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Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a pulsating finale in Budapest, Troy Parrott produced a sensational hat-trick to secure the Republic of Ireland a place in the World Cup play-offs, delivering a dramatic 3-2 victory over Hungary that kept their long-held dream of returning to football’s biggest stage alive. The 23-year-old striker’s performance was the epitome of composure under pressure. Parrott first...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Australian sporting community is in mourning following the sudden death of para-cyclist Paige Greco, who passed away at the age of 28 on Sunday at her home in Adelaide. The celebrated Paralympian, who captured Australia’s first gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, succumbed to what AusCycling described as a “sudden medical episode.” The news...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A rollercoaster 72 hours of football climaxed in pure emotion for the Republic of Ireland as they kept their World Cup dream alive in dramatic fashion. At the heart of the celebration was 23-year-old striker Jason Parrott, whose performance against Hungary on Thursday night captured the imagination of a nation and left the young Dubliner openly moved,...

Published: 14 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Star forward Victor Osimhen delivered a dazzling display on Thursday, scoring twice in extra time to secure a 4-1 semifinal triumph for Nigeria over Gabon and booking a spot in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Nigerian side now prepare to face a resilient...

Published: 14 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online England’s current search for the next generation of strikers has sparked debate among former internationals and pundits, with Emile Heskey voicing concerns over the apparent scarcity of natural number nines emerging in the modern game. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, Heskey reflected on how the clear pathway for England’s forwards in previous decades has all but disappeared,...

Published: 14 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online England’s qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup continues to demonstrate not only the squad’s depth but also the emergence of key individuals who could define the team’s fortunes on the global stage. In a recent clash against Serbia, head coach Thomas Tuchel was afforded the luxury of showcasing his bench strength, introducing Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and...

Published: 14 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Dublin for Portugal’s World Cup qualifying clash against the Republic of Ireland was meant to be a nostalgic trip down memory lane. On the eve of the match, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner spoke fondly of his memories in the Irish capital, recalling the pre-season friendly he played for Real Madrid against Shamrock Rovers...

Published: 14 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online England extended their flawless record in World Cup qualifying with a seventh successive victory as they comfortably defeated Serbia at Wembley in a rain-soaked evening that had little drama but plenty of significance for Thomas Tuchel’s squad. With qualification for next summer’s tournament already secured, the match offered an opportunity for the England head coach to experiment, evaluate...

Published: 13 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Anthony Joshua’s camp is reportedly finalising plans for the former two-time heavyweight champion to face YouTube star Jake Paul in Miami this December, a move that has sparked widespread shock and debate in the boxing world. Joshua, who has not fought since his fifth-round stoppage loss to fellow Brit Daniel Dubois in September 2024, had been eyeing another...

Published: 13 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Cardiff has been confirmed as the host city for the opening match of Euro 2028, while London’s Wembley Stadium will stage the semi-finals and final of the tournament. The 24-team competition will be held across nine venues in four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland had initially been included as a...