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Alexandra Popp: Germany captain to retire from international football

Alexandra Popp of Germany

Germany captain Alexandra Popp has announced she will retire from international football next month. The 33-year-old Wolfsburg striker made her Germany debut in 2010 and has scored 67 goals for her country. The German Football Association said she will win her 145th and final cap against Australia in Duisburg on 28 October – three days after they play England at …

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Antoine Griezmann: France forward retires from internationals at 33

France forward Antoine Griezmann holding the World Cup trophy

Griezmann started for France in a 3-1 Nations League defeat by Italy in September before his last appearance came as a substitute in a 2-0 win against Belgium three days later. He has revealed his decision prior to the next international break in October when France play Israel and Belgium in the Nations League. Griezmann has been a key member …

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Can Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag survive home humiliation by Spurs?

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under huge pressure after the home defeat by Spurs

Ten Hag claimed the red card shown to captain Bruno Fernandes three minutes before half-time “changed the game”. It did not. United’s manager is deluding only himself if he believes this. It made United’s task even harder, but Spurs were threatening to run riot even before Fernandes’ dismissal. If it was decided to stage a world straw-clutching championship, Ten Hag …

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Mo Sylla: Dundee midfielder still in hospital after collapse

Mo Sylla of Dundee

Dundee midfielder Mo Sylla remains in Ninewell Hospital for further investigations after collapsing in the dressing room at half-time during his side’s 2-1 defeat by Aberdeen. The 30-year-old Frenchman had played the first half of the Scottish Premiership encounter at Dens Park before falling ill. Updating his condition on Sunday, Dundee stressed that on initially being attended to by the …

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