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Published: 07 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online British professional wrestler Jamie Hayter has returned to the ring after a debilitating back injury left her fearing that her wrestling career could be over. Hayter, who performs for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), suffered two herniated discs in 2023 and spent about a year away from competition. During the worst period of her recovery, the pain was so...

Published: 07 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Celtic’s latest European disappointment has done more than end another Champions League campaign. The extraordinary collapse against LASK has exposed weaknesses in the Scottish champions’ squad, mentality and recruitment strategy, leaving captain Callum McGregor openly questioning the character of his team-mates and manager Martin O’Neill facing one of the most painful nights of his long career. Celtic travelled...

Published: 26 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez, with the move set to give head coach Matthias Jaissle another important option in the centre of the pitch. The agreement represents a significant addition for Newcastle as they look to reshape their squad ahead of the close of the...

Published: 26 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Former England winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation following a single-vehicle crash on the M3 motorway in Hampshire. Sterling, 31, is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on 15 September, where he will face three charges arising from the incident, according to Hampshire & Isle...

Published: 24 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The football used by Diego Maradona to score one of the most controversial and memorable goals in World Cup history has sold for $3.3m (£2.5m) at auction in the United States. The Adidas Azteca ball was used during Argentina's 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, a match that became inseparable...

Published: 24 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of the race to replace Gianni Infantino as Fifa president, despite growing pressure on the governing body's leadership and speculation that the Swiss-Italian could face a serious challenger at next year's election. Ceferin, 57, has emerged as one of Infantino's most prominent critics following a dispute over the...

Published: 22 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Senior figures in African football have approached Fifa general secretary Mattias Grafström to assess whether the Swedish administrator could be willing to challenge Gianni Infantino for the presidency of world football’s governing body next year, according to reports. The approaches have emerged at a potentially significant moment for Fifa, with growing signs of dissatisfaction among some African football...

Published: 15 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The recent rise to the top of the T20 rankings saved half of Brendon McCullum’s role. Yet the remaining half involving one-day international cricket continues to be a difficult, messy struggle. A six-wicket defeat against India at Edgbaston marked the thirteenth loss in this format recently. England has secured only six total victories since McCullum took charge of...

Published: 15 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The long road concludes this weekend for several players involved in last year’s British and Irish Lions tour. These athletes are maintaining a brave face even though they desperately need this final season break. When you factor in the extensive travel, intense training, and various mental stresses, the current campaign remains relentless. The 2025-26 season has demanded a...

Published: 15 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thomas Tuchel prepares his England squad for a massive semi-final clash against Argentina this Wednesday. The atmosphere surrounding the camp remains electric as the team focuses on their upcoming tactical challenge in Atlanta. Tuchel recently addressed comments regarding his lack of a top-tier playing career by using a famous coaching analogy. He reminded observers that one does not...