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Published: 22 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the Women’s Rugby World Cup final approaches this Saturday at the Allianz Stadium, the spotlight turns firmly onto England’s Red Roses, a team carrying the hopes of a nation eager for World Cup glory. For many, including those intimately connected with English women’s rugby for decades, this moment evokes memories of the past, particularly the heartbreak of...

Published: 22 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Pep Guardiola, long celebrated as one of football’s most innovative tacticians, appeared to depart sharply from his trademark philosophy in Manchester City’s recent clash against Arsenal, prompting widespread discussion about whether the Catalan manager is edging toward a more pragmatic, José Mourinho-like approach. Fans and analysts alike were left questioning the identity of a coach who has spent...

Published: 21 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Liverpool extended their flawless start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby, keeping the champions at the summit after five wins from five games. While the scoreline reflects Liverpool’s dominance on paper, the encounter revealed both the squad’s attacking quality and lingering vulnerabilities, underscoring that while results are perfect, the...

Published: 21 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online The world of women’s football was left in shock and mourning on Saturday evening as it was announced that Matt Beard, the former manager of Liverpool Women, passed away at the age of 47. The Women’s Super League club expressed profound sadness at the loss of the most successful manager in the history of their women’s team, highlighting both...

Published: 21 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Manchester United secured a vital and hard-fought victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday, in a match that showcased both the resilience and adaptability of Ruben Amorim’s squad. The contest, played under heavy rain, began with United dominating a depleted Chelsea side, who had already been reduced to ten men within the opening minutes. The early dismissal of...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign in style on Wednesday evening, defeating Newcastle United 2-1 at St James’ Park in a pulsating contest defined by Marcus Rashford’s brilliance. The England international, who made a high-profile switch from Manchester United to Barcelona in the summer, marked his first European appearance for the Catalan giants with two goals of the highest quality, silencing a...

Published: 19 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Manchester City launched their Champions League campaign in emphatic fashion on Wednesday night, defeating Napoli 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in a contest shaped heavily by an early red card for Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Erling Haaland, once again the star of the show, netted his 50th Champions League goal in record-breaking time before Jeremy Doku added a second to seal a commanding...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online England began their T20I series against Ireland on a triumphant note as Jacob Bethell, standing in as captain in the absence of Harry Brook, orchestrated a remarkable four-wicket win at the Malahide Cricket Ground. The match, which showcased a combination of explosive batting and tense tactical play, marked a significant milestone for the 21-year-old Bethell, who not only captained...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League season kicked off with a series of compelling matches on Wednesday, showcasing high-caliber football, tactical mastery, and dramatic moments across Europe’s elite clubs. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan led the headlines with resounding victories, while other fixtures revealed unexpected resilience and late drama that set the tone for the early stages of the...

Published: 18 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou was left in a state of disbelief as he trudged off the pitch at the end of a dramatic Carabao Cup tie, hands buried deep in his pockets, shaking his head in frustration. The normally composed Australian manager had just witnessed an extraordinary turnaround by Swansea City, who snatched a late 3-2 victory...