening. The...
THE SUN Sep 5, 2025

Internationals: Strelec Shines In Slovakia Win

David Strelec and Sverre Nypan were both on the scoresheet for their respective nations. Strelec was in from the start for Slovakia in their...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 5, 2025

'Invisible' - German media react to first Nick Woltemade game since Newcastle United transfer

How the German media reacted to Newcastle United £69m signing Nick Woltemade's performance in Germany's 2-0 defeat to Slovakia
CHRONICLELIVE Sep 5, 2025

German media react to Florian Wirtz as Liverpool star suffers shock defeat - 'superstar crisis'

How the German media reacted to Liverpool £116m signing Florian Wirtz's performance in Germany's 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in FIFA World Cup qualifying
LIVERPOOL ECHO Sep 5, 2025

'That's not how it works!' - Germany given damning verdict after 'deserved' Slovakia loss as 'really bad' display leaves Bastian Schweinsteiger heartbroken

Bastian Schweinsteiger is left heartbroken after Germany's "really bad" performance in a "deserved" loss to Slovakia, calling it a new low for DFB.
GOAL.COM Sep 5, 2025

WCQ: Slovakia stun Germany 2-0; Spain cruise past Bulgaria

Germany went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Spain kicked off their bid to reach...
INDIATIMES.COM Sep 5, 2025

Celtic fans react as ex-Brendan Rodgers target stuns Germany with outrageous goal and display

David Strelec stunned Europe with an outstanding goal in Slovakia's shock win over Germany last night - with Celtic fans taking to social media to...
67 HAIL HAIL Sep 5, 2025

Liverpool and Newcastle stars slammed as 91-year record ends in humiliating fashion

Germany lost an away World Cup qualifier for the first time in 91 years as they were beaten in Slovakia with Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade...
MIRROR Sep 5, 2025

Middlesbrough excitement as David Strelec stars in Slovakia's shock win over Germany

New Middlesbrough signing David Strelec made quite the impression
GAZETTELIVE.CO.UK Sep 5, 2025

Germany 'miles' behind Slovakia in historic defeat as Julian Nagelsmann regrets prioritising ‘quality’ over players who ‘give their all’

Julian Nagelsmann has questioned his own selection policy after Germany's disastrous start to their World Cup qualifying campaign against Slovakia.
GOAL.COM Sep 5, 2025

What Germany defeat and performance tells us about Nick Woltemade – The big message

Nick Woltemade making only his third appearance for Germany on Thursday night. Slovakia running out deserved 2-0 winners, with former Newcastle...
THE MAG Sep 5, 2025

£182m Newcastle United & Liverpool duo slammed by German media after shock defeat

Slovakia 2-0 Germany: Newcastle United record signing Nick Woltemade was criticised by the German media after a World Cup qualifier defeat.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Sep 5, 2025

"Next time, we call players with less quality, but who give everything on the pitch" - Julian Nagelsmann makes claim after Germany's loss to Slovakia

Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann has slammed his players after the 2-0 loss to Slovakia in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
SPORTSKEEDA Sep 5, 2025

Celtic Regret as Ex-Target Downs Germany

Former Celtic target David Strelec produced a standout display as Slovakia stunned Germany with a 2-0 victory in Bratislava. The 24-year-old...
CELTS ARE HERE Sep 5, 2025
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