Stade de France ‘almost empty’ as video appears to show alleged fight in stands

France’s Nations League game at home to France was watched by a reportedly “almost empty” Stade de France, with footage appearing to show an alleged altercation between a group of “around 50 individuals” and an Israeli flag involved. Around 400 pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the stadium, according to GFFN, which shared a photo via author … Read more

Why have so many England players withdrawn as Kane criticises team-mates?

England captain Harry Kane has been critical after nine of his team-mates withdrew from international duty this week. The Three Lions skipper said he “didn’t like” how many had dropped out of Lee Carsley’s squad ahead of games against Greece and Republic of Ireland, insisting “England comes before anything”. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, … Read more

Xabi Alonso to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season with Real Madrid likely destination

Xabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, according to Eurosport Spain. Alonso led Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in April after a remarkable campaign which saw the team go through the league campaign unbeaten. They also won the DFB-Pokal and lost in the final of the Europa League to … Read more