Tag Archives: European

‘Ask Chelsea’: European forward addresses future after impressive international display

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge

On-loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku offered a simple response to the suggestion that his performance against England on Tuesday night was a desire to prove himself here again. Belgium and England drew the friendly game at Wembley 2-2, following a last-minute equaliser from Jude Bellingham after Ivan Toney and Youri …

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Erik ten Hag wanted by three European clubs – with Manchester United sack looming: report

Erik ten Hag during Manchester United

Erik ten Hag might not need to worry about losing his job at Manchester United, with three other attractive clubs in Europe currently available and considering him as their new boss.  Reports emerged earlier this week that Manchester United‘s new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants current England manager Gareth Southgate …

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There are only two European places still up for grabs for the new Club World Cup – and Arsenal could take one of them

Arsenal

Europe will have 12 teams at next summer’s inaugural expanded Club World Cup – with Arsenal still in contention to take one of the remaining places. Variously predicted to be the greatest club tournament ever or the event that finally pushes exhausted players over the edge, prompting them to escape to …

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Late Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny's body was 'abused' after his death in Arctic gulag, his grieving widow Yulia tells European Parliament

Late Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny

Alexei Navalny’s body was abused after he died in the Arctic gulag, his grieving widow has told the European Parliament.      Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, Yulia Navalnaya, 47, said that her late husband’s body had been abused and that she was not sure if his …

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‘I’ve played more European games than any other English player in history’: Former Liverpool star on his surprise record

Liverpool players (1st row, L-R) Stephen Finnan, Milan Baros, Luis Garcia, Steven Gerrard, John Arne Risse; (2nd row, L-R) Djimi Traore, Xabi Alonso, Sami Hyypia, Jerzy Dudek, Jamie Carragher, Harry Kewell pose prior the UEFA Champions league football final AC Milan vs Liverpool, 25 May 2005 at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul.

Jamie Carragher has recalled his European debut against Celtic, which sent him on the path to becoming the England’s top appearance holder in continental competitions. The former defender stayed at Liverpool for his entire playing career, winning the Champions League, UEFA Cup and two UEFA Super Cups in that time. …

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From surfing in Porto to Ljubljana’s fairytale architecture: readers’ favourite European city breaks

From surfing in Porto to Ljubljana’s fairytale architecture: readers’ favourite European city breaks

Inside a mirrored ark, Rotterdam A museum store – but not as you know it… The minute you spot the enormous mirrored ark that is Rotterdam’s Depot, you know you’re in for something extraordinary. Open to the public, its Escher-like staircases are designed to encourage visitors to get lost; to …

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