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Published: 08 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes another significant turn as Germany prepare to host Northern Ireland in Cologne, in what promises to be one of the most intriguing fixtures of the ongoing qualification campaign. The match, which will take place at the iconic RheinEnergieSTADION, comes at a decisive time for both sides as they look to establish momentum early...

Published: 05 September. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Brazil continued their commanding run in the World Cup qualifiers with a convincing 3-0 victory over Chile at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. Although Carlo Ancelotti's side had already secured qualification for next year’s tournament, the win moved the five-time World champions into second place, with one match remaining. Manchester United midfielder Casemiro had an early header disallowed for offside, but...

Published: 05 September. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Daniel Levy’s sudden exit from Tottenham Hotspur came as a shock to many, with new chief executive Vinai Venkatesham reassuring staff that “business as usual” would continue. However, the reality behind Levy’s departure tells a story of deep-rooted tension and a shift in priorities at the club. The Lewis family, owners of the club through the Tavistock Group, sought a...

Published: 04 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A second man has been arrested in connection with racist abuse sent via social media to England footballer Jess Carter, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The arrest comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the offensive messages directed at the 27-year-old defender during the UEFA Women’s Euros in July. Derbyshire Constabulary reported that a 30-year-old man from Ripley was taken into custody...

Published: 04 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk England made a bold decision on Wednesday at Lord’s, electing to bowl first in the second ODI against South Africa following a disappointing start to their series. After being humbled in the opening match at Headingley, where they were dismissed for just 131 and suffered a seven-wicket defeat, England captain Harry Brook emphasized the need for a fresh start, highlighting both tactical...

Published: 04 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk Morgan MacRae’s story reads like a tale of survival against impossible odds. In the early hours of August 13, 2023, the former Wales Sevens player suffered a massive cardiac arrest and was clinically dead for 17 minutes. Remarkably, he returned to training just six weeks later and is now preparing to start the new rugby season with Reading Rams in National...

Published: 1 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Erik ten Hag’s managerial return has ended in abrupt fashion as Bayer Leverkusen announced the dismissal of the Dutch coach after only two Bundesliga matches in charge. The decision marks a dramatic turn for the 54-year-old, whose reputation has suffered another heavy blow following his troubled spell with Manchester United. Leverkusen’s hierarchy confirmed on Monday that Ten Hag’s departure had been finalized...

Published: 01 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Manchester City’s early-season struggles deepened on Sunday night as Pep Guardiola’s side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton, marking their second loss in just three league fixtures. It is the first time in 21 years that the reigning champions have endured such a start, raising serious questions about their rhythm and consistency in the opening phase of the campaign. The evening...

Published: 29 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 24-man England squad for the upcoming September fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, a list that has already sparked debate across the footballing world. The national team manager, who took over the reins following Gareth Southgate’s departure, is preparing for crucial matches against Andorra and Serbia as he seeks to re-establish confidence in the...

Published: 28 August 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk Rangers endured one of the most humiliating nights in their European history as they were dismantled 6-0 by Club Brugge in Belgium, leaving head coach Russell Martin under immense pressure after just 10 games in charge. The Scottish side, already reeling from a poor first-leg performance, arrived in Bruges with faint hopes of a turnaround but were left overwhelmed by a...